Flying from San Jose to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
San Jose's main base, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from San Jose to Chennai Airport (MAA).
Chennai Airport is located in Chennai. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Jose.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from San Jose to MAA. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The journey from central San Jose to SJC takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from San Jose to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport:
84.69% of flights leaving Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of SJC.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late flight from San Jose to Chennai Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MAA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your San Jose to Chennai Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Central Chennai is about 16 kilometres from Chennai Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Chennai Airport is RM1,622. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM3,931. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from San Jose to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest San Jose to Chennai Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from San Jose to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Chennai. July is when most people book flights from San Jose to Chennai Airport (MAA), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Lock in a San Jose to MAA plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chennai to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from San Jose to Chennai Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Chennai
Once you've booked your flight from San Jose to Chennai Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chennai:
Meenakshi Temple and Marina beach are just two of the big attractions to put on your Chennai must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chennai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in India, consider Salem, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point) are key highlights.
