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$415+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Chennai (MAA)

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ORD — MAA
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/262:55 pmORD - MAA
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/163:45 amMAA - ORD
2 stops29h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$986
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/253:55 pmORD - MAA
1 stop20h 30mLufthansa
Wed 4/301:55 amMAA - ORD
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$1,096
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/51:10 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Sun 12/159:30 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,138
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/249:45 amORD - MAA
1 stop34h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/1710:00 amMAA - ORD
2 stops33h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/20$1,183
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/28:49 pmORD - MAA
2 stops45h 16mBritish Airways
Mon 12/97:35 amMAA - ORD
1 stop41h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,186
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/267:05 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 12/163:30 amMAA - ORD
1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,235
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2512:52 pmORD - MAA
2 stops23h 33mAir Canada
Mon 12/161:45 amMAA - ORD
2 stops24h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$1,257
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/257:05 pmORD - MAA
2 stops31h 20mOman Air
Thu 5/18:40 amMAA - ORD
2 stops41h 15mOman Air
Deal found 11/20$1,291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/236:35 pmORD - MAA
2 stops50h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 12/79:40 amMAA - ORD
2 stops40h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,311
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/288:30 pmORD - MAA
2 stops29h 55mIndiGo
Tue 1/147:00 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops35h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 11/19$1,316

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/15

2:10 pm-2:45 am

1 stop26h 05m

Chennai

Sat 3/22

9:50 am-9:25 am

1 stop34h 05m

$870

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

6:00 pm-7:15 am

2 stops25h 45m

Chennai

Mon 4/21

1:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$874

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/28

7:05 pm-1:55 am

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Wed 2/5

3:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$880

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/22

8:30 pm-12:05 am

2 stops65h 05m

Chennai

Mon 4/7

1:55 am-9:59 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$887

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/23

4:22 pm-5:15 am

2 stops25h 23m

Chennai

Mon 2/3

3:45 am-8:04 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$903

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/22

12:00 pm-8:55 am

1 stop34h 25m

Chennai

Sat 4/12

4:55 pm-7:25 am

1 stop25h 00m

$920

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/27

7:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Wed 2/5

3:45 am-2:55 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$930

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/13

9:45 pm-5:35 am

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Mon 2/24

7:35 am-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,016

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/16

8:30 pm-10:25 am

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Wed 3/12

2:50 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$1,052

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

12:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$415

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Chennai in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Chennai. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $924). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Chennai. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways from Chicago to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,523 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,915 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    For a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 15 airlines have flights to Chennai from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $871, Etihad Airways will fly you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $874 and $880, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $441. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai? While on average our users pay $1,115, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $922. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Chennai), is priced around $744.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai flights have a layover in Abu Dhabi most often. Abu Dhabi is followed by New Delhi in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai. Dubai follows New Delhi in terms of the most frequent layover location on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Abu Dhabi?

    If you're on a layover in Abu Dhabi and looking for things to do, consider visiting Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, or Etihad Towers. Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Etihad Towers are located about 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 20.8 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Abu Dhabi can rent one for about $31 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in New Delhi?

    Karol Bagh, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and Lajpat Nagar Central Market are currently the most popular points of interest in New Delhi at the moment. Karol Bagh, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and Lajpat Nagar Central Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.7 mi, 8.2 mi, and 8.7 mi, respectively from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Those landing in New Delhi looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $51 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Dubai?

    Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Burj Al Arab are located about 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Dubai can rent one for about $33 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai flights?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai flights have a layover in London the least frequently. London is followed by Paris in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai. Frankfurt am Main comes next as the third least popular layover location for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $924). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$646Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$680Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$748Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$766Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$788Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$827Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$849Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IndiGoCheapest$976Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,069Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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