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$372+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Chennai (MAA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MAA
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Chennai

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$767
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$372
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$894

Good round-trip deal

$1,180 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago O'Hare Intl-Chennai flight deals.
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From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Chennai
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($120 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai
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This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/1312:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop24h 25mAir India
Tue 5/204:55 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop25h 00mAir India
Deal found 3/20$767
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 9/47:20 pmORD - MAA
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 9/304:20 amMAA - ORD
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/20$782
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 4/31:55 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 5/1110:05 amMAA - ORD
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/20$785
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:00 pmORD - MAA
2 stops42h 40mLufthansa
Mon 9/291:55 amMAA - ORD
1 stop23h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 3/20$823
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/59:15 pmORD - MAA
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/291:45 amMAA - ORD
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$850
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sun 10/59:15 pmORD - MAA
2 stops40h 25mAir Canada
Wed 10/291:45 amMAA - ORD
2 stops41h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 3/21$857
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 4/65:10 pmORD - MAA
2 stops25h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/61:15 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops31h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/20$876
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/411:25 amORD - MAA
2 stops36h 10mIndiGo
Sun 5/117:30 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops32h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 3/20$974
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/45:10 pmORD - MAA
2 stops30h 25mIberia
Sun 5/113:45 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops36h 19mIberia
Deal found 3/20$988

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/13

12:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Chennai

Tue 5/20

4:55 pm-7:25 am

1 stop25h 00m

$767

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

7:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

Wed 9/24

4:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$782

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/3

1:55 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Chennai

Tue 5/13

4:25 pm-8:45 am

1 stop26h 50m

$785

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

6:00 pm-8:55 am

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Wed 9/24

1:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$823

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

12:00 pm-12:10 am

2 stops25h 40m

Chennai

Tue 5/27

1:55 am-8:12 pm

2 stops28h 47m

$855

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

5:10 pm-5:15 am

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Mon 10/6

1:15 pm-10:35 am

2 stops31h 50m

$876

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

1:00 pm-12:10 am

2 stops24h 40m

Chennai

Wed 5/21

1:55 am-8:12 pm

2 stops28h 47m

$934

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

11:25 am-10:05 am

2 stops36h 10m

Chennai

Sun 5/11

7:30 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$974

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

5:10 pm-10:05 am

2 stops30h 25m

Chennai

Sun 5/11

3:45 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops36h 19m

$988

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

5:10 pm-10:05 am

2 stops30h 25m

Chennai

Sun 5/11

3:45 pm-11:09 am

2 stops29h 54m

$992

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai

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 March 14, 2025.

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 52 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $943). 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 March 21, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon 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 March 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates 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.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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. 13 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 $767, Air India will fly you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $785 and $875, respectively. Users have found that Air India is 31% 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 $372. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and American Airlines, 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 $1,326, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,157. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Chennai), is priced around $731.

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

  • 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 Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque are located about 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 11.2 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Abu Dhabi can rent one for about $24 per day.

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

    Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib are currently the most popular points of interest in New Delhi at the moment. Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.7 mi, 8.7 mi, and 8.2 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 $57 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 $27 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $943). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$646Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$700Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$739Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$767Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$810Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$829Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,032Average$1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IndiGoCheapest$1,053Average$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,069Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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