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$345+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MAA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$789
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$345
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$957

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$1,008 or less
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This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/69:30 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/243:50 amMAA - IAD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/18$788
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/238:45 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops50h 40mSWISS
Tue 9/308:40 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops29h 05mSWISS
Deal found 2/19$794
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/209:00 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 5/54:20 amMAA - IAD
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$814
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 8/245:45 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/301:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$830
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/245:25 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
Mon 9/291:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$840
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2610:25 amIAD - MAA
2 stops28h 15mAir Canada
Mon 9/291:55 amMAA - IAD
2 stops28h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$847
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/510:55 amIAD - MAA
1 stop30h 05mEmirates
Fri 5/304:00 amMAA - IAD
1 stop38h 10mEmirates
Deal found 2/19$852
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/309:40 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops29h 05mIndiGo
Sun 7/611:00 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops30h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 2/19$979
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/36:59 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops24h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/93:45 pmMAA - DCA
2 stops27h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,003
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Fri 2/289:25 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/2811:00 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,018
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/126:00 amDCA - MAA
2 stops32h 40mAir Canada
Tue 6/101:55 amMAA - DCA
2 stops29h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$1,060
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 2/267:59 amDCA - MAA
2 stops31h 56mQatar Airways
Tue 3/253:45 amMAA - DCA
2 stops24h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,065

Find flights from District of Columbia to Chennai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/6

9:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Chennai

Mon 3/24

3:50 am-5:25 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$788

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/20

9:00 pm-3:00 am

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Mon 5/5

4:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$814

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

6:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

1:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$840

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/11

10:30 pm-2:45 am

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$844

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

10:55 am-2:30 am

1 stop30h 05m

Chennai

Fri 5/30

4:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop38h 10m

$852

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

10:30 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 10m

Chennai

Tue 5/27

1:55 am-4:10 pm

2 stops47h 45m

$959

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

9:40 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Chennai

Sun 7/6

11:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$979

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/3

6:59 pm-5:15 am

2 stops24h 46m

Chennai

Wed 4/9

3:45 pm-9:29 am

2 stops27h 14m

$1,003

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/6

9:25 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Chennai

Thu 3/13

11:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,018

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops32h 40m

Chennai

Tue 6/10

1:55 am-9:53 pm

2 stops29h 28m

$1,060

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from District of Columbia to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from District of Columbia to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from District of Columbia 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 DC to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia 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 February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia to Chennai as you normally would.

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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and SWISS from District of Columbia to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?

    For a flight from District of Columbia to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Chennai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $345. Air India flights start at $370 while deals on IndiGo start at $513 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Chennai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $932. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Chennai) can be booked for $762 on average our data indicates $1,121 when flying from District of Columbia to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from District of Columbia to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from District of Columbia 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 9 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Chennai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$727Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$737Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$751Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$800Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$810Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,082Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,084Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,088Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IndiGoCheapest$1,091Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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