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$533+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Chennai (MAA)

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RDU — MAA
Dec 28 — Jan 41
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The best prices from Durham to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durham (DU8) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,217
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$533
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,684
From Durham to Chennai
One-way flight from Durham to Chennai
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Durham to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2024.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/248:35 amRDU - MAA
2 stops30h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 12/303:45 amMAA - RDU
2 stops27h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/22$1,999
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/244:15 pmRDU - MAA
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/313:55 pmMAA - RDU
3 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$2,171
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/227:45 pmRDU - MAA
2 stops41h 50mLufthansa
Fri 1/31:45 amMAA - RDU
1 stop23h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 12/22$4,963
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Tue 12/249:30 pmRDU - MAA
1 stop21h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 12/317:35 amMAA - RDU
2 stops46h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/22$6,041
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Thu 12/266:00 amRDU - MAA
2 stops32h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/53:00 amMAA - RDU
3 stops31h 14mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/22$9,509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/249:30 pmRDU - MAA
1 stop21h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/317:35 amMAA - RDU
1 stop45h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$10,281

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham 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 December 23, 2024.

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RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

4:35 pm-12:05 am

3 stops46h 00m

Chennai

Tue 3/25

9:45 am-3:53 pm

2 stops39h 38m

$1,217

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/5

1:04 pm-1:55 am

2 stops26h 21m

Chennai

Tue 2/11

3:30 am-11:24 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$1,221

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

5:05 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 30m

Chennai

Wed 3/26

1:45 am-3:15 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$1,222

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/8

5:41 pm-5:15 am

2 stops25h 04m

Chennai

Tue 3/18

2:35 pm-5:01 pm

2 stops35h 56m

$1,248

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/15

6:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Chennai

Tue 1/21

3:50 am-4:09 pm

2 stops46h 49m

$1,269

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/12

6:20 pm-6:00 am

2 stops25h 10m

Chennai

Sat 1/25

8:45 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$1,312

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/28

5:05 pm-8:10 am

3 stops28h 35m

Chennai

Tue 2/25

10:00 am-11:59 pm

3 stops48h 29m

$1,323

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/13

10:30 pm-5:35 am

1 stop21h 35m

Chennai

Sun 3/23

8:30 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$1,445

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/2

10:35 am-12:05 am

2 stops27h 00m

Chennai

Wed 1/22

1:45 am-9:53 am

2 stops42h 38m

$1,470

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

4:45 pm-10:10 pm

3 stops43h 55m

Chennai

Tue 3/18

11:25 pm-11:51 pm

3 stops57h 56m

$1,540

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to Chennai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durham to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durham to Chennai, you should look to book at least 51 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 Durham to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Durham 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 DU8 to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham 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 December 23, 2024.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durham to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Durham to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 December 23, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to Chennai, such as Lufthansa and Ethiopian Air. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

7.8
Good
1,345 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

7.5
Good
3,790 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

7.4
Good
1,503 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

7.4
Good
1,207 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham 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 Durham?

    Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Durham to Chennai. 9 airlines have flights to Chennai from Durham on a regular basis. Booking flights from Durham to Chennai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Durham per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durham to Chennai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $533 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $542 and Lufthansa from $691 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durham to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham 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 Durham to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Durham 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 8 airlines flying from Durham to Chennai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Durham 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,012Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,072Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,108Average$1,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$1,190Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,206Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,247Average$2,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$1,260Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Gulf AirCheapest$1,482Average$1,853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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