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$300+ Cheap flights from the United States to Chennai (MAA)

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LAX — MAA
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Chennai

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$717
(oojo)

One-way from

$300
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$887

Good round-trip deal

$921 or less

Good one-way deal

$2,611 or less
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Cheapest flights from USA to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 4/2511:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop19h 10mAir India
Mon 5/198:40 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 25mAir India
Deal found 3/24$717
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 11/201:35 amJFK - MAA
1 stop36h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/251:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/24$771
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 9/812:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Mon 9/295:30 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop24h 25mAir India
Deal found 3/24$776
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/302:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop27h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 5/164:25 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$780
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 10mQatar Airways
Sat 10/43:55 amMAA - ORD
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/24$781
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/2311:30 amEWR - MAA
1 stop23h 10mAir India
Mon 5/195:30 pmMAA - EWR
1 stop23h 35mAir India
Deal found 3/24$781
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 3/2610:30 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/94:25 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop33h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/24$785
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/611:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 5/2711:15 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/24$785
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/210:00 amSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mAir India
Tue 9/98:05 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 45mAir India
Deal found 3/23$787
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/279:00 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 5/63:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/24$794
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/271:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$805
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2311:10 amJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/303:55 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$806

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Chennai that are best for you.

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USA

Fly to

Chennai

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/25

11:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Chennai

Mon 5/19

8:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop20h 25m

$717

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/29

11:10 am-7:05 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Fri 5/16

4:15 am-9:00 am

1 stop38h 15m

$748

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

2:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Fri 5/16

4:15 am-9:00 am

1 stop38h 15m

$758

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/19

2:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop23h 55m

Chennai

Tue 5/20

1:30 am-6:00 am

1 stop38h 00m

$773

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

12:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Chennai

Mon 9/29

5:30 pm-7:25 am

1 stop24h 25m

$776

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

7:20 pm-3:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

Chennai

Sat 10/4

3:55 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$781

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 4/23

11:30 am-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Chennai

Mon 5/19

5:30 pm-7:35 am

1 stop23h 35m

$781

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

11:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Tue 5/27

11:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 55m

$785

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/29

10:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop24h 30m

Chennai

Wed 4/9

4:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$785

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/27

9:00 pm-2:55 am

1 stop20h 25m

Chennai

Tue 5/6

3:55 am-3:40 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$794

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from USA to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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 US to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 25, 2025.

When flying from USA to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 25, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from USA to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
833 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

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 USA 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 United States?

    For a flight from United States 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 USA to Chennai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air India. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $300. Users have also found prices from $338 and $353 on Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Chennai?

    The most popular flight routes from USA to Chennai are San Francisco - Chennai, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai and Newark - Chennai.

  • What are the cheapest flights from USA to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from USA to Chennai is generally $5,458, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $5,296. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Chennai), you can expect to pay $682 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from USA to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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 USA to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$592Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$669Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$692Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$703Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$712Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$719Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
United AirlinesCheapest$736Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$820Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$850Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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