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$352+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
Jan 21 — Jan 281
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Tue 1/28
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from USA (US0) 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 January 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$794
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$352
(Cathay Pacific)
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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 January 16, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 8/2810:00 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop19h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/99:45 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop28h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/16$772
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 3/810:00 amIAD - MAA
1 stop20h 05mAir India
Sat 3/299:50 amMAA - IAD
1 stop30h 55mAir India
Deal found 1/15$794
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/238:05 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 3/223:30 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/16$798
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 10/1211:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/319:40 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$811
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 4/16:10 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop20h 30mLufthansa
Mon 4/71:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop23h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/15$815
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/49:40 amSFO - MAA
1 stop33h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 2/1310:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop35h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/14$815
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Fri 4/181:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Sat 5/241:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop26h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$816
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 4/86:00 pmEWR - MAA
1 stop20h 40mLufthansa
Wed 5/141:55 amMAA - EWR
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$816
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/411:15 amEWR - MAA
1 stop21h 25mAir India
Wed 2/128:40 pmMAA - EWR
1 stop20h 45mAir India
Deal found 1/16$818
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 4/85:30 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops21h 10mLufthansa
Wed 5/141:55 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$823
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 3/125:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 15mKuwait Airways
Thu 4/33:10 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 1/15$824
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/281:40 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop32h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 2/123:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop39h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/16$827

Find flights from USA to Chennai within your budget

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 January 16, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/8

10:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Chennai

Sat 3/29

9:50 am-7:15 am

1 stop30h 55m

$794

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/15

10:00 pm-3:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

Chennai

Thu 5/1

4:10 am-4:35 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$797

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/23

8:05 pm-1:55 am

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Sat 3/22

3:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$798

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/1

6:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Mon 4/7

1:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$815

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

9:40 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 35m

Chennai

Thu 3/6

11:25 pm-7:50 am

1 stop21h 55m

$815

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 4/18

1:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Sat 5/24

1:55 am-7:50 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$816

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 2/18

11:15 am-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Tue 3/18

7:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop22h 45m

$818

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/12

5:45 pm-1:30 am

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Thu 4/3

3:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$824

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Thu 3/20

12:15 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Chennai

Sun 4/13

9:05 pm-7:35 am

1 stop20h 00m

$827

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/7

1:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Chennai

Sat 3/22

3:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop39h 20m

$827

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from USA to Chennai

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

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 $1,670). 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 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 January 16, 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 January 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from USA to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Etihad Airways, Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines. 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
1,448 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,112 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

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 Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $352. Users have also found prices from $361 and $375 on Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from USA to Chennai are Dallas/Fort Worth - 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, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Chennai), you can expect to pay $1,075 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 $1,670). 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 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$552Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air IndiaCheapest$601Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$669Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$692Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$703Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$713Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$717Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
United AirlinesCheapest$736Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$757Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air FranceCheapest$778Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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