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$304+ Cheap flights from the United States to Chennai (MAA)

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LAX — MAA
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$704
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$304
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$895

Good round-trip deal

$921 or less

Good one-way deal

$2,611 or less
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From USA to Chennai
One-way flight from USA to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 April 11, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/1311:10 amJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 50mAir India
Sat 5/108:40 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 25mAir India
Deal found 4/10$704
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 8/303:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways
Sat 9/2710:05 amMAA - JFK
1 stop32h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/10$729
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/302:50 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/201:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/10$744
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 5/95:00 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/18:10 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$747
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 9/911:55 amEWR - MAA
1 stop23h 15mAir India
Tue 11/47:50 pmMAA - EWR
1 stop22h 45mAir India
Deal found 4/10$792
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/2212:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop24h 25mAir India
Wed 4/304:55 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop25h 00mAir India
Deal found 4/10$794
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/1511:00 amIAD - MAA
1 stop18h 40mAir India
Tue 4/294:00 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop25h 10mAir India
Deal found 4/10$801
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 10/2810:30 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop24h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 11/74:15 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/10$810
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 9/113:25 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops32h 00mLufthansa
Wed 10/11:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 4/10$819
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2410:40 amORD - MAA
2 stops27h 00mAir Canada
Wed 11/191:45 amMAA - ORD
2 stops30h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 4/9$822
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2410:40 amORD - MAA
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/191:45 amMAA - ORD
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$827
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 9/295:30 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops21h 10mLufthansa
Mon 10/271:45 amMAA - JFK
1 stop28h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/10$827

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 April 11, 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

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Chennai

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/9

11:10 am-3:30 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Sun 6/1

11:40 am-7:55 am

1 stop29h 45m

$705

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/9

11:10 am-4:00 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Sun 6/1

8:10 pm-7:55 am

1 stop21h 15m

$708

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

3:45 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Sat 9/27

10:05 am-9:00 am

1 stop32h 25m

$729

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

2:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop23h 55m

Chennai

Sat 9/20

1:30 am-8:35 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$744

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 9/9

11:55 am-8:40 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Chennai

Tue 11/4

7:50 pm-8:05 am

1 stop22h 45m

$792

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

12:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Chennai

Wed 4/30

4:55 pm-7:25 am

1 stop25h 00m

$794

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

10:05 pm-2:40 am

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Fri 5/30

4:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$810

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/24

10:40 am-12:10 am

2 stops27h 00m

Chennai

Wed 11/19

1:45 am-8:25 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$822

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/29

5:30 pm-12:10 am

2 stops21h 10m

Chennai

Mon 10/27

1:45 am-9:10 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$827

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/24

10:40 am-12:10 am

2 stops27h 00m

Chennai

Wed 11/19

1:45 am-1:25 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$827

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Chennai

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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 $1,660). 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 April 11, 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 April 11, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from USA to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Japan Airlines 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.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $304. Users have also found prices from $305 and $340 on Air India and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to 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 $947 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.

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

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    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 $1,660). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$595Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$669Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$692Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$703Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$707Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EmiratesCheapest$712Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$722Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
United AirlinesCheapest$736Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$816Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$855Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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