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$341+ 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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
Feb 24 — Mar 31
Mon 2/24
Mon 3/3
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$742
(oojo)

One-way from

$341
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$944

Good round-trip deal

$921 or less

Good one-way deal

$2,611 or less
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This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2911:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop33h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 5/2010:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/18$742
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.
Fri 4/2511:10 amJFK - MAA
1 stop20h 45mAir India
Tue 5/69:10 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Deal found 2/18$755
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:30 amEWR - MAA
1 stop22h 05mAir India
Wed 5/286:50 amMAA - EWR
1 stop34h 15mAir India
Deal found 2/18$755
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/235:55 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mKuwait Airways
Tue 5/63:10 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 2/17$770
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 9/1612:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Mon 10/279:10 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop20h 50mAir India
Deal found 2/17$771
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/22:50 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/241:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/18$771
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 5/1310:00 amSFO - MAA
1 stop21h 50mAir India
Tue 10/219:50 amMAA - SFO
1 stop21h 00mAir India
Deal found 2/17$772
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 9/187:20 pmORD - MAA
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 10/224:20 amMAA - ORD
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/17$775
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2911:00 amIAD - MAA
1 stop18h 40mAir India
Thu 5/296:50 amMAA - IAD
1 stop34h 20mAir India
Deal found 2/18$776
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Wed 3/1210:30 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 3/253:50 amMAA - IAD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/18$780
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/151:55 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Sun 5/114:10 amMAA - ORD
1 stop39h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/18$785
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/303:30 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/1410:05 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$791

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 February 19, 2025.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

11:30 am-9:20 am

1 stop33h 20m

Chennai

Tue 5/20

10:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop35h 40m

$742

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/25

11:10 am-5:25 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Chennai

Tue 5/6

9:10 pm-7:35 am

1 stop19h 55m

$755

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 5/7

11:30 am-7:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

6:50 am-7:35 am

1 stop34h 15m

$755

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/23

5:55 pm-2:10 am

1 stop22h 45m

Chennai

Tue 5/6

3:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$770

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/2

2:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop23h 55m

Chennai

Sat 5/24

1:30 am-8:35 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$771

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

10:00 am-8:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Chennai

Tue 10/21

9:50 am-6:20 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$772

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

11:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Chennai

Thu 5/29

6:50 am-7:40 am

1 stop34h 20m

$776

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/12

10:30 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Chennai

Tue 3/25

3:50 am-5:25 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$780

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

1:55 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Sun 5/11

4:10 am-8:55 am

1 stop39h 15m

$785

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/27

7:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

Tue 5/20

4:05 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$790

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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 February 19, 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 February 19, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from USA to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Emirates 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
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

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

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

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
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

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
1,303 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

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.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,078 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

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
1,568 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

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 Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $341. Users have also found prices from $343 and $354 on Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from USA to Chennai are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai, Newark - Chennai and San Francisco - 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, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay $513 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 February 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$597Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$669Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$692Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$703Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$712Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$717Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$721Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$736Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$819Average$1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$851Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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