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$345+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MAA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$789
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$345
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$957

Good round-trip deal

$1,008 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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.
Thu 3/69:30 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/243:50 amMAA - IAD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/18$788
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/238:45 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops50h 40mSWISS
Tue 9/308:40 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops29h 05mSWISS
Deal found 2/19$794
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/209:00 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 5/54:20 amMAA - IAD
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$814
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/245:45 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/301:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$830
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/245:25 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
Mon 9/291:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$840
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2610:25 amIAD - MAA
2 stops28h 15mAir Canada
Mon 9/291:55 amMAA - IAD
2 stops28h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$847
This Indian Eagle 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/510:55 amIAD - MAA
1 stop30h 05mEmirates
Fri 5/304:00 amMAA - IAD
1 stop38h 10mEmirates
Deal found 2/19$852
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/309:40 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops29h 05mIndiGo
Sun 7/611:00 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops30h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 2/19$979
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/36:59 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops24h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/93:45 pmMAA - DCA
2 stops27h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,003
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 2/289:25 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops31h 25mTurkish Airlines
Fri 3/2811:00 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,018
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 5/126:00 amDCA - MAA
2 stops32h 40mAir Canada
Tue 6/101:55 amMAA - DCA
2 stops29h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$1,060
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 2/267:59 amDCA - MAA
2 stops31h 56mQatar Airways
Tue 3/253:45 amMAA - DCA
2 stops24h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,065

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 20, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/6

9:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Chennai

Mon 3/24

3:50 am-5:25 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$788

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/20

9:00 pm-3:00 am

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Mon 5/5

4:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$814

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

6:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

1:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$840

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/11

10:30 pm-2:45 am

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$844

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

10:55 am-2:30 am

1 stop30h 05m

Chennai

Fri 5/30

4:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop38h 10m

$852

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

10:30 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 10m

Chennai

Tue 5/27

1:55 am-4:10 pm

2 stops47h 45m

$959

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

9:40 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Chennai

Sun 7/6

11:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$979

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/3

6:59 pm-5:15 am

2 stops24h 46m

Chennai

Wed 4/9

3:45 pm-9:29 am

2 stops27h 14m

$1,003

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/6

9:25 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Chennai

Thu 3/13

11:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,018

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops32h 40m

Chennai

Tue 6/10

1:55 am-9:53 pm

2 stops29h 28m

$1,060

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chennai in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Chennai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and SWISS. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Chennai from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 10.2 mi from the center of Chennai. There are 0 flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai per day from 10 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $789, Etihad Airways will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Chennai and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $829 and $902, respectively. Etihad Airways is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai one-way?

    $345 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air India and IndiGo, with prices starting from $370 and $513, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Chennai consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Chennai, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Chennai or Baltimore/Washington - Chennai as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai is generally $1,121, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $932. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay $762 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    Most of the time, Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights that have layovers will stop in Abu Dhabi. Dubai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Doha follows Dubai in terms of the most frequent layover location on Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Abu Dhabi?

    The majority of Abu Dhabi visitors spend their time at Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, or Sheikh Zayed Mosque can do so by traveling 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 11.2 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Abu Dhabi can rent a car from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about $27 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Dubai?

    Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab can be visited by traveling about 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dubai can rent a car from Dubai Intl for about $30 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Doha?

    The majority of Doha visitors spend their time at Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower. Those on a layover in Doha interested in visiting Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, or Aspire Tower can do so by traveling 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Doha Hamad Intl for about $30 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights?

    Flights departing from Washington, D.C. and landing in Chennai layover in Frankfurt am Main least frequently. New Delhi is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$727Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$737Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$751Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$800Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$810Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,082Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,084Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,088Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IndiGoCheapest$1,091Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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