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$609+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — WAS
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chennai to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$886
(Ovago)

One-way from

$609
(Lufthansa)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,226
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/277:35 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 5/110:40 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$945
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/261:45 amMAA - IAD
1 stop24h 35mLufthansa
Sun 4/275:15 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop21h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$968
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 5/95:35 amMAA - BWI
1 stop23h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 5/259:20 pmBWI - MAA
1 stop20h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$980
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 4/11:55 amMAA - DCA
2 stops28h 43mAir Canada
Wed 4/3011:00 amDCA - MAA
2 stops27h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$992
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 4/11:55 amMAA - IAD
2 stops39h 30mAir Canada
Sun 4/275:44 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops44h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$998
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/1511:45 amMAA - IAD
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/210:00 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,004
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/175:35 amMAA - DCA
2 stops25h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 9/177:45 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,027
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/304:50 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop33h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 4/2710:00 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop19h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,051
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/286:10 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops35h 50mIndiGo
Thu 2/272:00 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops33h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 1/20$1,066
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/148:40 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Fri 4/411:15 amIAD - MAA
1 stop22h 25mAir India
Deal found 1/20$1,071
This Yatra.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Yatra.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2810:00 amMAA - IAD
1 stop32h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/2710:00 amIAD - MAA
1 stop28h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$1,081
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/293:45 amMAA - IAD
1 stop38h 25mEmirates
Thu 9/2510:55 amIAD - MAA
1 stop35h 40mEmirates
Deal found 1/20$1,148

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. 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 21, 2025.

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ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 3/27

7:35 am-8:45 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

10:40 pm-3:30 am

1 stop19h 20m

$945

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 3/26

1:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

6:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 30m

$968

ChennaiBaltimore

MAA - BWI

MAABWI

Chennai

Fri 5/9

5:35 am-7:35 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/25

9:20 pm-3:30 am

1 stop20h 40m

$980

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Tue 4/1

1:55 am-9:08 pm

2 stops28h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/28

11:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops27h 40m

$992

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 4/1

1:55 am-7:55 am

2 stops39h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/27

5:44 pm-12:10 am

2 stops44h 56m

$998

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 4/15

11:45 am-7:15 am

2 stops29h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/2

10:00 pm-3:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

$1,004

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 3/11

3:50 am-5:25 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/13

10:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop24h 30m

$1,018

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Tue 6/17

5:35 am-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/17

7:45 pm-3:30 am

2 stops22h 15m

$1,027

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Fri 3/14

8:40 pm-7:50 am

1 stop20h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/4

11:15 am-7:10 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,071

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sun 2/23

3:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops39h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/20

11:00 am-1:10 am

1 stop28h 40m

$1,102

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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 Chennai to Washington, D.C. in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Chennai-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chennai-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chennai-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chennai-Washington, D.C. 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 Chennai-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Etihad Airways, British Airways and Emirates. 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
3,360 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 10.2 mi from the city center, Chennai is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Chennai. Booking flights from Chennai (MAA) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 6 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $886, British Airways will fly you from Chennai to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $968 and $992, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $609 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air India and Air Canada, with prices starting from $622 and $638, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Chennai - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Chennai - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Chennai - Baltimore/Washington when deciding on the best route from Chennai to Washington, D.C..

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

    Flights departing from Chennai and landing in Washington, D.C. layover in Abu Dhabi most frequently.

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

    Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Etihad Towers are currently the most popular points of interest in Abu Dhabi at the moment. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, or Etihad Towers can do so by traveling 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 20.8 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi in need of a rental car can book one at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about $35.

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

    Chennai to Washington, D.C. flights have a layover in Dubai the least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 6 airlines flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$835Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$908Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$974Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$983Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,110Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,162Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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