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$574+ 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — WAS
feb. 27 — mar. 61
jue. 2/27
jue. 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chennai to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or March, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$977
(Priceline)

One-way from

$574
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,116
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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 febrero 22, 2025.

This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/127:35 amMAA - BWI
1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways
mié. 9/249:20 pmBWI - MAA
1 stop20h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$977
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/287:35 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
sáb. 9/2010:45 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops36h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$980
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/21:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/303:30 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$984
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/21:55 amMAA - IAD
2 stops28h 21mLufthansa
vie. 8/296:10 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop20h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 2/21$985
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/243:50 amMAA - IAD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
mié. 9/1010:05 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop19h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/21$993
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/101:55 amMAA - IAD
2 stops39h 19mAir Canada
lun. 8/119:55 amIAD - MAA
2 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$997
This Yatra.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Yatra.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/23:00 amMAA - IAD
1 stop26h 20mEthiopian Air
jue. 3/1311:00 amIAD - MAA
1 stop28h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/21$1,010
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/21:55 amMAA - DCA
2 stops28h 43mAir Canada
mié. 4/306:59 amDCA - MAA
2 stops31h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$1,031
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/38:00 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops29h 50mAir France
mié. 4/306:30 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops28h 20mAir France
Deal found 2/21$1,045
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/127:35 amMAA - DCA
2 stops35h 24mBritish Airways
mié. 9/245:30 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops24h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,063
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/72:50 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops39h 10mIndiGo
lun. 5/59:40 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops30h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 2/21$1,081
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
lun. 4/79:50 pmMAA - BWI
2 stops35h 38mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/145:50 amBWI - MAA
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,083

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 febrero 22, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.

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Return

Price

ChennaiBaltimore

MAA - BWI

MAABWI

Chennai

mié. 3/12

7:35 am-7:45 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 9/24

9:20 pm-3:30 am

1 stop20h 40m

$977

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

vie. 3/28

7:35 am-8:45 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 9/20

10:45 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$980

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

mié. 4/2

1:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 4/30

3:30 pm-12:10 am

2 stops23h 10m

$984

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

lun. 6/2

1:55 am-8:46 pm

2 stops28h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 8/29

6:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 30m

$985

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

lun. 3/24

3:50 am-5:25 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 9/10

10:05 pm-2:40 am

1 stop19h 05m

$993

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

mar. 6/10

1:55 am-7:44 am

2 stops39h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 8/11

9:55 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 45m

$997

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

mié. 4/2

1:55 am-9:08 pm

2 stops28h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 4/30

6:59 am-12:10 am

2 stops31h 41m

$1,031

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

jue. 4/3

8:00 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 4/30

6:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops28h 20m

$1,045

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

mié. 3/12

7:35 am-9:29 am

2 stops35h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 9/24

5:30 pm-3:30 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,063

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

vie. 3/7

2:50 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops39h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 5/5

9:40 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,081

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice 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 February 14, 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 46 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 $309). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 febrero 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM. 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
3,278 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
3,278 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
1,330 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,278 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

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  • 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 $977, 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 Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $985 and $993, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 24% 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?

    $597 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from IndiGo. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $603 and $607, 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 Sheikh Zayed Mosque 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 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 on a layover in Abu Dhabi in need of a rental car can book one at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about $27.

  • 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 $309). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 febrero 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$843Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$886Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$951Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$990Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,100Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,152Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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