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Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai from ₹ 31,307

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai departing on 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chennai (WAS-MAA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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09:15 - 10:45DCA-MAA
40h 00m2 stops
01:50 - 19:52MAA-DCA
27h 32m2 stops
₹ 65,201
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Wed, 22 May - Tue, 28 May
17:24 - 10:10IAD-MAA
31h 16m2 stops
01:50 - 21:05MAA-IAD
29h 45m2 stops
₹ 65,535
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Thu, 8 Aug - Wed, 20 Nov
11:15 - 23:35IAD-MAA
26h 50m1 stop
20:40 - 07:15MAA-IAD
20h 05m1 stop
₹ 65,869Air India
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Tue, 10 Sep - Mon, 7 Oct
11:15 - 08:45IAD-MAA
36h 00m1 stop
09:50 - 06:55MAA-IAD
31h 35m1 stop
₹ 67,539Air India
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Wed, 7 Aug - Thu, 21 Nov
22:00 - 02:50IAD-MAA
19h 20m1 stop
04:10 - 16:35MAA-IAD
21h 55m1 stop
₹ 70,294Etihad Airways
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Fri, 13 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
21:05 - 02:50IAD-MAA
20h 15m1 stop
20:45 - 15:55MAA-IAD
29h 40m1 stop
₹ 73,466Qatar Airways
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Tue, 6 Aug - Wed, 27 Nov
10:55 - 02:50IAD-MAA
30h 25m1 stop
20:45 - 08:35MAA-IAD
22h 20m1 stop
₹ 73,717Qatar Airways
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Mon, 5 Aug - Tue, 26 Nov
10:55 - 20:30IAD-MAA
24h 05m1 stop
21:40 - 08:10MAA-IAD
21h 00m1 stop
₹ 81,147Emirates
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Mon, 5 Aug - Fri, 22 Nov
10:55 - 20:30IAD-MAA
24h 05m1 stop
22:00 - 08:40MAA-IAD
20h 10m1 stop
₹ 84,236Emirates
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Mon, 15 Jul - Fri, 13 Sep
22:00 - 02:50IAD-MAA
19h 20m1 stop
04:10 - 16:40MAA-IAD
22h 00m1 stop
₹ 87,408Etihad Airways
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Mon, 20 May - Thu, 13 Jun

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

The average price of all flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chennai on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai is September, where tickets cost ₹ 70,878 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is ₹ 153,778 and ₹ 131,738 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 73 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Etihad Airways (₹ 31,307) and American Airlines (₹ 37,735). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Air India (₹ 65,869) and Air Canada (₹ 67,873).

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April

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July

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₹ 31,307
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

  • When I want to fly with Etihad Airways from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, can I pre-select my seats?

    Yes, when flying with Etihad Airways from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, you can pre-select your seats. Etihad Airways allows passengers to choose their preferred seats in advance. You can either select your seats during the booking process or manage your booking later to make seat selections. This option ensures that you can secure your desired seating arrangements before your flight.

  • How can I get to the city center after my flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    Upon arriving at Chennai airport (MAA) from Washington, D.C., you have several options to reach the city center. Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available outside the terminal. Alternatively, you can use the pre-paid taxi counters inside the airport. Another convenient choice is the suburban train network, with a station located near the airport. Buses operated by the Metropolitan Transport Corporation also provide transportation to the city center.

  • Does Etihad Airways allow passengers to board flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai with their pets?

    Etihad Airways allows passengers to bring pets on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. However, only cats and dogs are accepted as pets. The maximum weight limit for pets, including the crate, is 70 lbs. The pets must be transported in an IATA-approved crate and have proper health certificates, including vaccination records.

  • Which in-flight entertainment options does Etihad Airways offer on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    Etihad Airways offers a wide range of in-flight entertainment options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Passengers can enjoy a diverse selection of movies, TV shows, music albums, games, and audio books on their personal seatback screens.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai was ₹ 375 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 781 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.) and only 1 airport in Chennai (Chennai). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Washington Dulles Airport to Chennai flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Chennai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of ₹ 107,857 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 147,040 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

  • Common layover options for Lufthansa flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai (MAA) typically include stopovers at major European airports such as Frankfurt or Munich. Passengers may have a layover of varying durations at these airports before continuing their journey to Chennai.
  • Lufthansa offers amenities for young travelers, such as children's meals, entertainment options, and dedicated assistance from the cabin crew. Additionally, Lufthansa provides bassinets for infants and priority boarding for families with children.
  • In addition, Lufthansa provides assistance to passengers with disabilities for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. They have dedicated services and support available to ensure a comfortable and safe journey for passengers with disabilities. Lufthansa's staff is trained to assist passengers with mobility challenges, visual or hearing impairments, and other disabilities. They offer services such as wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and specialized in-flight services to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilities throughout the entire journey.
  • Lufthansa also assists passengers with special dietary requirements on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. They offer a range of special meals to cater to various dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, and more. Passengers can request their preferred meal option during the booking process or by contacting Lufthansa's customer service. The airline strives to accommodate these requirements to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable flight experience for all passengers.
  • Lufthansa is committed to promoting sustainability in travel by emphasizing fuel efficiency, eco-friendly aircraft technology, and carbon offset programs. They actively participate in initiatives like biofuel research and reducing CO2 emissions.
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Top 3 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3986 reviews
8.3Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
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we bought trip insurance from you and could not use it. 'underrated' only return 50 % of trip cost. my doctor told me i have stage 4 cancer and that I might not live till the end of the month..

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024EWR - ATH
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we bought trip insurance from you and could not use it. 'underrated' only return 50 % of trip cost. my doctor told me i have stage 4 cancer and that I might not live till the end of the month..

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Food was very good. Again tray could use a non-skid mat. I had a regular seat - comfortable - able to sleep undisturbed. Boarding was uneventful.

Boarding was quick and efficient. Ground staff were pleasant and courteous. Food was tasty, portions were good for me. Food containers kept slipping on the tray. Tray would look better with an anti-skid tray mat. I had the bulkhead seat which was very uncomfortable for couple of reasons. Aircraft is designed with no throughput to move across aisle to aisle. Passengers kept jumping over my legs to get from one side to the other to use the toilet. Secondly I had a mother and 9 month baby next to me. Mom had to hold baby for 12 hours in her lap as he did not fit into the bassinet. Half the baby was on my lap during the flight. Aircraft temperature was very cold - light attendant said it was the central cooling and nothing could be done about it. Movie selection was very poor old and outdated.

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

Crew did not cooperate… I just asked water twice for one crew member and she didn’t get anything.. and when I asked other crew member he gave me water and he was not respectful.. I kept Hindu non veg meal chicken .. when I get my turn chicken was not provided and then they gave me veg paneer and green peas curry which I don’t like..

Sits are very uncomfortable Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Food and beverage service have rooms for improvement .there were no entertainment facilities available

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/8Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
19h 20mIAD-MAA
₹ 31,307
21/8Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
37h 05mIAD-MAA
₹ 31,891
17/10Thu
2 stops
28h 15mIAD-MAA
₹ 32,225
19/10Sat
2 stops
28h 15mIAD-MAA
₹ 32,308
12/8Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
26h 00mDCA-MAA
₹ 37,735
28/7Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
52h 40mDCA-MAA
₹ 38,653
29/7Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
30h 35mIAD-MAA
₹ 40,907
28/7Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
30h 35mIAD-MAA
₹ 41,492
15/5Wed
1 stopEmirates
24h 05mIAD-MAA
₹ 45,081
15/5Wed
1 stopEmirates
24h 05mIAD-MAA
₹ 48,588

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Last minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
14/5Tue
multi-stop
50h 58mIAD-MAA
8/6Sat
multi-stop
21h 10mMAA-IAD
₹ 76,221
14/5Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
30h 30mIAD-MAA
20/5Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 10mMAA-IAD
₹ 78,642
10/5Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
42h 16mDCA-MAA
24/5Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
29h 27mMAA-DCA
₹ 82,232
14/5Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
40h 00mDCA-MAA
20/5Mon
multi-stopAir Canada
29h 27mMAA-DCA
₹ 82,733
14/5Tue
multi-stopEtihad Airways
19h 20mIAD-MAA
21/5Tue
multi-stopEtihad Airways
22h 00mMAA-IAD
₹ 86,573
13/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
31h 25mIAD-MAA
20/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
32h 20mMAA-IAD
₹ 89,662
14/5Tue
multi-stopEtihad Airways
36h 35mIAD-MAA
9/6Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
33h 20mMAA-IAD
₹ 92,834
12/5Sun
multi-stopEmirates
24h 05mIAD-MAA
19/5Sun
multi-stopEmirates
32h 20mMAA-IAD
₹ 93,085
12/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
30h 10mDCA-MAA
19/5Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
52h 59mMAA-DCA
₹ 117,462
13/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
47h 50mDCA-MAA
31/5Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
30h 45mMAA-DCA
₹ 118,047

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