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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Chennai (ATL-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Atlanta 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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Recent return flight deals from Atlanta to Chennai

Wed, 30 Jul - Mon, 1 Sep
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22:00 - 13:55ATL-MAA
30h 25m2 stops
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22:00 - 16:20MAA-ATL
51h 50m2 stops
₹ 65,620
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Fri, 29 Aug - Sat, 13 Sep
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22:00 - 08:30ATL-MAA
25h 00m2 stops
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16:40 - 16:20MAA-ATL
33h 10m2 stops
₹ 67,331
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Fri, 3 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
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22:00 - 12:00ATL-MAA
28h 30m2 stops
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22:30 - 16:20MAA-ATL
27h 20m2 stops
₹ 72,378
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
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05:12 - 20:10ATL-MAA
29h 28m2 stops
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22:00 - 15:38MAA-ATL
27h 08m2 stops
₹ 73,320
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Mon, 20 Oct - Wed, 19 Nov
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22:00 - 02:40ATL-MAA
19h 10m1 stop
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21:30 - 15:30MAA-ATL
28h 30m1 stop
₹ 81,618Etihad Airways
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Sun, 20 Jul - Fri, 29 Aug
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22:00 - 20:10ATL-MAA
36h 40m1 stop
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04:25 - 16:20MAA-ATL
21h 25m1 stop
₹ 83,928Etihad Airways
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Tue, 21 Oct - Thu, 13 Nov
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19:30 - 09:10ATL-MAA
28h 10m1 stop
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21:50 - 15:15MAA-ATL
27h 55m1 stop
₹ 84,784Qatar Airways
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Thu, 21 Aug - Thu, 18 Sep
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19:30 - 02:50ATL-MAA
21h 50m1 stop
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21:50 - 15:55MAA-ATL
27h 35m1 stop
₹ 85,468Qatar Airways
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Wed, 16 Jul - Wed, 6 Aug
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17:30 - 15:30ATL-MAA
36h 30m2 stops
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15:25 - 16:24MAA-ATL
34h 29m2 stops
₹ 92,141Air India
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Fri, 7 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
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18:55 - 10:30ATL-MAA
29h 05m2 stops
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23:10 - 17:15MAA-ATL
28h 35m2 stops
₹ 98,472Virgin Atlantic
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Atlanta to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Atlanta to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Atlanta to Chennai, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Atlanta, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Chennai is September, where tickets cost ₹ 85,981 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 160,328 and ₹ 142,960 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Atlanta to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Atlanta to Chennai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonApril
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight₹ 26,778
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Atlanta to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Chennai

  • Can I fly nonstop from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    Although there are no nonstop flights available from Atlanta to Chennai, there are a few flights that require only one layover. Airlines that offer these one-stop flights include Qatar, Delta and British Airways. Although the flights with one stop are among the fastest flights between these cities, it is often cheaper to fly on a route that has two stops. Several routes with two stops do not require a change in airline and only add a few hours to the overall travel time.

  • Are there any VIP lounges for international travelers at Atlanta’s airport?

    There are three VIP lounges in the international areas of the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. On the mezzanine level of Concourse F, travelers will find the Delta Sky Club and the Club at ATL, which offers day passes for about $32 to members of several popular travel clubs, including Priority Pass and Diners Club International. Another Delta Sky Club is located in Concourse E near Gate E15.

  • Can I find convenient parking near Hartsfield-Jackson's International Terminal?

    There are two parking lots that primarily serve the International Terminal. The International hourly garage is just steps from the terminal and offers daily rates at around $12 per day. The International Park-Ride lot is farther from the terminal but offers a free shuttle bus. Parking in the Park-Ride lot will save you a few dollars per day compared with the hourly lot’s rates. Reserving a parking spot before your trip will help you avoid the frustration of circling the lot to find an empty space.

  • Can I catch a train into the city from Chennai Airport (MAA)?

    The airport is conveniently located to both the Chennai Suburban Railway commuter rail and the Chennai Metro. The Tirusulam railway station serves the Suburban Railway and is connected to the airport by a pedestrian underpass near the International Arrivals area. The Suburban Railway trains take about 30min to reach Chennai Park Station downtown and cost about ₹70 ($0.94) to ride. The Chennai Airport Metro Station serves the Metro’s Blue Line and is connected to the airport via a free shuttle bus. It takes about 40min to get to the Central Railway Station downtown using the Blue Line at a cost of about ₹40 ($0.54).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Atlanta to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Atlanta to Chennai was ₹ 313 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 767 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Atlanta to Chennai?

    Atlanta and Chennai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Atlanta from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson and will be arriving at Chennai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Atlanta to Chennai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Atlanta to Chennai?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Atlanta to Chennai, Qatar Airways or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Atlanta to Chennai are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of ₹ 168,216 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 102,699 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Atlanta to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Atlanta 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 Atlanta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Atlanta to Chennai

  • International flights check in at Hartsfield-Jackson’s International Terminal, and all international flights depart from Concourse F or Concourse E. When you arrive at the airport, be sure to park or get off the shuttle near the international terminal.
  • Atlanta’s airport has two automated people-mover trains that operate 24/7 at no charge to passengers. The SkyTrain connects the airport with the Georgia International Convention Center, the Gateway Center Arena, and four of the Gateway Center Hotels. The Plane Train runs along the bottom level of the airport and connects the concourses and the two terminals.
  • Two nursing stations are available to international travelers flying out of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport: one is in the International Terminal near Gate F5 in the arrivals hall and the other is in the center point area of Concourse E.
  • Flights from the US into Chennai Airport arrive in Terminal 3, while Terminal 4 is primarily used for international departures.
  • Purchasing a prepaid taxi fare in Chennai Airport’s arrivals hall will help avoid overcharges if you’re planning to take a taxi into the city center. You should expect to pay about ₹500 ($6.75) for this 45min ride.

Top 3 airlines serving from Atlanta to Chennai

 
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3584 reviews
7.3Food
7.4Entertainment
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
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This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

10.0 ExcellentItimad, Mar 2025BOS - DOH
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This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Flight was 1.5 hours late to depart so changed flights to Swiss Air.

Flight LH760 from Germany to New Delhi, the food was excellent, the crew was fantastic, the seats in economy are usually tight these days, so I can say that the seats were Ok, the entertainment was OK because for some reason the sound is not very clear, overall I enjoyed this flight, compared to the flight (UA 962) I took with united from San Francisco to Frankfurt in this trip, that flight was horrible. Thank you Lufthansa.

The crew was exceptionally polite and caring. The plane was comfortable. Great experience. Will fly more on Air India because of this experience.

The United Airlines crew that operated this flight was subpar. They didn’t

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I bought a ticket and paid for for our luggage but I had to pay for my luggage again. I’m so disappointed! We had a 30 min delay and because of that we missed our connecting flight and were told that we would be on the next flight (9am flight ) but we were landed we were booked at 12pm flight. I had a little baby w me, it was very stressful. I begged to leave at 10 am at least. I was emailed that we get a voucher but they didn’t work when we were at a breakfast store. I’ve been always happy w Lufthansa but this time was awful.

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

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