Which airports can I use when flying from Indianapolis to Chennai?

Flights from Indianapolis to Chennai usually depart from Indianapolis (IND) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Indianapolis to Chennai?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Indianapolis to Chennai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 119,968 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 184,325, a difference of ₹ 64,357. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Indianapolis to Chennai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Indianapolis to Chennai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 96,868 to ₹ 710,801. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Indianapolis to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Indianapolis to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 60,269, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Chennai?

Chennai is 9 hours ahead of Indianapolis (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Indianapolis to Chennai flight?

Return flights from Indianapolis to Chennai range from ₹ 115,284 to ₹ 175,060, with an average of ₹ 141,920 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 115,284 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Indianapolis to Chennai?

Etihad Airways (₹ 100,860) and Qatar Airways (₹ 109,036) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Indianapolis to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

₹ 46,105 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Indianapolis to Chennai (IND - MAA)

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₹ 96,868

Typical prices: ₹ 115,284-₹ 175,060

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IND - MAA • 2 stops

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₹ 46,105

Typical prices: ₹ 53,995-₹ 93,617

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Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct

08:06 - 02:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

33h 14m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 - 17:28MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

40h 43m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 96,868Multiple Airlines

Sat, 23 Jan - Fri, 19 Feb

09:27 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

23h 53m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 21:00MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

27h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 97,153Multiple Airlines

Sun, 24 Jan - Fri, 19 Feb

11:20 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

22h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 13:51MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

32h 11m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 100,861Etihad Airways

Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

12:43 - 02:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

28h 37m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:55 - 19:08MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

30h 43m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 102,477Multiple Airlines

Fri, 22 Jan - Thu, 18 Feb

11:20 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

22h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 16:39MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

34h 59m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 102,667Etihad Airways

Sun, 27 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct

08:06 - 20:10IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

26h 34m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:55 - 00:37MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

36h 12m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 102,952Multiple Airlines

Fri, 22 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb

11:20 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

22h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 16:39MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

34h 59m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 104,473Etihad Airways

Fri, 22 Jan - Thu, 18 Feb

15:23 - 02:35IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

24h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 21:00MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

27h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 104,663Etihad Airways

Fri, 22 Jan - Fri, 19 Feb

11:20 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

22h 00m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 21:00MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

27h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 108,465Etihad Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

14:13 - 02:40IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

26h 57m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

04:20 - 18:32MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

23h 42m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

₹ 109,511Qatar Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Indianapolis to Chennai

Tue, 15 Sep - Fri, 30 Oct

14:31 - 08:25IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

32h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:55 - 15:20MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

38h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 102,381Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

10:32 - 03:10IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

31h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:55 - 00:37MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

36h 12m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 102,952Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

10:32 - 20:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

24h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:55 - 19:15MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

30h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 109,796Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

07:00 - 01:15IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

32h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

02:45 - 23:56MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

30h 41m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 152,479Ethiopian Air

Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

16:25 - 01:15IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

47h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

02:45 - 23:56MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

30h 41m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 161,985Ethiopian Air

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

15:15 - 00:10IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

23h 25m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

01:55 - 20:41MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

28h 16m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

₹ 168,735Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

16:25 - 08:55IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

31h 00m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

01:45 - 17:51MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

25h 36m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 175,104Lufthansa

Tue, 15 Sep - Fri, 30 Oct

16:25 - 08:05IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

30h 10m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Madrid Barajas Dubai Intl

21:50 - 22:59MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

34h 39m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 233,947Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

16:25 - 08:55IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

31h 00m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

17:00 - 18:20MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

34h 50m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl London Heathrow Dublin

₹ 240,601Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

19:50 - 08:25IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

27h 05m3 stops Dublin London Heathrow Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:35 - 20:41MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

32h 36m3 stops Manama Bahrain Intl London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl

₹ 294,216Multiple Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Chennai?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Chennai and is 16% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 29% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	March
High season	November
Cheapest flight	₹ 46,105

Best time to beat the crowds (33% less expensive on average)

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.

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When to book flights from Indianapolis to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Indianapolis to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Indianapolis to Chennai?
Flights from Indianapolis to Chennai usually depart from Indianapolis (IND) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Indianapolis to Chennai?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Indianapolis to Chennai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 119,968 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 184,325, a difference of ₹ 64,357. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
Do I need a passport to fly from Indianapolis to Chennai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Indianapolis to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 96,868 to ₹ 710,801. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Indianapolis to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Indianapolis to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 60,269, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Chennai?
Chennai is 9 hours ahead of Indianapolis (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a Indianapolis to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Indianapolis to Chennai range from ₹ 115,284 to ₹ 175,060, with an average of ₹ 141,920 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 115,284 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average ₹ 119,968 – about ₹ 64,357 less than Sunday (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Indianapolis to Chennai trip for March. Fares historically average ₹ 95,442 return in that month – typically ₹ 123,865 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.
- Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
- Ridhan Regency
- Hotel Mount Manor

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