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).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Indianapolis to Chennai?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Indianapolis to Chennai.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Indianapolis to Chennai. Friday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 116,163 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 184,623, a difference of ₹ 68,460. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 ₹ 103,119 to ₹ 621,035. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 86,399, which is 46% above 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 ₹ 107,541 to ₹ 159,824, with an average of ₹ 137,448 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 107,541 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Chennai. It's 16% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 34% higher.

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

Etihad Airways (₹ 105,023) and Ethiopian Air (₹ 108,451) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Indianapolis to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

₹ 63,223 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Indianapolis to Chennai (IND - MAA)

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₹ 103,119

Typical prices: ₹ 107,541-₹ 159,824

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Wed 14/11Thu 22/11

IND - MAA • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flight

₹ 63,223

Typical prices: ₹ 49,988-₹ 82,809

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Sun 15/4

IND - MAA • 2 stops

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March

Cheapest • 30% price drop

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Recent return flight deals from Indianapolis to Chennai

Sat, 14 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

08:00 - 08:05IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

37h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

27h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 103,119Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Thu, 11 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb

11:04 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

22h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 21:29MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

34h 09m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 103,119Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Fri, 15 Jan - Thu, 11 Feb

07:40 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

25h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 22:49MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

29h 24m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 103,119Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 28 Jan - Fri, 26 Feb

06:39 - 02:35IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

33h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:55 - 18:23MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

42h 58m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 103,119Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sun, 17 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb

07:40 - 02:35IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

32h 25m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 18:01MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

30h 41m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 103,119Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

07:20 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

26h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 22:42MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

29h 17m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 105,023Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Wed, 11 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec

09:00 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

24h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:05 - 12:19MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

30h 44m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 106,166Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

09:00 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

24h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 20:59MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

27h 34m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 106,166Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, 14 Jan - Fri, 5 Feb

11:20 - 02:35IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

28h 45m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:05 - 18:29MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

36h 54m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 106,927Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Sat, 23 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb

11:08 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

22h 12m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:20 - 18:04MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

36h 14m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 106,927Etihad Airways

2 days ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Indianapolis to Chennai

Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

09:00 - 08:05IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

36h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 12:24MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

25h 04m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 108,070Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

11:11 - 08:05IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

34h 24m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 20:59MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

27h 34m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 108,070Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

09:00 - 08:05IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

36h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 12:54MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

25h 34m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 108,070Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Tue, 3 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

11:11 - 08:05IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

34h 24m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:05 - 12:24MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

30h 49m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 109,689Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

09:00 - 15:05IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

43h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 20:59MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

27h 34m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 115,497Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 2 Nov

07:59 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

25h 21m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 20:57MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

33h 37m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 116,449Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

12:39 - 02:35IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

27h 26m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 12:54MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

25h 34m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 123,019Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

10:17 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

23h 03m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 20:59MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

27h 34m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 123,019Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Thu, 5 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

10:17 - 19:50IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

23h 03m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:05 - 12:54MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

31h 19m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 123,019Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

12:39 - 02:35IND Indianapolis-MAA Chennai

27h 26m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 12:24MAA Chennai-IND Indianapolis

25h 04m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 123,019Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Chennai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Chennai. It's 16% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 34% higher.

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Low season	March
High season	November
Cheapest flight	₹ 63,223

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Indianapolis to Chennai?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Indianapolis to Chennai.
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Indianapolis to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Indianapolis to Chennai range from ₹ 107,541 to ₹ 159,824, with an average of ₹ 137,448 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 107,541 counts as a good deal.
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 ₹ 103,119 to ₹ 621,035. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 86,399, which is 46% above the typical average for this route.
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. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Indianapolis to Chennai. Friday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 116,163 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 184,623, a difference of ₹ 68,460.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average ₹ 116,163, which is about ₹ 68,460 less than Sunday fares (37% 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 ₹ 95,597 return in that month – typically ₹ 124,066 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
• Hotel Southern Comfort
• Ridhan Regency

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