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Find cheap flights from Philadelphia to Chennai from ₹ 46,036

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Chennai departing on 18/9. 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 Philadelphia to Chennai (PHL-MAA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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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10:10 - 00:10PHL-MAA
28h 30m2 stops
01:50 - 15:31MAA-PHL
23h 11m2 stops
₹ 72,605
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Wed, 25 Sep - Tue, 1 Oct
17:35 - 00:10PHL-MAA
21h 05m1 stop
01:50 - 16:00MAA-PHL
23h 40m1 stop
₹ 72,856Lufthansa
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Thu, 3 Oct - Tue, 22 Oct
17:35 - 00:10PHL-MAA
21h 05m1 stop
01:50 - 16:00MAA-PHL
23h 40m1 stop
₹ 75,864Lufthansa
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Sun, 29 Sep - Tue, 15 Oct
17:05 - 00:10PHL-MAA
45h 35m2 stops
01:50 - 21:36MAA-PHL
29h 16m2 stops
₹ 76,365Air Canada
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Sat, 28 Sep - Mon, 14 Oct
17:45 - 00:10PHL-MAA
19h 55m1 stop
01:50 - 16:10MAA-PHL
24h 50m1 stop
₹ 76,783Lufthansa
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Tue, 5 Nov - Mon, 11 Nov
17:05 - 00:10PHL-MAA
45h 35m2 stops
01:50 - 15:31MAA-PHL
23h 11m2 stops
₹ 79,373Air Canada
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Sat, 28 Sep - Thu, 17 Oct
20:55 - 02:50PHL-MAA
20h 25m1 stop
20:45 - 15:20MAA-PHL
29h 05m1 stop
₹ 83,801Qatar Airways
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Fri, 11 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov
15:30 - 09:20PHL-MAA
31h 20m2 stops
20:45 - 15:20MAA-PHL
29h 05m1 stop
₹ 84,386Qatar Airways
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Tue, 5 Nov - Tue, 12 Nov
06:00 - 20:35PHL-MAA
29h 05m2 stops
21:40 - 14:20MAA-PHL
27h 10m2 stops
₹ 98,255Etihad Airways
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Fri, 11 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov
17:45 - 10:10PHL-MAA
29h 55m3 stops
20:30 - 16:10MAA-PHL
54h 10m3 stops
₹ 103,435SWISS
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Tue, 5 Nov - Tue, 12 Nov

Flights from Philadelphia to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from Philadelphia to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Philadelphia to Chennai, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Philadelphia, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chennai is March, where tickets cost ₹ 81,628 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is ₹ 136,187 and ₹ 132,343 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Chennai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Philadelphia to Chennai were found on Lufthansa (₹ 72,856) and Air Canada (₹ 76,365). Etihad Airways proposed the cheapest one-way flight at ₹ 46,036.

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Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

₹ 46,036
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from Philadelphia to Chennai

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Chennai

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

  • Is it necessary for me to obtain a visa went flying from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    Since travelers do need a visa to make this trip, they have the option of applying for a paper visa or visiting the website of the government of India to obtain electronic travel authorization. It is important to obtain one of these items before your flight as you may get denied entry upon arrival if you do not have one of these with you.

  • What are some of the ways I can take transportation to get from the Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chennai after a flight?

    A very convenient method of transportation is to ride on the Chennai Metro Rail Limited Corridor 1 line, that can take passengers from the airport to the center of town in around 39min. When you take a taxi on this trip, you should expect to be riding for around 20 minutes.

  • Does the Chennai International Airport offer any shower facilities for travelers after a long flight from Philadelphia?

    Passengers will find showers available in the retiring rooms passengers will find in the International Terminal.

  • What are some of the choices for a hotel that has a location close to the Chennai International Airport?

    There are two different hotels that have a location close to the airport, and they include the Hotel Southern Comfort, as well as The Mount Manor, which offers a free shuttle service between the airport in the hotel.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Chennai was ₹ 551 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 869 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Chennai?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Chennai are Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of ₹ 97,575 and an overall rating of 7.7, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 136,051 and an overall rating of 7.0.

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chennai

  • One of the best ways that a traveler can make their way from the downtown Philadelphia area to the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) without having to sit behind the wheel of their own car is to travel on the SEPTA Airport Line light rail service, which makes this trip in about 23 minutes.
  • When you want to drive yourself to the Philadelphia International Airport, one of the most cost-effective solutions for parking that sits near the airport property is the Economy Parking lot which has an entrance on Island Avenue. Passengers can pick up free shuttle buses from this lot to all of the terminal buildings.
  • Moms who are nursing a small one and flying out of Philadelphia International Airport should love to know that this airport features four different nursing pods that sit past the security checkpoints in the terminals. These pods feature a fold-down table, comfortable benches, a locking door, and an electrical outlet.
  • Military members taking a flight from Philadelphia International Airport should stop by the Liberty USO, that is open from early in the morning until early this evening every day of the week except Tuesday. The lounge has a location on the secure side of Terminal Three and features great amenities such as free snacks and drinks and plenty of comfortable seating for military members.
  • When you plan on taking a pet or a service animal with you through the Philadelphia International Airport, one important thing to remember is that this airport features an indoor pet relief area in every terminal of the building past the security checkpoints, as well as four different pet relief areas outside of the terminal buildings on Departing Flights Road.
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Top 3 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10736 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
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Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

2.0 MediocreDevan, May 2024AUS - BOS
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Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

The plane from SNA wouldn’t start after 5 tries. The team gave me an option of flying direct from LAX and giving me a Lyft ride there! Perfect!

Best airline! Always friendly and welcoming. Skyclub was great and loved the fast free wifi on board. I also love that you can pre-order your meal on the app!

Atlanta boarding crew at gate were filled with arrogance and were disrespectful. In flight crew showed indifference to the needs of passengers. This is about the flight from ATL to BDL.

The plane was FREEZING SEATS UNCOMFORTABLE Otherwise smooth Thank you

Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

West Jet has a horrible boarding process and the seats have no cushion.

Everything went smoothly. I didn’t like that when I booked in the main cabin my wife and I weren’t seated together. One would think when booking on an option that allows picking your seat. They would put you and your travel partner together. Had to call to get it sorted. They did fix.

The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

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.

Everything could be better. The plain was in Orlando for 3 hours prior to boarding. After boarding all the passengers they found out that plane has a mechanical problem. After an hour the problem was solved, the pilot comes on and states, (We have to go back to the gate and take on more fuel!) Are you kidding me???? Who they have for pilots, Boy scouts?? I barely made my connecting flight to Vienna, but my suitcase did not. I'm still waiting for it, in Gyor, Hungary. Am I having fun yet?? Other passenger were in the same binned. I travelled all over the world both for business and pleasure with all types of airlines. By far of all the carriers I travelled with, Discover is the worst. I'm contemplating to bight the bullet and go back to the US with a different carrier. For International flights, the seats are made for little people. The person in front of me had his seat reclined the whole way, I felt like he was sitting in my lap. For closing, I would not let my dog travel with Discover, yet alone recommend it to an other person. Does it sound like I'm frustrated, Think about having to travel back to the US with them. I'm sure I'll not hear back from you, because nobody wants to hear about bad news, but with all the hype Discover puts out there about their services, nothing could be further from the truth. Joseph A. Nagy

Only problem we experienced was not anything to do with Lufthansa. When changing planes in Frankfurt we spent over an hour on passport control line. Lufthansa did a marvelous job on everything from keeping me informed via texts, to terrific cabin crew.

Bordón could be bettet if the company say before boarding the order of the different groups.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

There is no recline on flight from DFW to FRA. Middle eastern airways provide better recline option for the same class. FRA to Bangalore has better recline option. I bid 100$ for premium economy, my request was declined. But staff handled it without issues.

The Lufthansa part was wonderful. The short connection flight was not.

German crew were very kind. Food was okay but can be better, especially bread was not good, Garbage collection was very poor.

Awful Terrible staff poor communication Flight delayed for an hour with no apology or explanation and no help re missing connecting flight. Resulted in a 7 hour layover at Munich waiting for another connecting flight. Only 15 euros refreshment voucher given. Will not fly Lufthansa again

Both flights were late for what appeared to be the airline’s not having the planes ready. Arrived over 6 hours late.

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Philadelphia to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/9Wed
2 stopsEtihad Airways
35h 20mPHL-MAA
₹ 46,036
15/9Sun
2 stops
24h 26mPHL-MAA
₹ 49,211
15/9Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 25mPHL-MAA
₹ 54,809
16/9Mon
2 stopsAir Canada
39h 05mPHL-MAA
₹ 56,313
17/9Tue
2 stopsAir Canada
32h 10mPHL-MAA
₹ 56,814
23/9Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 25mPHL-MAA
₹ 58,986
20/9Fri
2 stopsAir Canada
22h 30mPHL-MAA
₹ 59,488
17/6Mon
1 stopLufthansa
21h 05mPHL-MAA
₹ 73,775
19/6Wed
1 stopLufthansa
21h 05mPHL-MAA
₹ 74,109
15/6Sat
3 stopsSWISS
39h 25mPHL-MAA
₹ 81,127

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Last minute flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
18/5Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 34mPHL-MAA
16/6Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 07mMAA-PHL
₹ 114,130
18/5Sat
multi-stop
24h 54mPHL-MAA
16/6Sun
multi-stop
25h 15mMAA-PHL
₹ 122,485
16/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 05mPHL-MAA
25/5Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
23h 40mMAA-PHL
₹ 123,487
16/5Thu
multi-stop
33h 05mPHL-MAA
25/5Sat
multi-stop
23h 40mMAA-PHL
₹ 124,824
16/5Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
33h 05mPHL-MAA
25/5Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
29h 13mMAA-PHL
₹ 125,325
16/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
34h 12mPHL-MAA
26/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
38h 56mMAA-PHL
₹ 126,746
18/5Sat
multi-stopEtihad Airways
37h 57mPHL-MAA
16/6Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
34h 40mMAA-PHL
₹ 127,163
16/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
34h 12mPHL-MAA
23/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
34h 05mMAA-PHL
₹ 129,252
17/5Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
38h 00mPHL-MAA
4/6Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
31h 33mMAA-PHL
₹ 137,022
16/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
29h 50mPHL-MAA
23/5Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
55h 20mMAA-PHL
₹ 141,785

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Philadelphia - Chennai Flights

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