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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Chennai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Philadelphia to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 21,888 km.

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.

Return flights from Philadelphia to Chennai range from ₹ 82,990 to ₹ 118,152, with an average of ₹ 98,032 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 82,990 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 19% above the route average of ₹ 98,032. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 51,317, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Philadelphia to Chennai usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 77% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 17% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 6% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Philadelphia to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 93,129 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ₹ 113,441, a difference of ₹ 20,312. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 15m, compared to 22h 20m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 22h 43m via London Heathrow (LHR).

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

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.

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.

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

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.