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

Flights from Pittsburgh to Chennai usually depart from Pittsburgh (PIT) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Pittsburgh to Chennai: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Pittsburgh to Chennai pass through?

Most connecting flights from Pittsburgh to Chennai pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Pittsburgh to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 107,135 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 159,514, a difference of ₹ 52,379. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Pittsburgh to Chennai?

A direct flight from Pittsburgh to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 22,088 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Pittsburgh 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 are flight prices from Pittsburgh to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Pittsburgh to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 62,883, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Chennai?

Chennai is 9 hours ahead of Pittsburgh (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 Pittsburgh to Chennai flight?

Return flights from Pittsburgh to Chennai range from ₹ 108,872 to ₹ 153,517, with an average of ₹ 121,358 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 108,872 counts as a good deal.

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

Etihad Airways (₹ 89,643) and Qatar Airways (₹ 98,199) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Pittsburgh to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Pittsburgh to Chennai?

Flights via London Heathrow (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ₹ 156,972. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Pittsburgh to Chennai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

London Heathrow (LHR) had the shortest average connection time for Pittsburgh to Chennai stopovers at 780 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 27 Jan - Tue, 16 Mar

06:00 - 02:35PIT Pittsburgh-MAA Chennai

34h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 23:55MAA Chennai-PIT Pittsburgh

29h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 89,643Etihad Airways

Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov

06:30 - 02:50PIT Pittsburgh-MAA Chennai

34h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 19:43MAA Chennai-PIT Pittsburgh

26h 58m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 98,199Qatar Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

16:01 - 02:40PIT Pittsburgh-MAA Chennai

25h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

04:20 - 21:00MAA Chennai-PIT Pittsburgh

26h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

₹ 98,389Qatar Airways

Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

12:49 - 02:50PIT Pittsburgh-MAA Chennai

28h 31m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

04:20 - 23:30MAA Chennai-PIT Pittsburgh

28h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 104,093Qatar Airways

Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

16:01 - 02:40PIT Pittsburgh-MAA Chennai

25h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 23:43MAA Chennai-PIT Pittsburgh

29h 08m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 104,473Qatar Airways

Fri, 6 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

16:03 - 02:30PIT Pittsburgh-MAA Chennai

23h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 21:34MAA Chennai-PIT Pittsburgh

28h 49m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 105,804Qatar Airways

Fri, 16 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

06:30 - 16:10PIT Pittsburgh-MAA Chennai

24h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

07:00 - 23:41MAA Chennai-PIT Pittsburgh

51h 11m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 106,089Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

13:06 - 02:40PIT Pittsburgh-MAA Chennai

28h 04m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 17:53MAA Chennai-PIT Pittsburgh

25h 08m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

₹ 106,564Qatar Airways

Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

13:06 - 02:40PIT Pittsburgh-MAA Chennai

28h 04m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 19:44MAA Chennai-PIT Pittsburgh

26h 59m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 107,135Qatar Airways

Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

13:06 - 02:40PIT Pittsburgh-MAA Chennai

28h 04m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 17:53MAA Chennai-PIT Pittsburgh

25h 08m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

₹ 107,515Qatar Airways

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How much is a return flight from Pittsburgh to Chennai?

Return flights from Pittsburgh to Chennai start at ₹ 89,643. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from ₹ 108,872 to ₹ 153,517. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 89,643 on Etihad Airways.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pittsburgh to Chennai and is 12% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 31% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Pittsburgh to Chennai?
Flights from Pittsburgh to Chennai usually depart from Pittsburgh (PIT) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Pittsburgh to Chennai?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Pittsburgh to Chennai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
Which airports do connecting flights from Pittsburgh to Chennai pass through?
Most connecting flights from Pittsburgh to Chennai pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Pittsburgh to Chennai?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Pittsburgh to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 107,135 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 159,514, a difference of ₹ 52,379. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Pittsburgh to Chennai?
A direct flight from Pittsburgh to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 22,088 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Pittsburgh 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 are flight prices from Pittsburgh to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Pittsburgh to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 62,883, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Chennai?
Chennai is 9 hours ahead of Pittsburgh (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 Pittsburgh to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Pittsburgh to Chennai range from ₹ 108,872 to ₹ 153,517, with an average of ₹ 121,358 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 108,872 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average ₹ 107,135 – about ₹ 52,379 less than Saturday (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Pittsburgh to Chennai trip for October. Fares historically average ₹ 88,502 return in that month – typically ₹ 102,477 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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