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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Chennai (RDU-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Raleigh 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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Recent return flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai

Sun, 14 Sep - Sun, 12 Oct
American Airlines Logo
13:59 - 05:15RDU-MAA
29h 46m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
13:15 - 13:59MAA-RDU
34h 14m2 stops
₹ 80,538American Airlines
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sun, 14 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
17:05 - 09:10RDU-MAA
30h 35m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
03:45 - 23:07MAA-RDU
29h 52m2 stops
₹ 93,620Qatar Airways
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Thu, 7 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
08:50 - 20:10RDU-MAA
25h 50m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:05MAA-RDU
55h 20m2 stops
₹ 99,006Etihad Airways
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Sat, 5 Jul - Tue, 22 Jul
Lufthansa Logo
10:34 - 08:55RDU-MAA
36h 51m3 stops
Lufthansa Logo
19:50 - 23:47MAA-RDU
37h 27m3 stops
₹ 99,604Lufthansa
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Sat, 31 May - Sat, 7 Jun
American Airlines Logo
18:02 - 05:15RDU-MAA
25h 43m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:45 - 12:30MAA-RDU
30h 15m2 stops
₹ 99,946American Airlines
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Thu, 7 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Lufthansa Logo
15:10 - 08:55RDU-MAA
32h 15m3 stops
Lufthansa Logo
06:40 - 23:51MAA-RDU
50h 41m3 stops
₹ 100,032Lufthansa
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Sun, 3 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
17:40 - 02:50RDU-MAA
23h 40m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 22:04MAA-RDU
27h 14m2 stops
₹ 100,887Qatar Airways
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Fri, 8 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
06:00 - 08:30RDU-MAA
41h 00m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
04:25 - 20:37MAA-RDU
25h 42m2 stops
₹ 111,659Etihad Airways
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sun, 14 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
06:05 - 01:10RDU-MAA
33h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:00 - 13:55MAA-RDU
45h 25m3 stops
₹ 115,678Ethiopian Air
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sun, 14 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
06:05 - 01:10RDU-MAA
33h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:00 - 13:55MAA-RDU
45h 25m3 stops
₹ 119,525Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Chennai flights

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Raleigh to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Raleigh to Chennai, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Chennai back to Raleigh, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Chennai is April, where tickets cost ₹ 100,887 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 140,729 and ₹ 132,863 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Chennai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight₹ 48,306
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Chennai

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

  • Are there any ATMs and banks at the Raleigh Durham International Airport?

    Several ATMs are located inside the Raleigh Durham International Airport for convenient transactions. The ATMs are located in Terminals 1 at the Southwest Ticketing, the meeting place, and the Bag Claim section. You can also access the ATMs at Terminal 2 Ticketing Lobby, C1, C15, D3, and D11.

  • Are there any shops and restaurants at the Raleigh Durham International Airport?

    There are several shops and restaurants at the Raleigh Durham International Airport, including the iStore, Hudson, Benefit, Tech on the go, and InMotion. You can also save on the purchases you make by visiting the Raleigh-Durham Duty-Free shop located at terminal 2.

  • Does the Chennai International Airport offer currency exchange services?

    Yes, travelers can access currency exchange services at Chennai Airport. The currency exchange booths and counters are located at the Arrival/Departure hall. Several companies offer currency exchange services at the airport, including the Prime Forex Chennai located at Shop 2 on the concourse level next to the metro rail ticket.

  • Are there any meeting and conference facilities at the Chennai Airport?

    Yes, In case you have a business meeting to conduct at the Chennai Airport or a reunion, you can use the conference rooms located within the airport. The meeting and conference rooms are adequately equipped, especially if you need to hold videoconferencing or have a large number of attendees.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Chennai was ₹ 565 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 942 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Chennai?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Chennai are Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of ₹ 180,172 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 128,372 and an overall rating of 6.7.

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Raleigh to Chennai

  • The Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) offers two nursing rooms, convenient for mothers traveling with their babies who are breastfeeding. The nursing rooms are at Terminal 1 next to Gate A6 and Terminal 2 next to Gate C8. The Mamava Suites allow the mothers to breastfeed and pump privately. The suites contain a table, an electrical outlet, a bench, and a lockable door.
  • The Raleigh Durham International Airport has several lounges where you can rest comfortably while waiting for your flight. Some lounges include American Airlines Admirals Club, located inside Security at Terminal 2, the United Airlines United Club inside Security at Terminal 2, and USO North Carolina, located outside Security at Terminal 2. The airport also has the Delta Airlines Delta Sky Club at Terminal 2.
  • For travelers who may have disabilities, the Raleigh Durham International Airport offers several services to ensure that your experience within the airport is excellent. The airport offers handicap parking access and permission to use mobility aids such as walkers, diabetes-related equipment, and scooters. You will also be able to access the airport with your service animal as long as there is appropriate documentation.
  • There are prayer rooms within the airport if you need a quiet moment in prayer after arriving at the Chennai Airport (MAA). The prayer rooms are cross-denominational and can serve whichever religious background the traveler has. The multi-confession rooms within the airport are located across the airport’s terminals for travelers of any faith.
  • Travelers who want to rent a car at the Chennai airport can get the service at the airport’s car rental facility. The companies that offer car rental services at the airport include Avis, Car Club, Europcar, Eco Rent, Instant Cabs, MC&A, Myles, and SS Travels, which also offer pick-up services to the passengers who need such services.

Top airlines flying from Raleigh to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh 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.
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7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3571 reviews
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.3Food
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This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

10.0 ExcellentItimad, Mar 2025BOS - DOH
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This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I bought a ticket and paid for for our luggage but I had to pay for my luggage again. I’m so disappointed! We had a 30 min delay and because of that we missed our connecting flight and were told that we would be on the next flight (9am flight ) but we were landed we were booked at 12pm flight. I had a little baby w me, it was very stressful. I begged to leave at 10 am at least. I was emailed that we get a voucher but they didn’t work when we were at a breakfast store. I’ve been always happy w Lufthansa but this time was awful.

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

We had a 1 1/2 hour delay before we left Denver. When we arrive to Frankfort, they didn’t announce that people with connecting flights to exit the plane first. My next flight was already boarding when we we taxiing in to the gate. I waited another 10 minutes to get off the plane. I had to run to catch my next flight. I mean run! I made it with one minute to spare, but my luggage did not. My luggage came two hours later on a different flight.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

It would have been nice if my luggage had made it onto my connecting flight as well. Now I have to wait for my luggage to be delivered and that might take a while, which certainly put a damper on the entire experience.

Crew was not happy. Very uncomfortable seats. When person leans back in front of you the screen is too close to me. Food was awful.

They lost my luggage and despite all follow ups through emails and phone calls they don’t give me an update

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