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

Flights from Richmond to Chennai usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Richmond to Chennai. Friday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 99,979 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₹ 125,280, a difference of ₹ 25,302. 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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 ₹ 97,524 to ₹ 336,435. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Richmond to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Richmond to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 112,220, which is 105% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Chennai?

Chennai is 10 hours ahead of Richmond (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much is a return flight from Richmond to Chennai?

Return flights from Richmond to Chennai typically range from ₹ 83,730 to ₹ 125,239. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 97,524 on Etihad Airways.

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

Etihad Airways (₹ 97,524) and Qatar Airways (₹ 125,752) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Richmond to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Typical prices: ₹ 83,730-₹ 125,239

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Sun, 31 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

10:50 - 08:05RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 18:04MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

24h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 97,524Etihad Airways

3+ days ago

Mon, 15 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb

08:45 - 08:05RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 50m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 22:40MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 103,189Etihad Airways

8 hours ago

Sat, 28 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

07:10 - 08:05RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

38h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 18:01MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

36h 21m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 104,982Etihad Airways

1 day ago

Mon, 3 May - Fri, 2 Jul

09:49 - 20:10RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 51m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 - 15:08MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

38h 23m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 105,738Etihad Airways

20 hours ago

Sat, 1 May - Sat, 3 Jul

09:49 - 15:05RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

43h 46m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

04:05 - 22:58MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 23m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 106,965Etihad Airways

20 hours ago

Thu, 29 Apr - Sun, 4 Jul

11:13 - 02:50RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 07m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

04:05 - 22:58MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 23m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 111,402Etihad Airways

20 hours ago

Mon, 15 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb

08:45 - 08:05RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 50m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 22:40MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 116,406Etihad Airways

1 day ago

Fri, 30 Apr - Sat, 3 Jul

15:43 - 02:50RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 37m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:05 - 15:08MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

32h 33m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 117,067Etihad Airways

20 hours ago

Wed, 28 Apr - Wed, 30 Jun

15:32 - 02:40RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

04:20 - 23:59MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 09m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

₹ 125,752Qatar Airways

20 hours ago

Fri, 30 Apr - Wed, 30 Jun

06:42 - 02:50RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 38m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl

04:20 - 23:59MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 09m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

₹ 129,529Qatar Airways

20 hours ago

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How much is a return flight from Richmond to Chennai? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Richmond to Chennai departing in January.

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Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 ₹ 97,524 to ₹ 336,435. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Richmond to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Richmond to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 112,220, which is 105% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Chennai?
Flights from Richmond to Chennai usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Richmond to Chennai. Friday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 99,979 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₹ 125,280, a difference of ₹ 25,302.

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 Richmond and Chennai?
Chennai is 10 hours ahead of Richmond (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 Wednesday. On this route, Friday flights average ₹ 99,979, which is about ₹ 25,302 less than Wednesday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
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• Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
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• Ridhan Regency

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