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. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Richmond to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 89,393 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 139,311, a difference of ₹ 49,918. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 ₹ 95,141 to ₹ 808,409. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Chennai?

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

Return flights from Richmond to Chennai range from ₹ 88,403 to ₹ 96,626, with an average of ₹ 91,596 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 88,403 counts as a good deal.

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Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 24 Dec

07:15 - 02:35RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 50m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 19:31MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 06m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 95,141Multiple Airlines

Tue, 5 Jan - Tue, 9 Mar

08:47 - 19:50RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 33m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 23:08MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 43m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 99,836Etihad Airways

Fri, 1 Jan - Tue, 9 Mar

20:25 - 19:50RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

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03:55 - 23:08MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 43m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 102,423Multiple Airlines

Sat, 2 Jan - Thu, 11 Mar

09:50 - 02:35RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 15m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 18:17MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

30h 57m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

₹ 103,669Multiple Airlines

Sun, 3 Jan - Wed, 10 Mar

10:35 - 19:50RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

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16:10 - 16:13MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

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₹ 105,585Etihad Airways

Mon, 4 Jan - Wed, 10 Mar

20:12 - 19:50RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

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16:10 - 16:13MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

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₹ 106,160Etihad Airways

Thu, 31 Dec - Wed, 10 Mar

14:19 - 02:35RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 46m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 16:13MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

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₹ 107,980Etihad Airways

Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 24 Dec

19:59 - 19:50RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

37h 21m3 stops Charlotte Douglas New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 19:31MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 06m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 108,363Multiple Airlines

Sun, 3 Jan - Thu, 11 Mar

10:35 - 19:50RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 45m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 16:13MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

34h 33m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 111,334Etihad Airways

Sat, 2 Jan - Wed, 10 Mar

14:19 - 02:35RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 46m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 16:13MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

34h 33m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 111,813Etihad Airways

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Mon, 28 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

17:39 - 02:40RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 31m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 22:48MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 13m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

₹ 117,849Qatar Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

08:31 - 02:50RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 22:20MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

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₹ 119,765Qatar Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct

19:23 - 03:30RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

46h 37m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

05:35 - 19:51MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

23h 46m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

₹ 157,611British Airways

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct

15:38 - 03:30RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 22m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

05:35 - 15:57MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

43h 52m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

₹ 160,294British Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Fri, 23 Oct

19:23 - 03:30RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

46h 37m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

05:35 - 19:51MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

23h 46m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

₹ 160,964British Airways

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 25 Oct

15:38 - 03:30RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 22m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

07:35 - 23:02MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

48h 57m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

₹ 163,647British Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct

06:35 - 00:10RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 05m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

01:55 - 19:06MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 41m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 322,024Lufthansa

Mon, 28 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct

15:00 - 00:10RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

17:00 - 19:06MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

35h 36m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 329,114Lufthansa

Mon, 28 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct

19:23 - 03:30RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

46h 37m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

05:35 - 15:11MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

43h 06m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

₹ 329,689British Airways

Sun, 27 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct

15:38 - 03:30RIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 22m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

05:35 - 17:29MAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

45h 24m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

₹ 332,372British Airways

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

Etihad Airways (₹ 99,836) offered the cheapest return ticket from Richmond to Chennai in the last 5 days.

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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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Richmond to Chennai range from ₹ 88,403 to ₹ 96,626, with an average of ₹ 91,596 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 88,403 counts as a good deal.
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 ₹ 95,141 to ₹ 808,409. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
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. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Richmond to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 89,393 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 139,311, a difference of ₹ 49,918. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 9 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 Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average ₹ 89,393 – about ₹ 49,918 less than Friday (36% savings) 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 Southern Comfort

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