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Cheap Flights from the United States to Chennai

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

Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
Air India Logo
11:10 - 00:55JFK-MAA
28h 15m1 stop
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08:00 - 07:55MAA-JFK
33h 25m1 stop
₹ 53,436Air India
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
Air India Logo
11:10 - 11:00JFK-MAA
38h 20m1 stop
Air India Logo
19:50 - 07:55MAA-JFK
21h 35m1 stop
₹ 54,034Air India
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Sun, 9 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
14:25 - 20:10JFK-MAA
19h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 08:40MAA-JFK
39h 15m1 stop
₹ 60,105Etihad Airways
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Fri, 22 Aug - Wed, 17 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 20:10JFK-MAA
18h 55m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
22:00 - 09:00MAA-JFK
20h 30m1 stop
₹ 60,532Etihad Airways
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Mon, 11 Aug - Mon, 29 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
22:00 - 02:50JFK-MAA
19h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
21:50 - 09:00MAA-JFK
20h 40m1 stop
₹ 62,755Qatar Airways
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Tue, 5 Aug - Wed, 1 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 - 02:50JFK-MAA
30h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
21:50 - 09:00MAA-JFK
20h 40m1 stop
₹ 63,011Qatar Airways
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Sun, 10 Aug - Mon, 10 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
15:35 - 08:55ORD-MAA
30h 50m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
01:45 - 20:05MAA-ORD
29h 50m1 stop
₹ 70,535Lufthansa
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
18:10 - 00:10IAD-MAA
20h 30m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
01:55 - 13:30MAA-IAD
21h 05m1 stop
₹ 71,134Lufthansa
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Wed, 8 Oct - Tue, 3 Mar
Emirates Logo
10:55 - 20:30IAD-MAA
24h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
03:45 - 08:10MAA-IAD
38h 55m1 stop
₹ 74,725Emirates
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Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 8 Dec
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 08:05ORD-MAA
25h 00m1 stop
Emirates Logo
03:45 - 14:55MAA-ORD
22h 40m1 stop
₹ 74,810Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Chennai

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Chennai is September, where tickets cost ₹ 67,201 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is ₹ 139,788 and ₹ 118,243 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of ₹ 70,450.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight₹ 26,846
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chennai

FAQs - booking Chennai flights

  • What good hotels are near Chennai International Airport?

    The OYO 4418 Royal Mass Club is a budget-friendly choice that is only a 4-minute drive from the airport and is a 20-minute drive to the city center. The Quality Inn Airport Chennai is a 4-star hotel that is a 2-minute drive to the airport and a 25-minute drive to downtown Chennai.

  • What shopping options does Chennai International Airport have?

    If you would like to do some shopping during your trip to Chennai, make sure to browse through all of the duty-free stores that are located in the terminals. At these stores, you can purchase a variety of items and souvenirs, ranging from cosmetics to fine liquors, as well as local products from the region.

  • How long does it take to get from Chennai International Airport to Marina Beach?

    The easiest and quickest way to travel from Chennai International Airport to Marina Beach is by taking a taxi. Without any additional traffic, this car ride normally takes less than 30 minutes and passes by some of the city’s main monuments, such as the Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple and the Krishna Temple.

  • Does Chennai International Airport have a car rental center?

    If you’re planning on renting a car to use during your time in India, make sure to book your reservation for Chennai International Airport’s car rental center. This center has a variety of both local and international car rental companies, and it is located only a short 5-minute walk from the main airport building.

  • How far is Chennai Airport from central Chennai?

    Chennai Airport is 16 km from the centre of Chennai.

  • What is the name of Chennai’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Chennai, called Chennai Airport (MAA). It can also be referred to as Chennai or Chennai Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chennai is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 34,549. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are ₹ 49,830 on average.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back with another airline.

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost ₹ 992 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chennai is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₹ 1,328.

  • How many direct flights to Chennai are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1,223 direct flights from within United States to Chennai. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chennai

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chennai flight deals.
  • If you’re booking a flight to Chennai, you most likely will be flying into Chennai International Airport, one of the largest airports in Southern India. Due to the fact that it is less than 20 miles from Chennai’s city center and hosts a large variety of both domestic and international flights, it has become quite a popular airport amongst visitors.
  • For those that are visiting Chennai with children, make sure to take note of the different kid-friendly facilities that are available in Chennai International Airport. Several child-care rooms are located throughout the different terminals and provide parents with a private changing and feeding area.
  • Planning on visiting Chennai for business related purposes? Consider hosting your meeting or event in the conference rooms located within Chennai International Airport. These conference rooms are outfitted with modern technology and provide guests with complimentary WiFi, making them a convenient place to have a training session or company meeting.
  • To have a particularly relaxing travel experience in Chennai International Airport, consider purchasing an access pass to one of the airport’s three different private lounges located in the Departures zone. Equipped with unlimited snacks and drinks, comfortable chairs, and entertainment, these lounges are a great way to either relax after your flight to Chennai or pass the time while waiting for your next flight.
  • If you would like to use public transportation to travel between Chennai International Airport and Chennai’s city center, consider using the bus system. The 1B and 18A lines both have stops throughout the heart of the city and take approximately an hour to travel between these two destinations.

Prefer to fly direct to Chennai?

Find which airlines fly direct to Chennai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United States to Chennai

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +35 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +36 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +38 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +39 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +38 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +39 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +41 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +42 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +38 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +39 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +42 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +43 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +41 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +42 more

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Direct returns

Chennai to United States

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +35 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +36 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +38 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +39 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +38 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +39 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +41 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +42 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +38 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +39 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +42 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +43 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +41 more

ANA, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +42 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from the United States to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Chennai. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3230 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
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Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

10.0 ExcellentBharat, Feb 2025DXB - BOM
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Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

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.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

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

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

The trip with Air India was better than expected starting with the check-in and the Lounge. The flight was comfortable for a 1 hour flight.

Food not of any international or even Indian standard. We have many cuisine available but only paneer & sundry items. Improve & provide some good indian items. Entertainment website or channel out of order.

First and the foremost I was shocked to see airindia standards have come down so low . The food was horrible . They served us 3 meals for vegetarian and all the was paneer . The orange juice was not at all cold it was smelly . After you take this heavy price air India should learn from other air lines . I at one point felt like throwing up . After all this when we landed we were not given landing slip . We had to wait for 45 min at the immigration just because no one was given landing slip . To top it all we were 3 passengers and had checked in 4 check in luggage . Out of which 3 have not yet arrived . Basically status says the loaded it in our flight ( this was a direct fight ) and it never reached . We are still waiting . There is nothing great to tell about our flight . The he only good thing was the crew were very helpful .

Lay out shows 1st row and second row given after taking payment. It's a fraud

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. Air India seats used to be very comfortable . with sufficient legroom. In this aircraft there was no legroom. It is a shame that for your profit margins you are trying to pack people like cattle on these long haul flights. The food was terrible. The bread was hard like a rock. Mr CEO of Air India, why don’t you take a flight in economy from India to USA and experience the hardships first hand. It is utter disgrace

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Overall good experience. I got first row seats with extra legroom. It does make a difference. Entertainment system was working. However, they kept serving me a VEGAN meal instead of a VEGETERIAN meal. I asked them and showed my tickets that Vegeterian meal is selected but the staff didn't care. VEGAN meal was medicore and not enough to fill tummy. Also unhealthy with butter made from palm oil.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

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