₹ 25,415 Find Cheap Flights from the United States to Chennai

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Cheapest return fare
₹ 66,025
Overall average: ₹ 77,421
Cathay Pacific
Sun 1/3Thu 12/3
ORD - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 25,415
Typical prices: ₹ 40,610-₹ 46,941
Air India
Wed 18/2
EWR - MAA • 1 stop
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 28% price drop
June
Most popular
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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

Sun, 1 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:35 - 00:35
ORD
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MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 13:55
MAA
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ORD
22h 25m
1 stop
₹ 66,025Cathay Pacific
Mon, 23 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 22:10
SFO
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MAA
23h 00m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:25 - 08:50
MAA
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SFO
21h 55m
1 stop
₹ 66,206Singapore Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:35 - 00:35
ORD
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MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
33h 05m
1 stop
₹ 66,387Multiple Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Air India Logo
13:10 - 21:00
ORD
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MAA
21h 20m
1 stop
Air India Logo
20:40 - 11:10
MAA
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ORD
25h 00m
2 stops
₹ 66,658Air India
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 08:10
ORD
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MAA
31h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
33h 05m
1 stop
₹ 66,930Etihad Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
26h 55m
1 stop
₹ 67,291Etihad Airways
Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Air India Logo
16:30 - 08:45
SFO
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MAA
26h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:10 - 14:30
MAA
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SFO
30h 50m
2 stops
₹ 68,105Air India
Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
17:30 - 08:45
JFK
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MAA
28h 45m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
01:50 - 14:50
MAA
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JFK
22h 30m
1 stop
₹ 68,829Lufthansa
Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
12:37 - 00:05
BWI
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MAA
24h 58m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
01:50 - 21:42
MAA
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BWI
29h 22m
2 stops
₹ 84,114Lufthansa
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
17:30 - 02:30
DFW
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MAA
21h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 16:10
MAA
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DFW
22h 35m
1 stop
₹ 92,526Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

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 ₹ 68,467 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is ₹ 150,591 and ₹ 142,090 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is September with an average price of ₹ 63,945.

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 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 54 days before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight₹ 25,415
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Newark Liberty 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 Friday where tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 14,858. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are ₹ 16,537 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.

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

    Each week there are around 1,079 direct flights from within United States to Chennai. The most common day for departures is Wednesday, with 15% 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3728 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jan 2026
BOS - PHL
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When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

I had a good comfortable seat. There was nearly an hour delay. There was an accident with the champagne, but I was well compensated. These things happen sometimes.

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Missed it by a couple minutes and couldn’t find an alternative flight so had to spend the night in DC and after much shuffling from 1 airline to another managed to get a United to Frankfurt.

Boarding was by group and we had to take the bus. There were no elevators so had to walk down the stairs. It would help to have escalators or elevators. Note I had a special needs child and the gate crew was rushing us in. The bus was full but we were packed with no seats to sit.

There were only 2 toilets and one of them did not work in business class. We are not allowed to cross classes so had to wait in line to use the toilets!! The entertainment touch display was finicky and did not work all the time.

The food from Delhi to Frankfurt went bad or something cause I got sick after I ate the meal and felt ill the rest of my travel back to NY

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

Everything was on time, even though the layover in Frankfurt was 22hrs

My enetertainmnet screen was broken. Lost my bags. Almost missed my flight do to connection issues with (despite a request) ZERO help from crew. Food was edible. Potatoes pretty good even

Our Jackson, Mississippi to Dallas Fort Worth flight was delayed on 1/19/26.. This was changed to Jackson to Charlotte in the last minute because of this delay. This started some kind of disconnect between American Airlines and British Airways bookings. We could not go past the passport control in London Heathrow. I had to go to the counter and waited for more than 30 minutes to get a new boarding pass. Problems did not end there. Somehow our entire return flight was canceled by someone. I had to make several phone calls over several days to fix the problem – this was not easy from India. Looks like there was some kind of disconnect between two airlines or some agent did not do it right. I’m anxious to know what went wrong.

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

The business class seating arrangement for LHR to MAA was very uncomfortable. The movie options were terrible.

Even in business class, no 2 members of our family including kids were able to sit together. I booked the tickets months in advance. The all my luggage was left in London and arrived 2 days later. It took hours to report the missing luggage at the airport and 3-4 hours to recover one of the bags from the airport with mind bending amount of paperwork. Worst experience ever, I would seriously reconsider traveling by British Airways again.

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

Needs lots of improvement starting from crew/staff attitude, cleanliness, better quality food & in flight amenities.

Horrible flight. No entertainment or WiFi for a 14-hour flight. No explanations either. I’ll never fly Air India again.

Several seats in business class were broken. Some would not recline, others had other problems. They need to really update the seats and AV.

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

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