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₹ 38,281 Find Cheap Flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chennai

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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Chennai (IAD-MAA)

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

Mon, 8 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
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14:21 - 03:30IAD-MAA
27h 39m2 stops
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05:35 - 20:15MAA-IAD
24h 10m1 stop
₹ 72,094British Airways
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 21 Oct
British Airways Logo
14:21 - 03:30IAD-MAA
27h 39m2 stops
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 20:15MAA-IAD
24h 10m1 stop
₹ 72,182British Airways
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Mon, 6 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
British Airways Logo
17:20 - 03:30IAD-MAA
24h 40m2 stops
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 20:15MAA-IAD
24h 10m1 stop
₹ 72,269British Airways
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Sun, 23 Nov - Sat, 20 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 08:10IAD-MAA
24h 30m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:35 - 15:50MAA-IAD
33h 45m1 stop
₹ 72,707Etihad Airways
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Fri, 17 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
22:05 - 14:35IAD-MAA
31h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 15:50MAA-IAD
22h 25m1 stop
₹ 72,970Etihad Airways
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
17:45 - 00:10IAD-MAA
20h 55m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
01:50 - 14:35MAA-IAD
23h 15m1 stop
₹ 73,058Lufthansa
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 11 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
22:55 - 00:10IAD-MAA
39h 45m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
01:55 - 13:30MAA-IAD
21h 05m1 stop
₹ 73,583Lufthansa
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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
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17:22 - 03:30IAD-MAA
24h 38m2 stops
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05:35 - 21:05MAA-IAD
25h 00m2 stops
₹ 73,671
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Wed, 24 Sep - Wed, 22 Oct
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09:35 - 00:10IAD-MAA
29h 05m2 stops
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05:35 - 16:18MAA-IAD
44h 13m2 stops
₹ 74,197
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Thu, 23 Oct - Thu, 13 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
21:00 - 09:10IAD-MAA
26h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 15:55MAA-IAD
22h 20m1 stop
₹ 74,547Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dulles Intl to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dulles Intl 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington Dulles Airport to Chennai, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chennai, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost ₹ 69,203 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 141,560 and ₹ 117,558 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight₹ 38,281
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Chennai flights

  • Does IAD have child play areas?

    If you're traveling to MAA with your kids, you should visit IAD's kid's play area. Situated in Concourse B, near Gate B70, this kid's play area features superb interactive games, a slide through Tommy Tower, and aviation-inspired crossword puzzles. While here, you'll be able to comfortably sit and charge your phone, as it has a seating area and numerous charging outlets.

  • Does IAD provide special travel assistance?

    Travelers with limited mobility can rest assured of getting special assistance services, as IAD has outstanding TSA Care professionals whose sole duty is to cater to disabled travelers. To get these services, you should contact the airport's customer service team and inform them of your situation and the help you'll require 72h before your flight.

  • What are the cities served by Chennai International Airport?

    MAA is an international airport that primarily serves Chennai. However, this is not the only city it serves. From this airport, you can comfortably head to Tiruvottiyur, Avadi, Meenambakkam, Oggiyamduraipakkam, and Tirusulam.

  • How can I fly from IAD to MAA airport?

    No airline offers direct flights from IAD to MAA. This being the case, if you'd like to travel to MAA without having many layovers, you'll have to settle for the numerous one-stop flights that operate this route. Some notable airlines that offer one-stop flights from IAD to MAA include Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and British Airways.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai was ₹ 437 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 823 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington Dulles Airport to Chennai?

    Washington Dulles Airport airport is called Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and the only airport in Chennai is Chennai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington Dulles Airport to Chennai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chennai?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, Emirates or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of ₹ 113,517 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 77,314 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Chennai.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington Dulles Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai

  • To fly to Chennai from Washington, you can board your flight at Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), or Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Of these three airports, BWI has the least traffic. Therefore, you should board your flight to Chennai at this airport to avoid long queues.
  • If you're a traveling mother, you can breastfeed your kid or breast pump privately, as IAD features eight outstanding nursing rooms. In the airport's pre-security area, four nursing rooms are located next to the restrooms across from Baggage Claims 2, 6, 11, and 14. Gates A20, B70, C11, and D1 have one each in the airport's post-security area.
  • On the date you're scheduled to fly to Chennai from Washington, you should get to IAD at least 2h before your flight. Doing so will leave you with a lot of time to make your way through the security checks to the gates.
  • To travel from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chennai Central, you can board a bus, taxi, or metro. Although all these means of travel are reliable, you should board a bus if you're on a budget, a taxi if you're in a rush, and a metro if you'd like to balance speed and cost to travel to Chennai Central.
  • To transact with ease while in Chennai and its environs, convert your US Dollars to Indian Rupees. In IAD, there are currency exchange locations in all the concourses. In Concourses A/B, one is near Gate A32m, and in Concourse C, one is near Gate C8, while another is near Gate C12. In Concourse D, one is found not far away from Gate D16. In MAA, there are seven currency exchange locations. Two are present in the domestic terminal, while five are found in the international terminal.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. 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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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3322 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, Jul 2025IAH - DXB
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

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.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

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.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

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.

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

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