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Find cheap flights from Chennai to Chicago from $633

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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to O'Hare Intl

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chennai to O'Hare Intl 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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4:55 pm - 7:25 amMAA-ORD
25h 00m1 stop
12:00 pm - 8:45 amORD-MAA
34h 15m1 stop
$931Air India
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Tue, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 15
10:15 am - 8:50 amMAA-ORD
33h 05m1 stop
1:30 pm - 8:35 amORD-MAA
32h 35m1 stop
$979Etihad Airways
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, Aug 14
1:50 am - 7:55 pmMAA-ORD
28h 35m1 stop
6:05 pm - 8:55 amORD-MAA
28h 20m2 stops
$1,032Lufthansa
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Mon, Sep 16 - Tue, Oct 15
4:00 am - 3:45 pmMAA-ORD
22h 15m1 stop
8:45 pm - 8:30 pmORD-MAA
37h 15m1 stop
$1,035Emirates
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Sep 10
1:50 am - 12:55 pmMAA-ORD
21h 35m1 stop
6:35 pm - 12:10 amORD-MAA
19h 05m1 stop
$1,046Lufthansa
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Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Sep 16
4:00 am - 3:45 pmMAA-ORD
22h 15m1 stop
8:45 pm - 2:40 amORD-MAA
19h 25m1 stop
$1,066Emirates
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Thu, Jun 13 - Tue, Sep 17
4:05 am - 3:05 pmMAA-ORD
21h 30m1 stop
6:45 pm - 1:55 amORD-MAA
19h 40m1 stop
$1,121Qatar Airways
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Fri, May 17 - Tue, Nov 12
4:05 am - 3:05 pmMAA-ORD
21h 30m1 stop
6:45 pm - 1:55 amORD-MAA
19h 40m1 stop
$1,161Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 16 - Mon, Nov 4
5:35 am - 6:15 pmMAA-ORD
23h 10m1 stop
5:00 pm - 5:45 amORD-MAA
25h 15m1 stop
$1,245British Airways
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Mon, May 13 - Fri, Nov 8
5:35 am - 6:15 pmMAA-ORD
23h 10m1 stop
9:15 pm - 3:30 amORD-MAA
19h 45m1 stop
$1,277British Airways
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Flights from Chennai to O'Hare Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to O'Hare Intl 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 Chennai to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Monday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Chennai, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $1,235 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of tickets is $2,004 and $1,779 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chennai to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Chennai to Chicago found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $931 on Air India, followed by Etihad Airways ($979). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $633 on Emirates and from $683 on Cathay Pacific.

How long does a flight from Chennai to Chicago take?

There are no direct flights from Chennai to Chicago. The quickest journey takes 21h 15m.

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Low season

October

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$633
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chennai to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to O'Hare Intl 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 Chennai to Chicago flights

  • What are the most popular layover cities on flights from Chennai (MAA) to Chicago (ORD)?

    On flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chicago Airport (ORD), passengers often use several popular layover cities for connecting flights. These cities are commonly chosen for their convenient flight connections, airline networks, and geographic location. They include Doha (DOH), Dubai (DBX), Abu Dhabi (AUH), and Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Are there accessible services on airlines from Chennai (MAA) to Chicago (ORD)?

    Airlines typically provide accessible services for passengers with disabilities or special needs on flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chicago Airport (ORD). They can accommodate passengers with mobility issues by providing seats with extra legroom or locating seats closer to the lavatories for convenience. Moreover, wheelchair service is available on request.

  • What services do airlines flying from Chennai (MAA) to Chicago (ORD) offer to unaccompanied minors?

    Airlines assign a dedicated escort or a member of the airline staff to accompany the child from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Chicago (ORD). The escort ensures that the child is supervised and receives assistance during check-in, security procedures, boarding, and disembarkation. Specifically, they are accorded priority boarding, allowing them to board the aircraft before other passengers.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights from Chennai (MAA) to Chicago (ORD)?

    Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and Air France Chennai offer eco-friendly flights between Chennai (MAA) and Chicago (ORD). The carriers have made efforts to reduce their environmental impact through various initiatives such as investing in fuel-efficient aircraft, implementing advanced technology for more efficient operations, and participating in carbon offset programs.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $633 for a one-way ticket and $931 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chennai and Chicago?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chicago from Chennai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to Chicago?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to Chicago?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chicago from Chennai?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chennai to Chicago.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to Chicago, Emirates or Oman Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Chicago are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of $1,373 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Oman Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,533 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to Chicago?

    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 Chennai to Chicago.

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

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

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

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline. Booking your flights between Chennai and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to Chicago?

    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 Chicago from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from MAA to Chicago

  • Taxis and rideshare services like Uber and Ola are convenient and widely available in Chennai. You can book a taxi or rideshare vehicle from your location in downtown Chennai to Chennai Airport (MAA). It is recommended to book in advance or use a mobile app for convenience. Still, you can consider car rentals for a personalized and comfortable experience.
  • The Plaza Premium Lounge at Chennai Airport (MAA) serves passengers waiting to transit to international destinations, including O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Located in the international departures area, this lounge provides comfortable seating, complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi access, shower facilities, and business services.
  • Business and First-Class passengers from Chennai Airport (MAA) to O’Hare International Airport (ORD) enjoy expedited check-in and boarding, allowing for a seamless travel experience. In addition, these cabins typically offer more spacious seating with extra legroom and greater recline. Some airlines provide lie-flat seats or enclosed suites for added privacy and comfort.
  • Air India, Emirates, and Qatar Airways allow domestic furry passengers like cats and dogs in the cabin between Chennai Airport (MAA) and O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Nevertheless, pet owners must present up-to-date medical documentation, including a letter from a veterinarian. Also, the animals must be locked in their cages throughout the voyage.
  • Seat upgrade options are available for flights between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Airlines may provide the opportunity to upgrade from economy to business class or first class, which offers even greater comfort, privacy, and a range of premium services. Besides, you will enjoy lie-flat seats, exclusive cabin amenities, priority boarding, premium dining, and access to airport lounges.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Chennai to O'Hare Intl

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chennai to O'Hare Intl? 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 KAYAK reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4156 reviews
81overall
83entertainment
82boarding
81comfort
79food
83crew
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Food is really bad, not to the Emirates standards. Coming out of Houston airport is very confusing,

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Food is really bad, not to the Emirates standards. Coming out of Houston airport is very confusing,

Service needs to improve. Air hostess do not register flyers request and we need to keep on repeating our request to them on multiple occasions

The flight was great. We had to purchase extra long seats for the long flight. But overall it was great.

The experience was not as pleasant returning as leaving. Went through clearance twice, crew was not as customer focused.

WORST AIRLINE EVER—FOOD WAS MEDIOCRE AND WIDEBODY 777 BOEING WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE! IT WAS NOT WORTH THE MONEY THAT I PAID.

Newly reconfigured 380 I assume. Has a new ife with usb c ports and Bluetooth connections

Amazing service and food. However I didn’t get chance to choose my own seat which bothered me a little.

More space all around is practically essential on long international fights, and Emirates definitely delivers. But food selection and taste was only average. Otherwise, the flight was smooth and the cabin crew service was fine.

Food was not eadable. Testless and not apealing. order for indian vegitarian, recived spice less. combination of main course and side iteams are far away from traditonal food, serve less iteams. , but eadoble. Thanks

I bought Business class ticket but they treated me like economic class. No lounge allowed at check inn I have to take stuff out while other passengers have more than 25 lb in bag. Because I bought tickets from other than airlines . It’s discriminations from airlines to passengers.

Crew were very polite and quicker in service. Excellent cooling, comfortable seats and tasty food served

In my opinion, Etihad Airways is a first rate airline except for one important element. On the day before my return flights, when I chose my seats on the Etihad website I was charged an additional $55 (US) in order to sit on the aisle. I was not at all happy about this additional "hidden" charge and I felt cheated.

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

Crew was good, boarding mediocre, food choices were limited, seating was not comfortable

Everything is good and improved and needs to improve economy class seat more specious so long journey we can enjoy and it will be give more relaxable. Overall all services good and safely landed . I enjoyed my journey and all the cabin crew members services very well.

Everything was great. Cabin Crew was awesome and very helpful. Thank you so much.

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion just plywood. The seats are so compact that I could not even move at all and I am slim. Just imagine someone else. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far better than this. Do not even travel for free. For a 12 hour flight sitting on a plywood is horrible experience and on top of that the person at checking counter at NY was worst and rude. Plus they charge arms and leg for everything. I think they would also start charging for belts and oxygen also soon. First and last time flying with Ethiad.

I request kosha food all my flight but this flight didn’t imclude my kosha meal.

Dear Etihad Airways Customer Service, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep disappointment with my recent flight experience on Etihad Airways, which took me from India to NYC via Abu Dhabi. My flight details are as follows: [Flight Number] on [Date]. My overall experience was marred by a series of significant issues that I believe warrant attention and improvement. These issues include: Bad Conditions of Washroom: The state of the washrooms on the flight was far from satisfactory. They were inadequately maintained and lacked the level of cleanliness one would expect during a long-haul journey. Seating Space and Comfort: The seating arrangement left much to be desired. The seats were cramped, uncomfortable, and the legroom was insufficient for such a long flight. The seats did not recline as expected, making the journey quite uncomfortable. Cabin Cleanliness: The cleanliness of the cabin, including seats and tray tables, was not up to par. The lack of cleanliness impacted the overall comfort and satisfaction of passengers. Excessive Noise: The flight was notably noisy, with disturbances and loud noises making it difficult to rest or concentrate. The noise levels were considerably disruptive. Food and Catering: The quality and variety of meals served on the flight left much to be desired. Furthermore, there were issues with accommodating dietary restrictions, which is crucial for passenger satisfaction. Hygiene and Sanitary Facilities: The condition of the restrooms was subpar, and essential hygiene supplies were not adequately provided. This falls short of expectations for a long-haul journey. Overall Experience: Regrettably, the combination of these issues significantly affected my overall experience during this long flight, making it far from the comfortable and enjoyable journey I had anticipated. I understand that maintaining high standards on long-haul flights can be challenging, but I believe it's vital to bring these concerns to your attention in the hope that they can be addressed and improved upon in the future. As a loyal Etihad Airways customer, I had higher expectations for my journey. I kindly request that you take these issues into consideration and work towards enhancing the overall passenger experience on similar routes. Your attention to these matters is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and understanding.

Etihad can improve the transfer in Abudabi gates instead of making people to climb the stairs.

This flight is always a cramped bus. The gate area was inadequate and announcements were hard to hear. The flight was delayed 45 minutes to an hour by a broken aircraft door, making our total delay from Vilnius 5 hours.

Our flight to Chicago O'Hare was delayed an hour, causing us to miss our connection to MSP and spend an extra 3 hours at O'Hare so we could board a plane with a damaged door and wait another 45 minutes or so. The crew was great, the food decent, The drinks were great: 2 glasses of a nice South African Shiraz, an ice cold can of Beck's Beer, and Dewar's White Label on the rocks.

A350 has great entertainment. Make sure to watch the plane's external tail and nose camera's on landing and take off. Seats were a little hard for a 10 hour flight. I am gluten intolerant, they had good alternative meals for me on the flight.

Boarding was horrible. We were packed into a bus with few seats and made to stand for 10 to 15 minutes, then driven for 5 minutes on wild curves. Complementary food and drink was a tiny chocolate and a bottle of water. Seating was cramped. Aircraft had no video.

didn’t even get to go one of my returning flights cancelled and I wasn’t even in their system, vacation ruined thanks for nothing

Need more time for connecting flights in Munich Food seems worse now on Lufthansa Very uncomfortable seats

Better flight than mum to Frankfurt. But food was very mediocre.

Flight landed on time but land services kept us in the plane for 3 hours. I missed connecting flight.

Rude staff and seats are only can accommodate small people. If you 6 feet and up be ready for struggle.

Our flight was canceled for unknownreqson and we had to wait for another 7 houres to get the next flight

The crew on this flight were excellent. They were friendly and attentive. It really made the flight more enjoyable.

I sat in the last row of seats. On an 8 hour flight they allowed folks to stand and talk and drink in the back area near the toilets the whole time. They were at times loud and in the way. It was a little annoying. The crew on this trip were pretty mediocre and the plane was littered with trash when we disembarked.

Boarding process needs to be improved. Business class passengers were told to stand in the economy line and vice versa.

I travelled on biz class and f there is no water in the toilette to wash my hands I would expect to have this indicated somehow and not just finding out when I'm there expecting to be able to wash my hands and teeth. Also this is in general that it is always so rushy at the end of these kind of long flights. It is like we are sitting there for 9 hours and the last 1.5 hours just feels like I have time for nothing. Because food comes and at the same time we are close to destination everyone tries to pack their stuff and go to toilette and eat and everything :))) not that like I would know a good solution here I just wanted to raise this :)

Emergency row seat less comfortable than promoted. Restricted by emergency life raft storage.

Better communication to those connecting flights and have a customer care desk at the airports

American was good / British Airways partner was not as good…

The entertainment system in our row was not working. That makes for a VERY long flight!!

A little more legroom, and maybe a little bit of food

Pre flight food options were not working and made the flight not enjoyable. Post experiences of British airways have been positive, but this is enough to stop me using British airways again

Very very impressed with the proactive care and alertness with which ABHISHEK Chowdhary took care of us. Quietl,dignified , very alert, and meticulous. Very impressed. Also with SUNiL Kumar who was there for us in a very helpful way. SHERLY ALEX On Flight 119, BOM TO JFK CUSTOMER ON SEAT 21C, 21ST March 2024

If you are traveling to mumbai -- must try SFO - MUM direct flight. It's a game changer when you are traveling to India. Timings are well designed, optimal and makes the travel enjoyable.

On time boarding, proper information, friendly and cordial approach of staff, particularly crew members and the most important timely available of checked in baggage after arrival.

Air India needs to launch new planes. Seats are worn out, most of the plane's TV screens wasn't working, USB charging ports wasn't working as well so I can charge my phone & watch my download movies, Food was mediocre, the plane smells. How can Air India put through their customers with this bad experience? This complaint needs to get escalated to the upper management. How shameful is the upper management to improve this plane? The flight is going back & forth from NEW YORK & DELHI. Two of the big cities in the world and this is how your experience is for sitting in a plane for 12+ hrs? Get your planes fixed ASAP Air India (TATA Management do your job right).

One of my worst experiences. Nothing was working in the flight. Entertainment system was broken, seat was very uncomfortable, crew did not offer water until food was provided, lights were not working, attendant call was not working. In short everything was broken and duct taped.

Air India need a big change of in all departments.

Old aircraft, crew were so so. Meals were mediocre. Flight to delhi was delayed. Lounge needs update and was mediocre too.

Bathrooms were horrible and no cleaning. Announced baggage claim carousel as one but came to a different one. People were waiting

Every thing was so old…. Can’t believe they are able to charge so much for this terrible level of service will use alternate company in future for all travel needs

The food on board the flight was atrocious - tasteless, spicy as hell, and simply a hodge podge of nonsensical items of poor quality.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chennai to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/25Tue
1 stopEmirates
28h 15mMAA-ORD
$633
8/20Tue
2 stops
32h 46mMAA-ORD
$677
5/9Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
23h 15mMAA-ORD
$683
5/10Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
33h 05mMAA-ORD
$719
4/8Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
39h 10mMAA-ORD
$751
4/13Sat
1 stopCathay Pacific
23h 15mMAA-ORD
$755
4/29Mon
1 stopLufthansa
28h 35mMAA-ORD
$876
4/22Mon
1 stopLufthansa
28h 35mMAA-ORD
$896
8/2Fri
1 stopBritish Airways
21h 55mMAA-ORD
$3,194
8/2Fri
2 stopsBritish Airways
36h 05mMAA-ORD
$3,200

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Last minute flights from Chennai to O'Hare Intl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chennai to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/2Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 10mMAA-ORD
5/2Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
21h 50mORD-MAA
$1,214
4/2Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 10mMAA-ORD
5/3Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
20h 25mORD-MAA
$1,246
4/2Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 10mMAA-ORD
6/23Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
26h 37mORD-MAA
$1,281
4/2Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 10mMAA-ORD
4/23Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 48mORD-MAA
$1,299
4/3Wed
multi-stopEtihad Airways
21h 35mMAA-ORD
5/2Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
26h 50mORD-MAA
$1,332
4/1Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
26h 55mMAA-ORD
5/1Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
19h 10mORD-MAA
$1,336
4/3Wed
multi-stopEtihad Airways
21h 35mMAA-ORD
5/3Fri
multi-stopEtihad Airways
20h 05mORD-MAA
$1,362
4/1Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
26h 55mMAA-ORD
4/30Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
26h 50mORD-MAA
$1,433
4/3Wed
multi-stopAir France
30h 15mMAA-ORD
4/30Tue
multi-stopAir France
25h 25mORD-MAA
$1,672
4/3Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
28h 05mMAA-ORD
8/29Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 40mORD-MAA
$5,193

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