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Cheapest round-trip
$975
Typical prices: $1,676-$1,715
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BNA - MAA • 2 stops
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$536
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Sat 8/15
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Cheap Flights from Nashville to Chennai (BNA-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nashville 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 round-trip flight deals from Nashville to Chennai

Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 30
Etihad Airways Logo
6:00 am - 2:50 am
BNA
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MAA
34h 20m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 pm - 9:31 pm
MAA
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BNA
39h 51m
2 stops
$975Etihad Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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5:09 am - 8:10 pm
BNA
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MAA
28h 31m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:05 am - 12:34 am
MAA
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BNA
30h 59m
2 stops
$1,022Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 16
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8:31 am - 8:20 pm
BNA
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MAA
25h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 3:05 pm
MAA
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BNA
27h 40m
2 stops
$1,022Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30
Etihad Airways Logo
9:00 am - 2:50 am
BNA
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MAA
31h 20m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:55 am - 9:31 pm
MAA
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BNA
28h 06m
2 stops
$1,031Etihad Airways
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 2:50 am
BNA
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MAA
29h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 3:54 pm
MAA
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BNA
34h 14m
2 stops
$1,052Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 2:30 am
BNA
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MAA
23h 05m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
4:05 am - 10:54 pm
MAA
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BNA
30h 19m
2 stops
$1,053Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6
Etihad Airways Logo
7:14 pm - 8:05 am
BNA
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MAA
50h 21m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:55 am - 3:08 pm
MAA
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BNA
40h 43m
2 stops
$1,058Etihad Airways
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 15
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 pm - 2:30 am
BNA
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MAA
24h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
3:25 am - 8:00 pm
MAA
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BNA
28h 05m
2 stops
$1,093Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 30
British Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 3:30 am
BNA
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MAA
20h 20m
1 stop
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7:35 am - 5:40 pm
MAA
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BNA
44h 35m
1 stop
$1,367British Airways
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 7
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7:40 pm - 5:35 am
BNA
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MAA
23h 25m
1 stop
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7:35 am - 4:40 pm
MAA
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BNA
44h 35m
1 stop
$1,469British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Nashville to Chennai flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Nashville to Chennai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Nashville to Chennai departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chennai from Nashville usually cost between $1,094 and $1,279 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $975 on Etihad Airways (Sep 22-Oct 30).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nashville 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 Nashville to Chennai is March, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,200 and $1,813 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$536
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Nashville to Chennai

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FAQs for booking flights from Nashville to Chennai

  • If you want to rent a car at MAA when you land in Chennai, you can board free shuttles at the arrivals curb to off-site agencies such as Avis, SS Travels, and Eco Rent. Most car rental agencies want you to return cars during working hours, but you can usually make arrangement for a later drop-off if necessary.

    Which airline offers a sustainable flight from Nashville to Chennai?

  • Consider a cheap flight on KLM from BNA to MAA. KLM is consistently listed as one of the most sustainable airlines in the world for making successful strides towards net zero carbon emissions, increasingly using sustainable aviation fuel, and investing in carbon offset programs around the globe.

    Which airline offers a cheap flight from Nashville to Chennai that has a comfortable economy seat?

  • Qatar Airways offers a flight from BNA to MAA, and its planes tend to have some of the most comfortable economy seats available. Their seats are the widest economy seats in the industry and have a seat pitch of 31 inches. Also, when you buy an Economy Classic ticket aboard Qatar Airways, you can pay a fee to get a seat with extra legroom.

    Is a cheap ticket from Nashville to Chennai worth it if I have to change airports in a connection city?

  • This kind of ticket can be a great bargain and also exciting. Getting across Washington DC, for example, could be an interesting way to spend an afternoon. However, before you buy this kind of ticket, make sure that your connection duration gives you enough time to make the switch. Make sure you plan out exactly how you will get from one airport to the other before you buy the ticket.

    Which economy ticket for a flight from Nashville to Chennai allows me to bring the most luggage?

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nashville to Chennai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nashville to Chennai was $536 for a one-way ticket and $975 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Nashville to Chennai.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nashville to Chennai?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nashville and Chennai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nashville to Chennai, Qatar Airways or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to Chennai are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,748 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,076 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Nashville 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 Nashville 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 to Nashville with another airline. Booking your flights between Nashville and MAA 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 Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Chennai

  • Frequently listed as one of the Top 10 most sustainable airlines in the world, American Airlines offers several cheap flights from IAH to NBO. American Airlines has added winglets to its planes’ wings and reduced the weight on each aircraft in order to make flying more fuel efficient. American has also gone paperless in flight.
  • The Nashville International Airport (BNA) is a hub for Contour Airlines, Flagship Airlines, Air Choice One, and others. Chennai International Airport (MAA) is a hub for IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, and others. Some of the cheapest flights from BNA to MAA involve SpiceJet, Air India, and IndiGo.
  • If you want to park your car at BNA before your trip to Chennai, your most affordable options are Economy Lot B and Economy Lot C. These two lots are not within walking distance to the terminal, but a complimentary shuttle departs from these lots about every 10 minutes. These shuttles are cleaned many times a day.
  • Any American flying from Nashville to Chennai for any reason must have a visa. If you are a tourist who plans to stay less than 60 days, you can apply for an e-visa online. However, if you are traveling for other reasons or plan to stay longer than 2 months, you need to apply for your visa from an Indian embassy or consulate.
  • If you want to get to BNA from downtown Nashville on public transportation, you can catch a Line 18 bus hourly from the Greyhound station at Lafayette Street and 5th Avenue South for a 26-minute journey or from Central 4th Avenue - Bay 13 for a 32-minute ride. Taxi cabs and ride app cars such as Uber and Lyft are also available.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Nashville to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nashville 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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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3736 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.3Food
7.3Comfort
7.3Entertainment
7.9Crew
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Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

6.0 GoodSatya, Dec 2025
DOH - HYD
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Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

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 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

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.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

I had never seen any cabin crews behaving like that. They are not at all professionally fit for this job

Luggage handling was very very bad. Damaged my new Calvin Klein bag and delayed another. Still did not get it since 2 days. Worst airlines and service.

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

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

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

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.

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

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

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

The plane was so old, it needs to be retired! The windows were rattling we paid for premier economy and there was no footrest. Video console was so old, barely had any games for kids. Video console is very slow to react. The gaming console was broken. The foldable food table was sticky and the air hostess had a rough time opening it and closing it for us!!

Generally okay. Disappointing compared to some of their competitors. My seat hadn’t been cleaned properly which was upsetting

The map feature on the display at the seat had challenges. The biggest issue was the flight had no WIFI. Most of the smaller planes now have free WIFI. American Airlines on the flight over had WIFI you could purchase. With 8-10 hours on a single flight, the ability to do work via WIFI is essential!!

My experience with IndiGo was terrible. I had tried to check in online. I could do the DEL to LHR and from LHR to JFK. However, I was unable to check in for the CCU to DEL flight. There was no explanation of why I could not do so. After 2.5 hours of being shuffled from one place to another, I found out that because I was on a codeshare flight, I had to get my boarding pass at the airport. For 2.5 hours, no one was able to explain this to me.

A little bit late but it went smoothly overall. Delicious food on Indigo!

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

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

The crew were professional and friendly. It was the most uncomfortable international flight I've ever flown. Crammed in passengers. No overhead space to put my bag. No leg room and unable to recline seat due to seats too close together so it upset passenger behind me! Upgrade price to get 2 inches of more space unreasonable.

Pilots seemed fine but one stewardess seemed crabby, but it was tolerable just didn't seem to be projecting a service attitude. I understand we all have those days. Return flight on 8/8/24 noticeable better / normal.

It said that there was wifi. During the flight there was no wifi and while waiting at the gate the phone services already got cut off so I wasn’t able to say I am taxiing from the gate to my husband. This left me with an uncomfortable feeling. So I was waiting on the WiFi connection during flight and that never happened.

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