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Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Chennai (SEA-MAA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle 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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11:40 am - 7:10 pmSEA-MAA
43h 00m2 stops
9:15 pm - 2:46 pmMAA-SEA
30h 01m2 stops
$1,078
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Wed, May 15 - Thu, Jun 6
10:15 am - 10:00 pmSEA-MAA
23h 15m1 stop
11:15 pm - 8:45 amMAA-SEA
22h 00m1 stop
$1,085Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Fri, Sep 20
7:00 am - 10:00 pmSEA-MAA
26h 30m2 stops
11:15 pm - 8:45 amMAA-SEA
22h 00m1 stop
$1,088Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Fri, Sep 20
10:40 am - 12:10 amSEA-MAA
25h 00m2 stops
1:50 am - 1:00 pmMAA-SEA
23h 40m1 stop
$1,379Lufthansa
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Wed, Sep 18 - Wed, Oct 30
2:13 pm - 12:10 amSEA-MAA
45h 27m2 stops
1:50 am - 12:15 pmMAA-SEA
22h 55m1 stop
$1,405Lufthansa
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Sat, Sep 14 - Fri, Oct 4
11:59 pm - 8:05 pmSEA-MAA
31h 36m2 stops
4:10 am - 10:49 pmMAA-SEA
31h 09m2 stops
$1,432Etihad Airways
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Mon, May 13 - Tue, Jun 4
4:30 pm - 7:25 amSEA-MAA
26h 25m2 stops
3:30 pm - 12:30 pmMAA-SEA
33h 30m2 stops
$1,434Oman Air
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 15
8:40 pm - 8:05 pmSEA-MAA
34h 55m2 stops
9:45 pm - 10:49 pmMAA-SEA
37h 34m2 stops
$1,471Etihad Airways
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Sun, May 26 - Sun, Jun 2
4:30 pm - 7:25 amSEA-MAA
26h 25m2 stops
3:30 pm - 12:30 pmMAA-SEA
33h 30m2 stops
$1,480Oman Air
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, Jun 5
4:30 pm - 9:10 amSEA-MAA
28h 10m1 stop
4:05 am - 12:30 pmMAA-SEA
20h 55m1 stop
$1,677Qatar Airways
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Tue, May 14 - Thu, Jun 6

Flights from Seattle to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Chennai?

The average price of all flights from Seattle to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Seattle to Chennai, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chennai, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Chennai is May, where tickets cost $1,363 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,795 and $1,791 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Seattle to Chennai, 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 Seattle to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Seattle to Chennai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Seattle to Chennai found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,085 on Singapore Airlines, followed by Lufthansa ($1,379). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $600 on Etihad Airways and from $675 on Singapore Airlines.

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Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$600
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Seattle to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle 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 flights from Seattle to Chennai

  • Can I get special services at Chennai International Airport?

    Yes. Chennai, JODOGO Airport Assistance Services provide several amenities for the elderly, physically challenged, and travelers with hidden disabilities, such as exclsuive parking, wheelchairs, ramps, washrooms, and lounge admission, including braille symbols and auditory signals.

  • Are there car rental services inside Chennai International Airport?

    Yes. Most major car hire companies are represented at MAA arrivals hall, including but not limited to Europcar, Avis, Budget, and local agencies such as Eco Rent-A-Car, Instant Cabs, Zoomcar, Myles, and Revv.

  • Where can I park my vehicle at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?

    Travelers have a few parking options, including the Parking Garage off-airport parking zones and the free Cell Phone Lot. For amenities like complimentary shuttle services, fully fenced parking space, and high-definition surveillance cameras, you can opt for the Park n Jet Airport Parking one mile northwest of SEA.

  • What are the visa requirements to fly from Seattle to Chennai?

    American citizens are required to have an Indian visa to fly to Chennai. An electronic visa application can be issued for 90 to 180 days on a tourist and business visa and only 60 days for a medical visa.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Chennai was $600 for a one-way ticket and $1,078 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Chennai?

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

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

    Doha is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Seattle to Chennai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to Chennai, Singapore Airlines or Oman Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Chennai are Singapore Airlines and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of $1,384 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Oman Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,426 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

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

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

  • Just as there are numerous choice airlines that ply the Seattle to Chennai route daily, you can fly from major airports in Seattle, Washington, such as Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), King County International Airport (KCIA), and Renton Municipal Airport (RNT). If you choose Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, arriving at least 3h before your international departure is recommended, especially when it’s busiest between 5-7 am, 9-11 am, and 4-6 pm.
  • It’s essential to use a reliable search aggregator like KAYAK to find the right flight combination to Chennai International Airport (MAA) from SEA because this will be a lengthy connecting flight. However, don’t let that discourage you because there’s a lot you can do with a few hours to spare at stopover cities available on this route such as Vancouver, Dubai, and New Delhi.
  • If you’re traveling with children, Seattle-Tacoma airport has different types of nursing room to meet individual needs. Located at near the Alaska Lounge in concourse N is a single-use nursing suite. Moms that want more privacy can book a nursing pod at concourse A, C, S and D near TSA checkpoint 5. Chennai International has four breastfeeding rooms at the airport’s concourse.
  • Travelers that want a quiet place to wait for their flight can head to Concourse B at the American Express Lounge adjacent to Gate B3, the Club at Sea near Gate A12 Concourse A, and United Club near Gate A9 Concourse A. There’s also the USO Center on the floor above Checkpoint 3, Delta Sky Club near Gate A1 Concourse A, and British Airways Terraces Lounge at South Satellite near Gate S10.
  • Depending on your wait time at Seattle-Tacoma airport, you can store your belongings with the terminal’s Luggage Storage Company which provides long and short-term airport luggage storage for transiting travelers. For additional assistance, you can head to the Information Desks at Security Checkpoints 3 and 4 on the ticketing floor or in Concourse A in the middle of Gates A5 and 6.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Seattle to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle 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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8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1479 reviews
8.1comfort
8.7crew
7.8food
8.4boarding
8.2entertainment
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Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

10.0 ExcellentYM, Apr 2024SIN - KUL
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Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

All in all the flight was good. Love the fact that for airline food it was piping hot

I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

I requested an aisle seat and got a middle seat The flight gate was changed and the flight was delayed

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

The singapore airline now compared before covid, I like the service before covid. SQ was the best of all airlines but now I am going to look for different airline if I am travelling in asia.

Flying with Singapore airlines is always excelllent - the crew are lovely and the food too is great. It’s my number 1 airline

They close their counter so early. I had internet issues so I couldn’t check In online . I would have made the flight but their counter was closed 5 minutes before we arrived. No way of contacting them even though I had the confirmation number and tried to check in the night before on someone else’s phone. I tried calling their customer service with no pick up. Horrible experience, I’m very unhappy with them. I hope to never fly with them ever again. It costed me almost $900.

Everything was great in the business class. Seats 1A and 1C wouldn't recline properly. If i stood up then it did recline, even when the crew checked it he made me stand up recline it all the way and then he said "ok now you can sit" i just laughed it off.

We missed our connection due to technical issues with the plane. We were stuck in Oman Airport for 5 hours, had to overnight there, got rerouted to London, were denied boarding on the plane, were then seated separately (as a family of 5), did not receive any notification of our luggage being in London, were denied boarding for the AA flight to Chicago, and then all seated separately again. Finally our luggage was lost. Worst experience ever. Will never fly on this airline again

The crew could have offered us seats together as the flight was half empty. But overall, the service quality was good as well as the food and entertainment options. Would love to fly Oman Air again.

Smooth until we get in the plane it was so small and uncomfortable the whole flight, apparently they have Changed the plane and I don’t know what was the problem this flight is from mct to phuket - on my way back everything was perfect

Although a short regional flight, Oman Air continues to provide excellent service, and personal attention. I always find the Oman Air leg of an international flight less stressful and more personable.

The whole trip was well organised, and pleasantly executed. As with most Qatar Airways flights the staff were particularly attentive and supportive. The Q Suite was the "icing on the cake".

Staff were attentive and professional, and managed to be personable and accomodating at the same time. Oman Air has become my airline of choice.

Reduced cost for children to lounge Children’s area in airport Non spicy snacks Option of children’s meals Good films More children’s games and 2 player games Ran out of vegetarian meals

Omar airways mishandled my baggage, it took me 2 weeks to get my baggage back. It's been delivered to someone else.

Pros: "It's okay but they doesn't have good service about the luggage I'm coming from overseas I have two luggage and they charged me for one luggage to charge me."

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

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

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

Disappointed everytime. The app doesn't load the boarding passes. They have lots of agent that seem to be busy doing nothing with a long line waiting to get paper boarding passes. Food choices are poor. Entertainment is less than entertaining.

Horrible experience. Nothing to give to kids to keep them entertained.

I think I have bruises on my kneecaps. Do the seats have to be so close together these days? And if they are so close they really shouldn’t recline. I think when the gentleman in front of me reclined, the back of his head was on my chin. That being said the crew were always caring and polite, and the flight was on time and very safe. So I’m grateful for that.

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Trouble keeps changing the time and I was booked different flight without knowing it was bad experience

I dropped my wallet under my seat on this flight with all of my money and credit card. I requested to be able to go back and retrieve it but Lufthansa denied my request. I went to the Customer Services and they called Lost and Found but I was told nothing found would be turned in until around 12:00pm. My next flight was leaving so I was unable to check to see if my wallet was turned in. I will never fly with Lufthansa again.

My concern is with Flight: 441 IAH-FRA I was very cramped in my seat and the person in front of me was reclined. I pulled my wallet out of my purse and when finished I did my best to cram it back into my purse. Our flight was very delayed and we were rebooked twice and lots of airport time. As I got off the flight I noticed that I had dropped my wallet( containing all my credit & debit bank cards + 240 US dollars & 240 Euros. I spoke to customer service & Lost &Found. I was denied access to look on the plane. Therefore I have been without money and given no help. Paula Bjork 503.545.6698

Dinner was good by air travel standards but breakfast was too light and heavy on carbs/sugar.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

So far so good. I missed my flight because of the Lufthansa diversion. United helped me to figure out how to get accommodations from Lufthansa for my long layover. They help me book appropriate onward flight.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Seattle to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/1Tue
2 stopsEtihad Airways
38h 21mSEA-MAA
$600
10/9Wed
2 stopsEtihad Airways
44h 06mSEA-MAA
$606
9/30Mon
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
26h 30mSEA-MAA
$675
9/29Sun
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
26h 30mSEA-MAA
$725
9/30Mon
1 stopLufthansa
21h 25mSEA-MAA
$783
5/10Fri
1 stopLufthansa
21h 25mSEA-MAA
$855
7/28Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 50mSEA-MAA
$1,099
7/24Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
21h 50mSEA-MAA
$1,136
7/16Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
25h 30mSEA-MAA
$1,349
10/14Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
25h 30mSEA-MAA
$4,290

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Last minute flights from Seattle to Chennai

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 Seattle to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/2Thu
multi-stopOman Air
32h 45mSEA-MAA
5/16Thu
multi-stopOman Air
40h 20mMAA-SEA
$1,420
5/2Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
50h 46mSEA-MAA
5/17Fri
multi-stopEtihad Airways
31h 09mMAA-SEA
$1,443
5/1Wed
multi-stopEtihad Airways
38h 21mSEA-MAA
5/17Fri
multi-stopEtihad Airways
31h 09mMAA-SEA
$1,485
4/30Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 55mSEA-MAA
5/16Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 15mMAA-SEA
$1,514
5/2Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 35mSEA-MAA
5/15Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 15mMAA-SEA
$1,609
4/30Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
21h 50mSEA-MAA
5/20Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 40mMAA-SEA
$1,677
5/2Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
28h 10mSEA-MAA
5/18Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 40mMAA-SEA
$1,701
5/1Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 25mSEA-MAA
5/20Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
23h 05mMAA-SEA
$1,842
5/1Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 25mSEA-MAA
5/17Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
23h 05mMAA-SEA
$1,867
5/1Wed
multi-stopEmirates
20h 55mSEA-MAA
5/19Sun
multi-stopEmirates
21h 55mMAA-SEA
$2,646

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