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Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Jan 14
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12:15 pm - 8:10 pmEWR  Newark-MAA Chennai
21h 25m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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9:45 pm - 9:10 pmMAA  Chennai-EWR Newark
33h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Athens Eleftherios V.
$16,566Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Oct 21
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10:55 am - 8:05 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai
35h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:50 am - 8:40 amMAA  Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
$19,840Emirates
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Nov 7
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10:55 am - 8:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai
24h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:45 pm - 8:10 amMAA  Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
$19,853Emirates
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Oct 21
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8:35 pm - 8:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
37h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
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10:05 pm - 3:45 pmMAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
$19,892Emirates
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Oct 21
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8:35 pm - 8:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
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10:05 pm - 3:45 pmMAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
$20,031Emirates
Sat, Dec 19 - Thu, Jan 28
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11:45 pm - 8:15 amEWR  Newark-MAA Chennai
22h 00m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl
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9:45 pm - 9:10 pmMAA  Chennai-EWR Newark
33h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Athens Eleftherios V.
$20,349Emirates
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Oct 21
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10:55 am - 8:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai
24h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:50 am - 8:40 amMAA  Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
$20,360Emirates
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Oct 21
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10:55 am - 8:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai
24h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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10:05 pm - 8:40 amMAA  Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
$20,360Emirates
Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 8
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10:55 am - 8:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai
24h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:45 pm - 8:10 amMAA  Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
$20,360Emirates
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 9
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10:55 am - 8:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai
24h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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9:45 pm - 8:10 amMAA  Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
$20,360Emirates

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FAQs for Chennai first class flights

  • How long is a flight to Chennai?

    Flights from Kochi (Cochin)1h 14m
    Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport3h 50m
    Flights from Hyderabad1h 30m
    Flights from Coimbatore1h 07m
    Flights from Mumbai2h 11m
  • What is the most popular airline offering First Class flights to Chennai?

    Among KAYAK users, Emirates is the most popular airline offering First Class seats on flights to Chennai.

  • Which airlines offer First Class tickets on flights to Chennai?

    Traveling to Chennai and want to offer yourself a First Class experience? Depending on the origin, the following airlines offer seats in First Class: Emirates.

  • How does KAYAK find such good deals on First Class tickets to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can 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 for economy class as well as First Class travelers.

  • What is the best airline for first class flights to Chennai?

    The highest-rated airline by KAYAK users offering first class flights to Chennai is Emirates, with an overall rating of 8.1.

Top tips for finding first class flights to Chennai

  • There are no direct flights in first class between United States and Chennai so you’ll be flying with a layover.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Chennai

 
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3656 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

10.0 ExcellentDiego, Feb 2026
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Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

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.

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

Emirates is great for someone like me traveling and on an expired H1B

Qatar Airways has consistently established a standard in my mind that very few airlines manage to sustain, and once again, this Economy Class journey reaffirmed precisely why. As an avid globetrotter who travels extensively for work, I experience many airlines, service cultures, and interpretations of hospitality. What continues to distinguish Qatar Airways is not any single element, but the complete proposition: professionalism, courtesy, warmth, attentiveness, consistency, and a genuinely polished hospitality culture. There is a reassuring confidence that comes with boarding Qatar because, over many journeys, the airline has simply never underdelivered against the expectations it has established for me. This particular journey was especially memorable. I had recently been promoted to Gold tier with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, was travelling on my birthday, and was flying into India on Indian Independence Day. Collectively, that made this considerably more than another flight. The crew made the personal element truly exceptional. Cabin Supervisor Hershel and Cabin Crew Ali deserve particular recognition. Their hospitality went well beyond procedural service; they took the initiative to acknowledge my birthday and, using the resources available onboard, thoughtfully assembled a small presentation with KitKat chocolates and dessert to wish me. It was simple, spontaneous, genuine, and immensely memorable. For someone who spends a considerable part of life travelling, these are precisely the moments that transcend service delivery and become lasting memories. That is where Qatar continues to excel: exceptionally well trained, composed, aligned, and polished crew who can deliver consistency without appearing mechanical. The human warmth remains evident, and individual colleagues repeatedly find ways to distinguish themselves. One small opportunity would have made the occasion even more complete. As we were travelling from Doha to India on 15 August, still within Indian Independence Day, a subtle acknowledgement of India celebrating its 80th Independence Day, perhaps simply wishing the Indian guests onboard on this proud occasion, would have been a thoughtful and culturally resonant gesture. It certainly does not detract from an excellent journey, but would have added another meaningful dimension to an already memorable flight. The only substantive disappointment was that my checked luggage did not complete the journey with me from Seattle (SEA), via Doha (DOH), to Kolkata (CCU), having been delayed in Doha. A baggage exception report is already on file with the local airport team in Kolkata. Given the confidence Qatar Airways has earned from me over the years, I remain optimistic that they will once again live up to that standard, work their magic, and reunite me with my luggage within the next 24 hours. Overall, another exceptional experience and one I will genuinely cherish. Hershel and Ali, thank you for making my birthday in the skies so memorable. Way to go, Qatar Airways. Please continue investing in and developing your cabin professionals to this calibre. When service excellence is combined with authentic human connection, an ordinary journey becomes an experience a passenger remembers long after landing.

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

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.

I bought a full price ticket for business class on kayak and my seat selection was not Included, I had to pay more and WiFi for example was not Included in my seat. My travel companion who bought his ticket for the same business class price had these features included in his ticket therefore I am not happy with my purchase via kayak.

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.

Boarding arrangement at Frankfurt was terribly managed with no proper guidance and the flight was parked far away from the gate. In flight entertainment device (touch screen) was not working at all throughout the flight. And on top of all this two of the checked in bags were found to be missing when we landed at Chennai. All this mismanagement at a very high fare of about $2300 per ticket is unacceptable.

Fortunately the departure was delayed as I had a tight connection and the incoming flight was delayed. The departure delay helped me to make my connection. Thankfully, my luggage also could be transferred in the same time. The aircraft had to be changed and the power outlet in my seat didn’t work. Again luckily as the flight was not full, I could move to a different seat where the power outlet was working.

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.

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

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

Very friendly, service oriented and responsive crew. Very pleased with th service!

The entertainment is pretty boring. There are no new movies or TV shows from February. The food is just ok on the Atlanta to Frankfurt leg, but better on the Fra to Bengaluru leg.

Flight LH760 from Germany to New Delhi, the food was excellent, the crew was fantastic, the seats in economy are usually tight these days, so I can say that the seats were Ok, the entertainment was OK because for some reason the sound is not very clear, overall I enjoyed this flight, compared to the flight (UA 962) I took with united from San Francisco to Frankfurt in this trip, that flight was horrible. Thank you Lufthansa.

1. Food provided was not per the selection. 2. Very old and outdated media infotainment and not much language oriented films 3. Better provide with a proper headset rather cheap in ear headphones.

The first flight from Denver was okay in terms of food and service of the crew. However, in the second flight they did not have the food I had requested prior to boarding and service was also poor. Never booking a flight with Lufthansa again.

Very comfortable flight. I appreciate the announcements were also in English.

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

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