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$938 Find Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Chennai

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai departing on 3/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Indianapolis to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$938
Overall average: $1,176
Etihad Airways
Sat 3/28Sun 4/5
IND - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$2,165
Ethiopian Air
Sun 3/15
IND - MAA • 2 stops
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Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from $938 (round-trip)
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheap Flights from Indianapolis to Chennai (IND-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Indianapolis 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Indianapolis to Chennai

Sat, Mar 28 - Sun, Apr 5
Etihad Airways Logo
5:30 pm - 8:25 am
IND
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MAA
53h 25m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 4:40 pm
MAA
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IND
34h 25m
2 stops
$938Etihad Airways
Sun, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 5
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10:23 am - 8:10 pm
IND
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MAA
24h 17m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 am - 4:40 pm
MAA
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IND
39h 55m
2 stops
$942Etihad Airways
Sun, Mar 29 - Mon, Apr 6
Etihad Airways Logo
10:23 am - 8:10 pm
IND
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MAA
24h 17m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 am - 9:34 pm
MAA
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IND
44h 49m
2 stops
$962Etihad Airways
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 7:55 pm
IND
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MAA
29h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 6:44 pm
MAA
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IND
42h 14m
2 stops
$965Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 28 - Sun, Apr 5
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12:24 pm - 2:50 am
IND
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MAA
28h 56m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 am - 10:10 pm
MAA
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IND
27h 45m
2 stops
$1,038Qatar Airways
Sat, Mar 28 - Sun, Apr 5
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3:47 pm - 8:45 am
IND
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MAA
31h 28m
3 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 pm - 11:24 pm
MAA
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IND
38h 54m
3 stops
$1,121Lufthansa
Sat, Mar 28 - Sun, Apr 5
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7:41 pm - 12:10 am
IND
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MAA
42h 59m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 pm - 10:20 pm
MAA
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IND
37h 50m
3 stops
$1,156Lufthansa
Sat, Mar 28 - Sat, Apr 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:59 am - 2:50 am
IND
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MAA
30h 21m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:55 am - 9:26 pm
MAA
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IND
27h 01m
2 stops
$1,158Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:05 am
IND
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MAA
32h 35m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 10:32 pm
MAA
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IND
34h 22m
3 stops
$1,440Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 25
Lufthansa Logo
4:25 pm - 8:45 am
IND
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MAA
30h 50m
3 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 8:39 pm
MAA
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IND
28h 14m
2 stops
$1,488Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Indianapolis to Chennai flights

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Chennai is February, where tickets cost $1,130 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,389 and $1,572 respectively.

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Expert advice for your flight from Indianapolis to Chennai

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$938
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Indianapolis to Chennai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai was $2,165 for a one-way ticket and $938 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to Chennai?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Indianapolis to Chennai are Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $1,333 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,351 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Indianapolis to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Indianapolis 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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7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3729 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
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When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jan 2026
BOS - PHL
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When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Missed it by a couple minutes and couldn’t find an alternative flight so had to spend the night in DC and after much shuffling from 1 airline to another managed to get a United to Frankfurt.

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.

There were only 2 toilets and one of them did not work in business class. We are not allowed to cross classes so had to wait in line to use the toilets!! The entertainment touch display was finicky and did not work all the time.

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

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

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

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

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