Which airports can I use when flying from Knoxville to Chennai?

Flights from Knoxville to Chennai usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Knoxville to Chennai?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Knoxville to Chennai.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Knoxville to Chennai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Knoxville to Chennai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,077 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $2,688, a difference of $1,611. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville to Chennai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Knoxville to Chennai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,169 to $4,813. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Knoxville and Chennai?

Chennai is 10 hours ahead of Knoxville (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Knoxville to Chennai flight?

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Chennai range from $1,077 to $1,574, with an average of $1,541 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,077 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Chennai typically range from $1,077 to $1,574. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,169, on Etihad Airways.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Knoxville to Chennai?

Etihad Airways ($1,169) and Emirates ($1,497) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Knoxville to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Jan 18

2:07 pm - 12:05 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

23h 28m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

9:05 pm - 7:44 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

33h 09m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,754Lufthansa

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Jan 12

2:07 pm - 12:05 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

23h 28m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 8:22 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

29h 07m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

$1,824Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Jan 18

12:46 pm - 12:05 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

24h 49m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

9:05 pm - 7:44 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

33h 09m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,844Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Jan 12

12:46 pm - 12:05 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

24h 49m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 8:22 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

29h 07m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

$1,914Lufthansa

Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Jan 13

2:07 pm - 12:05 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

23h 28m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 7:51 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

28h 36m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

$1,925Lufthansa

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Jan 14

2:07 pm - 12:05 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

23h 28m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 9:05 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

53h 50m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,932Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 9 - Thu, Jan 14

12:46 pm - 12:05 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

24h 49m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

6:00 pm - 7:51 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

36h 21m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Newark

$1,992Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 13

12:46 pm - 12:05 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

24h 49m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 7:51 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

28h 36m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

$2,002Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Jan 15

12:46 pm - 12:05 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

24h 49m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

9:05 pm - 7:44 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

33h 09m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,003Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 9 - Thu, Jan 14

12:46 pm - 12:05 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

24h 49m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 9:05 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

53h 50m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,032Lufthansa

Recent last minute flight deals from Knoxville to Chennai

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Feb 14

5:40 pm - 1:10 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

45h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 am - 11:58 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

32h 18m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$7,755Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Feb 14

5:40 pm - 1:10 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

45h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 am - 11:58 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

32h 18m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$7,760Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Feb 14

5:32 pm - 2:15 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

46h 13m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 8:52 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

28h 07m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

$7,984Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Feb 14

6:45 am - 12:05 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

30h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 8:43 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

29h 28m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$8,343Lufthansa

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Feb 14

6:50 am - 2:15 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

32h 55m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 11:43 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

30h 08m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$9,291Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Feb 14

7:00 am - 8:15 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

38h 45m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Dubai Intl

3:55 am - 9:53 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

28h 28m2 stops Dubai Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$9,295Emirates

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Feb 15

9:45 am - 12:05 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

27h 50m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

9:05 pm - 7:51 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

33h 16m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Newark

$10,207Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Feb 15

11:20 am - 3:05 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-MAA Chennai

41h 15m3 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

9:05 pm - 7:51 pmMAA Chennai-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

33h 16m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Newark

$10,359Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Chennai departing in january.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Knoxville to Chennai?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Knoxville to Chennai.
Do I need a passport to fly from Knoxville to Chennai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Knoxville to Chennai flight?
Round-trip flights from Knoxville to Chennai range from $1,077 to $1,574, with an average of $1,541 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,077 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Knoxville to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,169 to $4,813. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
Which airports can I use when flying from Knoxville to Chennai?
Flights from Knoxville to Chennai usually depart from Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Knoxville to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Knoxville to Chennai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,077 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $2,688, a difference of $1,611.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Chennai?
Chennai is 10 hours ahead of Knoxville (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $1,077, about $1,611 less than Tuesday fares (60% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

• Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
• Trident Chennai
• Hotel Mount Manor

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