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$548 Find Cheap Flights from Nashville to Chennai

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Cheapest round-trip
$941
Overall average: $1,212
Etihad Airways
Sat 1/17Thu 1/29
BNA - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$548
Typical prices: $764-$859
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Mon 11/17
BNA - MAA • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $941 (round-trip)
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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

Sat, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 29
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9:50 am - 8:10 amBNA-MAA
34h 50m2 stops
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10:00 am - 11:19 pmMAA-BNA
48h 49m2 stops
$941Etihad Airways
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Sat, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 15
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6:00 am - 8:30 amBNA-MAA
40h 00m2 stops
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4:15 am - 7:15 pmMAA-BNA
25h 30m2 stops
$972Etihad Airways
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Fri, Feb 27 - Thu, Mar 12
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8:25 am - 2:30 amBNA-MAA
30h 35m2 stops
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9:40 pm - 4:21 pmMAA-BNA
29h 11m2 stops
$1,098Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 28
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9:50 am - 8:10 amBNA-MAA
34h 50m2 stops
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3:55 am - 11:19 pmMAA-BNA
30h 54m2 stops
$1,112Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Jan 19
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12:45 pm - 12:05 amBNA-MAA
23h 50m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 7:04 pmMAA-BNA
36h 34m3 stops
$1,169Lufthansa
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Mon, Dec 8 - Sun, Jan 18
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1:30 pm - 12:05 amBNA-MAA
23h 05m2 stops
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1:50 am - 7:50 pmMAA-BNA
29h 30m2 stops
$1,172Lufthansa
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Mon, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 29
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8:15 am - 12:05 amBNA-MAA
28h 20m2 stops
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1:50 am - 3:05 pmMAA-BNA
24h 45m2 stops
$1,188Air Canada
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Wed, Dec 31 - Sun, Jan 25
Air Canada Logo
8:15 am - 12:05 amBNA-MAA
28h 20m2 stops
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1:50 am - 3:05 pmMAA-BNA
24h 45m2 stops
$1,189Air Canada
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Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11
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1:23 pm - 2:20 amBNA-MAA
25h 27m2 stops
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3:25 am - 5:42 pmMAA-BNA
48h 47m2 stops
$1,212Qatar Airways
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Sat, Nov 15 - Mon, Dec 1
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1:10 pm - 2:20 amBNA-MAA
49h 40m2 stops
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3:25 am - 9:57 pmMAA-BNA
30h 02m2 stops
$1,244Qatar Airways
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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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to Chennai?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chennai on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Nashville to Chennai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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 April, where tickets cost $1,018 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,557 and $1,495 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure 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 average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Nashville to Chennai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$548
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nashville 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 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nashville to Chennai was $548 for a one-way ticket and $941 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?

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

  • 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 $1,418 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 $1,336 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 4 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nashville to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3660 reviews
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.3Food
7.4Comfort
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All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025DFW - YYC
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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

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 was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

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.

Over 40 years ago my AC return flight was canceled, during this last summer the same thing happened. AC denied everything Canadian like paying for accommodations and basic necessities. So why would I ever want to fly AC again? This last flight my wife took the return flight had problems and left late, so I guess they are getting better. However I have no faith in this airline so I drove to this last destination! I'll never fly AC again!!!

Great check in process in LA and good service The check in process as well as at the gate is way better in the US versus canada 🇨🇦

Super experience. Earlier than schedule departure and arrival. Baggage handling was very good

Allow me to book extra bag check in as free though I packed in 1 luggage but that was 7 LBS overweight so make another bag to free check in.

I would like to get my money back. I flight was 4 hours late on the way to detroit, And same on my way back to Brussels they cancelled my flight and give me an other ticket and i had to wait 5 hours.

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

My seat was one of those that couldn't recline, but the problem was that it was abnormally upright, so the headrest actually made the seat concave, which was uncomfortable and hard on my lower back. I had to ball my jacket up and use it as lumbar support. goodness I had it with me.

Boarding was so so after zone 3 was called all other zones went in

I liked a lot , the flight attendant so nice ,the seat very comfortable I enjoyed the flight , I will do it again with Air Canada,

Plane left an hour late, I missed my connection and my bow case was never even loaded on the plane in VA. I deal with this type of nonsense everytime I fly air canada.

Trip was smooth, good drew, average meal, almost cold coffee. Excellent landing. Did not enjoy going down the stairs, walking to the gate, walking up the stairs, going a long walk to the exchange gate, and going down the stairs again to be bussed all the way where we originally landed to take our next flight! Over all an average experience. Thank you.

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

The flight delay made the connection a bit tight but that's outside the flight crew's control.

We just made it to our connecting flight. A long, long speed walk!

We didn't get the coffee with breakfast in the morning.. 30 mins lazer I asked flight attendant why don't we get coffee now at least.. after the breakfast..she said that captain announced possible turbulences fee minutes ago, which didn't ecplain why we didn't get it with the breakfast..breakfast was very poor btw..just little pastry which you can eat in 4 little bites. Turbulences fortunately didn't even happen.. but we didn't get that more than necessary coffee in the morning after the night flight with very poor sleep.. They just served breakfast 1 hour afzer we took off..at like 11 PM.. that doesn't make sense at all.. Also, flight attendants weren't very nice..they looked like they're not happy with their job.. :/

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

I think they overbooked Frankfurt to New York and bumped me off. This changed my return travel I arrived home about 4 hours late. Almost 24 total travel time Totally unacceptable Would not travel with United

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

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