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Find cheap flights from Nashville to Chennai from $476

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Cheap flight deals 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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2:31 pm - 5:15 amBNA-MAA
28h 14m2 stops
2:15 pm - 5:52 pmMAA-BNA
38h 07m2 stops
$1,068American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Mon, Oct 7
2:31 pm - 5:15 amBNA-MAA
28h 14m2 stops
3:55 pm - 5:52 pmMAA-BNA
36h 27m2 stops
$1,105American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 13 - Mon, Oct 7
6:40 pm - 10:45 amBNA-MAA
53h 35m2 stops
1:50 am - 11:15 amMAA-BNA
43h 55m2 stops
$1,201Air Canada
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Wed, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 30
6:40 pm - 10:45 amBNA-MAA
53h 35m2 stops
5:25 pm - 11:15 amMAA-BNA
28h 20m2 stops
$1,231Air Canada
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sun, Oct 6
1:05 pm - 12:10 amBNA-MAA
24h 35m2 stops
1:50 am - 6:05 pmMAA-BNA
27h 45m2 stops
$1,248Lufthansa
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Mon, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 18
1:05 pm - 12:10 amBNA-MAA
24h 35m2 stops
1:50 am - 6:05 pmMAA-BNA
27h 45m2 stops
$1,251Lufthansa
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Mon, Oct 21 - Thu, Nov 21
6:55 pm - 2:50 amBNA-MAA
45h 25m2 stops
4:20 am - 7:40 pmMAA-BNA
25h 50m2 stops
$1,330Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 9 - Wed, Oct 2
3:51 pm - 2:50 amBNA-MAA
24h 29m2 stops
4:20 am - 7:40 pmMAA-BNA
25h 50m2 stops
$1,353Qatar Airways
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Sat, Sep 14 - Wed, Oct 2
5:52 pm - 3:30 amBNA-MAA
23h 08m2 stops
5:35 am - 7:20 pmMAA-BNA
24h 15m1 stop
$1,490British Airways
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Mon, Sep 9 - Wed, Oct 2
5:52 pm - 3:30 amBNA-MAA
23h 08m2 stops
5:35 am - 7:20 pmMAA-BNA
24h 15m1 stop
$1,540British Airways
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Oct 7

Flights from Nashville to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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 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 March, where tickets cost $1,128 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,130 and $2,121 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nashville to Chennai, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 71 days before departure.

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September

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$476
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Nashville to Chennai

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 $476 for a one-way ticket and $1,068 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?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nashville to Chennai, Qatar Airways or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to Chennai are Qatar Airways and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,363 and an overall rating of 7.7, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,988 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from BNA 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.
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Top 5 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.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 4480 reviews
7.7comfort
8.2crew
7.8boarding
7.7entertainment
7.5food
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Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

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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.

Just get Economy Plus for international flights, so worth it the extra room, bigger seats…

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

It was spectacular. I had basic Economy and was given so much space and their seats lean back so far. Staff was superb, food was superb, everything was superb, Finnair is Fantastic.

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

The flight was great but board was a nightmare. The gate was changed 4 times during the layover period

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Cold air blew constantly on my legs almost making me numb.

Due to a strike taking place with the airline, it negatively impacted my flight in multiple ways. My flight was delayed over 2 hours and the food served was mediocre at best.

Cabin crew were great. Seats are criminal for tall people

Flight was delayed 1.5 hrs due to problem with a previous flight to mine; I was informed appropriately via Text & Email, however, website did not keep up with messages sent by nearly an hour. When checking-in warm & friendly reception at check-in desk until female Air Canada Rep noticed my flight number and instantly pivoted to a condescending & sarcastic comments about getting my bag checked in since I’m running so late; then tone instantly changed again few minutes later when she muttered, “Oh, they’ve delayed it” another sign systems & worse front line staff, not fully informed or simply not reading their flight status updates. Flight crew were very friendly & did a great job trying to make up lost time due to the delay.

It was great, love the experience and will definitely recommend 👌. Communication was great

My flight was great! Gate attendants and crew were great… pleasant and in good spirits. Flight delayed several hours and we were well informed of the status while on plane. Thank you!

The fact that I got to Toronto alive and well and safe is a huge plus. I thank the captain and crew for a safe flight The comfort of the aircraft leaves much to be desired. Human beings should not have to be that cramped and squashed on a flight that we pay a lot for and even have to pay for lousy food choices The cabin crew were pleasant and helpful Kudos to them as the flight was packed to capacity and there was a lot of work for them in a short space of time All in all a good experience, but too cramped

It was great to check carryon luggage at no charge when there was no room for ours. A hidden benefit of having low-tier tickets. Also great to stay off plane as long as possible. Airline gave us seats we wanted on this last leg, again at no charge.

Fresh fuit or veg snacks would be so great, but there are two good restaurants in Denver airport. Try Etais UDIS or Freshens DIA for nutritious delicious pita sandwiches/ donairs and crepes in Freshens.

The late departure Of two hours waitresses, immature, and gossiping

Crowded plane but it flew on time and had friendly staff

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.

Horrible crowding on the seats, headphones provided did not fit or work in the entertainment center, seriously the most uncomfortable flight I have taken in a LONG time. The people in front of me were literally 5 inches from my face the entire flight. Did they change their seats recently? I remember it being tight but wow this was a whole new level. Also I am a 5'3" small woman so I can't even imagine a larger person dealing with that for 11 hrs.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Not sure if the crew were experiencing something unknown to me,but the service of passing water was non-existent.In addition,please take consideration when providing yogurt as alternative for breakfast as some of us, could be lactose intolerant.. thanks

Very cramped seats in economy, difficult to get comfortable with your legs and feet and back. The seat width is ok but I’m average size. Food is HORRIBLE. Crew is friendly. Delays and very tight connections made it tough for navigating. We would have missed our connecting flight if it wasn’t delayed too. The terminal transit was slow and normally every 10 minutes before 8pm, after 8 pm is every 30 minutes!!!!! No free wine or drinks!! Below average attitude.

Leg room was better than expected. Lavatory’s were easy to access.crew was grea!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Nashville to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/2Thu
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45h 03mBNA-MAA
$476
5/2Thu
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53h 23mBNA-MAA
$482
4/30Tue
3 stops
39h 00mBNA-MAA
$504
4/30Tue
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44h 53mBNA-MAA
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