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Cheapest round-trip
$947
Typical prices: $845-$1,044
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Mon 9/21Wed 11/4
PHL - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$471
Typical prices: $505-$665
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/16
PHL - MAA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Philadelphia and Chennai. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,227 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 20h 31m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Chennai (PHL-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chennai

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Nov 4
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3:25 pm - 2:40 amPHL  Philadelphia-MAA Chennai
25h 45m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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4:05 am - 2:44 pmMAA  Chennai-PHL Philadelphia
45h 09m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$947Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Nov 6
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6:00 pm - 2:50 amPHL  Philadelphia-MAA Chennai
23h 20m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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3:55 am - 8:35 pmMAA  Chennai-PHL Philadelphia
27h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$947Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 29
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9:12 am - 8:25 amPHL  Philadelphia-MAA Chennai
37h 43m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:55 pm - 10:03 pmMAA  Chennai-PHL Philadelphia
33h 38m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
$948Etihad Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 21
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9:12 am - 3:05 pmPHL  Philadelphia-MAA Chennai
44h 23m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:55 pm - 5:48 pmMAA  Chennai-PHL Philadelphia
29h 23m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
$948Etihad Airways
Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Jan 30
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8:45 pm - 2:30 amPHL  Philadelphia-MAA Chennai
19h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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3:25 am - 2:50 pmMAA  Chennai-PHL Philadelphia
21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$960Qatar Airways
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Oct 4
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9:30 pm - 3:05 amPHL  Philadelphia-MAA Chennai
20h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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4:20 am - 2:30 pmMAA  Chennai-PHL Philadelphia
19h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$960Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Oct 1
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3:20 pm - 3:30 amPHL  Philadelphia-MAA Chennai
26h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl London Heathrow
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5:35 am - 4:40 pmMAA  Chennai-PHL Philadelphia
20h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,411British Airways
Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 26
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6:35 pm - 5:35 amPHL  Philadelphia-MAA Chennai
24h 30m1 stop London Heathrow
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7:35 am - 4:15 pmMAA  Chennai-PHL Philadelphia
43h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
$1,451British Airways
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 16
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5:40 pm - 8:00 amPHL  Philadelphia-MAA Chennai
28h 50m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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9:05 pm - 4:05 pmMAA  Chennai-PHL Philadelphia
28h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main
$1,495Lufthansa
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 18
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5:40 pm - 8:55 amPHL  Philadelphia-MAA Chennai
29h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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6:00 pm - 4:05 pmMAA  Chennai-PHL Philadelphia
31h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main
$1,553Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chennai departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chennai from Philadelphia usually cost between $973 and $1,296 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $947 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 16-Nov 8).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $856 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,677 and $1,437 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$471
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Chennai

  • Is it necessary for me to obtain a visa went flying from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    Since travelers do need a visa to make this trip, they have the option of applying for a paper visa or visiting the website of the government of India to obtain electronic travel authorization. It is important to obtain one of these items before your flight as you may get denied entry upon arrival if you do not have one of these with you.

  • What are some of the ways I can take transportation to get from the Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chennai after a flight?

    A very convenient method of transportation is to ride on the Chennai Metro Rail Limited Corridor 1 line, that can take passengers from the airport to the center of town in around 39min. When you take a taxi on this trip, you should expect to be riding for around 20 minutes.

  • Does the Chennai International Airport offer any shower facilities for travelers after a long flight from Philadelphia?

    Passengers will find showers available in the retiring rooms passengers will find in the International Terminal.

  • What are some of the choices for a hotel that has a location close to the Chennai International Airport?

    There are two different hotels that have a location close to the airport, and they include the Hotel Southern Comfort, as well as The Mount Manor, which offers a free shuttle service between the airport in the hotel.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Chennai was $471 for a one-way ticket and $947 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Philadelphia and on arrival in Chennai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    Philadelphia and Chennai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Philadelphia from Philadelphia and will be arriving at Chennai.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Chennai?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chennai from Philadelphia?

    Doha is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Philadelphia to Chennai.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Chennai are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $980 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 $1,113 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chennai

  • One of the best ways that a traveler can make their way from the downtown Philadelphia area to the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) without having to sit behind the wheel of their own car is to travel on the SEPTA Airport Line light rail service, which makes this trip in about 23 minutes.
  • When you want to drive yourself to the Philadelphia International Airport, one of the most cost-effective solutions for parking that sits near the airport property is the Economy Parking lot which has an entrance on Island Avenue. Passengers can pick up free shuttle buses from this lot to all of the terminal buildings.
  • Moms who are nursing a small one and flying out of Philadelphia International Airport should love to know that this airport features four different nursing pods that sit past the security checkpoints in the terminals. These pods feature a fold-down table, comfortable benches, a locking door, and an electrical outlet.
  • Military members taking a flight from Philadelphia International Airport should stop by the Liberty USO, that is open from early in the morning until early this evening every day of the week except Tuesday. The lounge has a location on the secure side of Terminal Three and features great amenities such as free snacks and drinks and plenty of comfortable seating for military members.
  • When you plan on taking a pet or a service animal with you through the Philadelphia International Airport, one important thing to remember is that this airport features an indoor pet relief area in every terminal of the building past the security checkpoints, as well as four different pet relief areas outside of the terminal buildings on Departing Flights Road.

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