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$468 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Chennai

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,046
Typical prices: $975-$1,347
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PHL - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$468
Typical prices: $595-$865
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Sun 8/9
PHL - MAA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $1,050 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.3 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Philadelphia and Chennai. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,267 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 20h 24m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Chennai

Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Mar 10
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21h 25m
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$1,046Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 1
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$1,050Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 31
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$1,051Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Sep 6
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20h 15m
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$1,052Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Sep 3
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$1,053Qatar Airways
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Nov 14
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Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Sep 7
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$1,057Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Aug 31
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$1,058Multiple Airlines
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$1,061Qatar Airways
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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 December.

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 $843 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,684 and $1,387 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$468
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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $468 for a one-way ticket and $1,046 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 $979 and an overall rating of 7.3, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,096 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.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia 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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7.3
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3736 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.9Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.3Food
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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!!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHL - DOH
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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!!

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.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

Luggage handling was very very bad. Damaged my new Calvin Klein bag and delayed another. Still did not get it since 2 days. Worst airlines and service.

The flight from Doha to Mumbai with Indigo was worst in my whole life, I had booked tickets with Qatar, but still we had to fly by Indigo , worst flight

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

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.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Lovely crew - comfortable journey despite it being an older plane.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Boarding arrangement at Frankfurt was terribly managed with no proper guidance and the flight was parked far away from the gate. In flight entertainment device (touch screen) was not working at all throughout the flight. And on top of all this two of the checked in bags were found to be missing when we landed at Chennai. All this mismanagement at a very high fare of about $2300 per ticket is unacceptable.

Extremely uncomfortable seats. Experience was like a Frontier Airlines flight. Would not fly it again.

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.

Booked Economy but it translated to economy light for Lufthansa so now we are stuck paying an extra $75 per person both ways for our checked bags. If I had known that, I would have never booked these tickets because it came out to be more than other options. The booking in the kayak side clearly says Economy and has a link to the inormation for Lufthansa which states Economy included a checked bag. Super annoyed about that.

Flight was a little late. The crew was courteous, food ok

Very nice. Crew was excellent and our seats had great legroom which we paid extra for so I highly recommend this option when flying internationally.

Check in was great. Boarding seemed less organized. Flight was good.

My flight was canceled. New flight is 40 hours later and I still didn’t get the flight from Frankfurt to Zagreb.

1. Food provided was not per the selection. 2. Very old and outdated media infotainment and not much language oriented films 3. Better provide with a proper headset rather cheap in ear headphones.

The first flight from Denver was okay in terms of food and service of the crew. However, in the second flight they did not have the food I had requested prior to boarding and service was also poor. Never booking a flight with Lufthansa again.

Boarding process was chaotic. Confusion over Boarding gates: gate 55 or gate 56 ???. Unnecessary standing in long lines to board. Better to call out Boarding groups one at a time and everyone else to sit. Airline only has 2 Boarding groups 1-3 and 4-9. That causes over crowding and chaos

The flight was ok. The seats are so small. The free wifi for members was not an option on this flight. The one flight attendant, older woman with straight white/grey hair, was very rude. The gentleman next to me asked about the wifi since he was a member as well. He stated, accurately, that the option to enter the idea number was not available. Her response was, "I don't know what to tell you" and walked away from him. The rest of the staff was wonderful. I asked another flight attendant about the wifi, she said the free wifi was not enabled on that flight (true or not- at least she was friendly). It was also pretty dirty. When I opened the tray table it had mushed crumbs and there was a dirty used pair of ear buds in my seat pocket. Lastly the air vent above my head was working but stuck so I was unable to move it to face me when it got warm. I fly American often but this really was not a great flight.

Someone switched seats in business class so they could sit together and we were left apart (3). Very disappointing. Staff did nothing

The business class seating arrangement for LHR to MAA was very uncomfortable. The movie options were terrible.

I have always been pleased with their service. Would not change a thing

Three major things that led to my low rating, 1. Internet wasn't available for the whole time, and 2. TV became available way into flight, after numerous system reboots, and 3. Food is not good at all.

Did not use entertainment Food great Stewards had an attitude, not the best but below average from my other flights with AA or BA

They removed our booking without telling us. Cost us thousands to book last minute

My flight was late. We stayed in aircraft one hour 😩

I was disappointed with the quality of the food and the fact that I was not given a toiletry bag for an overnight international flight

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