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$400 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Chennai

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Cheapest round-trip
$998
Typical prices: $1,128-$1,295
Etihad Airways
Thu 2/12Tue 3/3
RDU - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$400
Typical prices: $533-$597
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Sun 2/15
RDU - MAA • 3 stops
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Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from $998 (round-trip)
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Chennai (RDU-MAA)

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

Thu, Feb 12 - Tue, Mar 3
Etihad Airways Logo
10:56 am - 2:30 am
RDU
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MAA
29h 04m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:40 pm - 2:47 pm
MAA
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RDU
27h 37m
2 stops
$998Etihad Airways
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 23
Etihad Airways Logo
10:56 am - 7:55 pm
RDU
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MAA
22h 29m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:55 am - 5:38 pm
MAA
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RDU
24h 13m
2 stops
$999Etihad Airways
Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 22
Etihad Airways Logo
11:22 am - 8:10 pm
RDU
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MAA
23h 18m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
5:05 am - 11:44 pm
MAA
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RDU
28h 09m
2 stops
$1,001Etihad Airways
Sat, Feb 21 - Mon, Feb 23
Qatar Airways Logo
4:22 pm - 2:30 am
RDU
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MAA
23h 38m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
3:40 am - 9:51 pm
MAA
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RDU
28h 41m
2 stops
$1,003Qatar Airways
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 29
Lufthansa Logo
3:40 pm - 12:10 am
RDU
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MAA
23h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 1:45 pm
MAA
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RDU
21h 20m
1 stop
$1,004Lufthansa
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 23
Etihad Airways Logo
6:15 am - 7:55 pm
RDU
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MAA
27h 10m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 pm - 5:38 pm
MAA
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RDU
35h 58m
2 stops
$1,006Etihad Airways
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 30
Qatar Airways Logo
11:01 am - 2:50 am
RDU
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MAA
30h 19m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 am - 9:58 pm
MAA
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RDU
27h 33m
2 stops
$1,007Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 25
Etihad Airways Logo
6:15 am - 7:55 pm
RDU
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MAA
27h 10m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
3:55 am - 11:50 pm
MAA
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RDU
30h 25m
2 stops
$1,010Etihad Airways
Fri, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 18
Qatar Airways Logo
4:13 pm - 2:30 am
RDU
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MAA
23h 47m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
3:40 am - 9:51 pm
MAA
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RDU
28h 41m
2 stops
$1,011Qatar Airways
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 28
Lufthansa Logo
3:40 pm - 8:45 am
RDU
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MAA
31h 35m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 9:13 pm
MAA
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RDU
28h 48m
2 stops
$1,012Lufthansa
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Chennai departing in February.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Chennai is October, where tickets cost $1,118 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,663 and $1,526 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$400
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Chennai

  • Are there any ATMs and banks at the Raleigh Durham International Airport?

    Several ATMs are located inside the Raleigh Durham International Airport for convenient transactions. The ATMs are located in Terminals 1 at the Southwest Ticketing, the meeting place, and the Bag Claim section. You can also access the ATMs at Terminal 2 Ticketing Lobby, C1, C15, D3, and D11.

  • Are there any shops and restaurants at the Raleigh Durham International Airport?

    There are several shops and restaurants at the Raleigh Durham International Airport, including the iStore, Hudson, Benefit, Tech on the go, and InMotion. You can also save on the purchases you make by visiting the Raleigh-Durham Duty-Free shop located at terminal 2.

  • Does the Chennai International Airport offer currency exchange services?

    Yes, travelers can access currency exchange services at Chennai Airport. The currency exchange booths and counters are located at the Arrival/Departure hall. Several companies offer currency exchange services at the airport, including the Prime Forex Chennai located at Shop 2 on the concourse level next to the metro rail ticket.

  • Are there any meeting and conference facilities at the Chennai Airport?

    Yes, In case you have a business meeting to conduct at the Chennai Airport or a reunion, you can use the conference rooms located within the airport. The meeting and conference rooms are adequately equipped, especially if you need to hold videoconferencing or have a large number of attendees.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Chennai was $400 for a one-way ticket and $998 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Raleigh to Chennai.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Chennai?

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

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

    Frankfurt am Main is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Raleigh to Chennai.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Chennai are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,351 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 $1,160 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

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

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

  • The Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) offers two nursing rooms, convenient for mothers traveling with their babies who are breastfeeding. The nursing rooms are at Terminal 1 next to Gate A6 and Terminal 2 next to Gate C8. The Mamava Suites allow the mothers to breastfeed and pump privately. The suites contain a table, an electrical outlet, a bench, and a lockable door.
  • The Raleigh Durham International Airport has several lounges where you can rest comfortably while waiting for your flight. Some lounges include American Airlines Admirals Club, located inside Security at Terminal 2, the United Airlines United Club inside Security at Terminal 2, and USO North Carolina, located outside Security at Terminal 2. The airport also has the Delta Airlines Delta Sky Club at Terminal 2.
  • For travelers who may have disabilities, the Raleigh Durham International Airport offers several services to ensure that your experience within the airport is excellent. The airport offers handicap parking access and permission to use mobility aids such as walkers, diabetes-related equipment, and scooters. You will also be able to access the airport with your service animal as long as there is appropriate documentation.
  • There are prayer rooms within the airport if you need a quiet moment in prayer after arriving at the Chennai Airport (MAA). The prayer rooms are cross-denominational and can serve whichever religious background the traveler has. The multi-confession rooms within the airport are located across the airport’s terminals for travelers of any faith.
  • Travelers who want to rent a car at the Chennai airport can get the service at the airport’s car rental facility. The companies that offer car rental services at the airport include Avis, Car Club, Europcar, Eco Rent, Instant Cabs, MC&A, Myles, and SS Travels, which also offer pick-up services to the passengers who need such services.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Chennai

 
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7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3718 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.9Crew
7.3Food
7.4Comfort
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Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

2.0 MediocreShalini, Jan 2026
SEA - DOH
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Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

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!!

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

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

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

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

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

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.

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

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

Could we please end the loud announcements about credit card offers on your flights? We are trying to sleep, work, watch videos, etc. and if we need a credit card, we will ask for one. Flying is already not what it used to be.

Bags took over and hour to come out. Delays due to wind caused rebooking.

Lower WiFi prices; allow us to see our flight on a map; more variety of drink choices.

Flight was on time is the only good thing. Person loading the plane called 1-6 to board at the same time, made it chaotic. Plane was too small for even putting backpacks in overhead. Seat for normal sized people were too small. The WIFI didn't work. When we landed had to wait because not enough ground crew.

Did not understand a single word the attendant said on the pa system. I was glad it was not an emergency.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

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.

There were only 2 toilets and one of them did not work in business class. We are not allowed to cross classes so had to wait in line to use the toilets!! The entertainment touch display was finicky and did not work all the time.

The food from Delhi to Frankfurt went bad or something cause I got sick after I ate the meal and felt ill the rest of my travel back to NY

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

Everything was on time, even though the layover in Frankfurt was 22hrs

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.

Poor food on flight between Toronto and Stockholm Airport Toronto too crowded

Very friendly, service oriented and responsive crew. Very pleased with th service!

The entertainment is pretty boring. There are no new movies or TV shows from February. The food is just ok on the Atlanta to Frankfurt leg, but better on the Fra to Bengaluru leg.

Flight was great only departure was delayed to saome ground crew issues

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

Needs lots of improvement starting from crew/staff attitude, cleanliness, better quality food & in flight amenities.

Horrible flight. No entertainment or WiFi for a 14-hour flight. No explanations either. I’ll never fly Air India again.

Several seats in business class were broken. Some would not recline, others had other problems. They need to really update the seats and AV.

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

The trip with Air India was better than expected starting with the check-in and the Lounge. The flight was comfortable for a 1 hour flight.

Food not of any international or even Indian standard. We have many cuisine available but only paneer & sundry items. Improve & provide some good indian items. Entertainment website or channel out of order.

First and the foremost I was shocked to see airindia standards have come down so low . The food was horrible . They served us 3 meals for vegetarian and all the was paneer . The orange juice was not at all cold it was smelly . After you take this heavy price air India should learn from other air lines . I at one point felt like throwing up . After all this when we landed we were not given landing slip . We had to wait for 45 min at the immigration just because no one was given landing slip . To top it all we were 3 passengers and had checked in 4 check in luggage . Out of which 3 have not yet arrived . Basically status says the loaded it in our flight ( this was a direct fight ) and it never reached . We are still waiting . There is nothing great to tell about our flight . The he only good thing was the crew were very helpful .

Lay out shows 1st row and second row given after taking payment. It's a fraud

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. Air India seats used to be very comfortable . with sufficient legroom. In this aircraft there was no legroom. It is a shame that for your profit margins you are trying to pack people like cattle on these long haul flights. The food was terrible. The bread was hard like a rock. Mr CEO of Air India, why don’t you take a flight in economy from India to USA and experience the hardships first hand. It is utter disgrace

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