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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

Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 1
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11:17 am - 8:10 pmRDU-MAA
47h 23m2 stops
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3:25 pm - 4:50 pmMAA-RDU
34h 55m2 stops
$800Air India
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 21
Air India Logo
11:17 am - 8:10 pmRDU-MAA
47h 23m2 stops
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7:50 pm - 4:50 pmMAA-RDU
30h 30m2 stops
$802Air India
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Wed, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 7
Air India Logo
5:45 pm - 11:10 pmRDU-MAA
43h 55m2 stops
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9:35 am - 4:50 pmMAA-RDU
40h 45m2 stops
$881Air India
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Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 21
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5:45 pm - 2:50 amRDU-MAA
23h 35m2 stops
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4:20 am - 6:58 pmMAA-RDU
24h 08m2 stops
$1,010Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 21
Qatar Airways Logo
5:45 pm - 2:50 amRDU-MAA
23h 35m2 stops
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4:20 am - 6:58 pmMAA-RDU
24h 08m2 stops
$1,022Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 15
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11:26 am - 8:10 pmRDU-MAA
23h 14m2 stops
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3:55 am - 10:12 pmMAA-RDU
28h 47m2 stops
$1,067Etihad Airways
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 18
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1:27 pm - 8:10 pmRDU-MAA
21h 13m2 stops
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4:25 am - 10:33 pmMAA-RDU
27h 38m2 stops
$1,100Etihad Airways
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
12:07 pm - 10:05 amRDU-MAA
36h 28m2 stops
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5:50 pm - 11:44 amMAA-RDU
27h 24m2 stops
$1,134American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Mon, Oct 20
Lufthansa Logo
3:40 pm - 12:10 amRDU-MAA
23h 00m1 stop
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1:55 am - 1:45 pmMAA-RDU
21h 20m1 stop
$1,171Lufthansa
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Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 20
Lufthansa Logo
3:40 pm - 12:10 amRDU-MAA
23h 00m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 1:45 pmMAA-RDU
21h 20m1 stop
$1,174Lufthansa
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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?

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Raleigh to Chennai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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 September, where tickets cost $1,140 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,701 and $1,518 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$389
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% 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 $389 for a one-way ticket and $800 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Chennai, with Star Alliance 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 $1,428 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 $1,171 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh 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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7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3605 reviews
7.9Crew
7.3Food
7.4Comfort
7.4Entertainment
7.5Boarding
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I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025MDT - PHL
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I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

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.

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.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

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.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

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

My JetBlue experience was nice. The flights ran on time, the aircraft was clean and comfortable, and the flight attendants were attentive. My only issue, which is isolated to the low-cost (budget) option at JetBlue, is that the check in process makes the user feel that they have to buy their seats. The seats offered for purchase are upgrades from the budget seats you get (which are essentially the last seats remaining). The interface should not make it feel like you must purchase a seat.

The plane was late to leave.. Internet was lousy. TV was not working. when we arrived, We stayed on the plane for a long time before we got to the gate. It took us a long time to retrieve our luggage because they didn’t know what carousel to send them to. It was a bad experience.

I especially liked the lead crew officer. His boarding and safety announcements were made with a bit of novelty and humor. The flight also left the gate 10 minutes early and we landed about 20 minutes early… It was a delightful flight…

There were mutliple delays. There was inconsistent, delayed, and poor communication regarding the delays.

flight was delayed for hours with no explanation. The plane was a very old aircraft.

Spend hours delayed with no food, water anything sitting on the aieplane with no ability to eat or use the restroom. My entire experience was the absolute worst. I will never fly jet Blue again.

It would have been nice if they had offered more than one set of snacks

Seats were not too comfortable; it was impossible to locate the underseat power outlet.

You get what you pay for with JetBlue. Every little thing costs more, you are nickel and dimed until the end. Entertainment doesn’t function. Flight attendants do the bare minimum.

The check in and boarding process was a bit of a cluster. Two people at the counter to check in, three random lines that nobody knew which was for what, and people kept getting shuffled from one line to another for no apparent reason because then they’d get shuffled back and end up getting out further back in the line than they were originally. I only had to hand my already checked bag over and it took 45 minutes. I was never assigned a seat so when I tried to board I was pulled out of line again while someone had to try to manually assign me a seat. During the flight I got up to go to the bathroom, and there was an attendant in the aisle offering pillows etc and it was a 30 min wait unbuckled standing by the bathrooms because she said I couldn’t go past her. First and last time flying jet blue to be honest.

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

Was a normal flight but it was delayed, and there wasn't an explanation.

Terrible. The flight was delayed two hours due to weather. Then when we got on the plane, the first pilot ended up timing out and we had to wait for a second pilot. Second pile came on board and we tax it out. Had to return back to the gate because of an unruly passenger. Then the copilot timed out. Had to wait for new copilot. Also had to wait for maintenance to check for fuel. Then found out the second pilot timed out and we had to wait for a third pilot. Was ready to go and then needed maintenance again for another issue. In the end, it was 2 o’clock in the morning when they announced that the flight couldn’t go because the third pilot and the second copilot had timed out.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

I was a little disappointed of not having an android charger. Only one it was for an iPhone. I've flown American in the past and had access to one.

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

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

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.

We had almost a 6 hr delay, primarily due to weather, the e problem was that they communicated this delay and its length very poorly. The boarding was chaotic - even though they had hours to figure it out! The plane was an old 747 whose touch screens barely worked and there was a faulty USB port under my seat rest (something that wasn't labeled as being there) They organized my delayed luggage well. And I could get updates on the Lufthansa website. My shirt connecting flight charged for everything except water. Coffee was over 3€

We were charged for luggage, and our ticket was with Lufthansa and was supposed to include luggage fees. So our experience was a bit bad. Also, the flight was about 45 minutes late arriving.

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

It was freezing. I asked crew member for a blanket and was told it might be in front of plane but I never got one. I turned off all the vents but still froze.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Flight was 1.5 hours late to depart so changed flights to Swiss Air.

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