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Find cheap flights from Raleigh to Chennai from $487

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Cheap flight deals 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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2:37 pm - 9:10 amRDU-MAA
33h 03m2 stops
4:05 am - 8:44 amMAA-RDU
38h 09m2 stops
$1,168Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 2 - Wed, May 22
6:00 am - 10:45 amRDU-MAA
43h 15m2 stops
1:50 am - 3:27 pmMAA-RDU
47h 07m2 stops
$1,172Air Canada
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Thu, May 2 - Tue, May 21
6:00 am - 8:35 amRDU-MAA
41h 05m2 stops
4:10 am - 3:17 pmMAA-RDU
44h 37m2 stops
$1,352Etihad Airways
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, Jun 5
10:15 am - 12:10 amRDU-MAA
28h 25m2 stops
1:50 am - 11:35 pmMAA-RDU
31h 15m2 stops
$1,377Lufthansa
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Wed, May 15 - Tue, Jun 4
2:00 pm - 8:55 amRDU-MAA
33h 25m3 stops
6:10 pm - 11:35 pmMAA-RDU
38h 55m3 stops
$1,392Lufthansa
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Wed, May 1 - Thu, May 30
9:29 am - 8:35 amRDU-MAA
37h 36m2 stops
9:45 pm - 2:03 pmMAA-RDU
25h 48m2 stops
$1,516Etihad Airways
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Thu, May 30 - Wed, Jun 19
2:37 pm - 5:15 amRDU-MAA
29h 08m2 stops
5:35 am - 1:00 pmMAA-RDU
40h 55m1 stop
$1,594American Airlines
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Fri, May 3 - Mon, Jun 3
12:40 pm - 5:15 amRDU-MAA
31h 05m2 stops
5:35 am - 12:50 pmMAA-RDU
40h 45m1 stop
$1,635American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Wed, Jun 19
2:27 pm - 3:30 amRDU-MAA
27h 33m2 stops
5:35 am - 10:23 pmMAA-RDU
26h 18m2 stops
$1,669British Airways
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Wed, Jun 26 - Tue, Jul 2
2:37 pm - 3:30 amRDU-MAA
27h 23m2 stops
5:35 am - 1:00 pmMAA-RDU
40h 55m1 stop
$1,709British Airways
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Thu, May 2 - Mon, Jun 3

Flights from Raleigh to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Raleigh to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Raleigh to Chennai, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chennai, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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 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 $1,070 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,915 and $1,893 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Chennai, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 49 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Chennai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Raleigh to Chennai found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,168 on Qatar Airways, followed by Air Canada ($1,172). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $629 on American Airlines and from $854 on United Airlines.

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Low season

August

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$487
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh 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 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 $487 for a one-way ticket and $1,168 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, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam 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?

    Doha 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 Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Chennai are Qatar Airways and Air France. With an average price for the route of $1,278 and an overall rating of 7.7, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,541 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from RDU 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.
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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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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11028 reviews
7.9comfort
8.6crew
7.5food
8.2boarding
8.0entertainment
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

2.0 MediocreMarisol, Apr 2024DFW - ATL
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

The crew, food, and entertainment were all good. But my screen had some sort of bug where if I turned it off, it would turn back on after 2-5 minutes. At full brightness. It made it very hard to get any shut-eye on the overnight flight. Also, the older Boeing plane, while nicely cared for (and no doors fell off 😅👏) doesn't have the nice air quality of newer planes. So I felt a bit greasy by the time we landed in Sweden.

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.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Generally good. The crew is excellent. The food could be better.

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Business class in the second leg - CDG-EVN was a disaster.

worst experience ever i choose my seat in advance and also have my seat selected in my boarding and the they told me that my seat has been changed without notify me

No bording was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

No birding was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

We transited through Chad and what was supposed to be a 1hr 20 minutes transit time lasted over 4hrs. We didn't get regular updates until we complained. After a 10hr flight from Paris no form of refreshment given and finally arrived Abuja over 6hrs later and none of my bags came

Lost luggage, 2 bags were badly damaged and one of the bags came open.

The line at boarding was not well organized and managed

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

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

Food was very good. Again tray could use a non-skid mat. I had a regular seat - comfortable - able to sleep undisturbed. Boarding was uneventful.

Boarding was quick and efficient. Ground staff were pleasant and courteous. Food was tasty, portions were good for me. Food containers kept slipping on the tray. Tray would look better with an anti-skid tray mat. I had the bulkhead seat which was very uncomfortable for couple of reasons. Aircraft is designed with no throughput to move across aisle to aisle. Passengers kept jumping over my legs to get from one side to the other to use the toilet. Secondly I had a mother and 9 month baby next to me. Mom had to hold baby for 12 hours in her lap as he did not fit into the bassinet. Half the baby was on my lap during the flight. Aircraft temperature was very cold - light attendant said it was the central cooling and nothing could be done about it. Movie selection was very poor old and outdated.

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

Crew was good, boarding mediocre, food choices were limited, seating was not comfortable

Crew did not cooperate… I just asked water twice for one crew member and she didn’t get anything.. and when I asked other crew member he gave me water and he was not respectful.. I kept Hindu non veg meal chicken .. when I get my turn chicken was not provided and then they gave me veg paneer and green peas curry which I don’t like..

Sits are very uncomfortable Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

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.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/4Sat
3 stops
38h 14mRDU-MAA
$487
5/3Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
29h 08mRDU-MAA
$629
5/1Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
29h 08mRDU-MAA
$630
7/4Thu
2 stopsEtihad Airways
44h 06mRDU-MAA
$865
7/5Fri
2 stopsLufthansa
33h 35mRDU-MAA
$894
6/20Thu
2 stopsAir France
29h 20mRDU-MAA
$925
7/4Thu
1 stopLufthansa
23h 00mRDU-MAA
$978
5/9Thu
2 stopsEtihad Airways
30h 47mRDU-MAA
$3,640
5/10Fri
2 stopsQatar Airways
33h 00mRDU-MAA
$4,695
5/13Mon
2 stopsQatar Airways
23h 28mRDU-MAA
$4,858

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Last minute flights from Raleigh to Chennai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Raleigh to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/24Wed
multi-stop
37h 13mRDU-MAA
10/21Mon
multi-stop
21h 30mMAA-RDU
$1,170
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
29h 08mRDU-MAA
10/22Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
33h 21mMAA-RDU
$1,171
4/24Wed
multi-stop
35h 30mRDU-MAA
10/21Mon
multi-stop
30h 18mMAA-RDU
$1,176
4/27Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
31h 10mRDU-MAA
5/2Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
36h 07mMAA-RDU
$1,387
4/24Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
28h 25mRDU-MAA
10/22Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
36h 45mMAA-RDU
$1,445
4/27Sat
multi-stop
32h 20mRDU-MAA
5/2Thu
multi-stop
38h 47mMAA-RDU
$1,504
4/27Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
32h 25mRDU-MAA
5/2Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
38h 47mMAA-RDU
$1,521
4/24Wed
multi-stop
26h 58mRDU-MAA
10/22Tue
multi-stop
35h 35mMAA-RDU
$1,684
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
23h 45mRDU-MAA
5/2Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
44h 58mMAA-RDU
$1,764
4/27Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
23h 45mRDU-MAA
5/2Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
40h 55mMAA-RDU
$6,633

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