Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Chennai?

Flights from Richmond to Chennai usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Chennai?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Chennai: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Chennai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Richmond to Chennai. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $887 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,327, a difference of $440. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond to Chennai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Richmond to Chennai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $977 to $8,303. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Richmond to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Richmond to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $976, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Chennai?

Chennai is 9 hours ahead of Richmond (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to Chennai?

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Chennai typically range from $953 to $1,008. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $977, on Etihad Airways.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Richmond to Chennai?

Etihad Airways ($977) and Ethiopian Air ($1,457) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Richmond to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Chennai

Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 14

8:47 am - 8:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 48m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 10:40 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

41h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$977Etihad Airways

Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 3

8:47 am - 3:05 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

43h 48m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 6:04 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

24h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$993Etihad Airways

Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 14

8:47 am - 8:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 48m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 10:40 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

41h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,002Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 3

8:47 am - 3:05 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

43h 48m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 6:04 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

24h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,033Etihad Airways

Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 15

8:47 am - 7:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 33m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 10:40 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

41h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,037Etihad Airways

Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 13

8:47 am - 8:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 48m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 10:40 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,065Etihad Airways

Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 15

8:47 am - 2:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 18m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 10:40 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

47h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,093Etihad Airways

Sat, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 14

8:47 am - 7:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 33m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 10:40 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

41h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,117Etihad Airways

Sat, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 14

6:00 am - 1:10 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 am - 11:14 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

31h 34m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,457Ethiopian Air

Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 14

4:18 pm - 10:00 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 12m3 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow Bengaluru Intl

7:00 pm - 9:40 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

37h 10m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl London Heathrow Philadelphia

$1,459British Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Chennai

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

5:00 am - 8:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

41h 35m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 2:43 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

45h 18m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,069Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 8

11:44 am - 8:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 51m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 10:43 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 18m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,093Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 8

6:10 am - 1:10 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

33h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 am - 1:44 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

46h 04m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,522Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

2:21 pm - 8:40 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 49m3 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

1:45 am - 7:38 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 23m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,848Lufthansa

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9

2:21 pm - 8:40 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 49m3 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

6:00 pm - 11:15 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

39h 45m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,894Lufthansa

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 29

2:21 pm - 12:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 14m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 11:15 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

32h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$6,128Lufthansa

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Dec 1

1:29 pm - 5:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 36m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

7:35 am - 9:36 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

48h 31m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$6,711British Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Dec 4

4:47 pm - 5:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 18m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

7:35 am - 8:07 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

47h 02m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$6,746British Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 29

12:47 pm - 5:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 18m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

7:35 am - 9:41 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

48h 36m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$8,288British Airways

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Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Chennai flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond 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 Richmond to Chennai departing in february.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Chennai?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Chennai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond to Chennai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Richmond to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $977 to $8,303. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Richmond to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Richmond to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $976, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Chennai?
Flights from Richmond to Chennai usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Richmond to Chennai. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $887 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,327, a difference of $440.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Chennai?
Chennai is 9 hours ahead of Richmond (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Friday flights average $887, about $440 less than Wednesday fares (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

• Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
• Trident Chennai
• Hotel Mount Manor

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