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. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Richmond to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $933 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,454, a difference of $521. 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 $993 to $8,437. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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 should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Chennai flight?

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Chennai range from $923 to $1,008, with an average of $956 over the past 12 months. Anything below $923 counts as a good deal.

$993 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Richmond to Chennai (RIC - MAA)

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Cheapest round-trip

$993

Typical prices: $923-$1,008

Etihad Airways

Thu 11/15Mon 12/24

RIC - MAA • 2 stops

Start a new search

KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.

We hope you love your trip to Chennai!

Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Richmond to Chennai (RIC-MAA)

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Chennai

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Dec 24

7:15 am - 2:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 50m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 7:31 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 06m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$993Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Mar 9

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

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

3:55 am - 11:08 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 43m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,042Etihad Airways

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Mar 9

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

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

9:50 pm - 11:08 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

35h 48m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,042Etihad Airways

Fri, Jan 1 - Tue, Mar 9

8:25 pm - 7:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 55m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 11:08 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 43m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,069Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 2 - Thu, Mar 11

9:50 am - 2:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 15m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 6:17 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

30h 57m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,082Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 5 - Mon, Mar 8

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

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

9:55 am - 11:08 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

47h 43m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,102Etihad Airways

Sun, Jan 3 - Wed, Mar 10

10:35 am - 7:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 45m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:10 pm - 4:13 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

34h 33m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,102Etihad Airways

Sun, Jan 3 - Tue, Mar 9

10:35 am - 7:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 45m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 4:13 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

40h 48m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,102Etihad Airways

Mon, Jan 4 - Wed, Mar 10

8:12 pm - 7:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

37h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:10 pm - 4:13 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

34h 33m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,108Etihad Airways

Thu, Dec 31 - Wed, Mar 10

2:19 pm - 2:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 46m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:10 pm - 4:13 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

34h 33m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,127Etihad Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Chennai

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

8:31 am - 2:50 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 10:20 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

27h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,230Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

5:39 pm - 2:40 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 31m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 10:48 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 13m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,230Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

8:31 am - 2:50 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 10:20 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

27h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,250Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 22

7:23 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

46h 37m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

5:35 am - 7:51 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

23h 46m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$1,645British Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 19

7:23 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

46h 37m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

5:35 am - 3:57 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

43h 52m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

$1,645British Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 21

5:23 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

48h 37m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

5:35 am - 7:51 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

23h 46m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$1,645British Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 19

3:38 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 22m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

5:35 am - 3:57 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

43h 52m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

$1,673British Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 21

3:38 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 22m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

5:35 am - 9:53 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

25h 48m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$1,673British Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 22

3:38 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 22m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

5:35 am - 9:53 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

25h 48m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$1,673British Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 23

7:23 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

46h 37m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

5:35 am - 7:51 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

23h 46m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$1,680British Airways

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Chennai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Richmond to Chennai with more confidence.

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

Etihad Airways ($1,042) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Richmond to Chennai in the last 5 days.

Find deals

Cheapest flight	$993

Flight from Richmond to Chennai

When to book flights from Richmond to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated round-trip price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Chennai flight?
Round-trip flights from Richmond to Chennai range from $923 to $1,008, with an average of $956 over the past 12 months. Anything below $923 counts as a good deal.
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 $993 to $8,437. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
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. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Richmond to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $933 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,454, a difference of $521. 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 can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $933 - about $521 less than Friday (36% 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

More options for your flight from Richmond to Chennai

Add a hotel or car rental

Airports

Cabin class

Direct Flights

Origins

Other destinations

Complete your trip to Chennai with a hotel stay or car rental

Car rentals in Chennai

Hotels in Chennai

Vacations in Chennai

RIC - MAA

$993 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Chennai - Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from Richmond to Chennai (RIC-MAA)

Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Chennai

Recent one-way flight deals from Richmond to Chennai

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Chennai

Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Chennai flights

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

Key details for Richmond to Chennai flights

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from Richmond to Chennai

Your Richmond to Chennai flight questions, answered

Your guide to booking Richmond to Chennai flights

More options for your flight from Richmond to Chennai

Complete your trip to Chennai with a hotel stay or car rental

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights from Richmond to Chennai

Find direct flights to and from Richmond and Chennai

Flights from domestic origins to Chennai

Flights to other popular destinations