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 $992 to $9,301. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $686, which is 44% 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 $992, on Etihad Airways.

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

Etihad Airways ($992) and British Airways ($1,720) 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

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

$992Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

7:15 am - 4:10 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 6:01 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

36h 26m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,082Etihad Airways

Thu, Jan 7 - Wed, Feb 10

4:18 pm - 5:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 47m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

7:35 am - 9:43 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

48h 38m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$1,720British Airways

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

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

32h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

10:10 am - 11:12 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

47h 32m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,733Ethiopian Air

Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Feb 7

2:20 pm - 5:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 45m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

7:35 am - 8:02 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

46h 57m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$1,755British Airways

Mon, Jan 4 - Tue, Feb 9

10:09 am - 5:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 56m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

7:35 am - 8:02 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

46h 57m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$1,990British Airways

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Feb 9

6:05 am - 5:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

37h 00m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

7:35 am - 9:40 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

48h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$2,018British Airways

Mon, Jan 4 - Sat, Feb 6

3:19 pm - 5:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 46m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

7:35 am - 9:40 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

48h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$2,053British Airways

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

3:00 pm - 8:40 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 10m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

7:00 am - 11:12 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

50h 42m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,238Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 4 - Tue, Feb 9

2:25 pm - 12:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 10m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 6:35 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

27h 20m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,273Lufthansa

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Chennai

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 19

6:24 am - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

35h 36m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

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

48h 36m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$2,301British Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 17

7:44 am - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 16m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

7:35 am - 9:43 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

48h 38m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$2,351British Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 16

1:38 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 22m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

7:35 am - 11:01 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

49h 56m2 stops London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

$2,648British Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Nov 15

7:59 pm - 12:10 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

42h 41m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 8:40 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 25m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

$3,418Lufthansa

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Nov 17

2:35 pm - 12:10 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 05m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 8:55 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

$3,421Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Nov 14

7:59 pm - 12:10 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

42h 41m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 6:13 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 58m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

$3,446Lufthansa

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 17

3:00 pm - 12:10 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

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

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

$3,467Lufthansa

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 14

3:00 pm - 12:10 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 6:13 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 58m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

$3,495Lufthansa

Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Nov 16

5:24 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

7:35 am - 11:58 amMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

38h 53m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$3,532Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Nov 14

2:35 pm - 12:10 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 05m2 stops Newark Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 6:13 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 58m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

$3,537Lufthansa

Booking Insights

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 january.

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Cheapest flight	$588

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When to book flights from Richmond to Chennai

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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 $992 to $9,301. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x 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 $686, which is 44% 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.

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

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