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 21% on flights from Richmond to Chennai. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,059 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,327, a difference of $268. 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 $1,010 to $8,421. 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,107, which is 91% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Chennai?

Chennai is 10 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 $887 to $1,327. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,010, on Etihad Airways.

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

Etihad Airways ($1,010) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Richmond to Chennai in the last 5 days.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Chennai

Fri, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 16

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

22h 30m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 10:40 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

35h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,010Etihad Airways

Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 15

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

22h 30m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

41h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,032Etihad Airways

Sat, Apr 24 - Sat, May 15

6:00 am - 8:25 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

40h 55m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 10:43 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 08m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,060Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Wed, Feb 10

10:50 am - 2:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 15m2 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

$1,080Etihad Airways

Mon, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 18

8:45 am - 8:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 50m2 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

$1,093Etihad Airways

Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 15

10:50 am - 2:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

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

9:50 pm - 10:40 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

35h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,098Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 3 - Fri, Jul 2

9:49 am - 8:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 51m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 am - 3:08 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

38h 23m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,120Etihad Airways

Sat, May 1 - Sat, Jul 3

9:49 am - 3:05 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

43h 46m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 10:58 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 23m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,133Etihad Airways

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Feb 8

10:50 am - 2:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

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

4:10 pm - 6:04 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

36h 24m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,140Etihad Airways

Fri, Jan 8 - Wed, Feb 10

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

22h 30m2 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

$1,171Etihad Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Chennai

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 15

7:15 am - 3:05 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

45h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 6:01 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

42h 36m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,087Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 15

7:00 am - 8:10 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

38h 40m3 stops Newark Lome Addis Ababa Bole

10:05 am - 1:45 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

38h 10m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,349Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 15

7:15 am - 7:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 05m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

6:00 pm - 11:16 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

39h 46m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Newark

$1,850Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Dec 28

8:20 pm - 8:40 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

49h 50m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:55 am - 11:15 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

47h 50m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,425Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Dec 28

8:20 pm - 12:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

41h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

7:00 am - 11:15 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

50h 45m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$3,516Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 24

8:20 pm - 12:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

41h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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

$3,747Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Dec 27

8:20 pm - 12:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

41h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 6:07 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 52m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Boston Logan Intl

$3,826Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Sat, Dec 26

8:20 pm - 12:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

41h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 7:44 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 29m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$6,134Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 24

3:12 pm - 2:15 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

48h 33m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 10:51 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

29h 16m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$7,143Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Sat, Dec 26

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

49h 36m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

7:35 am - 7:58 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

46h 53m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$7,233British Airways

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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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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.

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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 $1,010 to $8,421. 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,107, which is 91% above 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 21% on flights from Richmond to Chennai. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,059 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,327, a difference of $268.

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 10 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 $1,059, about $268 less than Wednesday fares (20% 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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