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 36% on flights from Richmond to Chennai. 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.

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 $817, which is 29% 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 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.

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

Etihad Airways ($999) and British Airways ($1,320) 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

Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2

9:40 am - 7:50 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 6:01 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

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

$941Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 17

7:47 am - 2:50 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

33h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:45 pm - 5:29 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

34h 14m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$972Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

11:45 am - 3:05 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

40h 50m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:10 pm - 11:59 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

42h 19m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$999Etihad Airways

Sat, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 15

7:57 am - 8:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

37h 38m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 6:20 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

31h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,032Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 16

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

25h 55m2 stops New York LaGuardia Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 4:49 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

41h 24m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,049Etihad Airways

Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 14

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

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

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

34h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,109Etihad Airways

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30

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

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

9:50 pm - 6:01 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

30h 41m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,225Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 15

7:21 pm - 5:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 44m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

8:45 pm - 7:18 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

33h 03m3 stops Bengaluru Intl London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

$1,320British Airways

Sun, Dec 20 - Thu, Dec 31

8:12 pm - 2:35 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

43h 53m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 2:21 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

38h 56m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,452Etihad Airways

Sat, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 15

4:18 pm - 7:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 17m3 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

8:45 pm - 7:18 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

33h 03m3 stops Bengaluru Intl London Heathrow Charlotte Douglas

$1,458British Airways

Recent last minute flight deals from Richmond to Chennai

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 22

1:07 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 53m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

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

23h 46m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$2,651British Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 21

3:00 pm - 8:55 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 25m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

1:55 am - 11:42 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

31h 17m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Newark

$3,377Lufthansa

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 21

10:40 am - 8:55 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 45m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

1:55 am - 7:00 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

$3,612Lufthansa

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Nov 1

1:00 pm - 8:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

33h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dubai Intl

3:55 am - 9:49 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 24m2 stops Dubai Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$5,600Emirates

Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 31

1:00 pm - 8:05 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

33h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dubai Intl

3:55 am - 10:41 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

28h 16m2 stops Dubai Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$5,650Emirates

Sun, Oct 4 - Wed, Nov 4

5:39 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

48h 21m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

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

48h 38m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$5,963British Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Nov 5

5:39 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

48h 21m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

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

48h 38m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$6,013British Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Fri, Nov 6

5:39 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

48h 21m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

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

48h 38m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$6,048British Airways

Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Nov 4

4:49 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

49h 11m2 stops Boston Logan Intl London Heathrow

7:35 am - 8:01 pmMAA Chennai-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

46h 56m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$6,325British Airways

Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Nov 5

4:49 pm - 3:30 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-MAA Chennai

49h 11m2 stops Boston Logan Intl London Heathrow

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

48h 38m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$6,375British Airways

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Chennai flights

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Richmond to Chennai?: Etihad Airways ($999) and British Airways ($1,320) 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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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.
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.
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 $817, which is 29% 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 36% on flights from Richmond to Chennai. 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 are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $933, about $521 less than Friday fares (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

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