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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to Chennai

Tue, Oct 28 - Wed, Dec 3
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12:34 am - 8:10 amSEA-MAA
43h 06m2 stops
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9:40 pm - 1:55 pmMAA-SEA
29h 45m2 stops
$1,052Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 7
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8:45 am - 10:50 pmSEA-MAA
24h 35m1 stop
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3:15 am - 7:50 pmMAA-SEA
30h 05m2 stops
$1,054Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sat, Dec 13
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5:50 am - 12:35 amSEA-MAA
29h 15m2 stops
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2:00 am - 10:01 amMAA-SEA
45h 31m2 stops
$1,055Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Feb 8
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8:45 am - 8:45 amSEA-MAA
34h 30m1 stop
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9:50 am - 7:10 amMAA-SEA
58h 50m1 stop
$1,057Singapore Airlines
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Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 9
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7:55 pm - 12:35 amSEA-MAA
39h 10m2 stops
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2:00 am - 6:39 pmMAA-SEA
30h 09m2 stops
$1,061Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Nov 6 - Fri, Feb 27
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6:25 am - 12:35 amSEA-MAA
28h 40m2 stops
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2:00 am - 6:52 pmMAA-SEA
30h 22m2 stops
$1,062Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 26
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4:05 pm - 6:30 amSEA-MAA
48h 55m2 stops
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7:20 am - 11:40 amMAA-SEA
41h 50m2 stops
$1,064Oman Air
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Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Feb 1
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8:45 am - 10:10 pmSEA-MAA
23h 55m1 stop
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9:50 am - 7:10 amMAA-SEA
58h 50m1 stop
$1,070Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Dec 30 - Wed, Apr 1
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4:05 pm - 6:30 amSEA-MAA
24h 55m2 stops
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3:00 pm - 12:45 pmMAA-SEA
34h 15m2 stops
$1,088Oman Air
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Sun, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 3
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2:00 pm - 8:30 amSEA-MAA
30h 00m2 stops
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6:45 pm - 11:25 amMAA-SEA
30h 10m2 stops
$1,089KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Seattle to Chennai? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Seattle to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $1,218 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,080 and $1,640 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to Chennai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$400
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to Chennai

  • Can I get special services at Chennai International Airport?

    Yes. Chennai, JODOGO Airport Assistance Services provide several amenities for the elderly, physically challenged, and travelers with hidden disabilities, such as exclsuive parking, wheelchairs, ramps, washrooms, and lounge admission, including braille symbols and auditory signals.

  • Are there car rental services inside Chennai International Airport?

    Yes. Most major car hire companies are represented at MAA arrivals hall, including but not limited to Europcar, Avis, Budget, and local agencies such as Eco Rent-A-Car, Instant Cabs, Zoomcar, Myles, and Revv.

  • Where can I park my vehicle at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?

    Travelers have a few parking options, including the Parking Garage off-airport parking zones and the free Cell Phone Lot. For amenities like complimentary shuttle services, fully fenced parking space, and high-definition surveillance cameras, you can opt for the Park n Jet Airport Parking one mile northwest of SEA.

  • What are the visa requirements to fly from Seattle to Chennai?

    American citizens are required to have an Indian visa to fly to Chennai. An electronic visa application can be issued for 90 to 180 days on a tourist and business visa and only 60 days for a medical visa.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Chennai was $400 for a one-way ticket and $1,052 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Seattle and Chennai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chennai from Seattle.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Chennai?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and Chennai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chennai from Seattle?

    Singapore is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Seattle to Chennai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to Chennai, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Chennai are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,337 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,019 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Seattle to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seattle to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Seattle is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Seattle to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline. Booking your flights between Seattle and MAA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seattle to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seattle to Chennai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,384 or less round-trip.
  • Just as there are numerous choice airlines that ply the Seattle to Chennai route daily, you can fly from major airports in Seattle, Washington, such as Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), King County International Airport (KCIA), and Renton Municipal Airport (RNT). If you choose Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, arriving at least 3h before your international departure is recommended, especially when it’s busiest between 5-7 am, 9-11 am, and 4-6 pm.
  • It’s essential to use a reliable search aggregator like KAYAK to find the right flight combination to Chennai International Airport (MAA) from SEA because this will be a lengthy connecting flight. However, don’t let that discourage you because there’s a lot you can do with a few hours to spare at stopover cities available on this route such as Vancouver, Dubai, and New Delhi.
  • If you’re traveling with children, Seattle-Tacoma airport has different types of nursing room to meet individual needs. Located at near the Alaska Lounge in concourse N is a single-use nursing suite. Moms that want more privacy can book a nursing pod at concourse A, C, S and D near TSA checkpoint 5. Chennai International has four breastfeeding rooms at the airport’s concourse.
  • Travelers that want a quiet place to wait for their flight can head to Concourse B at the American Express Lounge adjacent to Gate B3, the Club at Sea near Gate A12 Concourse A, and United Club near Gate A9 Concourse A. There’s also the USO Center on the floor above Checkpoint 3, Delta Sky Club near Gate A1 Concourse A, and British Airways Terraces Lounge at South Satellite near Gate S10.
  • Depending on your wait time at Seattle-Tacoma airport, you can store your belongings with the terminal’s Luggage Storage Company which provides long and short-term airport luggage storage for transiting travelers. For additional assistance, you can head to the Information Desks at Security Checkpoints 3 and 4 on the ticketing floor or in Concourse A in the middle of Gates A5 and 6.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Seattle to Chennai

 
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7.9Food
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, Jul 2025IAH - DXB
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

I think they overbooked Frankfurt to New York and bumped me off. This changed my return travel I arrived home about 4 hours late. Almost 24 total travel time Totally unacceptable Would not travel with United

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

Everything went smoothly and the staff was very kind. I’m glad I purchased the extra leg room for my long flight; it was totally worth it. We were served 2 meals for a 9 hour flight which I was not expecting and they were very tasty. I appreciated them being vegetarian. Customs line in Munich was long; I had a choice to have a 1 hr 40 min layover or 2 hr 40 min layover; I took the longer layover which I was thankful for because my flight was delayed 30 minutes and there’s a good chance I would have missed my connecting flight. This was my very first international flight and I would fly Discover again without hesitation. Thank you for taking good care of me!

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

I liked Quiet people around me. Crew could have helped people with overhead luggage so they aren't moving other peoples bags around and causing problems for people that had there bags there first

The flight and crew were good. The customer experience on the ground could have been better. We had to reschedule our flight because of a delay on the previous flight. The attendants working the desk in Washington DC were not helpful. They told us to scan a QR code and that would get us rebooked. Why couldn't two people standing at their computers do this? We had to chat with someone to get everything figured out. It was extremely confusing.

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

It was a short flight, everything was good with it.

Flight was delayed over one hour and I had to pay to select my seat, even though my booking supposedly had free selection (I paid extra for this at time of booking)

Moved me away from my family and refused to fix it.

I have always been pleased with their service. Would not change a thing

Seating and food was the worst we have experienced in 35 years of traveling for both personal and busines .

Economy seats felt more cramped than other flights we have taken.7 hr, painful sitting hours 6 and 7. Web site difficult to deal with. Originally put in for 1 special meal due to type 2. Meal was awful. Tried to change selection to standard for return flight, on app and website, unable to complete that action.

I was sleeping during dinner service, no one bothered to offer meal later, I remained hungry….until I got a morning sandwich!

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Connection at Hethrow was horrible..We couldn't get out of the plane for an hour as they were buying people to the airport and there were not enough busses. We had 2 and half hf between flights so it was very tight. After departing plane we had to go thru security again. People with less time in between connections missed their flights

Poor all around experience. Sat at gate in Grand Rapids to Chicago for 2.5 hours. No food or water offered and no allowances to use restroom. Missed connecting flight to London and not offered any compensation including food or lodging. Not happy with AA, claims delay was weather related but no weather issues seen on radar. Take ownership for real reason behind delay which was actually the IT outage. Very disappointing and will not be recommending AA for domestic or international flights if this is the way that customers are treated.

Horrible… I was downgraded without notice, had to sit in economy and given my back injury was in pain most of the journey. I expect to be reimbursed for this inconvenience and after my return flight home, I never plan to fly with British Airways again.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

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