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$491 Find Cheap Flights from Seattle to Chennai

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Cheapest round-trip
$954
Overall average: $1,398
Singapore Airlines
Thu 2/26Sun 4/12
SEA - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$491
Typical prices: $487-$1,072
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/27
SEA - MAA • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Chennai (SEA-MAA)

 
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

Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Apr 12
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8:45 am - 10:10 pm
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23h 55m
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10:30 am - 8:45 am
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58h 45m
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$954Singapore Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9
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2:40 pm - 10:50 pm
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MAA
42h 40m
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6:00 pm - 7:05 pm
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38h 35m
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$960Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Fri, Mar 27
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7:00 pm - 10:20 am
SEA
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MAA
25h 50m
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12:15 am - 6:05 pm
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SEA
30h 20m
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$961Turkish Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 23
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8:00 pm - 12:10 pm
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MAA
27h 40m
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8:30 pm - 6:05 pm
MAA
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SEA
34h 05m
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$962Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
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7:00 pm - 12:10 pm
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MAA
27h 40m
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12:15 am - 5:05 pm
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SEA
30h 20m
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$963Turkish Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Tue, Mar 17
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8:45 am - 8:45 am
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MAA
34h 30m
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11:25 pm - 6:51 pm
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SEA
31h 56m
3 stops
$964Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 10:20 am
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25h 50m
2 stops
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12:15 am - 6:05 pm
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30h 20m
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$968Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Mar 9
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7:00 pm - 10:20 am
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25h 50m
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8:30 pm - 6:05 pm
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34h 05m
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$969Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 11
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7:00 pm - 12:10 pm
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27h 40m
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12:15 am - 5:05 pm
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SEA
30h 20m
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$973Turkish Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6
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8:45 am - 8:45 am
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$976Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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 April, where tickets cost $1,152 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,941 and $1,661 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$491
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
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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 $491 for a one-way ticket and $913 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and Chennai, with SkyTeam 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 $1,321 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 $2,012 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3466 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.9Food
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Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

2.0 MediocreVenkatesh, Jan 2026
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Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

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.

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

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.

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

Crew and food were great in-flight. We had a 2 hour delay, no communication, and just got left in a limbo. The crew arrived late and they were running checkouts on the plane (which is important, but why not doing it earlier?) Cathay did nothing to about the delay, and a lot of people missed their connection flights. I had to run and got stuck at checkpoint, which made my entire trip very unpleasant. Got to my gate 5 mins prior to them closing it.

My flight was suppose to be at 7:45pm to fly but it didnt fly out until 8:55 to dallas so then all of my other flights was late and delay ihad to wait at the airport for extra 14 hours to be able to get on a different plane

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Overall, not good. Super late boarding in Hong Kong because some last minute issue with a plane. The boarding process is chaotic. Kathy Pacific should seek to do better with punctual departure time. Caused a lot of trouble with missed connecting flight.

The morning in Hong Kong was ridiculous. Very chaotic. The flight was delayed. Missed connecting flights. Kathy should be more competent in getting the planes ready ahead of time so that flights can depart on time.. totally ridiculous and unnecessary. Very poor performance.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Not much of anything could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. I was literally 15 hours with an airline in the economy class. Very professional friendly and attentive crew. Good airline food, clean cabin, seating area and bathrooms. I've been 4 times back-and-forth with Cathay Pacific, and I would not choose another airline for this trip. Five out of five stars.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

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 .

The food from Delhi to Frankfurt went bad or something cause I got sick after I ate the meal and felt ill the rest of my travel back to NY

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

Everything was on time, even though the layover in Frankfurt was 22hrs

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Ground staff and cabin crew were excellent. Flight was perfectly on time. Zero issues.

Even after a delay, getting off the ground, thanks for keeping me safe, the airline made certain that my connecting flight was rebooked to get me to my final destination. It was actually rebooked twice, and my luggage still managed to meet me. The airline gave me a credit for food and beverage to be used at the airport vendors, regretfully, the credit did not transfer to my final boarding pass. Oh, well…

Very friendly, service oriented and responsive crew. Very pleased with th service!

The entertainment is pretty boring. There are no new movies or TV shows from February. The food is just ok on the Atlanta to Frankfurt leg, but better on the Fra to Bengaluru leg.

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