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11:30 am - 8:10 pmEWR-MAA
23h 10m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 7:55 amMAA-EWR
21h 35m1 stop
$608Air India
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Sun, May 11 - Thu, Jul 10
Air India Logo
11:10 am - 3:30 pmJFK-MAA
18h 50m1 stop
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8:40 pm - 7:35 amMAA-JFK
20h 25m1 stop
$616Air India
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Wed, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 13
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 9:10 amJFK-MAA
25h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:50 pm - 9:00 amMAA-JFK
20h 40m1 stop
$712Qatar Airways
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Sun, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 12
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 9:10 amJFK-MAA
25h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:50 pm - 2:50 pmMAA-JFK
27h 30m1 stop
$727Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 5
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 2:40 amJFK-MAA
25h 25m1 stop
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9:50 am - 8:40 amMAA-JFK
33h 20m1 stop
$773Etihad Airways
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Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 6
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 8:30 amJFK-MAA
31h 15m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 8:40 amMAA-JFK
21h 40m1 stop
$802Etihad Airways
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Nov 3
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 pm - 11:10 pmORD-MAA
42h 40m2 stops
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1:55 am - 7:55 pmMAA-ORD
28h 30m1 stop
$826Lufthansa
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Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 24
Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 8:55 amORD-MAA
48h 45m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 2:55 pmMAA-ORD
23h 30m1 stop
$836Lufthansa
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 29
Emirates Logo
11:55 pm - 8:05 amEWR-MAA
22h 40m2 stops
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3:45 am - 9:10 pmMAA-EWR
27h 55m2 stops
$956Emirates
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 5
Emirates Logo
5:05 pm - 8:30 pmSFO-MAA
38h 55m1 stop
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3:45 am - 1:50 pmMAA-SFO
22h 35m1 stop
$1,007Emirates
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Sun, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 26
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Chennai

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

What is the cheapest flight to Chennai?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chennai was found on the route from New York, at $608 return. The most popular connection is from Newark to Chennai and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $608 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Chennai?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Chennai from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Chennai costs $1,391 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $524 and departed from Minneapolis. The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Chennai which costs $1,222 on average, and Austin to Chennai, which costs $2,134 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $790 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $1,620 and $1,404 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $834.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.


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When to book flights to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 - booking Chennai flights

  • Does Chennai International Airport have a car rental center?

    If you're planning on renting a car during your time in India, be sure to make your reservation at Chennai International Airport's car rental center. This center features a variety of both local and international car rental companies and is conveniently located just a short 5-minute walk from the main airport building.

  • Are there ATMs at Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    Visit MAA airport ATMs for convenient cash access upon your arrival. Multiple banks have ATMs located in both the International and Domestic Terminals. Indian Overseas Bank operates an ATM in the Domestic Terminal, while Indian Bank's ATM is situated in the Airport Terminal Link. Additionally, you can find two currency exchange counters in the Domestic Terminal and approximately five counters in the International Terminal. Passengers seeking additional banking services can avail themselves of the State Bank of India, which operates a full-service branch in the Departures Area.

  • What good hotels are near Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    The OYO 4418 Royal Mass Club is a budget-friendly choice that is only a 37-minute drive from the airport and a 54-minute drive to the city center. The Quality Inn Airport Chennai is a 4-star hotel that is a 5-minute drive to the airport and a 38-minute drive to downtown Chennai.

  • What shopping options does Chennai International Airport (MAA) have?

    If you plan to do some shopping during your trip to Chennai, be sure to explore the Duty Free stores located in the terminals. These stores offer a variety of items and souvenirs, including cosmetics, fine liquors, and local products from the region.

  • Which airlines offer the US to Chennai flights?

    If you're planning to travel to Chennai from the US, you will be happy to know that multiple airlines offer flights on this route. Air India, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines operate flights with one layover along the way. Qatar Airways, British Airways, Kuwait Airways, Royal Jordanian, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and ANA offer flights with at least one stop along the way.

  • What are the stopover options for the US to Chennai flights?

    The stopover options for flights from the US to Chennai vary depending on your departure city. If you're flying with Singapore Airlines from Los Angeles, expect layovers in San Francisco and Singapore. If you're flying with Kuwait Airways, Emirates, Air India, Qatar Airways, British Airways, or Singapore Airlines from New York, expect stops in New Delhi, Dubai, Amsterdam, Amman, London, Mumbai, Kuwait City, and Singapore. Flights from Atlanta to Chennai commonly have layovers in New York and Delhi.

  • Which airlines offer eco-friendly flights from the US to Chennai?

    On average, each passenger on US to Chennai flights emits about 6,930 kg of CO2. Air India, Emirates, Royal Jordanian, British Airways, Vistara, and Singapore Airlines offer some of the most environmentally friendly flights to Chennai from the US. They operate nonstop, single-stop, and two-stop flights on this route that emit about 20% to 22% less carbon than their counterparts.

  • How long does it take to get from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Marina Beach?

    The easiest and quickest way to travel from Chennai International Airport to Marina Beach is by taking a taxi. Under normal traffic conditions, this car ride typically takes less than 1 hour and passes by some of the city’s main monuments, including the Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple and the Krishna Temple.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chennai was found on the route from New York, at $608 return. The most popular connection is from Newark to Chennai and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $608 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Chennai Airport from central Chennai?

    Chennai Airport is 10 miles from the center of Chennai.

  • What is the name of Chennai’s airport?

    All flights to Chennai land at Chennai Airport. The airport code is MAA,and it can also be referred to as Chennai or Chennai Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Chennai?

    On average, a flight to Chennai costs $1,391. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $524 and departed from Minneapolis St Paul Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chennai is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,304. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $1,443 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Chennai.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $889 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chennai is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,219.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chennai

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Chennai? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Chennai for the following prices or less: From Newark $1,076, from Austin $1,349
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chennai flight deals.
  • Travelers planning to tour the airport can do so luggage-free. MAA offers luggage storage services. You can find the storage lockers beside the International Arrivals. Payments depend on your luggage size and the number of hours your luggage stays at the lockers.
  • Passengers looking to protect their bags from damage will be pleased to know that MAA offers luggage wrapping services. These services are available in the check-in areas of the International Departures.
  • If you’re looking to melt away stress upon arrival at MAA, look no further than Sonya Spa. Sonya Spa is located after security in the check-in area of the Domestic Terminal, Airside. Spa services available include massages, manicures, pedicures, and facials.
  • For those visiting Chennai with children, make sure to take note of the various kid-friendly facilities available at Chennai International Airport (MAA). Several child-care rooms are located throughout the terminals, providing parents with a private changing and feeding area.
  • To have a particularly relaxing travel experience at Chennai International Airport (MAA), consider purchasing an access pass to one of the airport’s three private lounges located in the Departures zone. Equipped with unlimited snacks and drinks, comfortable chairs, and entertainment, these lounges are a great way to relax after your flight to Chennai or pass the time while waiting for your next one.
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) has two terminals: Domestic Terminal Kamaraj and the International Terminal Anna. An elevated travelator links the two terminals. The airport offers free shuttles to transport passengers from one terminal to the other.
  • Do you wish to send some last-minute cards to your family and friends? You're welcome to use MAA’s post office. It is located beside the Domestic Arrivals Area. The post office operates from 10 am to 6 pm from Mondays to Saturdays and remains closed on Sundays.
  • If you’re booking a flight to Chennai, you will most likely be flying into Chennai International Airport (MAA), one of the largest airports in Southern India. Due to the fact that it is less than 20 miles from Chennai’s city center and hosts a large variety of both domestic and international flights, it has become quite a popular airport among visitors.
  • Planning to visit Chennai for business purposes? Consider hosting your meeting or event in the conference rooms located within Chennai International Airport (MAA). These conference rooms are equipped with modern technology and provide guests with complimentary WiFi, making them a convenient place to hold a training session or company meeting.
  • If you prefer using public transportation between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and the city center, consider taking the 1B or 18A bus lines, which have stops throughout the city and take approximately an hour to travel between these two destinations.

Top 5 airlines flying to Chennai

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3215 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
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Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

10.0 ExcellentBharat, Feb 2025DXB - BOM
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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.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I bought a ticket and paid for for our luggage but I had to pay for my luggage again. I’m so disappointed! We had a 30 min delay and because of that we missed our connecting flight and were told that we would be on the next flight (9am flight ) but we were landed we were booked at 12pm flight. I had a little baby w me, it was very stressful. I begged to leave at 10 am at least. I was emailed that we get a voucher but they didn’t work when we were at a breakfast store. I’ve been always happy w Lufthansa but this time was awful.

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

We had a 1 1/2 hour delay before we left Denver. When we arrive to Frankfort, they didn’t announce that people with connecting flights to exit the plane first. My next flight was already boarding when we we taxiing in to the gate. I waited another 10 minutes to get off the plane. I had to run to catch my next flight. I mean run! I made it with one minute to spare, but my luggage did not. My luggage came two hours later on a different flight.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

It would have been nice if my luggage had made it onto my connecting flight as well. Now I have to wait for my luggage to be delivered and that might take a while, which certainly put a damper on the entire experience.

Crew was not happy. Very uncomfortable seats. When person leans back in front of you the screen is too close to me. Food was awful.

They lost my luggage and despite all follow ups through emails and phone calls they don’t give me an update

Everything went really well. Snacks could be better and there was no tea/coffee service after dinner. Crew was helpful and friendly.

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

The trip with Air India was better than expected starting with the check-in and the Lounge. The flight was comfortable for a 1 hour flight.

Food not of any international or even Indian standard. We have many cuisine available but only paneer & sundry items. Improve & provide some good indian items. Entertainment website or channel out of order.

First and the foremost I was shocked to see airindia standards have come down so low . The food was horrible . They served us 3 meals for vegetarian and all the was paneer . The orange juice was not at all cold it was smelly . After you take this heavy price air India should learn from other air lines . I at one point felt like throwing up . After all this when we landed we were not given landing slip . We had to wait for 45 min at the immigration just because no one was given landing slip . To top it all we were 3 passengers and had checked in 4 check in luggage . Out of which 3 have not yet arrived . Basically status says the loaded it in our flight ( this was a direct fight ) and it never reached . We are still waiting . There is nothing great to tell about our flight . The he only good thing was the crew were very helpful .

Lay out shows 1st row and second row given after taking payment. It's a fraud

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. Air India seats used to be very comfortable . with sufficient legroom. In this aircraft there was no legroom. It is a shame that for your profit margins you are trying to pack people like cattle on these long haul flights. The food was terrible. The bread was hard like a rock. Mr CEO of Air India, why don’t you take a flight in economy from India to USA and experience the hardships first hand. It is utter disgrace

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Overall good experience. I got first row seats with extra legroom. It does make a difference. Entertainment system was working. However, they kept serving me a VEGAN meal instead of a VEGETERIAN meal. I asked them and showed my tickets that Vegeterian meal is selected but the staff didn't care. VEGAN meal was medicore and not enough to fill tummy. Also unhealthy with butter made from palm oil.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

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