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Four cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai takes 00m, covering 8,563 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai range from $855 to $1,358, with an average of $1,040 over the past 12 months. Anything below $855 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $1,040 route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $614, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $977 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,129, a difference of $152.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 19m, compared with 21h 35m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 21h 50m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Chennai is 9 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If you're traveling to MAA with your kids, you should visit IAD's kid's play area. Situated in Concourse B, near Gate B70, this kid's play area features superb interactive games, a slide through Tommy Tower, and aviation-inspired crossword puzzles. While here, you'll be able to comfortably sit and charge your phone, as it has a seating area and numerous charging outlets.

Travelers with limited mobility can rest assured of getting special assistance services, as IAD has outstanding TSA Care professionals whose sole duty is to cater to disabled travelers. To get these services, you should contact the airport's customer service team and inform them of your situation and the help you'll require 72h before your flight.

MAA is an international airport that primarily serves Chennai. However, this is not the only city it serves. From this airport, you can comfortably head to Tiruvottiyur, Avadi, Meenambakkam, Oggiyamduraipakkam, and Tirusulam.

No airline offers direct flights from IAD to MAA. This being the case, if you'd like to travel to MAA without having many layovers, you'll have to settle for the numerous one-stop flights that operate this route. Some notable airlines that offer one-stop flights from IAD to MAA include Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and British Airways.