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Cheap flights from the United States to Chennai (MAA) from $238

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — MAA
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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How far in advance should I book a flight from USA to Chennai?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 56 days in advance, which can save you up to 23% on flights from USA to Chennai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 56 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,077. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,324.

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

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from USA. Prices for September average $1,127 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $606. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 44% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from US to MAA?

When flying from USA to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap USA to Chennai flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from USA to Chennai specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from USA to Chennai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 7/304:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop28h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 8/299:30 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops27h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$755
Mon 7/295:30 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/231:50 amMAA - EWR
2 stops24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$788
Tue 7/3012:00 pmEWR - MAA
Nonstop39h 15mUndisclosed Carrier
Tue 9/249:15 pmMAA - EWR
Nonstop20h 10mUndisclosed Carrier
Deal found 6/5$862
Tue 7/3012:00 pmEWR - MAA
1 stop21h 40mAir India
Tue 9/248:20 pmMAA - EWR
1 stop21h 05mAir India
Deal found 6/5$868
Tue 7/3011:00 amSFO - MAA
2 stops27h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 8/299:30 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops27h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$874
Mon 7/152:10 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops24h 30mAir Canada
Mon 10/281:40 amMAA - EWR
2 stops24h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 6/6$909
Mon 7/2912:00 pmEWR - MAA
Nonstop21h 40mUndisclosed Carrier
Tue 9/247:55 amMAA - EWR
Nonstop33h 30mUndisclosed Carrier
Deal found 6/5$910
Tue 7/3011:55 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops41h 15mEmirates
Tue 9/249:50 amMAA - EWR
2 stops45h 00mEmirates
Deal found 6/5$938
Tue 7/305:05 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop26h 50mEmirates
Tue 9/104:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Deal found 6/4$940

USA to Chennai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between USA and Chennai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from USA to Chennai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 9/159:05 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 10/149:30 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$435
Sun 9/223:50 pmORD - MAA
2 stops31h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/285:25 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops26h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$751
Tue 7/304:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop28h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 8/299:30 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops27h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$755
Mon 11/185:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 00mKuwait Airways
Tue 12/172:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 6/5$757
Mon 8/125:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop23h 20mKuwait Airways
Tue 10/82:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 40mKuwait Airways
Deal found 6/5$767
Mon 9/235:26 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/211:50 amMAA - IAD
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$773
Tue 11/57:30 amSFO - MAA
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/181:40 amMAA - SFO
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$773
Mon 9/28:40 amIAD - MAA
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/11:50 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$780
Tue 9/107:00 amSFO - MAA
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/211:50 amMAA - SFO
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$780

USA to Chennai flights leaving soon

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Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from USA to Chennai. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Tue 6/111:55 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Thu 6/201:50 amMAA - EWR
2 stops26h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 6/4$970
Wed 6/121:55 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Tue 6/251:50 amMAA - EWR
2 stops26h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 6/6$988
Wed 6/123:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Tue 6/251:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/6$1,021
Tue 6/118:24 amIAD - MAA
2 stops40h 51mAir Canada
Mon 6/241:50 amMAA - IAD
2 stops43h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 6/6$1,040
Wed 6/124:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Mon 6/171:50 amMAA - ORD
1 stop28h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/6$1,088
Wed 6/125:30 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops21h 10mLufthansa
Tue 6/251:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/6$1,091
Wed 6/123:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Mon 6/241:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/4$1,125
Wed 6/123:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Tue 6/181:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$1,133
Thu 6/139:00 amJFK - MAA
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/241:50 amMAA - JFK
2 stops52h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,146

One-way flights to Chennai from USA

Search for one-way flight options from USA to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from USA to Chennai. Users in need of a round-trip flight from USA to Chennai instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 7/910:00 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop25h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5$238
Tue 8/131:30 pmORD - MAA
1 stop32h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5$344
Tue 9/101:30 pmORD - MAA
1 stop32h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/6$351
Thu 9/57:10 pmIAD - MAA
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$370
Tue 7/231:30 pmORD - MAA
1 stop20h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5$370
Sat 9/710:00 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop25h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/5$371
Tue 9/37:10 pmIAD - MAA
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$372
Sun 9/17:10 pmIAD - MAA
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$373
Sat 9/77:10 pmIAD - MAA
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$375

Find flights from USA to Chennai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from USA to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$751 - $878

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Chicago O'Hare IntlChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/22

2 stops31h 50m

Chennai

Mon 10/28

2 stops26h 48m

$751

Chicago O'Hare IntlChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/18

2 stops35h 35m

Chennai

Tue 10/22

1 stop21h 50m

$780

Chicago O'Hare IntlChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/2

2 stops38h 55m

Chennai

Wed 11/13

2 stops59h 13m

$813

Chicago O'Hare IntlChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/18

1 stop20h 35m

Chennai

Tue 10/1

1 stop39h 10m

$816

Chicago O'Hare IntlChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/11

2 stops22h 05m

Chennai

Tue 10/8

1 stop21h 50m

$822

Chicago O'Hare IntlChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/25

1 stop37h 15m

Chennai

Wed 10/30

1 stop40h 30m

$844

Chicago O'Hare IntlChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/9

1 stop26h 55m

Chennai

Wed 10/16

1 stop21h 35m

$859

Chicago O'Hare IntlChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/6

Nonstop20h 40m

Chennai

Mon 9/23

Nonstop25h 00m

$874

Chicago O'Hare IntlChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/6

1 stop34h 15m

Chennai

Sun 9/22

1 stop32h 05m

$878

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from USA to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Air Canada, Etihad Airways and Lufthansa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,418 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,489 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from United States?

    For a flight from United States to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find flights from USA to Chennai for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from USA to Chennai for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $751, but on average you can expect to pay $832.

  • Are there nonstop flights from USA to Chennai for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from USA to Chennai under $900. A good price for a nonstop flight from USA to Chennai is less than $946.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from USA to Chennai for under $1,000?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from USA to Chennai within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Chennai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $238. Users have also found prices from $432 and $442 on Cathay Pacific and Air India, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Chennai?

    The most popular flight routes from USA to Chennai are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai, Newark - Chennai and San Francisco - Chennai.

  • What does LAX to MAA mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Los Angeles Airport to Chennai Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a LAX to MAA flight. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: San Francisco Airport (SFO), Miami Airport (MIA), New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK), Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS), Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL).

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Chennai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your USA to Chennai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from USA to Chennai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter USA to Chennai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on USA to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Chennai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from USA to Chennai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from USA to Chennai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on USA to Chennai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the USA to Chennai flight deals updated?

    The USA to Chennai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to Chennai?

    The most popular airlines flying from USA to Chennai are American Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chennai (average of $989). Flying from USA to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,688). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from USA to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$606Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$656Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
IndiGoCheapest$707Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$708Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Air FranceCheapest$752Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$752Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$757Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Cathay PacificCheapest$775Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$793Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$829Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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