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$390+ Cheap flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Chennai (MAA)

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ATL — MAA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheap flight deals from Atlanta to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$953
(oojo)

One-way from

$390
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,058
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Chennai
One-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Atlanta to Chennai

Cheapest flights from Atlanta to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/253:00 pmATL - MAA
2 stops33h 50mIndiGo
Tue 12/99:00 pmMAA - ATL
2 stops33h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 9/9$958
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2810:00 pmATL - MAA
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/104:25 amMAA - ATL
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$959
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2410:00 pmATL - MAA
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/124:25 amMAA - ATL
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$960
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:45 pmATL - MAA
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/3010:00 pmMAA - ATL
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$961
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:50 pmATL - MAA
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/223:45 pmMAA - ATL
1 stop34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$962
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:34 amATL - MAA
2 stops31h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/251:30 amMAA - ATL
2 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$963
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:50 pmATL - MAA
2 stops35h 50mIndiGo
Fri 12/194:00 pmMAA - ATL
2 stops38h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 9/9$964
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2810:00 pmATL - MAA
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1410:00 pmMAA - ATL
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$966
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2910:00 pmATL - MAA
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/134:25 amMAA - ATL
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$968
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:45 amATL - MAA
2 stops30h 40mAir India
Mon 9/291:05 amMAA - ATL
2 stops56h 24mAir India
Deal found 9/10$969

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Atlanta 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to Chennai that are best for you.

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AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 11/8

7:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops39h 40m

Chennai

Tue 11/25

9:50 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,147

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 9/23

3:40 pm-8:55 am

3 stops55h 45m

Chennai

Tue 10/14

3:45 pm-9:33 pm

3 stops39h 18m

$1,182

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 10/13

4:05 pm-8:55 am

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Thu 11/13

1:50 am-7:42 pm

2 stops28h 22m

$1,207

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 10/10

10:00 pm-8:30 am

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Sun 10/26

3:55 am-9:39 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$1,243

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 12/6

9:20 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Chennai

Mon 12/29

10:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop40h 40m

$1,290

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 9/26

3:41 pm-8:55 am

3 stops55h 44m

Chennai

Sat 10/11

3:45 pm-9:33 pm

3 stops39h 18m

$1,313

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 10/23

1:21 pm-8:55 am

3 stops34h 04m

Chennai

Thu 11/13

8:40 pm-9:33 pm

3 stops35h 23m

$1,314

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 10/23

1:21 pm-8:55 am

3 stops34h 04m

Chennai

Wed 11/12

8:40 pm-9:33 pm

3 stops35h 23m

$1,314

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 11/11

4:55 pm-8:55 am

2 stops29h 30m

Chennai

Sun 11/23

1:50 am-7:42 pm

2 stops28h 22m

$1,361

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 11/11

5:10 pm-6:35 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Mon 11/24

8:30 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,375

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Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Atlanta to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Atlanta to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Atlanta to Chennai. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Atlanta to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Chennai (average of $936). Flying from Atlanta to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Atlanta 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Atlanta to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Atlanta to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Atlanta to Chennai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and IndiGo from Atlanta to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Atlanta to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Atlanta to Chennai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Atlanta to Chennai in 31h 20m. Fly via Qatar Airways, SWISS, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. Atlanta and Chennai are separated by a distance of 9053 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Atlanta to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Atlanta to Chennai is IndiGo. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $873 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, starting at $921 and $1,026 round-trip. IndiGo is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Atlanta to Chennai?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Doha?

    Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower are the most popular attractions in Doha if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Doha interested in visiting Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, or Aspire Tower can do so by traveling 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Those on a layover in Doha in need of a rental car can book one at Doha Hamad Intl for about $19.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Abu Dhabi?

    The majority of Abu Dhabi visitors spend their time at Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Etihad Towers. Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo and Etihad Towers are located about 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 20.8 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Abu Dhabi can rent a car from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about $22 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Festhalle are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Festhalle can be visited by traveling about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 6.5 mi respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can rent a car at Frankfurt am Main for an average daily rate of $40 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Atlanta to Chennai flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Atlanta 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Chennai (average of $936). Flying from Atlanta to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 Atlanta to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Atlanta 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$873Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$921Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,026Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,057Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,112Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$1,145Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$1,165Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Oman AirCheapest$1,166Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$1,220Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,280Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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