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$382+ Cheap flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Chennai (MAA)

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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — MAA
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$824
(oojo)

One-way from

$382
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,126
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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 October 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Fri 10/3110:35 amATL - MAA
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/243:55 amMAA - ATL
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$824
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/39:20 pmATL - MAA
1 stop18h 40mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/189:40 pmMAA - ATL
1 stop28h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/25$825
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Fri 11/289:35 amATL - MAA
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/83:55 amMAA - ATL
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$831
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Fri 11/289:35 amATL - MAA
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/203:55 amMAA - ATL
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$832
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Fri 11/219:35 amATL - MAA
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:40 pmMAA - ATL
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$834
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Fri 10/3110:35 amATL - MAA
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/119:40 pmMAA - ATL
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$837
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Fri 10/3110:35 amATL - MAA
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/93:55 amMAA - ATL
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$839
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Thu 11/69:20 pmATL - MAA
1 stop31h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/163:45 pmMAA - ATL
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/25$840
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/39:35 amATL - MAA
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/173:55 amMAA - ATL
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$841
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/199:35 amATL - MAA
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/53:55 amMAA - ATL
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$842
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/119:50 pmATL - MAA
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/269:40 pmMAA - ATL
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$848

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to Chennai that are best for you.

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Atlanta

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Chennai

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Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 11/3

9:20 pm-2:30 am

1 stop18h 40m

Chennai

Tue 11/18

9:40 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$825

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 11/3

9:20 pm-2:30 am

1 stop18h 40m

Chennai

Mon 11/17

9:40 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$825

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 1/21

9:20 pm-8:10 am

1 stop24h 20m

Chennai

Sat 1/31

10:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop40h 20m

$887

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 11/24

9:20 pm-2:30 am

1 stop18h 40m

Chennai

Fri 12/5

3:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$916

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 12/1

9:20 pm-2:30 am

1 stop18h 40m

Chennai

Tue 1/13

3:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$978

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 12/6

9:20 pm-2:30 am

1 stop18h 40m

Chennai

Fri 12/12

3:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$1,023

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 12/7

9:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Chennai

Fri 12/12

9:40 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$1,137

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/4

6:41 pm-2:30 am

2 stops45h 19m

Chennai

Tue 1/20

3:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,164

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 12/6

2:37 pm-12:05 am

2 stops22h 58m

Chennai

Sat 12/27

1:50 am-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$1,191

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 1/16

5:30 pm-8:25 am

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

5:00 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,221

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/27

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Compare providers for flights from Atlanta to Chennai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Atlanta to Chennai in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Atlanta-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Atlanta-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Atlanta-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Atlanta-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Atlanta-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Atlanta with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 October 24, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Chennai (average of $769). Flying from Atlanta to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,142). 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 October 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Atlanta to Chennai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 50% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Atlanta to Chennai?

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 October 28, 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,659 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,659 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,659 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,283 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,659 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

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.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
489 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,659 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,535 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,659 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,483 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,659 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

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 18h 40m. Fly via Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. Atlanta and Chennai are separated by a distance of 9053 mi.

  • 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 $868 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at $895 and $955 round-trip. IndiGo is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Atlanta to Chennai flights have a layover in Doha most often. Abu Dhabi sees the next most layovers on Atlanta to Chennai flights.

  • 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 Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi are located about 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 4.5 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 $27 per day.

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

    Atlanta to Chennai flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in London. Frankfurt am Main is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from Atlanta to Chennai.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Chennai (average of $769). Flying from Atlanta to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,142). 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 9 airlines flying from Atlanta to Chennai

Discover the top 9 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$868Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$895Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,112Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Oman AirCheapest$1,147Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$1,165Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$1,189Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,280Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,496Average$1,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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