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$501+ 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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ATL — MAA
Jul 10 — Jul 171
Fri 7/10
Fri 7/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 10, 2026.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/317:10 pm
ATL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/43:55 am
MAA
-
ATL
2 stops27h 42m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,232
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/278:05 pm
ATL
-
MAA
2 stops45h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/133:55 am
MAA
-
ATL
2 stops28h 31m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,233
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/309:30 pm
ATL
-
MAA
1 stop25h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/84:05 am
MAA
-
ATL
2 stops27h 37m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,234
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/229:30 pm
ATL
-
MAA
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/43:55 am
MAA
-
ATL
2 stops29h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/169:20 pm
ATL
-
MAA
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/263:55 am
MAA
-
ATL
1 stop22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/239:30 pm
ATL
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 7/179:55 pm
MAA
-
ATL
1 stop28h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,239
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/109:30 pm
ATL
-
MAA
1 stop25h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 1/169:40 pm
MAA
-
ATL
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,241
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/239:30 pm
ATL
-
MAA
1 stop25h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 7/154:05 pm
MAA
-
ATL
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/179:30 pm
ATL
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/59:55 pm
MAA
-
ATL
1 stop28h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,244
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/233:13 pm
ATL
-
MAA
2 stops25h 57m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/243:55 am
MAA
-
ATL
2 stops26h 19m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/9$1,246
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/217:00 am
ATL
-
MAA
2 stops39h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/259:55 pm
MAA
-
ATL
1 stop28h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/8$1,248
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/109:50 pm
ATL
-
MAA
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/233:55 am
MAA
-
ATL
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,250

Find 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 June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,232
(Qatar Airways)

One-way from

$501
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,382
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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 June 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Atlanta to Chennai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 6/23

9:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop37h 10m

Chennai

Thu 7/9

9:55 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,252

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 8/22

2:12 pm-2:40 am

2 stops26h 58m

Chennai

Wed 9/9

3:55 am-10:56 pm

2 stops28h 31m

$1,271

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 7/29

1:39 pm-2:40 am

2 stops27h 31m

Chennai

Sun 9/13

3:55 am-10:11 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$1,287

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 10/14

8:30 pm-2:40 am

1 stop20h 40m

Chennai

Sun 11/1

3:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,321

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 6/24

9:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Chennai

Thu 7/16

4:05 am-1:34 pm

2 stops42h 59m

$1,334

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 6/24

9:30 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Chennai

Tue 7/14

4:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,353

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/10

7:10 pm-2:40 am

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Sat 1/16

3:25 am-6:32 am

2 stops37h 37m

$1,353
Quickest round-trip

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 11/16

7:35 pm-2:20 am

1 stop20h 15m

Chennai

Tue 12/1

3:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,384

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 8/25

3:40 pm-2:30 am

2 stops25h 20m

Chennai

Wed 9/23

4:05 am-11:26 pm

2 stops28h 51m

$1,413

AtlantaChennai

ATL - MAA

ATLMAA

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/24

3:40 pm-2:30 am

2 stops25h 20m

Chennai

Wed 9/23

4:05 am-11:26 pm

2 stops28h 51m

$1,413

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Indian EaglePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Atlanta-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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?

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 75 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Chennai (average of $937). Flying from Atlanta to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,686). 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 June 10, 2026.

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.

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 June 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andLufthansa 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
7.3
Good
3,726 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

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
7.3
Good
3,726 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,726 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

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
7.3
Good
1,452 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,726 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

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
8,053 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,726 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

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
6.8
Okay
567 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,726 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

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
8,038 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,726 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

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 26h 58m. Fly via Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $764 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are IndiGo and Etihad Airways, starting at $875 and $877 round-trip. Qatar Airways is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Atlanta to Chennai are Etihad Airways ($315), IndiGo ($386), and Qatar Airways ($486).

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

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

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

    Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, or Sheikh Zayed Mosque can do so by traveling 21.1 mi, 4.5 mi, and 11.2 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi in need of a rental car can book one at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about $21.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to Chennai (average of $937). Flying from Atlanta to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,686). 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 7 airlines flying from Atlanta to Chennai

Discover the top 7 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 June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$764Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
IndiGoCheapest$875Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$877Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$961Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$969Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$1,100Average$2,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,363Average$2,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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