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$347+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MAA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Chennai

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$808
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$347
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,257

Good round-trip deal

$1,180 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 11/1811:00 amORD - MAA
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Wed 12/176:10 amMAA - ORD
1 stop35h 50mAir India
Deal found 4/30$790
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/37:05 pmORD - MAA
2 stops51h 20mSWISS
Wed 9/178:40 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops26h 00mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$799
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 9/16:30 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/308:40 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$824
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/143:35 pmORD - MAA
2 stops30h 50mLufthansa
Wed 9/241:55 amMAA - ORD
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$826
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:11 amORD - MAA
2 stops30h 29mAir Canada
Wed 9/241:55 amMAA - ORD
2 stops28h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$848
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/134:44 pmORD - MAA
2 stops26h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/243:45 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops29h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$889
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:20 pmORD - MAA
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 5/173:55 amMAA - ORD
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$893
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/178:35 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Mon 11/173:45 amMAA - ORD
1 stop22h 40mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$916
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 8/227:50 pmORD - MAA
2 stops33h 40mIndiGo
Mon 9/2211:00 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops29h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 4/30$942
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/249:40 amMDW - MAA
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1111:20 amMAA - MDW
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,124

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Chennai that are best for you.

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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

12:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Thu 10/30

11:20 am-7:30 am

1 stop30h 40m

$795

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

7:05 pm-8:55 am

2 stops51h 20m

Chennai

Wed 9/17

8:40 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$799

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

6:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop19h 10m

Chennai

Tue 9/30

8:40 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$824

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

3:35 pm-8:55 am

2 stops30h 50m

Chennai

Wed 9/24

1:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$826

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

7:11 am-12:10 am

2 stops30h 29m

Chennai

Wed 9/24

1:55 am-8:11 pm

2 stops28h 46m

$848

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

7:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

Sun 11/9

3:45 am-2:30 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$871

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

4:44 pm-5:15 am

2 stops26h 01m

Chennai

Sat 5/24

3:45 pm-11:09 am

2 stops29h 54m

$889

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

8:35 pm-2:30 am

1 stop19h 25m

Chennai

Mon 11/17

3:45 am-2:55 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$916

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/22

7:50 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Chennai

Mon 9/22

11:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$942

ChicagoChennai

MDW - MAA

MDWMAA

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/24

9:40 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 00m

Chennai

Fri 7/11

11:20 am-8:45 am

2 stops31h 55m

$2,124

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Chennai in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.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 Chicago-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Chicago-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 Chicago to Chennai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Chennai. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Chennai, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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 CHI to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 May 1, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Chicago to Chennai by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Chennai. Price data was last updated on June 30, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Chennai. 11 airlines have flights to Chennai from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Chennai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Chennai is Air India. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $808 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and American Airlines, starting at $881 and $889 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Chennai for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Chennai are Air India ($347), American Airlines ($429), and IndiGo ($478).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chennai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,157. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Chennai) can be booked for $687 on average our data indicates $1,326 when flying from Chicago to Chennai.

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

    Chicago to Chennai flights have a layover in Abu Dhabi most of the time. New Delhi sees the next most layovers on Chicago to Chennai flights. Doha sees the third most layovers on flights from Chicago to Chennai.

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

    Abu Dhabi travelers tend to visit Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque more than anywhere else. Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Sheikh Zayed Mosque can be visited by traveling about 21.1 mi, 7.9 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 $24.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in New Delhi?

    If you're on a layover in New Delhi and looking for things to do, consider visiting Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, or Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib can be visited by traveling about 8.7 mi, 8.7 mi, and 8.2 mi respectively from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Travelers in need of a car in New Delhi can rent one for about $62 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Doha?

    Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower are currently the most popular points of interest in Doha. Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village and Aspire Tower are located about 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Doha can rent a car from Doha Hamad Intl for about $29 per day.

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

    Of the flights from Chicago to Chennai that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in London. Chicago to Chennai flights stopping in Paris are the next rarest. Frankfurt am Main follows Paris in terms of the least frequent layover locations on Chicago to Chennai flights.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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 Chicago to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$646Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$696Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$730Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$766Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$808Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$829Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,032Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IndiGoCheapest$1,053Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,069Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,110Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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