Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Chennai (MAA)

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The best prices from Chicago to Chennai are usually found in March or April, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Chicago (CHI) to Chennai (MAA)

All the information you need to plan the best CHI to MAA flight in 2022: compare Chicago to Chennai flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chennai.
CHI - MAA
Price
$839 - $1,636
MAA
Temperature
77 - 91.4 °F
MAA
Rainfall
0.4 - 13 inches

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise

Cheapest in

March

Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$839

From Chicago (CHI) to Chennai

One-way from

$526

One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Chennai

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Chennai?

To save up to 18% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 28 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Chicago to Chennai from $992 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,106 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Chennai?

Flights from Chicago to Chennai are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chennai.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Chennai. Flights to Chennai from Chicago in March are about $1,025 on average during March, but can be found for as low as $699.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Chennai (CHI - MAA)?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Chicago to Chennai by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai in May, June 2022

The best prices found for CHI to MAA flights for May, June
18 May - 14 Sep
$807pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Air India
 
1 STOP
MAA
Chennai
MAA
Chennai
Air India
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
18 May - 23 Jun
$999pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Air India
 
1 STOP
MAA
Chennai
MAA
Chennai
Air India
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
17 May - 23 Jun
$1,002pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Air India
 
1 STOP
MAA
Chennai
MAA
Chennai
Air India
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl

Chicago to Chennai 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chennai from Chicago found for this year
26 Sep - 22 Oct
$678pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Air France
   
2 STOPS
MAA
Chennai
MAA
Chennai
Air France
   
2 STOPS
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
27 Sep - 22 Oct
$679pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Air France
   
2 STOPS
MAA
Chennai
MAA
Chennai
Air France
   
2 STOPS
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
25 Oct - 8 Nov
$792pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Etihad Airways
 
1 STOP
MAA
Chennai
MAA
Chennai
Etihad Airways
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl

Last minute flights from Chicago to Chennai

Late deals on round-trip flights to Chennai from Chicago, departing today and this week
22 May - 23 Jun
$1,114pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Air India
 
1 STOP
MAA
Chennai
MAA
Chennai
Air India
 
1 STOP
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
22 May - 28 Jun
$1,240pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
MAA
Chennai
MAA
Chennai
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
22 May - 28 Jun
$1,255pp
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
   
2 STOPS
MAA
Chennai
MAA
Chennai
Multiple Airlines
     
3 STOPS
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl

One-way flights to Chennai from Chicago

The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Chennai
12:00 pm - 7:35 pm
Delta
2 Stops
45h 05m
ORD - MAA
Delta
$526
Delta
6:30 pm - 7:50 pm
Lufthansa
1 Stop
38h 50m
ORD - MAA
Lufthansa
$532
ChatDeal
1:45 pm - 4:05 am
Air France
2 Stops
27h 50m
ORD - MAA
Air France
$538

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Flight FAQs

From Chicago to Chennai

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. 21 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.

Which airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from Chicago to Chennai have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Etihad Airways, Air India, and Emirates are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Etihad Airways with this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Chicago to Chennai for under $700 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Chennai for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air France for just $678, but on average you can expect to pay $802.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Chennai for under $1,200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Chennai within the next 7 days for less than $1,200.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Chennai is Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $678 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Air India, starting at $792 and $795 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Chennai for 33% 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 Delta ($378), KLM ($379), and Air India ($432).

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

When booking a flight from Chicago to Chennai, you may want to consider flying on Major Airline, Jet Airways or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chennai?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $313. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Chennai) can be booked for $795 on average our data indicates $2,463 when flying from Chicago to Chennai.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Chennai from Chicago?

Information is based on travel restrictions from Chicago to Chennai

Most visitors from Chicago need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Chennai.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chicago must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Chennai.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chicago are not required to quarantine after entering Chennai.

Do I need a test to fly back to Chicago from Chennai?

Returning to Chicago from Chennai

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chennai must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Chicago.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chennai are not required to quarantine after entering Chicago.

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Destination information for Chennai

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Chicago to Chennai.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = ₹77
Average temperature for May in Chennai
100.4 °F
Avg rainfall for May in Chennai
2.1 ″

Airports servicing Chicago

O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Midway (MDW)
Rockford (RFD)

Airports servicing Chennai

Chennai (MAA)

Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to Chennai choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Juneyao Airlines 		$10 $15 No cancel fee 66%

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Juneyao Airlines. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
Air France 		$557 $807 No cancel fee 77%
Air India 		$620 $926 No cancel fee N/A
Lufthansa 		$670 $802 No cancel fee 76%
Air Canada 		$676 $909 No cancel fee 67%
United Airlines 		$677 $924 No cancel fee 69%
Delta 		$700 $1,097 No cancel fee N/A
Etihad Airways 		$725 $1,149 No cancel fee 75%
Qatar Airways 		$730 $1,238 No cancel fee 68%
American Airlines 		$735 $1,051 No cancel fee 71%

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