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$430+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MAA
Aug 18 — Aug 251
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$845
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$430
(Indian Eagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$994
From District of Columbia to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 13, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:10 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop20h 30mLufthansa
Thu 10/161:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop23h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 8/13$845
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:20 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops63h 20mLufthansa
Mon 10/131:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 8/13$846
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 9/215:37 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops45h 03mAir Canada
Wed 10/151:55 amMAA - IAD
2 stops28h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 8/13$849
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 9/229:40 amDCA - MAA
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Tue 10/141:55 amMAA - DCA
2 stops29h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 8/13$849
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:05 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop19h 05mEtihad Airways
Thu 9/254:25 amMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/11$850
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/84:35 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops46h 05mAir Canada
Wed 9/241:55 amMAA - DCA
2 stops23h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 8/11$850
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/11:18 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops28h 42mBritish Airways
Tue 9/305:35 amMAA - IAD
1 stop24h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$851
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/149:00 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 11/109:50 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop28h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/11$852
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 9/195:42 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops43h 58mAir India
Sun 10/59:35 amMAA - DCA
2 stops43h 16mAir India
Deal found 8/12$852
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/19:45 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop21h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 2/267:35 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$853
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/116:19 amDCA - MAA
2 stops33h 06mAir India
Thu 9/1811:20 amMAA - DCA
2 stops45h 06mAir India
Deal found 8/12$853
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:20 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 12/37:35 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/12$854

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 August 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Chennai that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/22

6:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops32h 40m

Chennai

Mon 10/13

1:55 am-10:20 am

2 stops41h 55m

$849

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/23

9:40 am-12:10 am

2 stops29h 00m

Chennai

Mon 10/13

1:55 am-10:20 am

2 stops41h 55m

$849

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/23

9:40 am-12:10 am

2 stops29h 00m

Chennai

Tue 10/14

1:55 am-3:51 pm

2 stops23h 26m

$849

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/23

9:40 am-12:10 am

2 stops29h 00m

Chennai

Wed 10/15

1:55 am-10:20 am

2 stops41h 55m

$849

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops32h 40m

Chennai

Tue 10/14

1:55 am-9:51 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$849

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/22

6:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops32h 40m

Chennai

Wed 10/15

1:55 am-9:51 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$849

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/24

9:40 am-12:10 am

2 stops29h 00m

Chennai

Mon 10/13

1:55 am-10:20 am

2 stops41h 55m

$849

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/22

9:40 am-12:10 am

2 stops29h 00m

Chennai

Tue 10/14

1:55 am-9:51 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$849

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/21

10:05 pm-2:40 am

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Mon 10/13

4:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$850

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/25

3:35 pm-5:15 am

2 stops28h 10m

Chennai

Mon 9/29

3:45 pm-10:28 am

2 stops28h 13m

$850

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Chennai (average of $938). Flying from District of Columbia 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 DC to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia 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 August 13, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia to Chennai as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from District of Columbia?

    For a flight from District of Columbia to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Chennai (average of $938). Flying from District of Columbia 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 8 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Chennai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia 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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$651Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$730Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$737Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$798Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$838Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$983Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IndiGoCheapest$984Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Oman AirCheapest$1,007Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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