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$421+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Chennai (MAA)

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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Chennai

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Round-trip from

$945
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$421
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,327
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/2910:05 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop19h 05mEtihad Airways
Thu 8/2810:15 amMAA - IAD
1 stop39h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/10$945
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/111:00 amIAD - MAA
1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 9/244:20 amMAA - IAD
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$946
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/1512:50 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop20h 50mAir India
Thu 7/248:40 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops24h 05mAir India
Deal found 6/11$947
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.
Wed 10/111:00 amDCA - MAA
2 stops27h 40mAir Canada
Mon 10/201:55 amMAA - DCA
2 stops27h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 6/9$947
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/610:20 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops49h 05mLufthansa
Wed 9/171:55 amMAA - IAD
2 stops27h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$948
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2910:55 amIAD - MAA
1 stop30h 05mEmirates
Thu 8/2810:00 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Deal found 6/10$949
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2212:50 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/64:50 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$952
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/68:45 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops50h 40mSWISS
Mon 9/228:40 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops29h 05mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$971
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/131:30 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops35h 10mIndiGo
Sun 7/273:00 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops38h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 6/10$975
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1312:55 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/41:55 amMAA - DCA
2 stops40h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$978
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/112:41 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops25h 59mAir Canada
Thu 10/161:55 amMAA - IAD
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$996
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/272:54 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops28h 51mBritish Airways
Sun 8/33:45 pmMAA - DCA
2 stops28h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,044

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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 June 12, 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

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/29

10:05 pm-2:40 am

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Thu 8/28

10:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop39h 25m

$945

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/1

11:00 am-2:50 am

1 stop30h 20m

Chennai

Wed 9/24

4:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$946

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/15

12:50 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Chennai

Thu 7/24

8:40 pm-11:15 am

2 stops24h 05m

$947

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/1

11:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Mon 10/20

1:55 am-7:44 pm

2 stops27h 19m

$947

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/6

10:20 pm-8:55 am

2 stops49h 05m

Chennai

Wed 9/17

1:55 am-7:25 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$948

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/29

10:55 am-8:30 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Chennai

Fri 8/29

10:00 pm-8:40 am

1 stop20h 10m

$949

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/22

12:50 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Chennai

Sat 9/6

4:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops24h 20m

$952

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/6

8:45 pm-8:55 am

2 stops50h 40m

Chennai

Mon 9/22

8:40 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$971

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/13

1:30 pm-10:10 am

2 stops35h 10m

Chennai

Sun 7/27

3:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$975

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/13

12:55 pm-3:30 am

2 stops29h 05m

Chennai

Sat 10/4

1:55 am-8:59 am

2 stops40h 34m

$978

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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 $943). Flying from District of Columbia to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). 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 June 12, 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.

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and LOT from District of Columbia to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,077 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia 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 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Chennai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $429. Air India flights start at $445 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $458 one-way.

  • 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.

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  • 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 $943). Flying from District of Columbia to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). 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 District of Columbia to Chennai

Discover the top 10 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$725Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$736Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$737Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$797Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$816Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IndiGoCheapest$984Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
British AirwaysCheapest$991Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Oman AirCheapest$1,007Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$1,098Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,215Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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