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$377+ Cheap flights from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — MAA
Jul 23 — Jul 301
Thu 7/23
Thu 7/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai are usually found in April or September, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Frankfurt to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 23, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Mon 7/610:55 am
FRA
-
MAA
3 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/204:05 pm
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$675
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/179:35 am
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/133:55 am
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop14h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/20$681
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Sat 8/159:35 am
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/133:55 am
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/20$696
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 6/239:55 pm
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop31h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 7/109:55 pm
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/19$697
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 6/239:55 pm
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop31h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 7/114:05 pm
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/19$698
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/209:55 pm
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop31h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/114:05 pm
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/20$702
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 6/2410:55 am
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop24h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 7/154:05 am
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/21$705
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Sat 9/59:55 pm
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/114:05 am
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/19$712
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/209:55 pm
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop31h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 9/134:05 am
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/20$713
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 8/209:55 pm
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop31h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/124:05 pm
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/21$714
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Sun 9/139:35 am
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/244:20 am
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop13h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/22$716
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 11/68:30 pm
FRA
-
MAA
1 stop29h 40m
Oman Air
Thu 12/107:20 am
MAA
-
FRA
1 stop16h 10m
Oman Air
Deal found 6/23$721

Find flight deals from Frankfurt to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$675
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$377
(Super.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$716

Good one-way deal

$3,614 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Frankfurt 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 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 9/13

9:35 am-2:40 am

1 stop13h 35m

Chennai

Tue 9/29

4:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$716

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 9/27

4:25 pm-7:25 am

2 stops35h 30m

Chennai

Sat 10/3

8:15 am-6:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$731

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/8

9:20 pm-2:30 am

1 stop24h 40m

Chennai

Fri 12/25

3:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$745

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 8/11

7:00 am-8:25 am

2 stops21h 55m

Chennai

Wed 9/30

8:15 pm-11:25 am

2 stops18h 40m

$904

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 7/9

9:55 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop13h 40m

Chennai

Tue 8/11

10:15 am-6:55 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$994

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 7/11

10:55 am-3:05 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Chennai

Wed 8/12

4:05 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,013

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 8/11

6:40 am-3:30 am

1 stop17h 20m

Chennai

Wed 9/30

7:05 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$1,020

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 8/13

7:30 pm-3:30 am

1 stop28h 30m

Chennai

Thu 9/3

10:00 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,062

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 9/27

3:05 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Chennai

Sat 10/3

9:05 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$1,066
Quickest round-trip

Frankfurt am MainChennai

FRA - MAA

FRAMAA

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 8/17

11:10 am-12:10 am

Nonstop9h 30m

Chennai

Sun 9/13

1:55 am-8:40 am

Nonstop10h 15m

$1,068

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Compare providers for flights from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt to Chennai in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Frankfurt am Main Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Frankfurt am Main Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Frankfurt am Main Airport-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 Frankfurt am Main Airport-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

The price you pay for your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 36 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of $628). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $956). 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 FRA to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Frankfurt 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 23, 2026.

When flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

The best insider tips for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai trip
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on FRA

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Ria Gupta

Ria Gupta

Expert on MAA

An independent journalist born and brought up in India, Ria travels to learn from the world at large. She’s a solo traveler at heart, and hopes that her tips, insights, and inspirations can help people take off without waiting for others. With a passion for flying, Ria finds freedom in the skies as much as on the ground. She’s contributed to titles like Condé Nast Traveller, Elle Decor, and Harper’s Bazaar.

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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 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Frankfurt am Main Airport 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,594 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,594 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,594 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,594 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,461 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,594 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,092 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,594 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,958 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,594 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main?

    Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai. 5 airlines have flights to Chennai from Frankfurt am Main on a regular basis. Booking flights from Frankfurt am Main to Chennai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Frankfurt am Main per day.

  • How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    For as low as $733, Oman Air can have you in Chennai from Frankfurt am Main Airport in 24h 40m. There are 4716 mi between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Chennai. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai is Air India. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $421 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Lufthansa, starting at $551 and $604 round-trip. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai are Etihad Airways ($336), Air India ($338), and Lufthansa ($772).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai consider choosing Air Canada (65%), Air India (65%) or Lufthansa (54%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai is generally $3,614, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $3,614. When looking at the most popular route, (Frankfurt am Main - Chennai), you can expect to pay $1,034 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai (average of $628). Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $956). 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 5 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Chennai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Frankfurt 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$421Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$551Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$604Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$702Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$728Average$746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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