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$536+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — MAA
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) 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 October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,089
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$536
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,172
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:15 amIND - MAA
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/54:10 pmMAA - IND
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$1,058
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 10/213:59 pmIND - MAA
2 stops25h 21mQatar Airways
Sun 11/24:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops25h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,291
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 10/213:59 pmIND - MAA
2 stops25h 21mQatar Airways
Wed 11/54:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops26h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,299
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Tue 10/213:56 pmIND - MAA
2 stops25h 24mQatar Airways
Tue 11/44:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops26h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,302
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sat 10/184:02 pmIND - MAA
2 stops25h 18mQatar Airways
Tue 11/44:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops25h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,331
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Wed 10/223:56 pmIND - MAA
2 stops25h 24mQatar Airways
Tue 11/44:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops25h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,348
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sat 10/184:02 pmIND - MAA
2 stops25h 18mQatar Airways
Fri 11/74:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops25h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,371
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1912:46 pmIND - MAA
2 stops28h 34mQatar Airways
Wed 11/53:25 amMAA - IND
2 stops29h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,380
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sat 10/184:02 pmIND - MAA
2 stops25h 18mQatar Airways
Thu 11/64:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops26h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,385
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Thu 10/237:07 pmIND - MAA
2 stops28h 33mQatar Airways
Tue 11/43:25 amMAA - IND
2 stops26h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,386
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Mon 10/204:32 pmIND - MAA
2 stops24h 48mQatar Airways
Fri 11/74:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops25h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/16$1,426

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis 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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Chennai that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

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Chennai

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Return

Price

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Mon 10/20

5:15 am-2:40 am

2 stops35h 55m

Chennai

Wed 11/5

4:10 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops41h 40m

$1,058

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Tue 10/21

3:59 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 21m

Chennai

Sun 11/2

4:05 am-7:09 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$1,291

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Tue 10/21

3:59 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 21m

Chennai

Mon 11/3

3:25 am-8:33 pm

2 stops27h 38m

$1,299

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Mon 10/20

12:38 pm-2:50 am

2 stops28h 42m

Chennai

Mon 11/3

4:05 am-8:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,299

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Tue 10/21

3:56 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 24m

Chennai

Tue 11/4

4:05 am-8:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,302

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Wed 10/22

3:45 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Sun 11/2

4:05 am-7:09 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$1,348

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Mon 10/20

4:32 pm-2:50 am

2 stops24h 48m

Chennai

Sun 11/2

4:05 am-7:09 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$1,348

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Wed 10/22

3:45 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Wed 11/5

4:05 am-7:09 pm

2 stops25h 34m

$1,348

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Mon 10/20

4:32 pm-2:50 am

2 stops24h 48m

Chennai

Thu 11/6

4:05 am-8:14 pm

2 stops26h 39m

$1,348

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Wed 10/22

3:56 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 24m

Chennai

Mon 11/3

3:25 am-7:09 pm

2 stops26h 14m

$1,348

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/15

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

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to Chennai

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai (average of $820). Flying from Indianapolis to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,286). 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 IND to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis 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 October 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Indianapolis to Chennai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Chennai. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Chennai?

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 October 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways and Lufthansa from Indianapolis to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,652 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,652 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,652 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,497 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,652 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Chennai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Indianapolis to Chennai in 25h 21m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. There are 8687 mi between Indianapolis and Chennai.

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

    Currently priced at $955, Qatar Airways will fly you from Indianapolis to Chennai and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Lufthansa for as low as $1,187. Qatar Airways is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai (average of $820). Flying from Indianapolis to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,286). 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 2 airlines flying from Indianapolis to Chennai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,187Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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