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$619+ 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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — MAA
Aug 14 — Aug 211
Fri 8/14
Fri 8/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Chennai

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 July 15, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:02 am
IND
-
MAA
2 stops34h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/279:55 pm
MAA
-
IND
2 stops29h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13$1,022
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/48:06 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops49h 34m
Etihad Airways
Tue 11/173:55 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops26h 49m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/13$1,028
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/34:02 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops23h 48m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/174:05 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops25h 53m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/13$1,152
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:00 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/194:20 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops29h 04m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/13$1,164
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Mon 11/24:02 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops23h 58m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/174:05 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops27h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/13$1,202
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/74:02 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops23h 58m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/193:25 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops28h 02m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/13$1,207
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Mon 11/21:57 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops26h 03m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/193:25 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops28h 02m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/13$1,213
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/13:16 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops24h 44m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/153:25 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops26h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/13$1,218
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/196:40 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops46h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/94:20 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops25h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/13$1,221
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/301:27 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops27h 53m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/44:20 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops29h 11m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/12$1,231
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/74:02 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops23h 58m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/203:25 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops28h 02m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/13$1,247
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/64:02 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops23h 48m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/164:05 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops25h 53m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/13$1,258

Find 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 July 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,022
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$619
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,561
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($187 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 July 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Sat 9/5

9:26 am-2:50 am

2 stops31h 54m

Chennai

Sat 9/26

10:15 am-2:48 pm

2 stops38h 03m

$1,022

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Thu 9/3

7:02 am-2:50 am

2 stops34h 18m

Chennai

Sun 9/27

9:55 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops29h 42m

$1,022

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Sun 7/19

6:40 pm-2:50 am

2 stops46h 40m

Chennai

Wed 9/9

4:20 am-8:45 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,221

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Wed 9/30

1:27 pm-2:50 am

2 stops27h 53m

Chennai

Sun 10/4

4:20 am-12:01 am

2 stops29h 11m

$1,231
Quickest round-trip

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Thu 8/27

4:49 pm-2:50 am

2 stops24h 31m

Chennai

Thu 9/3

4:20 am-11:52 pm

2 stops29h 02m

$1,312

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Fri 7/17

6:40 pm-2:40 am

2 stops46h 30m

Chennai

Fri 7/24

4:05 am-12:50 am

2 stops30h 15m

$1,481

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Wed 8/12

10:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 40m

Chennai

Tue 8/18

6:00 pm-8:44 pm

3 stops36h 14m

$1,609

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Fri 7/17

4:25 pm-10:20 am

3 stops32h 25m

Chennai

Fri 7/24

10:05 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$2,160
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Thu 11/12

7:00 am-2:30 am

2 stops33h 00m

$619

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Thu 11/12

12:39 pm-12:10 pm

3 stops37h 01m

$773

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Deals found on 7/14

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  • 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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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 $1,157). Flying from Indianapolis to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,307). 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.

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 July 15, 2026.
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
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,134 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Chennai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Indianapolis to Chennai in 46h 40m. 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 $1,076, 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 $1,193. Qatar Airways is currently priced 26% 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 $1,157). Flying from Indianapolis to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,307). 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 July 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,076Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,193Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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