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$499+ 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — MAA
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
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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 April 1, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/228:16 am
IND
-
MAA
2 stops26h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/279:55 pm
MAA
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IND
2 stops30h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$952
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/1511:14 am
IND
-
MAA
2 stops30h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/84:05 pm
MAA
-
IND
2 stops31h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$972
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 7/712:07 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops28h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/194:05 pm
MAA
-
IND
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,112
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 9/304:44 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops24h 26m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/44:20 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops29h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,129
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/1611:14 am
IND
-
MAA
2 stops35h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/89:55 pm
MAA
-
IND
2 stops30h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,255
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 6/227:11 am
IND
-
MAA
2 stops27h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/284:05 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,305
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 6/198:05 am
IND
-
MAA
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/289:55 pm
MAA
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IND
2 stops26h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,335
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Mon 5/256:10 am
IND
-
MAA
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/39:55 pm
MAA
-
IND
2 stops36h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$1,345
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sun 4/56:00 am
IND
-
MAA
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/79:55 pm
MAA
-
IND
2 stops30h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,485
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 5/145:33 pm
IND
-
MAA
2 stops23h 37m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/94:25 am
MAA
-
IND
2 stops27h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,511
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 5/175:33 pm
IND
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MAA
2 stops23h 52m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/84:25 am
MAA
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IND
2 stops29h 04m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,522

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 April 1, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$952
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$499
(Etihad Airways)

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February

Average price

$1,340
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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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Chennai that are best for you.

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IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Wed 4/29

10:31 am-8:15 pm

2 stops24h 14m

Chennai

Wed 5/6

4:05 am-6:54 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$952

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Wed 4/22

8:16 am-8:15 pm

2 stops26h 29m

Chennai

Mon 4/27

9:55 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops30h 38m

$952

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Tue 9/1

12:31 pm-2:25 am

2 stops28h 24m

Chennai

Fri 9/18

4:05 am-12:12 am

2 stops29h 37m

$972

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Fri 5/15

11:14 am-2:50 am

2 stops30h 06m

Chennai

Mon 6/8

4:05 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$972

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Fri 5/15

11:52 am-2:50 am

2 stops29h 28m

Chennai

Wed 7/15

4:05 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops31h 39m

$972

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Tue 7/7

12:07 pm-2:25 am

2 stops28h 48m

Chennai

Wed 8/19

4:05 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$1,112

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Fri 5/22

11:29 am-8:10 pm

2 stops23h 11m

Chennai

Fri 6/5

4:05 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$1,255

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Fri 6/19

11:29 am-2:25 am

2 stops29h 26m

Chennai

Sun 6/28

9:55 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,335

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Fri 6/19

6:10 am-8:10 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Chennai

Sat 6/27

9:55 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,335

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Mon 5/25

6:10 am-8:10 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Chennai

Fri 7/3

9:55 pm-12:37 am

2 stops36h 12m

$1,345

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Indianapolis with our price prediction graph.
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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 $966). Flying from Indianapolis to Chennai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,274). 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 April 1, 2026.

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 April 1, 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
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

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
3,732 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

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
7,882 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

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.

  • 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 24% 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 $966). Flying from Indianapolis to Chennai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,274). 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,076Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,193Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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