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$1,019+ 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 12/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — MAA
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Indianapolis to Chennai are usually found in March or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Friday

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 agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,227
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$1,019
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,453
From Indianapolis to Chennai
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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 agosto 14, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/282:25 pmIND - MAA
3 stops33h 00mLufthansa
sáb. 10/41:55 amMAA - IND
2 stops25h 29mLufthansa
Deal found 8/13$1,227
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
sáb. 8/303:26 pmIND - MAA
2 stops32h 14mQatar Airways
sáb. 9/204:20 amMAA - IND
2 stops28h 29mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/14$1,255
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/285:00 amIND - MAA
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/56:25 amMAA - IND
3 stops46h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,263
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
jue. 11/275:44 pmIND - MAA
2 stops28h 56mQatar Airways
jue. 12/184:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops25h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/13$1,272
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
sáb. 8/304:48 pmIND - MAA
3 stops30h 37mLufthansa
sáb. 9/207:50 pmMAA - IND
3 stops32h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 8/14$1,290
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
jue. 11/202:20 pmIND - MAA
2 stops23h 15mLufthansa
mar. 1/131:50 amMAA - IND
2 stops31h 57mLufthansa
Deal found 8/13$1,302
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/201:57 pmIND - MAA
2 stops26h 03mQatar Airways
mié. 1/149:50 pmMAA - IND
2 stops46h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/13$1,454

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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

dom. 9/28

2:25 pm-8:55 am

3 stops33h 00m

Chennai

sáb. 10/4

1:55 am-5:54 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$1,227

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

dom. 9/28

5:00 am-11:10 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Chennai

dom. 10/5

8:40 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops34h 04m

$1,227

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

sáb. 8/30

3:26 pm-9:10 am

2 stops32h 14m

Chennai

sáb. 9/20

4:20 am-11:19 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$1,255

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

jue. 11/27

5:44 pm-9:10 am

2 stops28h 56m

Chennai

jue. 12/18

4:05 am-6:50 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$1,272

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

sáb. 8/30

4:48 pm-8:55 am

3 stops30h 37m

Chennai

sáb. 9/20

7:50 pm-6:44 pm

3 stops32h 24m

$1,290

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

jue. 11/20

2:20 pm-12:05 am

2 stops23h 15m

Chennai

mar. 1/13

1:50 am-11:17 pm

2 stops31h 57m

$1,302

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

sáb. 12/20

5:10 am-6:30 am

3 stops38h 50m

$1,019

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Deals found on 8/14

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Chennai. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Indianapolis to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai (average of $938). Flying from Indianapolis to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 agosto 14, 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 18% 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.

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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 agosto 14, 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
3,608 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

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
3,608 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,317 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

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 $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 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai (average of $938). Flying from Indianapolis to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 agosto 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,187Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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