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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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — MAA
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,196
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$499
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,575
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 June 30, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 10/209:22 amIND - MAA
2 stops25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/293:55 amMAA - IND
2 stops28h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,015
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/137:29 pmIND - MAA
3 stops51h 56mLufthansa
Wed 8/206:40 amMAA - IND
3 stops48h 41mLufthansa
Deal found 6/29$1,219
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 8/134:10 pmIND - MAA
2 stops25h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 8/193:55 amMAA - IND
2 stops47h 26mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/29$1,303
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 10/202:45 pmIND - MAA
2 stops27h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 10/307:35 amMAA - IND
2 stops35h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/29$1,835
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Thu 12/185:49 amIND - MAA
2 stops32h 51mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/1310:00 amMAA - IND
3 stops41h 48mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/27$2,115
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 10/205:38 pmIND - MAA
2 stops23h 22mEmirates
Wed 10/293:45 amMAA - IND
2 stops27h 44mEmirates
Deal found 6/29$3,891

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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 June 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Chennai that are best for you.

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Return

Price

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Mon 10/20

9:22 am-8:10 pm

2 stops25h 18m

Chennai

Wed 10/29

3:55 am-10:51 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$1,015

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Wed 8/13

7:29 pm-8:55 am

3 stops51h 56m

Chennai

Wed 8/20

6:40 am-9:51 pm

3 stops48h 41m

$1,219

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Wed 8/13

4:10 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 10m

Chennai

Tue 8/19

3:55 am-5:51 pm

2 stops47h 26m

$1,303

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Mon 10/20

2:45 pm-3:30 am

2 stops27h 15m

Chennai

Thu 10/30

7:35 am-9:07 am

2 stops35h 02m

$1,835

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Thu 12/18

5:49 am-1:10 am

2 stops32h 51m

Chennai

Tue 1/13

10:00 am-5:18 pm

3 stops41h 48m

$2,115

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Mon 10/20

5:38 pm-2:30 am

2 stops23h 22m

Chennai

Wed 10/29

3:45 am-9:59 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$3,891

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Thu 7/17

5:05 pm-8:30 am

3 stops53h 55m

$499

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Sat 7/5

7:40 am-2:50 am

2 stops33h 40m

$659

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Deals found on 6/29

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 June 27, 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 $943). 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 June 30, 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.

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 June 30, 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
3,596 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,200 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

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 $1,219, Lufthansa will fly you from Indianapolis to Chennai and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qatar Airways for as low as $1,303. Lufthansa is currently priced 5% 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 $943). 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,187Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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