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$488+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — MAA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to Chennai are usually found in September or February, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,092
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$488
(Kiwi.com)

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September

Average price

$1,157
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 10/76:54 amMSP - MAA
3 stops31h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1410:00 pmMAA - MSP
2 stops26h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,092
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Thu 10/97:00 amMSP - MAA
2 stops33h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 10/164:20 amMAA - MSP
2 stops29h 43mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,124
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 11/85:20 amMSP - MAA
2 stops40h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 11/184:05 amMAA - MSP
2 stops31h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,135
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Tue 10/77:00 amMSP - MAA
2 stops33h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 10/144:20 amMAA - MSP
2 stops29h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,138
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/91:30 pmMSP - MAA
3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/164:20 amMAA - MSP
2 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,139
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Tue 10/147:00 amMSP - MAA
2 stops39h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 11/34:05 amMAA - MSP
2 stops31h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,141
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Sat 11/155:10 amMSP - MAA
2 stops40h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 11/184:05 amMAA - MSP
2 stops31h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,147
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 10/207:40 amMSP - MAA
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 11/94:05 amMAA - MSP
2 stops30h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,149
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Fri 9/269:31 amMSP - MAA
2 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/1110:00 pmMAA - MSP
2 stops35h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,166

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Chennai that are best for you.

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MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/9

7:00 am-2:50 am

2 stops33h 20m

Chennai

Thu 10/16

4:20 am-11:33 pm

2 stops29h 43m

$1,124

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops39h 40m

Chennai

Mon 11/17

9:50 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$1,135

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/7

7:00 am-2:50 am

2 stops33h 20m

Chennai

Tue 10/14

4:20 am-10:59 pm

2 stops29h 09m

$1,138

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/9

1:30 pm-2:50 am

3 stops26h 50m

Chennai

Thu 10/16

4:20 am-10:04 pm

2 stops28h 14m

$1,139

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops39h 40m

Chennai

Wed 11/19

9:50 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops37h 23m

$1,176

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/26

6:48 am-2:10 am

2 stops32h 52m

Chennai

Sat 10/11

7:00 am-1:36 pm

3 stops41h 06m

$1,196

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/27

3:19 pm-2:30 am

2 stops23h 41m

Chennai

Thu 2/12

9:50 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops35h 37m

$1,218

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/29

3:19 pm-2:30 am

2 stops23h 41m

Chennai

Thu 2/12

9:50 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops35h 37m

$1,218

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/27

6:18 pm-5:35 am

2 stops23h 47m

Chennai

Mon 2/9

7:35 am-9:23 pm

2 stops49h 18m

$1,261

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/21

10:00 am-2:10 am

3 stops53h 40m

$488

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Chennai. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Minneapolis to Chennai, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Chennai (average of $936). Flying from Minneapolis 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 MSP to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 September 11, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Minneapolis to Chennai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM, and Qatar Airways from Minneapolis to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,334 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Chennai?

    A quick flight from Minneapolis to Chennai can take about 33h 20m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,124. The distance from Minneapolis to Chennai is about 8411 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways ($1,011), Qatar Airways ($1,083), and Emirates ($1,183) offers the cheapest pricing from Minneapolis to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Minneapolis to Chennai for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Minneapolis to Chennai?

    Of the flights from Minneapolis to Chennai that have layovers, most of them stop in Frankfurt am Main.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    If you're on a layover in Frankfurt am Main and looking for things to do, consider visiting Römerberg, Hauptwache, or Festhalle. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Festhalle can be visited by traveling about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 6.5 mi respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those landing in Frankfurt am Main looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $40 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Minneapolis to Chennai flights?

    Of the flights from Minneapolis to Chennai that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Doha.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Chennai (average of $936). Flying from Minneapolis 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 5 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Chennai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,011Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,083Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,183Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
KLMCheapest$1,186Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,414Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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