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$596+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — MAA
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Chennai

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 July 27, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/146:00 am
MSP
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MAA
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/184:05 am
MAA
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MSP
2 stops30h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,022
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 12/316:00 am
MSP
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MAA
2 stops33h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/253:25 am
MAA
-
MSP
2 stops29h 51m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,130
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/176:15 am
MSP
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MAA
2 stops33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/214:05 am
MAA
-
MSP
2 stops29h 18m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,144
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1812:11 pm
MSP
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MAA
2 stops27h 59m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/184:20 am
MAA
-
MSP
2 stops26h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,145
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/286:00 am
MSP
-
MAA
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/284:05 pm
MAA
-
MSP
2 stops33h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,155
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1712:57 pm
MSP
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MAA
2 stops27h 13m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/184:20 am
MAA
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MSP
2 stops26h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,159
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/213:17 pm
MSP
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MAA
2 stops25h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/24:05 am
MAA
-
MSP
2 stops30h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,162
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 11/96:01 am
MSP
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MAA
2 stops32h 59m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/203:25 am
MAA
-
MSP
2 stops30h 58m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/25$1,168
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1712:57 pm
MSP
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MAA
2 stops27h 13m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/174:20 am
MAA
-
MSP
2 stops26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,172
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/176:15 am
MSP
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MAA
2 stops33h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/204:20 am
MAA
-
MSP
2 stops30h 32m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,183
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 9/249:16 am
MSP
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MAA
2 stops30h 54m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/284:05 am
MAA
-
MSP
2 stops30h 47m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,191
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1610:18 am
MSP
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MAA
2 stops54h 02m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/174:05 am
MAA
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MSP
2 stops30h 47m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,194

Find 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,022
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$596
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,634
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Chennai flight deals.
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One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($376 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($105 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Chennai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/14

2:26 pm-8:25 am

2 stops31h 29m

Chennai

Fri 9/18

10:15 am-1:46 pm

2 stops38h 01m

$1,022

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/19

6:13 am-2:50 am

2 stops34h 07m

Chennai

Sat 10/3

4:05 am-12:22 am

2 stops30h 47m

$1,022

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/7

8:10 am-2:50 am

2 stops32h 10m

Chennai

Mon 9/14

4:05 am-12:22 am

2 stops30h 47m

$1,022

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/19

9:06 am-8:20 pm

2 stops24h 44m

Chennai

Sun 9/20

9:55 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops35h 27m

$1,022

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 9/28

6:00 am-2:50 am

2 stops34h 20m

Chennai

Sun 3/28

4:05 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops33h 17m

$1,155
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/21

3:17 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 03m

Chennai

Wed 9/2

4:05 am-12:24 am

2 stops30h 49m

$1,162

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 9/24

9:16 am-2:40 am

2 stops30h 54m

Chennai

Mon 9/28

4:05 am-12:22 am

2 stops30h 47m

$1,191

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 8/16

10:18 am-2:40 am

2 stops53h 52m

Chennai

Sun 9/20

4:20 am-10:53 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$1,234

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-2:50 am

2 stops34h 20m

Chennai

Sat 8/29

4:20 am-9:07 pm

2 stops51h 17m

$1,479
Cheapest one-way

MinneapolisChennai

MSP - MAA

MSPMAA

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 8/22

10:15 am-8:20 pm

3 stops47h 35m

$596

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/23

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Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis to Chennai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis to Chennai in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Indian EaglePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Minneapolis to Chennai, you should look to book at least 16 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Chennai (average of $1,072). Flying from Minneapolis to Chennai in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,717). 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 Minneapolis to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Minneapolis to Chennai flights typically cost between $1,167 and $1,783 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,022 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 14-Sep 18).

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 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,KLM, andCathay Pacific 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
3,639 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,550 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,162 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,639 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Air France ($1,013), Qatar Airways ($1,051), and Cathay Pacific ($1,138) offers the cheapest pricing from Minneapolis to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Minneapolis to Chennai for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Chennai (average of $1,072). Flying from Minneapolis to Chennai in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,717). 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 6 airlines flying from Minneapolis to Chennai

Discover the top 6 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$1,013Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,051Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,138Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$1,200Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,228Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,459Average$2,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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