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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Chennai (average of $941). Flying from New Orleans 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 day to fly from New Orleans to Chennai?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Chennai flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Chennai?

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 43% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Chennai?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from New Orleans. Prices for August average $1,476 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,194. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 74% on your journey compared to booking in December

Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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Thu 10/3010:38 amMSY - MAA

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Thu 10/3010:38 amMSY - MAA

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2 stops29h 19mLufthansa

Deal found 7/29

$1,197

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New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

10:38 am-12:05 am

2 stops50h 57m

Chennai

Sun 11/2

1:50 am-7:39 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$1,197

New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

11:00 am-2:30 am

2 stops29h 00m

Chennai

Mon 11/3

9:50 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops32h 48m

$1,465

New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

8:55 pm-5:35 am

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Mon 11/3

7:35 am-11:14 pm

2 stops27h 09m

$1,581

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Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Chennai (average of $941). Flying from New Orleans 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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