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$2,421+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Chennai (MAA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MAA
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
1 star

Round-trip from

$1,362
(British Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,031
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amMSY - MAA
2 stops57h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 1/33:25 amMAA - MSY
2 stops44h 57mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/29$2,421
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:05 pmMSY - MAA
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/42:30 pmMAA - MSY
2 stops38h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$2,434
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:40 amMSY - MAA
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:25 pmMAA - MSY
3 stops33h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$2,537
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:01 amMSY - MAA
2 stops27h 59mQatar Airways
Sat 1/33:25 amMAA - MSY
2 stops44h 57mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/29$2,784
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/242:30 pmMSY - MAA
2 stops46h 05mLufthansa
Sun 1/49:10 pmMAA - MSY
3 stops36h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 10/29$2,916
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 12/252:30 pmMSY - MAA
2 stops46h 05mLufthansa
Sun 1/49:10 pmMAA - MSY
3 stops36h 49mLufthansa
Deal found 10/29$2,928
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/243:35 pmMSY - MAA
2 stops53h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/43:45 pmMAA - MSY
2 stops59h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/29$2,942

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Chennai that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-2:30 am

2 stops57h 00m

Chennai

Sat 1/3

3:25 am-12:52 pm

2 stops44h 57m

$2,421

New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/25

12:05 pm-12:05 am

2 stops48h 30m

Chennai

Sun 1/4

2:30 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops38h 17m

$2,434

New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/24

6:40 am-4:55 am

3 stops34h 45m

Chennai

Sun 1/4

9:25 pm-7:06 pm

3 stops33h 11m

$2,537

New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/24

11:01 am-2:30 am

2 stops27h 59m

Chennai

Sat 1/3

3:25 am-12:52 pm

2 stops44h 57m

$2,784

New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/24

2:30 pm-12:05 am

2 stops46h 05m

Chennai

Sun 1/4

9:10 pm-10:29 pm

3 stops36h 49m

$2,916

New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/25

2:30 pm-12:05 am

2 stops46h 05m

Chennai

Sun 1/4

9:10 pm-10:29 pm

3 stops36h 49m

$2,928

New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/24

3:35 pm-8:10 am

2 stops53h 05m

Chennai

Sun 1/4

3:45 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops59h 15m

$2,942

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Deals found on 10/29

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

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 October 29, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus 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 October 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and Lufthansa from New Orleans to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
3,659 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

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
7,538 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Chennai?

    Departing from New Orleans to Chennai will take you 57h. Airlines will cover a distance of 9393 mi.

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

    Qatar Airways, at $1,025, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Chennai. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Lufthansa. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Chennai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,025Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,066Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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