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$964+ 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MAA
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Chennai

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 January 27, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1210:45 am
MSY
-
MAA
2 stops34h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 3/194:10 pm
MAA
-
MSY
2 stops36h 12m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$964
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/113:02 pm
MSY
-
MAA
2 stops24h 58m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/243:40 am
MAA
-
MSY
2 stops45h 02m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/25$997
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/129:17 am
MSY
-
MAA
3 stops28h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/183:55 am
MAA
-
MSY
3 stops29h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,050
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2511:45 am
MSY
-
MAA
2 stops49h 55m
Air Canada
Mon 9/281:55 am
MAA
-
MSY
2 stops43h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/26$1,279
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/259:50 pm
MSY
-
MAA
1 stop43h 10m
British Airways
Tue 9/2910:00 pm
MAA
-
MSY
2 stops32h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,443
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/113:32 pm
MSY
-
MAA
2 stops27h 33m
British Airways
Wed 3/251:15 pm
MAA
-
MSY
3 stops45h 14m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,572
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:05 pm
MSY
-
MAA
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/259:45 pm
MAA
-
MSY
3 stops54h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$4,976

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Chennai

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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$964
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,458
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($192 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Chennai that are best for you.

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New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/12

10:45 am-8:10 am

2 stops34h 55m

Chennai

Thu 3/19

4:10 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops36h 12m

$964

New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/11

3:02 pm-2:30 am

2 stops24h 58m

Chennai

Tue 3/24

3:40 am-2:12 pm

2 stops45h 02m

$997

New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/12

9:17 am-11:50 pm

3 stops28h 03m

Chennai

Wed 3/18

3:55 am-11:19 pm

3 stops29h 54m

$1,050

New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/11

3:32 pm-5:35 am

2 stops27h 33m

Chennai

Wed 3/25

1:15 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops45h 14m

$1,572

New OrleansChennai

MSY - MAA

MSYMAA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/11

6:05 pm-5:35 am

2 stops25h 00m

Chennai

Wed 3/25

9:45 pm-5:17 pm

3 stops54h 02m

$4,976

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/26

Compare providers for flights from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Chennai in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 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 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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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 January 27, 2026.
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
3,732 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

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
3,732 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

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
7,748 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

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 24h 58m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9393 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 21% 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,025Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,066Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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