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$403+ Cheap flights from North Carolina 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MAA
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Chennai

Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 1/285:25 pm
CLT
-
MAA
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/43:55 am
MAA
-
CLT
2 stops27h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$856
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Wed 3/45:23 pm
CLT
-
MAA
2 stops22h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/103:55 am
MAA
-
CLT
2 stops27h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$885
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Tue 1/275:25 pm
CLT
-
MAA
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/33:55 am
MAA
-
CLT
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$886
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/410:47 am
CLT
-
MAA
2 stops22h 38m
Etihad Airways
Thu 3/194:10 pm
MAA
-
CLT
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/20$887
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/184:34 pm
CLT
-
MAA
2 stops27h 11m
American Airlines
Fri 6/263:45 pm
MAA
-
CLT
2 stops37h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$888
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 3/1511:30 am
CLT
-
MAA
2 stops29h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/314:20 am
MAA
-
CLT
2 stops25h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$899
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/315:23 pm
CLT
-
MAA
2 stops23h 57m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/134:20 am
MAA
-
CLT
2 stops26h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$901
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Sun 3/297:09 am
CLT
-
MAA
2 stops34h 21m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/33:55 am
MAA
-
CLT
2 stops27h 14m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/17$910
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 1/264:10 pm
CLT
-
MAA
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/23:55 am
MAA
-
CLT
2 stops27h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/17$915
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 3/511:00 am
CLT
-
MAA
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/113:55 am
MAA
-
CLT
2 stops25h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$916
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/611:00 am
CLT
-
MAA
2 stops22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 3/193:55 am
MAA
-
CLT
2 stops27h 09m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/20$918
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/306:31 pm
CLT
-
MAA
2 stops22h 49m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/134:20 am
MAA
-
CLT
2 stops26h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$924

Find flight deals from North Carolina to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$856
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$403
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,259
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One-way flight from North Carolina to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina 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 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Chennai that are best for you.

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CharlotteChennai

CLT - MAA

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 2/5

5:25 pm-2:30 am

2 stops22h 35m

Chennai

Thu 2/19

3:55 am-9:39 pm

2 stops28h 14m

$856

CharlotteChennai

CLT - MAA

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 2/3

3:19 pm-2:30 am

2 stops24h 41m

Chennai

Tue 2/17

3:55 am-6:50 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$886

CharlotteChennai

CLT - MAA

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 1/27

5:25 pm-2:30 am

2 stops22h 35m

Chennai

Tue 2/3

3:55 am-9:00 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$886

CharlotteChennai

CLT - MAA

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 2/18

5:23 pm-2:30 am

2 stops22h 37m

Chennai

Wed 3/4

3:55 am-8:14 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$886

CharlotteChennai

CLT - MAA

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 1/26

4:10 pm-2:30 am

2 stops23h 50m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

3:55 am-8:43 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$915

CharlotteChennai

CLT - MAA

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 3/5

11:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Chennai

Wed 3/11

3:55 am-8:14 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$916

CharlotteChennai

CLT - MAA

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 3/22

6:32 pm-5:15 am

2 stops25h 13m

Chennai

Wed 4/1

4:20 am-8:14 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$933

CharlotteChennai

CLT - MAA

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 1/24

5:25 pm-2:30 am

2 stops22h 35m

Chennai

Fri 2/27

3:55 am-8:14 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$936

CharlotteChennai

CLT - MAA

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 3/15

11:22 am-7:55 pm

2 stops23h 03m

Chennai

Tue 3/31

9:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop22h 20m

$964

NorfolkChennai

ORF - MAA

ORFMAA

Norfolk

Thu 2/19

9:03 am-2:35 am

2 stops31h 02m

Chennai

Wed 2/25

3:40 am-1:12 pm

2 stops44h 02m

$997

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from North Carolina to Chennai

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Chennai (average of $151). Flying from North Carolina to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,240). 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 NC to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina 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 January 20, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from North Carolina to Chennai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from North Carolina?

    Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from North Carolina to Chennai.

  • How long is the flight from North Carolina to Chennai?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, KLM, and Lufthansa fly from North Carolina to Chennai in about 23h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 02m. There are 8785 mi between North Carolina and Chennai. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North Carolina to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from North Carolina to Chennai are Air India ($405), American Airlines ($416), and Qatar Airways ($492).

  • What are the most popular routes from North Carolina to Chennai?

    The most popular flight routes from North Carolina to Chennai are Raleigh-Durham - Chennai, Charlotte Douglas - Chennai and Greensboro/H. Point - Chennai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from North Carolina to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Chennai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Chennai (average of $151). Flying from North Carolina to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,240). 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 7 airlines flying from North Carolina to Chennai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina 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 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$117Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air IndiaCheapest$657Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$816Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$923Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$925Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,085Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,351Average$1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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