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$441+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — MAA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Chennai are usually found in March or February, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$887
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$441
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,439
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/204:50 pmPHL - MAA
2 stops45h 50mLufthansa
Thu 10/91:55 amMAA - PHL
1 stop23h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$887
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/253:20 pmPHL - MAA
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/254:00 pmMAA - PHL
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$889
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 9/204:50 pmPHL - MAA
2 stops45h 50mAir Canada
Thu 10/91:55 amMAA - PHL
2 stops41h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$894
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/258:25 pmPHL - MAA
1 stop27h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 9/279:50 pmMAA - PHL
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$907
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 8/1510:25 amPHL - MAA
2 stops36h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/124:45 pmMAA - PHL
2 stops38h 09mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/9$930
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/256:35 pmPHL - MAA
1 stop23h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 9/265:35 amMAA - PHL
1 stop20h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,138

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Chennai that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Sat 9/20

4:50 pm-12:10 am

2 stops45h 50m

Chennai

Thu 10/9

1:55 am-4:00 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$887

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Mon 8/25

3:20 pm-12:10 am

2 stops23h 20m

Chennai

Thu 9/25

4:00 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$889

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Sat 9/20

4:50 pm-12:10 am

2 stops45h 50m

Chennai

Thu 10/9

1:55 am-9:54 am

2 stops41h 29m

$894

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Mon 8/25

8:25 pm-9:10 am

1 stop27h 15m

Chennai

Sat 9/27

9:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop20h 40m

$907

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Fri 8/15

10:25 am-8:30 am

2 stops36h 35m

Chennai

Fri 9/12

4:45 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops38h 09m

$930

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Mon 8/25

6:35 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 25m

Chennai

Thu 9/25

5:35 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,138

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Thu 8/7

9:12 pm-2:40 am

2 stops43h 58m

$441

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Sun 8/17

8:25 pm-2:50 am

1 stop20h 55m

$510

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Tue 8/19

9:20 am-12:10 am

2 stops29h 20m

$597

PhiladelphiaChennai

PHL - MAA

PHLMAA

Philadelphia

Fri 9/5

7:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$610

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Chennai. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Philadelphia to Chennai, you should look to book at least 50 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 Philadelphia to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Philadelphia to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). 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 PHL to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Philadelphia to Chennai in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Chennai. Price data was last updated on September 15, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from Philadelphia to Chennai. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,211 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,136 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Allan,Jun 2025

YYZ - AMS

I always enjoy flying KLM. Service is attentive, friendly and professional. The seat, when fully reclined is a little hard; some kind of mattress or topper would be helpful here. The dinner was really not very good …. “Meatless meatballs” tasted quite peculiar. Breakfast which consisted of an egg white omelette in flour tortilla was also rather tasteless.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $887. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $894 and $907, respectively. Lufthansa is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $510 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $597 and Etihad Airways from $610 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    Most of the time, Philadelphia to Chennai flights that have layovers will stop in Doha.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Doha?

    Most Doha visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower. Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village and Aspire Tower are located about 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Doha Hamad Intl for about $28 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Philadelphia to Chennai flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Philadelphia to Chennai is Frankfurt am Main.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Philadelphia to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). 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 5 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Chennai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$847Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$925Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$934Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$966Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,281Average$1,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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