Chennai

$632+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Chennai (MAA)

RDU — MAA
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Chennai

Sat 11/76:40 am -
2 stops26h 40m
Tue 11/179:50 pm -
2 stops31h 38m
Deal found 11/3$1,036
Sat 11/76:00 am -
2 stops46h 35m
Thu 11/199:50 pm -
2 stops31h 45m
Deal found 11/2$1,083
Fri 11/66:48 pm -
2 stops38h 32m
Wed 11/183:55 am -
2 stops30h 31m
Deal found 11/1$1,089
Wed 11/1811:55 am -
2 stops21h 25m
Tue 12/159:55 am -
2 stops41h 57m
Deal found 10/31$1,102
Mon 11/236:00 am -
2 stops33h 45m
Wed 12/93:15 am -
2 stops31h 04m
Deal found 11/3$1,103
Fri 11/203:33 pm -
2 stops54h 02m
Thu 12/33:55 am -
2 stops23h 57m
Deal found 11/2$1,108
Tue 11/106:07 am -
2 stops33h 38m
Tue 12/223:15 am -
2 stops29h 19m
Deal found 10/30$1,109
Tue 11/106:07 am -
2 stops33h 38m
Thu 12/243:15 am -
2 stops29h 46m
Deal found 10/30$1,114
Mon 11/91:39 pm -
2 stops50h 06m
Tue 12/224:05 am -
2 stops29h 01m
Deal found 10/30$1,120
Thu 11/51:20 pm -
2 stops44h 00m
Wed 11/183:55 am -
2 stops30h 31m
Deal found 11/1$1,123
Sat 11/76:15 am -
2 stops32h 25m
Tue 11/1710:05 am -
3 stops38h 09m
Deal found 11/2$1,133

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai

Most accurate provider

Indian Eagle
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Indian Eagle
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,032
(oojo)

One-way from

$632
(Qatar Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,229
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Chennai flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Raleigh-Durham-Chennai flights.
From Raleigh-Durham to Chennai
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/16

6:07 am-2:15 am

2 stops33h 38m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$632

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/26

7:01 am-2:15 am

2 stops32h 44m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$726

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/25

7:35 pm-3:05 pm

3 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$745

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/26

3:07 pm-12:35 am

3 stops46h 58m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$844

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/29

6:00 am-2:15 am

2 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$851

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/17

6:07 am-2:15 am

2 stops33h 38m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$902

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/24

6:00 am-2:30 am

2 stops34h 00m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$902

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/22

1:00 pm-2:30 am

2 stops51h 00m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$915

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/19

6:15 am-1:10 am

2 stops32h 25m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$916
Quickest round-trip

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/28

3:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$936

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Chennai

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Indian EaglePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 Raleigh-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of Indian Eagle to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Indian Eagle Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Indian Eagle >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust Indian Eagle the most. Indian Eagle 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 Raleigh-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Chennai

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

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai (average of $1,028). Flying from Raleigh to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,811). 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 RDU to MAA?

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Raleigh to Chennai flights typically cost between $1,108 and $1,472 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,032 on Qatar Airways (Jan 25-Feb 10).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Raleigh to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Carmen,Jul 2026

ATH - JFK

Nothing that can really be fixed, but the only issue is always the space. It is so uncomfortable no matter what you do. Being in the very middle, not being able to easily get up, not being able to recline much, just not comfortable.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Chennai?

    A quick flight from Raleigh to Chennai can take about 22h 18m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,106. Raleigh and Chennai are separated by a distance of 8785 mi.

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

    Etihad Airways, at $935, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Qatar Airways. Etihad Airways is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $485. Air France flights start at $510 while deals on Lufthansa start at $670 one-way.

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

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    Römerberg, Konstablerwache, and Oper Frankfurt are currently the most popular points of interest in Frankfurt am Main at the moment. Römerberg, Konstablerwache and Oper Frankfurt are located about 7.4 mi, 7.7 mi, and 7.0 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main if you are interested in checking them out. Those landing in Frankfurt am Main looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $41 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai (average of $1,028). Flying from Raleigh to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,811). 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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Alternative routes for Raleigh to Chennai

Top 5 airlines flying from Raleigh to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$935Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,007Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,018Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$1,092Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,351Average$1,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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