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$338+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Chennai

Cheapest flights from USA to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:00 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop38h 00mAir India
Thu 1/226:00 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop34h 00mAir India
Deal found 12/22$824
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Tue 2/249:35 amMAA - SFO
2 stops24h 45mAir India
Deal found 12/20$842
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Thu 2/199:10 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops37h 10mAir India
Deal found 12/20$847
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Fri 2/209:35 amMAA - SFO
2 stops24h 45mAir India
Deal found 12/20$856
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/273:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir India
Wed 2/257:50 amMAA - SFO
2 stops26h 30mAir India
Deal found 12/20$864
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/284:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops38h 10mAir India
Sat 1/177:25 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 12/21$913
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/292:35 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop25h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/289:40 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/22$939
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir India
Tue 2/249:35 amMAA - SFO
2 stops24h 45mAir India
Deal found 12/20$966
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir India
Thu 2/199:10 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops37h 10mAir India
Deal found 12/20$971
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/253:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops34h 35mAir India
Sun 2/86:15 amMAA - SFO
2 stops45h 45mAir India
Deal found 12/21$972
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/3110:40 amIAD - MAA
1 stop29h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 2/184:05 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,000
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2911:15 amEWR - MAA
1 stop36h 35mAir India
Tue 1/2011:40 amMAA - EWR
1 stop31h 05mAir India
Deal found 12/22$1,018

Find flight deals from USA to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$751
(oojo)

One-way from

$338

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,764

Good round-trip deal

$1,180 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Chennai flight deals.
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From USA to Chennai
One-way flight from USA to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($163 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Chennai.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 December 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Chennai that are best for you.

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Chennai

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Price

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

2:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Sat 3/14

2:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$760

BostonChennai

BOS - MAA

BOSMAA

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 3/22

4:40 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Chennai

Sat 4/25

4:35 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$771

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/22

3:00 pm-2:30 am

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Fri 4/17

10:05 am-9:00 am

1 stop32h 25m

$784

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

2:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Sun 3/8

2:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$785

BostonChennai

BOS - MAA

BOSMAA

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 1/23

3:40 pm-2:30 am

1 stop24h 20m

Chennai

Sat 2/7

4:10 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$785

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/6

1:30 pm-4:55 am

1 stop27h 55m

Chennai

Sun 4/5

4:20 pm-11:10 am

1 stop29h 20m

$804

BostonChennai

BOS - MAA

BOSMAA

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 1/23

8:00 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Chennai

Fri 2/6

3:55 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$817

BostonChennai

BOS - MAA

BOSMAA

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 1/22

8:00 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Chennai

Mon 2/9

3:55 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$818

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/16

3:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Mon 4/13

9:55 pm-9:45 am

1 stop21h 20m

$818

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

4:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

Chennai

Sat 2/21

9:35 am-8:50 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$823

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Chennai

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chennai (average of $601). Flying from USA to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $915). 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 US to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 December 23, 2025.

When flying from USA to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Chennai flights

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to Chennai trip
Airlines
Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways' business class offers pajamas and a dining menu available anytime.


Qatar Airways allows only one carry-on item in economy class.

Etihad Airways

Bid for neighbor-free seats in economy for extra space.


Economy passengers can purchase WiFi on long-haul flights.

Emirates

Emirates offers 32 inches of legroom and top-notch entertainment in economy class.


Check Emirates' Best Fare Finder for deals and student discounts.

Air India

Air India offers hot meals in all classes, even on shorter flights.


Air India's A350 offers 38 inches of seat pitch in Premium Economy.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Allegris economy seats offer 31 inches of pitch with adjustable headrests.


Lufthansa's Sleeper’s Row offers extra space on long-haul flights.

Singapore Airlines

Enjoy free unlimited Wi-Fi and extensive inflight entertainment on long-haul flights.


Economy seats offer 32 inches of legroom with in-seat power and HD screens.

Airports
MAA

Expect a slow immigration and customs check upon arrival at MAA, taking about an hour including baggage claim.

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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 December 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from the United States to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from United States?

    For a flight from United States to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Chennai?

    Departing from USA to Chennai will take you 17h 45m. USA and Chennai are separated by a distance of 8191 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air India. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $289. Users have also found prices from $308 and $310 on Etihad Airways and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Chennai?

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chennai (average of $601). Flying from USA to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $915). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$551Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Cathay PacificCheapest$579Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Gulf AirCheapest$620Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air IndiaCheapest$622Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$632Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$662Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$729Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$776Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$824Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$833Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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