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$303+ 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
May 4 — May 111
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$694
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$303
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$900

Good round-trip deal

$921 or less

Good one-way deal

$2,611 or less
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From USA to Chennai
One-way flight from USA to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Chennai.
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/510:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 6/13:55 amMAA - JFK
1 stop28h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$694
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/911:10 amJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 50mAir India
Sun 6/87:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Deal found 4/27$695
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 10/103:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop31h 15mEtihad Airways
Thu 10/303:55 amMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/27$696
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 8/2110:00 amJFK - MAA
1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/81:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop45h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/27$751
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 5/511:55 amEWR - MAA
1 stop19h 10mAir India
Mon 6/28:40 pmMAA - EWR
1 stop20h 25mAir India
Deal found 4/27$791
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 8/812:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Mon 9/19:45 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop20h 10mAir India
Deal found 4/28$793
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/118:30 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops50h 55mSWISS
Tue 9/238:40 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops29h 25mSWISS
Deal found 4/27$798
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/87:05 pmORD - MAA
2 stops51h 20mSWISS
Tue 9/238:40 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops29h 45mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$803
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/411:25 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1811:45 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$820
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Fri 9/59:40 pmORD - MAA
2 stops48h 45mLufthansa
Wed 9/241:55 amMAA - ORD
1 stop23h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$836
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 5/49:00 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 5/193:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$846
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 9/176:30 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/241:55 amMAA - ORD
2 stops42h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$847

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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 April 29, 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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USA

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Chennai

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Return

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New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

10:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Sun 6/1

3:55 am-10:30 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$694

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/9

11:10 am-3:30 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Sun 6/8

7:50 pm-7:55 am

1 stop21h 35m

$695

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/4

2:30 pm-2:40 am

1 stop26h 40m

Chennai

Sun 5/18

4:15 am-9:00 am

1 stop38h 15m

$697

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/2

2:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop23h 55m

Chennai

Sat 6/7

1:30 am-6:00 am

1 stop38h 00m

$755

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 5/5

11:55 am-4:35 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Chennai

Mon 6/2

8:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop20h 25m

$791

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/8

12:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Chennai

Mon 9/1

9:45 pm-7:25 am

1 stop20h 10m

$793

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

7:05 pm-8:55 am

2 stops51h 20m

Chennai

Tue 9/23

8:40 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$803

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/4

11:25 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Chennai

Sun 5/18

11:45 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$820

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

3:35 pm-8:55 am

2 stops30h 50m

Chennai

Wed 9/24

1:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$826

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

9:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Tue 12/16

9:50 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$844

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from USA to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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 April 29, 2025.

When flying from USA to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from USA to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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.

  • 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 $303. Users have also found prices from $343 and $410 on Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from USA to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from USA to Chennai is generally $5,458, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $5,296. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai), you can expect to pay $599 for that flight.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from USA to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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 10 airlines flying from USA to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$598Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$669Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$692Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$703Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$703Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$712Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$725Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
United AirlinesCheapest$736Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$816Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$859Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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