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$451+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MAA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:35 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop31h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 3/314:15 amMAA - IAD
1 stop39h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/17$980
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Indian Eagle 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
Tue 2/249:40 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,075
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:10 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/269:40 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,085
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/292:35 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 3/19:40 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,104
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:10 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/317:35 amMAA - IAD
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,131
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/289:45 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops53h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 2/247:35 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/272:35 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop25h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/29:40 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:10 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/239:40 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,171
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/272:35 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop25h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 2/279:40 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,181
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/289:45 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops53h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 2/287:35 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,182
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/297:50 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops47h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 2/267:35 amMAA - DCA
2 stops47h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,208
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:37 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops46h 28mBritish Airways
Wed 2/257:35 amMAA - DCA
2 stops47h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,209

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$778
(oojo)

One-way from

$451
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,564
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/11

2:35 pm-8:10 am

1 stop31h 05m

Chennai

Sat 2/7

4:10 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 25m

$797

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/5

2:35 pm-8:10 am

1 stop31h 05m

Chennai

Fri 2/13

3:45 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 50m

$820

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/9

2:35 pm-8:10 am

1 stop31h 05m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

4:10 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 25m

$840

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/9

2:35 pm-8:10 am

1 stop31h 05m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

3:55 am-9:05 am

1 stop39h 40m

$840

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

8:05 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 30m

Chennai

Fri 4/3

4:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$901

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/6

2:35 pm-8:10 am

1 stop31h 05m

Chennai

Sat 1/31

10:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop33h 35m

$903

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/6

6:10 pm-6:35 am

2 stops25h 55m

Chennai

Sat 1/31

10:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop33h 35m

$962

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/7

2:35 pm-7:50 am

2 stops30h 45m

Chennai

Sat 1/31

10:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop33h 35m

$962

BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/19

7:52 pm-5:35 am

2 stops23h 13m

Chennai

Thu 3/12

7:35 am-7:45 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$987

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

10:30 am-8:15 am

1 stop35h 15m

Chennai

Sun 2/8

9:50 am-8:10 am

1 stop32h 50m

$999

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chennai in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Washington, D.C.-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C. to Chennai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai (average of $614). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,059). 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 WAS to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,332 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,637 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,952 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Chennai from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 10.2 mi from the center of Chennai. There are 0 flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai per day from 10 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    For as low as $987, Etihad Airways can have you in Chennai from Washington, D.C. in 23h 13m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Chennai is about 8530 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $643, Air India will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Chennai and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $745 and $796, respectively. Air India is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai one-way?

    $299 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $340 and $386, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Chennai consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Chennai, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Chennai or Baltimore/Washington - Chennai as they are the most popular.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    Most of the time, Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights that have layovers will stop in Abu Dhabi. Dubai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Doha follows Dubai in terms of the most frequent layover location on Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights.

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

    The majority of Abu Dhabi visitors spend their time at Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi can do so by traveling 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 4.5 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Abu Dhabi can rent a car from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about $30 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Dubai?

    Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab can be visited by traveling about 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dubai can rent a car from Dubai Intl for about $28 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights?

    Flights departing from Washington, D.C. and landing in Chennai layover in Frankfurt am Main least frequently. New Delhi is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai (average of $614). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,059). 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 Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$643Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$745Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$796Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$851Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$851Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$878Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$950Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Oman AirCheapest$983Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$1,098Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,227Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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