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

For as low as $1,157, Etihad Airways can have you in Chennai from Washington, D.C. in 20h 20m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Chennai is about 8563 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 $424, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Chennai and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $654 and $740, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is 59% 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?

$354 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $386 and $394, respectively.

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.

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).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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. Doha sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Dubai follows Doha in terms of the most frequent layover location on Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights.

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.

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 Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi can do so by traveling 5.2 mi, 21.1 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 $28 per day.

What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Dubai?

The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, or Burj Al Arab can do so by traveling 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Dubai Intl for about $24 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to MAA?

When flying from Washington, D.C. 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.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Indian Eagle >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 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 Washington, D.C.-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 8 different airlines.

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.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai
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 September 17, 2026.

Fri 10/23:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Mon 10/129:55 pm -

1 stop21h 20m

Deal found 9/16

$791

Fri 10/93:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Mon 10/199:55 pm -

1 stop21h 20m

Deal found 9/16

$792

Mon 10/123:10 pm -

1 stop26h 10m

Mon 10/264:10 pm -

1 stop27h 25m

Deal found 9/16

$794

Thu 10/83:10 pm -

1 stop26h 10m

Fri 10/233:40 pm -

1 stop27h 35m

Deal found 9/16

$795

Wed 10/143:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Fri 10/239:55 pm -

1 stop21h 20m

Deal found 9/16

$796

Tue 10/133:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Wed 10/289:50 pm -

1 stop21h 45m

Deal found 9/16

$797

Tue 11/102:35 pm -

1 stop18h 45m

Thu 11/264:10 pm -

1 stop27h 25m

Deal found 9/12

$798

Mon 9/283:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Thu 11/129:50 pm -

1 stop21h 45m

Deal found 9/13

$799

Thu 10/223:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Wed 11/114:10 pm -

1 stop27h 25m

Deal found 9/13

$800

Mon 10/193:10 pm -

1 stop31h 45m

Mon 10/263:55 am -

1 stop39h 40m

Deal found 9/11

$801

Sun 10/43:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Sun 3/73:55 am -

1 stop39h 40m

Deal found 9/14

$807

Mon 9/283:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Wed 11/119:50 pm -

1 stop21h 45m

Deal found 9/16

$808

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 17, 2026.

Mon 11/162:35 pm -

1 stop31h 00m

Fri 12/43:55 am -

1 stop39h 40m

Deal found 9/15

$928

Thu 10/299:15 am -

2 stops25h 05m

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1 stop33h 40m

Deal found 9/14

$986

Tue 10/62:59 pm -

2 stops27h 01m

Tue 10/205:35 am -

1 stop23h 35m

Deal found 9/16

$1,048

Fri 10/239:00 pm -

1 stop20h 20m

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2 stops30h 45m

Deal found 9/14

$1,157

Sun 10/410:55 am -

1 stop24h 05m

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2 stops27h 48m

Deal found 9/13

$1,165

Sun 11/2910:30 am -

2 stops33h 40m

Thu 12/177:20 am -

2 stops43h 05m

Deal found 9/16

$1,208

Tue 11/176:55 pm -

2 stops33h 40m

Tue 4/65:00 am -

2 stops25h 10m

Deal found 9/15

$1,335

Fri 2/58:37 am -

2 stops51h 03m

Sat 2/2711:25 pm -

3 stops52h 41m

Deal found 9/12

$1,634

Mon 10/199:15 am -

2 stops25h 25m

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1 stop21h 45m

Deal found 9/16

$1,008

Fri 11/132:35 pm -

1 stop18h 45m

Tue 12/159:50 pm -

2 stops29h 23m

Deal found 9/12

$1,019

Wed 10/213:47 pm -

2 stops25h 13m

Fri 2/129:50 am -

1 stop32h 50m

Deal found 9/12

$1,176

Tue 9/293:58 pm -

2 stops26h 02m

Wed 10/145:35 am -

2 stops26h 15m

Deal found 9/14

$1,193

Tue 10/65:57 pm -

2 stops23h 13m

Fri 10/164:05 am -

2 stops37h 28m

Deal found 9/16

$1,224

Wed 9/301:15 pm -

2 stops33h 40m

Fri 12/259:55 am -

2 stops43h 30m

Deal found 9/14

$1,230

Sun 10/45:15 pm -

2 stops24h 45m

Mon 3/87:35 am -

2 stops42h 40m

Deal found 9/13

$1,205

Thu 10/85:57 pm -

2 stops23h 13m

Sat 10/174:05 am -

2 stops24h 55m

Deal found 9/16

$1,264

Sun 11/2910:30 am -

1 stop23h 10m

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2 stops27h 58m

Deal found 9/16

$1,265

Wed 9/301:15 pm -

2 stops33h 40m

Fri 12/253:55 am -

2 stops25h 30m

Deal found 9/14

$1,377

Sat 10/175:48 pm -

2 stops24h 12m

Sat 4/245:35 am -

1 stop23h 35m

Deal found 9/12

$1,278

Sat 10/105:54 pm -

2 stops23h 16m

Sat 10/174:05 am -

2 stops24h 55m

Deal found 9/16

$1,304

Mon 9/281:15 pm -

2 stops28h 05m

Fri 10/23:40 pm -

2 stops36h 24m

Deal found 9/13

$1,385

Tue 10/205:10 pm -

2 stops23h 50m

Mon 4/1910:05 pm -

2 stops33h 51m

Deal found 9/12

$1,413

Mon 10/195:10 pm -

2 stops23h 50m

Mon 4/1910:05 pm -

2 stops33h 51m

Deal found 9/12

$1,413

Sun 11/296:00 am -

2 stops34h 00m

Sun 12/273:15 am -

2 stops26h 20m

Deal found 9/13

$1,464

Mon 9/289:30 pm -

1 stop20h 30m

Tue 10/135:35 am -

1 stop23h 35m

Deal found 9/13

$1,479

Mon 10/265:10 pm -

2 stops29h 35m

Sun 11/223:50 am -

2 stops27h 51m

Deal found 9/12

$1,430

Sat 10/109:30 pm -

1 stop20h 30m

Sat 10/175:35 am -

1 stop23h 35m

Deal found 9/16

$1,498

Thu 1/218:37 am -

2 stops51h 03m

Thu 2/1111:25 pm -

3 stops52h 41m

Deal found 9/15

$2,201

Tue 10/275:10 pm -

2 stops29h 35m

Sun 11/229:45 pm -

2 stops33h 56m

Deal found 9/12

$1,463

Fri 10/99:30 pm -

1 stop20h 30m

Sun 10/185:35 am -

1 stop23h 40m

Deal found 9/16

$1,773

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Data last updated September 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Wed 9/163:10 pm -

1 stop38h 00m

Wed 9/309:55 pm -

1 stop21h 20m

Deal found 9/16

$794

Sun 9/203:10 pm -

1 stop38h 25m

Tue 10/204:05 am -

1 stop39h 10m

Deal found 9/15

$809

Mon 9/213:10 pm -

1 stop20h 10m

Thu 10/229:55 pm -

1 stop21h 20m

Deal found 9/15

$797

Mon 9/283:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Wed 11/114:10 pm -

1 stop27h 25m

Deal found 9/13

$799

Mon 9/283:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Thu 11/124:10 pm -

1 stop27h 25m

Deal found 9/16

$808

Fri 10/23:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Mon 10/129:55 pm -

1 stop21h 20m

Deal found 9/16

$791

Sun 10/43:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Sun 3/73:55 am -

1 stop39h 40m

Deal found 9/14

$807

Fri 10/93:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Mon 10/199:55 pm -

1 stop21h 20m

Deal found 9/16

$792

Wed 10/143:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Fri 10/239:55 pm -

1 stop21h 20m

Deal found 9/15

$796

Mon 10/193:10 pm -

1 stop31h 45m

Mon 10/263:55 am -

1 stop39h 40m

Deal found 9/11

$801

Wed 10/213:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Sun 11/89:50 pm -

1 stop21h 45m

Deal found 9/15

$810

Thu 10/223:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Fri 11/139:50 pm -

1 stop21h 45m

Deal found 9/13

$800

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 17, 2026.

Sun 9/203:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/12

$361

Mon 10/123:10 pm -

1 stop31h 45m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/12

$372

Sun 10/113:10 pm -

1 stop31h 45m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/12

$385

Sat 9/193:10 pm -

1 stop19h 30m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/11

$398

Mon 9/2812:25 pm -

2 stops28h 55m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/12

$399

Sun 9/209:05 am -

2 stops41h 25m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/12

$417

Thu 10/2911:30 am -

2 stops43h 35m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/13

$419

Sat 10/103:10 pm -

1 stop38h 00m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/12

$424

Fri 10/93:10 pm -

1 stop31h 45m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/12

$425

Sun 9/273:10 pm -

2 stops24h 25m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/11

$439

Mon 9/213:10 pm -

2 stops24h 25m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/13

$440

Mon 9/283:10 pm -

3 stops31h 30m

Wed 12/3112:00 am -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 9/12

$451

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

Most accurate provider	Indian Eagle 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Indian Eagle 3 stars
Round-trip from	$791
One-way from	$361 (MakeMyTrip)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$835

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/13

3:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$361

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/29

11:30 am-4:35 pm

2 stops43h 35m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$419

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/20

3:10 pm-8:10 am

3 stops31h 30m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$468

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/6

3:10 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 20m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$480

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MAA Chennai

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/29

6:10 am-8:10 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$488

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/5

3:10 pm-1:05 am

2 stops24h 25m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$490

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MAA Chennai

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/20

6:30 am-2:50 am

2 stops34h 50m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$526

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/21

3:10 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 20m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$538

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/20

3:10 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 20m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$538

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/19

3:10 pm-7:00 am

2 stops30h 20m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$539

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

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 September.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Indian Eagle	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Indian Eagle >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 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 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai (average of $822). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,653). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights typically cost between $809 and $973 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $791 on Etihad Airways (Oct 2-Oct 12).

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

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai is 54 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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

3,662 reviews

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

3,662 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,662 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,732 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,662 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,536 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,662 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,229 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,662 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,228 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,662 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

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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 8 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?
For as low as $1,157, Etihad Airways can have you in Chennai from Washington, D.C. in 20h 20m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Chennai is about 8563 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 $424, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Chennai and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SWISS and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $654 and $740, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is 59% 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?
$354 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $386 and $394, 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. Doha sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Dubai follows Doha 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 Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi can do so by traveling 5.2 mi, 21.1 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 $28 per day.
What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Dubai?
The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, or Burj Al Arab can do so by traveling 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Dubai Intl for about $24 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai (average of $822). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,653). 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 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$424	Average$1,452	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
SWISS	Cheapest$654	Average$1,633	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$740	Average$937	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$772	Average$975	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$857	Average$1,047	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
British Airways	Cheapest$866	Average$1,291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Emirates	Cheapest$887	Average$1,152	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$915	Average$1,242	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%

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Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights typically cost between $809 and $973 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $791 on Etihad Airways (Oct 2-Oct 12).

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The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai is 54 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.

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Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights typically cost between $809 and $973 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $791 on Etihad Airways (Oct 2-Oct 12).