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$368+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chennai (MAA)

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WAS — MAA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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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 March 3, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Thu 10/83:10 pm
IAD
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MAA
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 10/2610:00 am
MAA
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IAD
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/26$752
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/153:10 pm
IAD
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MAA
1 stop25h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/304:35 pm
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/28$754
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Sun 4/263:10 pm
IAD
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MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/1210:15 am
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop33h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/1$755
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/163:35 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/159:55 pm
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/2$757
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/203:10 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 6/99:55 pm
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/26$759
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/193:10 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 6/119:55 pm
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/26$760
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/42:35 pm
IAD
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MAA
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/310:00 am
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/26$761
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/163:35 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/1410:15 am
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop33h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/2$763
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Wed 4/83:10 pm
IAD
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MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/299:55 pm
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/26$766
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Wed 3/42:35 pm
IAD
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MAA
1 stop31h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/189:40 pm
MAA
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IAD
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/1$767
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 4/175:25 pm
IAD
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MAA
2 stops29h 50m
Lufthansa
Thu 4/231:55 am
MAA
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IAD
1 stop22h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/2$769
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Thu 3/58:05 pm
IAD
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MAA
1 stop19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/204:05 am
MAA
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IAD
1 stop22h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/1$770

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 March 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$752
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$368
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$818
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Chennai flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Chennai flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chennai
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 3, 2026.
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

Wed 5/13

8:20 pm-4:55 am

2 stops23h 05m

Chennai

Mon 6/1

6:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$841

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/24

8:20 pm-4:55 am

2 stops23h 05m

Chennai

Sun 6/28

6:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$841

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/8

5:25 pm-8:45 am

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Sun 3/15

1:50 am-9:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$845

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/2

8:20 pm-2:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

Chennai

Sun 5/24

3:55 am-4:05 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$871

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/30

5:55 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 45m

Chennai

Fri 5/1

6:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$961

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/17

5:59 pm-5:35 am

2 stops26h 06m

Chennai

Wed 4/1

5:35 am-10:16 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,054

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/11

5:59 pm-2:40 am

2 stops47h 11m

Chennai

Fri 4/17

3:55 am-8:40 am

1 stop38h 15m

$1,072

BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/29

9:30 pm-3:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Sun 5/3

5:35 am-7:45 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,094

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/15

5:24 pm-5:35 am

2 stops26h 41m

Chennai

Mon 3/30

5:35 am-10:16 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,149

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/18

7:41 pm-5:35 am

2 stops24h 24m

Chennai

Mon 3/30

5:35 am-10:16 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,172

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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 February 27, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai is 7 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 $1,019). 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.

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 March 3, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

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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 10 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $871, SWISS can have you in Chennai from Washington, D.C. in 20h 50m. 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 $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 $744 and $771, respectively. Air India is 37% 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?

    $296 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 $342 and $386, respectively.

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

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying 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 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 $26 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 $27 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

  • 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 $1,019). 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 March 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$643Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$744Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$771Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$837Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$849Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$876Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$922Average$1,086FlexibilityNo 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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