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$533+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — WAS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$990
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$533
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,123
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/175:35 amMAA - BWI
1 stop23h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 9/239:20 pmBWI - MAA
1 stop20h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$960
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 6/244:50 pmMAA - IAD
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/2411:00 amIAD - MAA
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$990
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/175:35 amMAA - IAD
1 stop24h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 9/292:21 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops27h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$991
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:35 amMAA - DCA
2 stops36h 26mBritish Airways
Thu 3/57:05 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops24h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$995
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/1310:15 amMAA - IAD
1 stop39h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/2710:30 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop30h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,006
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 6/253:25 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Wed 8/68:45 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops23h 05mSWISS
Deal found 6/9$1,013
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 6/284:55 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops27h 50mAir India
Tue 9/3011:00 amIAD - MAA
1 stop22h 40mAir India
Deal found 6/12$1,017
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/251:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop23h 25mLufthansa
Tue 9/303:25 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 6/9$1,028
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:50 amMAA - DCA
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/52:00 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,035
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Thu 11/201:50 amMAA - DCA
2 stops23h 59mAir Canada
Fri 1/169:40 amDCA - MAA
2 stops27h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,057
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 6/243:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 9/169:00 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,073
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1510:00 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops27h 50mAir France
Tue 10/146:30 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops28h 20mAir France
Deal found 6/10$1,076

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 6/24

4:50 pm-11:15 am

3 stops27h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/24

11:00 am-11:05 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$990

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Wed 12/3

7:35 am-9:31 am

2 stops36h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/5

7:05 pm-5:35 am

2 stops24h 00m

$995

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Fri 11/21

7:35 am-3:35 pm

1 stop42h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/17

9:55 pm-5:35 am

1 stop21h 10m

$996

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Mon 10/13

10:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop39h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/27

10:30 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,006

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 6/25

3:25 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/6

8:45 pm-5:20 am

2 stops23h 05m

$1,013

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sat 6/28

4:55 pm-11:15 am

2 stops27h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

11:00 am-7:10 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,017

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 6/25

1:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

3:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop23h 15m

$1,028

ChennaiBaltimore

MAA - BWI

MAABWI

Chennai

Tue 7/1

5:35 am-10:16 pm

2 stops26h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/16

9:20 pm-3:30 am

1 stop20h 40m

$1,034

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Tue 12/2

1:50 am-5:48 pm

2 stops26h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/5

2:00 pm-12:05 am

2 stops23h 35m

$1,035

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Thu 11/20

1:50 am-3:19 pm

2 stops23h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/16

9:40 am-12:05 am

2 stops27h 55m

$1,057

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 10.2 mi from the city center, Chennai is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Chennai. Booking flights from Chennai (MAA) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 6 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $995, British Airways will fly you from Chennai to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and SWISS - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,006 and $1,013, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $538 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 Air India and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $539 and $584, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Chennai - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Chennai - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Chennai - Baltimore/Washington when deciding on the best route from Chennai to Washington, D.C..

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

    Flights departing from Chennai and landing in Washington, D.C. layover in Abu Dhabi most frequently.

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

    Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi are currently the most popular points of interest in Abu Dhabi at the moment. 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 on a layover in Abu Dhabi in need of a rental car can book one at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about $28.

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

    Chennai to Washington, D.C. flights have a layover in Dubai the least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 6 airlines flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$852Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$864Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$926Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$973Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,052Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,152Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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