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

Airlines like Etihad Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in about 21h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 08m. Chennai and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 8563 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Currently priced at $886, 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 Air India and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $905 and $906, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 25% 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?

$470 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 $488 and $553, respectively.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

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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.

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.

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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 December 23, 2025.

Wed 12/317:05 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/266:50 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,204

Wed 12/317:05 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/256:50 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,209

Wed 12/3110:00 amMAA - IAD

1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways

Wed 2/252:35 pmIAD - MAA

1 stop37h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/22

$1,601

Tue 12/303:55 amMAA - IAD

1 stop39h 40mEtihad Airways

Thu 2/262:35 pmIAD - MAA

1 stop38h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/22

$1,761

Wed 12/318:00 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops31h 10mSWISS

Thu 2/2610:20 pmIAD - MAA

3 stops47h 55mSWISS

Deal found 12/21

$1,921

Wed 12/3111:15 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops30h 35mTurkish Airlines

Thu 2/269:15 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops26h 35mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$2,020

Wed 12/317:35 amMAA - BWI

1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways

Thu 2/268:35 pmBWI - MAA

1 stop22h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$2,032

Wed 12/319:05 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops32h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 2/259:15 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops28h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$2,046

Wed 12/317:35 amMAA - DCA

2 stops36h 37mBritish Airways

Thu 2/265:59 pmDCA - MAA

2 stops25h 06mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$2,147

Mon 12/224:05 amMAA - IAD

1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways

Tue 12/238:05 pmIAD - MAA

1 stop19h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/21

$2,384

Mon 12/224:05 amMAA - IAD

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/236:05 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$2,669

Sun 12/281:50 amMAA - DCA

2 stops30h 36mAir Canada

Fri 1/99:40 amDCA - MAA

2 stops27h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 12/22

$6,887

Best flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chennai to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Wed 2/49:40 pmMAA - IAD

1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways

Wed 2/112:35 pmIAD - MAA

1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/20

$778

Wed 1/213:25 amMAA - IAD

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/292:35 pmIAD - MAA

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$797

Thu 1/297:05 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops35h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 2/1110:20 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops29h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/20

$811

Wed 2/47:00 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops32h 05mAir France

Wed 2/116:50 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops25h 15mAir France

Deal found 12/20

$836

Sun 3/157:00 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops31h 35mKLM

Wed 9/96:10 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops26h 25mKLM

Deal found 12/21

$899

Wed 2/257:35 amMAA - DCA

2 stops37h 03mBritish Airways

Tue 3/106:14 pmDCA - MAA

2 stops25h 51mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$912

Sat 2/215:00 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops36h 50mIndiGo

Thu 2/269:15 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops26h 35mIndiGo

Deal found 12/23

$922

Wed 1/281:50 amMAA - DCA

2 stops30h 38mAir Canada

Wed 2/1111:05 amDCA - MAA

2 stops26h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 12/20

$984

Tue 2/39:10 pmMAA - DCA

2 stops36h 19mAir India

Thu 4/166:05 amDCA - MAA

2 stops27h 35mAir India

Deal found 12/22

$1,028

Sun 3/1510:00 amMAA - IAD

1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways

Wed 9/93:35 pmIAD - MAA

1 stop25h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/21

$788

Wed 5/204:55 amMAA - IAD

2 stops25h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 9/2310:55 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops31h 35mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/20

$838

Sat 2/215:00 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops36h 50mIndiGo

Wed 2/259:15 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops28h 25mIndiGo

Deal found 12/23

$922

Thu 1/229:30 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops33h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 1/2910:20 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops30h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/22

$840

Wed 5/204:35 pmMAA - IAD

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/239:40 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$936

Tue 2/177:35 amMAA - DCA

2 stops37h 03mBritish Airways

Sat 2/215:36 pmDCA - MAA

2 stops49h 29mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$947

Wed 1/211:50 amMAA - DCA

2 stops30h 38mAir Canada

Thu 1/296:00 amDCA - MAA

2 stops31h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 12/22

$1,007

Thu 1/226:00 pmMAA - DCA

3 stops58h 26mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/296:00 amDCA - MAA

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$978

Tue 1/277:35 amMAA - BWI

1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 2/188:35 pmBWI - MAA

1 stop22h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$993

Mon 1/261:50 amMAA - DCA

2 stops30h 38mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/189:40 amDCA - MAA

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$992

Wed 2/257:35 amMAA - BWI

1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 3/109:35 pmBWI - MAA

1 stop22h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$995

Wed 2/187:35 amMAA - BWI

1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways

Sun 2/228:35 pmBWI - MAA

1 stop22h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$996

Thu 4/94:20 amMAA - DCA

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/236:05 amDCA - MAA

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$1,038

Wed 3/47:35 amMAA - DCA

2 stops26h 54mBritish Airways

Wed 9/27:17 pmDCA - MAA

2 stops22h 43mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$998

Tue 2/37:35 amMAA - BWI

1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways

Thu 4/169:30 pmBWI - MAA

1 stop20h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$1,071

Thu 4/95:35 amMAA - BWI

1 stop23h 35mBritish Airways

Thu 4/239:30 pmBWI - MAA

1 stop20h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/23

$1,157

Last-minute flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated December 23, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/199:30 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops29h 35mAir France

Wed 1/286:50 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops29h 05mAir France

Deal found 12/22

$961

Wed 1/213:25 amMAA - IAD

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/292:35 pmIAD - MAA

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$797

Thu 1/229:30 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops33h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 1/2910:20 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops30h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/22

$840

Thu 1/226:00 pmMAA - DCA

3 stops58h 26mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/296:00 amDCA - MAA

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$978

Mon 1/263:25 amMAA - IAD

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/182:35 pmIAD - MAA

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$802

Mon 1/261:50 amMAA - DCA

2 stops30h 38mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/189:40 amDCA - MAA

2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$992

Tue 1/2711:15 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops27h 50mAir France

Wed 2/186:50 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops29h 05mAir France

Deal found 12/22

$776

Tue 1/277:35 amMAA - BWI

1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 2/188:35 pmBWI - MAA

1 stop22h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/22

$993

Wed 1/283:55 amMAA - IAD

1 stop39h 40mEtihad Airways

Wed 2/112:35 pmIAD - MAA

1 stop31h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/21

$728

Wed 1/281:50 amMAA - DCA

2 stops30h 38mAir Canada

Wed 2/1111:05 amDCA - MAA

2 stops26h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 12/20

$984

Thu 1/297:05 pmMAA - IAD

2 stops35h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 2/1110:20 pmIAD - MAA

2 stops29h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/20

$811

Fri 1/3010:00 amMAA - IAD

1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways

Sun 7/193:35 pmIAD - MAA

1 stop31h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/21

$951

One-way flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Thu 1/299:40 pmMAA - IAD

1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/21

$409

Tue 2/310:00 amMAA - IAD

1 stop33h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/22

$417

Fri 2/63:45 pmMAA - IAD

1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/23

$418

Wed 2/259:40 pmMAA - IAD

1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/21

$421

Tue 3/109:40 pmMAA - IAD

1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/22

$424

Sun 3/153:55 amMAA - IAD

1 stop39h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/22

$425

Wed 5/610:05 amMAA - IAD

1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/22

$427

Sat 2/289:40 pmMAA - IAD

1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/22

$431

Mon 1/264:05 amMAA - IAD

1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$433

Fri 1/303:45 pmMAA - IAD

1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/21

$437

Mon 1/263:25 amMAA - IAD

1 stop23h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/21

$447

Fri 1/303:45 pmMAA - BWI

2 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$517

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Most trusted provider	AranGrant 3 stars
Round-trip from	$728 (Gotogate)
One-way from	$409 (oojo)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	December
Average price	$1,011

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ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 2/4

9:40 pm-9:05 am

1 stop21h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

2:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$778

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sun 3/15

10:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop33h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/9

3:35 pm-2:25 am

1 stop25h 20m

$788

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 1/21

3:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/29

2:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$797

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 1/29

7:05 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

10:20 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$811

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 2/4

7:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

6:50 pm-6:35 am

2 stops25h 15m

$836

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 5/20

4:55 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/23

10:55 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$838

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 1/22

9:30 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/29

10:20 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$840

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sun 3/15

7:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/9

6:10 pm-6:05 am

2 stops26h 25m

$899

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Wed 2/25

7:35 am-10:08 am

2 stops37h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/10

6:14 pm-5:35 am

2 stops25h 51m

$912

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sat 2/21

5:00 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/26

9:15 pm-10:20 am

2 stops26h 35m

$922

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 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 Chennai-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chennai-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chennai-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chennai-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Chennai-Washington, D.C. 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 Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

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 24 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. (average of $704). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,073). 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 Washington, D.C.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. 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

3,441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,441 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,690 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,336 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,607 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,956 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,441 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?
Airlines like Etihad Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in about 21h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 08m. Chennai and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 8563 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Currently priced at $886, 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 Air India and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $905 and $906, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 25% 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?
$470 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 $488 and $553, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?
Most travelers choose Chennai - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Chennai - Baltimore/Washington or Chennai - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National when deciding on the best route from Chennai to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?
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Top 6 airlines flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest$886	Average$1,025	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Air India	Cheapest$905	Average$1,095	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$907	Average$1,116	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$968	Average$1,156	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,018	Average$1,160	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,152	Average$1,209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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