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$383+ 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 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — WAS
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

oojo
3 stars

Most trusted provider

oojo
3 stars

Round-trip from

$772
(Air France)

One-way from

$383
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,090
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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 November 3, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:00 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops34h 50mIndiGo
Sat 3/79:15 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops26h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 11/1$795
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1912:15 amMAA - IAD
2 stops29h 35mIndiGo
Mon 1/59:15 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops32h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 11/2$802
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:15 amMAA - IAD
2 stops29h 35mIndiGo
Mon 1/59:15 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops30h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 10/31$814
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 12/110:00 amMAA - IAD
1 stop40h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 3/52:35 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/1$831
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/193:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/43:35 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$840
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:40 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop28h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 4/43:35 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop37h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/2$844
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 12/110:00 amMAA - IAD
1 stop40h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 3/103:35 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/1$845
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 12/110:00 amMAA - IAD
1 stop40h 00mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/93:35 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/1$852
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Fri 12/53:55 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/62:35 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/1$866
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/207:35 amMAA - DCA
2 stops37h 12mBritish Airways
Sat 4/45:54 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops24h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/2$898
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/119:10 pmMAA - DCA
2 stops27h 56mAir India
Sun 11/306:00 amDCA - MAA
2 stops26h 40mAir India
Deal found 11/2$1,022
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/207:35 amMAA - BWI
2 stops46h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 4/42:09 pmBWI - MAA
2 stops27h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,035

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Chennai

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Washington, D.C.

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Thu 11/20

7:35 am-10:17 am

2 stops37h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/4

5:54 pm-3:30 am

2 stops24h 06m

$898

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 4/22

10:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop33h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/12

3:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$900

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sun 1/25

10:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop33h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/13

3:35 pm-8:30 am

1 stop31h 25m

$901

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 1/21

3:55 am-9:05 am

1 stop39h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/7

3:35 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$901

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 12/2

3:55 am-3:30 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/8

3:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$901

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 1/21

3:55 am-9:05 am

1 stop39h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/8

3:35 pm-8:30 am

1 stop31h 25m

$901

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sat 1/24

4:10 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/13

3:35 pm-8:30 am

1 stop31h 25m

$901

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sat 1/24

4:10 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/11

3:35 pm-8:30 am

1 stop31h 25m

$901

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 12/2

3:55 am-3:30 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

3:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$901

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 12/2

3:55 am-3:30 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/9

3:35 pm-8:10 am

1 stop31h 05m

$901

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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 Chennai to Washington, D.C. in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 oojo to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. oojo Users can find the same prices on Chennai-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. oojo >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 oojo the most. oojo 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.

Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 October 31, 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 47 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.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chennai to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $896.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 50m.

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 November 3, 2025.
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
3,400 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,659 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,494 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,940 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

    Airlines like British Airways, Etihad Airways, and Air Canada fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in about 24h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 04m. Chennai and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 8559 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 $863, 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 $922, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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..

  • 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, 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.

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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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$863Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air IndiaCheapest$896Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$929Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$968Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,051Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,152Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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