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$566+ 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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — WAS
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$918
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$566
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,131
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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 July 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/117:35 amMAA - BWI
1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 4/309:20 pmBWI - MAA
1 stop20h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$918
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/181:55 amMAA - IAD
2 stops27h 30mLufthansa
Wed 2/115:15 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 7/29$1,065
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/171:55 amMAA - IAD
2 stops28h 40mAir Canada
Fri 2/139:55 amIAD - MAA
2 stops27h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$1,068
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 11/97:35 amMAA - IAD
1 stop22h 50mBritish Airways
Fri 5/110:40 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,072
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 9/28:40 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop20h 30mAir India
Tue 12/211:00 amIAD - MAA
1 stop19h 05mAir India
Deal found 7/29$1,090
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/151:55 amMAA - IAD
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/108:45 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,097
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2011:10 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops31h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 3/610:20 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops23h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/29$1,101
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/171:55 amMAA - DCA
2 stops49h 39mAir Canada
Fri 2/139:20 pmDCA - MAA
2 stops40h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$1,102
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2410:00 pmMAA - IAD
2 stops47h 15mIndiGo
Tue 2/109:10 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops28h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 7/28$1,112
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Sat 9/1311:45 amMAA - DCA
2 stops41h 05mAir India
Sat 9/206:19 amDCA - MAA
2 stops28h 21mAir India
Deal found 7/30$1,124
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/117:20 amMAA - IAD
2 stops35h 30mOman Air
Fri 5/19:00 pmIAD - MAA
2 stops24h 55mOman Air
Deal found 7/30$1,132
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/204:35 pmMAA - IAD
1 stop34h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 3/39:10 pmIAD - MAA
1 stop24h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,137

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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 July 30, 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

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiBaltimore

MAA - BWI

MAABWI

Chennai

Tue 11/11

7:35 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/30

9:20 pm-3:30 am

1 stop20h 40m

$918

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 9/18

1:55 am-7:55 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

5:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 20m

$1,065

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 9/17

1:55 am-9:05 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/13

9:55 am-12:05 am

2 stops27h 40m

$1,068

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sun 11/9

7:35 am-7:55 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/1

10:40 pm-3:30 am

1 stop19h 20m

$1,072

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 9/2

8:40 pm-7:40 am

1 stop20h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/2

11:00 am-4:35 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,090

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 10/15

1:55 am-3:25 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/10

8:45 pm-5:20 am

2 stops23h 05m

$1,097

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sat 12/20

11:10 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/6

10:20 pm-8:00 am

2 stops23h 10m

$1,101

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Wed 9/17

1:55 am-6:04 pm

2 stops49h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/13

9:20 pm-12:05 am

2 stops40h 15m

$1,102

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sun 8/24

10:00 pm-11:45 am

2 stops47h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/10

9:10 pm-11:55 am

2 stops28h 15m

$1,112

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Sat 9/13

11:45 am-7:20 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/20

6:19 am-8:10 pm

2 stops28h 21m

$1,124

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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 July 25, 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 25 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.

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 Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 20m.

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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 45m.

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 July 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and KLM 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
3,299 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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.

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

    Currently priced at $918, 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 Lufthansa and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,054 and $1,068, respectively. British Airways is currently priced 26% 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?

    $571 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $580 and $608, 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..

  • 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$852Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$863Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$926Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$973Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,051Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,152Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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