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$368+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Chennai (MAA)

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MAA
May 17 — May 241
Sun 5/17
Sun 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Chennai

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2026.

This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/83:10 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/289:55 pm
MAA
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IAD
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/15$788
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/103:10 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 6/29:55 pm
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/15$789
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/109:00 pm
IAD
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MAA
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/284:10 am
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$791
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/79:00 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/294:10 am
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$792
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 9/13:10 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/124:05 am
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop39h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/14$793
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 4/219:00 pm
IAD
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MAA
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/103:55 am
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop23h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/16$794
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/43:10 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 7/1510:15 am
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop33h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/13$796
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 4/259:00 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/63:55 am
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop23h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14$797
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 11/72:35 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 12/110:00 am
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/15$798
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 9/49:00 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/174:20 am
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14$801
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/289:00 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/234:20 am
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/12$802
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Fri 11/62:35 pm
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/39:40 pm
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/15$803

Find flight deals from Dulles Intl to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 April 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$788

One-way from

$368
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$837
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 April 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/28

10:55 am-8:30 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Chennai

Thu 10/1

4:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop38h 05m

$953

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/14

3:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Tue 8/4

4:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop39h 10m

$1,158

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/6

5:15 pm-2:30 am

2 stops23h 45m

Chennai

Mon 6/8

4:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop38h 05m

$1,182
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

5:15 pm-2:30 am

2 stops23h 45m

Chennai

Tue 5/19

10:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

$1,182

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/8

10:55 am-2:30 am

1 stop30h 05m

Chennai

Thu 5/14

10:05 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops32h 43m

$1,238

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/20

3:30 pm-2:30 am

2 stops25h 30m

Chennai

Tue 8/11

9:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

$1,525

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/21

3:30 pm-2:30 am

2 stops25h 30m

Chennai

Thu 8/13

9:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

$1,525

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/30

3:30 pm-8:05 am

2 stops31h 05m

Chennai

Fri 8/14

9:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop32h 20m

$1,594

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/2

3:30 pm-2:30 am

2 stops25h 30m

Chennai

Thu 8/13

10:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

$1,644

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/4

3:30 pm-8:05 am

2 stops31h 05m

Chennai

Thu 8/13

4:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop38h 05m

$1,644

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Compare providers for flights from Dulles Intl to Chennai

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 Dulles Intl to Chennai in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-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. Dulles Intl Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-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. Dulles Intl Airport-Chennai 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 Dulles Intl to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Chennai. Price data was last updated on April 10, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai, you should look to book at least 18 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $812). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,490). 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai?

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 April 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,930 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,967 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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

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

    Located just 10.2 mi from the city center, Chennai is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 10 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai can take about 19h 30m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,158. Airlines will cover a distance of 8563 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Air India ($634), Etihad Airways ($739), and Qatar Airways ($771) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $313 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $348 and Lufthansa from $386 one-way.

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

    Of the flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai that have layovers, most of them stop in Abu Dhabi. Doha sees the next most layovers on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai flights. Dubai follows Doha in terms of the most frequent layover location on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai flights.

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

    If you're on a layover in Abu Dhabi and looking for things to do, consider visiting Emirates Palace, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, or Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Emirates Palace, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Sheikh Zayed Mosque are located about 21.1 mi, 4.5 mi, and 11.2 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Abu Dhabi can rent a car from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about $24 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Dubai?

    Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab can be accessed by traveling approximately 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of $21 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Of the flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in New Delhi. Frankfurt am Main sees the next fewest layovers on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $812). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,490). 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 Dulles Intl to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 April 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$634Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$739Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$771Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$837Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$854Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$873Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$899Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$915Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$1,006Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,168Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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