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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

September 9 - September 21

Cheapest

IAD - Chennai

$1,042

$764

Round trip

September 9 - September 24

IAD - Chennai

$1,041

$773

Round trip

October 7 - October 22

Best

IAD - Chennai

$1,152

$773

Round trip

October 7 - October 23

Best

IAD - Chennai

$1,154

$778

Round trip

September 1 - September 29

Earliest

IAD - Chennai

$1,018

$787

Round trip

September 8 - September 22

IAD - Chennai

$1,044

$797

Round trip

September 9 - September 23

IAD - Chennai

$1,044

$798

Round trip

September 6 - September 24

IAD - Chennai

$1,038

$801

Round trip

September 2 - September 20

IAD - Chennai

$1,021

$808

Round trip

October 6 - October 20

IAD - Chennai

$1,147

$810

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Most itineraries for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This route primarily involves connecting flights, so travelers should anticipate at least one stop on their journey.
For those seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, fares typically range from $755 to $1655, with a median price of $827. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 39% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that favorable deals are available for travelers.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai? The most affordable months to fly are February, with a median fare of $658, followed by November at $728, and April at $752. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings compared to other times of the year.
A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Chennai takes approximately 40h 50m, including connections. This is a long-haul route covering a substantial distance of 13,791 km. Given that most itineraries involve at least two connections, the overall travel time reflects the necessary layovers and transfers.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Regular price: $933 - $1,673

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai is between $933 and $1673. The current lowest deal is $764 with Etihad Airways, for travel from September 9 to September 21, 2026.

now $764

Low $933

High $1,673

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai is February, with a median price of $658. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $2547. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $658

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,547

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Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

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Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

DCA - Chennai

Qatar Airways

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Chennai (MAA)

Qatar Airways

$1,480

$1,466

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

โŒ› Last-Minute

IAD - Chennai

Qatar Airways

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Chennai (MAA)

Qatar Airways

$1,113

$1,120

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

โŒ› Last-Minute

IAD - Chennai

Etihad Airways

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Chennai (MAA)

Etihad Airways

$1,024

$1,113

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

โŒ› Last-Minute

DCA - Chennai

Etihad Airways

Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Chennai (MAA)

Etihad Airways

$1,313

$1,174

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

โŒ› Last-Minute

IAD - Chennai

Etihad Airways

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Chennai (MAA)

Etihad Airways

$1,013

$867

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

โŒ› Last-Minute

IAD - Chennai

Etihad Airways

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Chennai (MAA)

Etihad Airways

$1,024

$945

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

15 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 22

$1,152ย ย โ†’ย ย $773

33%

16 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 23

$1,154ย ย โ†’ย ย $778

33%

16 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 24

$1,154ย ย โ†’ย ย $815

29%

14 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 20

$1,147ย ย โ†’ย ย $810

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Washington, D.C. - Chennai route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Chennai are currently below the typical level at $764.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, with a median price of $658.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Flights are typically long-haul

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai are typically long-haul, with a median duration of 40h 50m.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers many deals

Etihad Airways has historically offered 81 deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai.

๐Ÿ“ ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or bus)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$764

Baltimoreโ€“Washington International (BWI)

Baltimoreโ€“Washington International Airport offers another departure choice for your trip to Chennai.

๐Ÿ“ ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1218

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a close-by departure point for your journey to Chennai.

๐Ÿ“ ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or metro)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$873

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Chennai.

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$764

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and frequent flight options.

๐Ÿ“ ~280 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$867

Tirupati (TIR)

Tirupati is the closest alternative airport to Chennai, convenient for domestic connections despite limited international options.

๐Ÿ“ ~110 km from Chennai

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1172

Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ)

Tiruchirappalli International offers significant international connectivity to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

๐Ÿ“ ~320 km from Chennai

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1103

Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD)

Cheapest

Rajiv Gandhi International is a massive international hub with diverse airline options for long-haul international flights.

๐Ÿ“ ~500 km from Chennai (usually requires a long train journey or separate flight)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$743

Coimbatore International (CJB)

Coimbatore International is a major regional hub with a strong domestic network for South Indian destinations.

๐Ÿ“ ~440 km from Chennai

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1009

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Chennai, India

86% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help identify better deals. Often, booking in advance or looking at flights with layovers may present lower fares.

Booking flights in advance, usually several months before your intended departure, can often result in better prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings sometimes offer slight advantages over weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more economical flight options or alternative schedules. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and time of transportation to and from alternative airports.