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Today’s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chennai
Explore current cheapest deals departing from Washington, D.C. to Chennai
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September 9 - September 21
IAD - Chennai
$1,042
$764
Round trip
September 9 - September 24
IAD - Chennai
$1,041
$773
Round trip
October 7 - October 22
IAD - Chennai
$1,152
$773
Round trip
October 7 - October 23
IAD - Chennai
$1,154
$778
Round trip
September 1 - September 29
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
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
Flights from $658
January
Flights from $2,547
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
DCA - Chennai
Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Chennai (MAA)
Qatar Airways
$1,480
$1,466
One-way
Wed, Jul 22
IAD - Chennai
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Chennai (MAA)
Qatar Airways
$1,113
$1,120
One-way
Sun, Aug 2
IAD - Chennai
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Chennai (MAA)
Etihad Airways
$1,024
$1,113
One-way
Mon, Aug 3
DCA - Chennai
Washington, D.C. (DCA) - Chennai (MAA)
Etihad Airways
$1,313
$1,174
One-way
Tue, Aug 4
IAD - Chennai
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Chennai (MAA)
Etihad Airways
$1,013
$867
One-way
Tue, Aug 4
IAD - Chennai
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
Oct 7 - Oct 22
$1,152 → $773
33%
Oct 7 - Oct 23
$1,154 → $778
33%
Oct 8 - Oct 24
$1,154 → $815
29%
Oct 6 - Oct 20
$1,147 → $810
29%
Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai
Washington, D.C. - Chennai route insights
💸 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.
📅 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.
⏱️ 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.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Etihad Airways offers many deals
Etihad Airways has historically offered 81 deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai.
🎯 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)
Washington Dulles International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai.
📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$764
Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)
Baltimore–Washington International Airport offers another departure choice for your trip to Chennai.
📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$1218
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a close-by departure point for your journey to Chennai.
📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or metro)
💸 Flights from ~$873
Chennai main airports to arrive at
Chennai International (MAA)
Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Chennai.
📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 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.
📍 ~280 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel)
💸 Flights from ~$867
Tirupati (TIR)
Tirupati is the closest alternative airport to Chennai, convenient for domestic connections despite limited international options.
📍 ~110 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1172
Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ)
Tiruchirappalli International offers significant international connectivity to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
📍 ~320 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1103
Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD)
Rajiv Gandhi International is a massive international hub with diverse airline options for long-haul international flights.
📍 ~500 km from Chennai (usually requires a long train journey or separate flight)
💸 Flights from ~$743
Coimbatore International (CJB)
Coimbatore International is a major regional hub with a strong domestic network for South Indian destinations.
📍 ~440 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1009
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$6,274
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