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August 21 - September 11

Cheapest

Earliest

AUS - Chennai

$1,231

$1,022

Round trip

September 14 - September 30

Cheapest

AUS - Chennai

$1,179

$1,022

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September 30 - October 13

Cheapest

AUS - Chennai

$1,184

$1,022

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January 17 - February 7

Cheapest

AUS - Chennai

$1,332

$1,022

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January 20 - February 17

Cheapest

AUS - Chennai

$1,334

$1,022

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January 21 - February 3

Cheapest

AUS - Chennai

$1,339

$1,022

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January 21 - February 18

Cheapest

AUS - Chennai

$1,329

$1,022

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January 25 - February 15

Cheapest

AUS - Chennai

$1,335

$1,022

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August 31 - September 15

AUS - Chennai

$1,237

$1,025

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September 16 - September 19

Best

AUS - Chennai

$1,258

$1,035

Round trip

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Austin to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from Austin to Chennai

Most itineraries from Austin to Chennai connect at least once, with a typical journey involving 2 stopovers. If you are looking for cheap flights from Austin to Chennai, you will almost certainly be considering itineraries with connections, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop.

Right now, fares for flights from Austin to Chennai are below the typical level, with the cheapest fares right now starting at $1752. Prices typically range from $1752–$2208, with a median of $1990. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to Chennai? The most affordable month to fly is typically August, with a median fare of $1751. Other cost-effective months include May, with a median of $1968, and June, where the median fare is $2066.

How long is the flight from Austin to Chennai? A typical journey from Austin to Chennai, including connections, takes approximately 44h 10m. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 15207 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Austin to Chennai

Regular price: $1,093 - $2,265

Prices for flights from Austin to Chennai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $1093 and $2265. The current lowest deal is $1022, available via Kayak for travel from Aug 21-Sep 11.

now $1,022

Low $1,093

High $2,265

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to Chennai

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to Chennai is August, with a median price of $1751. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $4821. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $1,751

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $4,821

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Direct flights from Austin to Chennai

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Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Chennai

Austin (AUS) - Chennai (MAA)

Qatar Airways

$1,307

$1,577

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Chennai

Austin (AUS) - Chennai (MAA)

Qatar Airways

$1,357

$1,578

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Chennai

Austin (AUS) - Chennai (MAA)

Qatar Airways

$1,328

$1,620

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Chennai

Austin (AUS) - Chennai (MAA)

Qatar Airways

$1,327

$1,615

One-way

Sun, Jul 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Chennai

Austin (AUS) - Chennai (MAA)

Qatar Airways

$1,335

$1,402

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Chennai

Austin (AUS) - Chennai (MAA)

Qatar Airways

$1,343

$1,292

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Austin to Chennai

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$1,258 → $1,037

18%

13 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 26

$1,534 → $1,328

13%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$1,267 → $1,079

15%

14 nights

Sep 13 - Sep 27

$1,181 → $1,022

13%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to Chennai

Austin - Chennai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Austin to Chennai are below the typical level at $1022.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $1751

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Chennai, with a median price of $1751.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 44h 10m

Flights from Austin to Chennai typically take 44h 10m, covering a long-haul distance of 15207 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are not common; connecting flights with 2 stopovers are typical for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Qatar Airways offers 33 deals

Qatar Airways has offered 33 deals on this route, making it a frequent option for travelers.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Austin to Chennai are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Austin main airports to depart from

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a good option for flights from Austin to Chennai.

📍 ~10 km from Austin city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1022

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Chennai.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1022

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Cheapest

Bengaluru International is a major international hub, offering extensive global and domestic networks for travelers.

📍 ~280 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel)

💸 Flights from ~$988

Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD)

Rajiv Gandhi International is a large international gateway with diverse airline options for connections.

📍 ~500 km from Chennai (typically requiring a connecting flight or overnight train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,099

Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ)

Tiruchirappalli International offers international status with a focus on Southeast Asia and Middle East routes.

📍 ~320 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,510

Tirupati (TIR)

Tirupati is the geographically closest alternative airport to Chennai, convenient for domestic hops.

📍 ~110 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,388

Coimbatore International (CJB)

Coimbatore International is a significant regional hub with international connectivity to select destinations.

📍 ~440 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,387

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