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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 29,188

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MAA
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Chicago to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 66,431

One-way from

₹ 29,188

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 76,304
Air India
  • Air India
  • 7/4-14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 26/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 40m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 923,904 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 304,326 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Mon 7/412:00ORD - MAA
1 stop21h 50mAir India
Mon 14/409:50MAA - ORD
1 stop32h 05mAir India
Deal found 21/2₹ 66,431
Tue 9/919:20ORD - MAA
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 9/203:45MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2₹ 67,123
Fri 25/413:55ORD - MAA
1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/516:25MAA - ORD
1 stop27h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/2₹ 71,281
Tue 9/914:20ORD - MAA
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/201:45MAA - ORD
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2₹ 71,454
Wed 10/910:40ORD - MAA
2 stops27h 00mAir Canada
Tue 10/201:45MAA - ORD
2 stops30h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2₹ 72,667
Sun 7/916:00ORD - MAA
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Tue 10/201:45MAA - ORD
1 stop23h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2₹ 72,753
Mon 15/914:20ORD - MAA
2 stops32h 05mSWISS
Mon 20/1020:40MAA - ORD
2 stops26h 00mSWISS
Deal found 21/2₹ 76,044
Thu 1/511:25ORD - MAA
2 stops36h 05mIndiGo
Sun 15/615:00MAA - ORD
2 stops37h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 21/2₹ 85,139
Sun 6/417:10ORD - MAA
2 stops30h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1013:15MAA - ORD
2 stops31h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/2₹ 85,572

Find flights from Chicago to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Fly from

Chicago

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/4

12:00-20:20

1 stop21h 50m

Chennai

Mon 14/4

09:50-07:25

1 stop32h 05m

₹ 66,431

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/4

13:55-08:30

1 stop32h 05m

Chennai

Wed 21/5

16:30-08:55

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 69,116

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/4

16:00-00:10

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Wed 21/5

01:55-12:55

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 72,753

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/4

16:27-10:05

2 stops31h 08m

Chennai

Thu 17/4

15:55-07:25

1 stop26h 00m

₹ 73,446

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/4

19:20-03:00

1 stop21h 10m

Chennai

Wed 21/5

04:05-15:05

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 73,792

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

11:25-10:00

2 stops36h 05m

Chennai

Sun 15/6

15:00-17:55

2 stops37h 25m

₹ 85,139

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/3

10:37-05:15

2 stops31h 08m

Chennai

Wed 26/3

16:00-10:51

2 stops29h 21m

₹ 86,091

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/2

11:00-19:10

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 29,188

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/2

13:10-14:55

1 stop38h 15m

₹ 32,566

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/3

05:15-20:20

2 stops27h 35m

₹ 37,416

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 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 Chicago to Chennai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chicago to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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 22 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Emirates and Singapore Airlines from Chicago to Chennai have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from Chicago. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on Air India is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at ₹ 66,431. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 69,116 and ₹ 72,753, respectively. Users have found that Air India is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 29,188. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Chennai for a low price.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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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LufthansaCheapest₹ 38,905Average₹ 116,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 46,452Average₹ 108,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 69,929Average₹ 86,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 74,064Average₹ 108,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 78,039Average₹ 156,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 134,172Average₹ 150,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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