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

Currently priced at ₹ 100,180, Etihad Airways will fly you from Raleigh to Chennai and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 100,864 and ₹ 110,702, respectively. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

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

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

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Raleigh to Chennai?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 47%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai?

Find a great deal and save up to 26% by booking at least 52 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Raleigh to Chennai within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at ₹ 114,039.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Chennai?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from Raleigh. Prices for September average ₹ 116,670 per person but you can even find prices for as low as ₹ 80,845. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a September flight can save you 20% on your journey compared to booking in June

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Chennai?

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

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₹ 43,973+ Flights from Raleigh to Chennai

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai

Round-trip from	₹ 88,887
One-way from	₹ 43,973
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	₹ 105,569

30/4-28/5
4 total stops
59h 22m total
Raleigh to Chennai

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American Airlines
13/9
2 total stops
52h 53m total
Raleigh to Chennai

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (₹ 1,182,520 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 189,881 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 March 2025.

Wed 30/418:09RDU - MAA

2 stops30h 26mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/504:20MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3₹ 88,887

Wed 15/1009:45RDU - MAA

2 stops24h 45mEtihad Airways

Sat 8/1109:50MAA - RDU

2 stops64h 49mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/3₹ 99,666

Tue 29/415:40RDU - MAA

1 stop23h 00mLufthansa

Wed 28/519:50MAA - RDU

2 stops27h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 28/3₹ 100,864

Tue 11/1117:05RDU - MAA

2 stops22h 20mQatar Airways

Tue 2/1203:45MAA - RDU

2 stops25h 49mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/3₹ 108,478

Wed 14/507:00RDU - MAA

2 stops31h 40mAir Canada

Tue 27/501:55MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 42mAir Canada

Deal found 28/3₹ 110,702

Sun 6/406:00RDU - MAA

2 stops40h 45mEthiopian Air

Tue 15/410:00MAA - RDU

3 stops37h 38mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/3₹ 122,423

Thu 1/518:05RDU - MAA

1 stop23h 55mBritish Airways

Thu 29/505:35MAA - RDU

2 stops24h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/3₹ 123,449

Wed 12/1108:35RDU - MAA

3 stops51h 05mSingapore Airlines

Tue 2/1210:00MAA - RDU

3 stops47h 37mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/3₹ 124,134

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Wed 30/418:09RDU - MAA

2 stops30h 26mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/504:20MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3₹ 88,887

Tue 29/406:00RDU - MAA

2 stops28h 30mEtihad Airways

Tue 27/521:50MAA - RDU

2 stops27h 33mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/3₹ 100,180

Tue 29/415:40RDU - MAA

1 stop23h 00mLufthansa

Wed 28/519:50MAA - RDU

2 stops27h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 28/3₹ 100,864

Wed 14/507:00RDU - MAA

2 stops31h 40mAir Canada

Tue 27/501:55MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 42mAir Canada

Deal found 28/3₹ 110,702

Wed 9/418:09RDU - MAA

2 stops23h 11mQatar Airways

Mon 14/404:20MAA - RDU

2 stops26h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/3₹ 111,045

Thu 1/506:00RDU - MAA

2 stops33h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 29/510:00MAA - RDU

3 stops37h 38mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/3₹ 122,423

Thu 1/518:05RDU - MAA

1 stop23h 55mBritish Airways

Thu 29/505:35MAA - RDU

2 stops24h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/3₹ 123,449

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Wed 2/417:45RDU - MAA

2 stops23h 40mQatar Airways

Tue 8/404:20MAA - RDU

2 stops44h 44mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/3₹ 110,446

Wed 2/405:34RDU - MAA

2 stops33h 11mCathay Pacific

Sun 6/401:30MAA - RDU

2 stops30h 14mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/3₹ 200,873

Thu 3/409:50RDU - MAA

2 stops31h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 11/404:15MAA - RDU

2 stops38h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 28/3₹ 109,077

Thu 3/412:38RDU - MAA

2 stops29h 22mBritish Airways

Fri 11/405:35MAA - RDU

1 stop41h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 28/3₹ 213,705

Thu 3/405:34RDU - MAA

2 stops33h 11mCathay Pacific

Sat 5/401:30MAA - RDU

2 stops48h 43mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/3₹ 266,233

Fri 4/413:20RDU - MAA

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/404:20MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3₹ 102,661

Sun 6/405:30RDU - MAA

2 stops35h 50mQatar Airways

Wed 16/404:20MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 23mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/3₹ 114,467

Sun 6/406:00RDU - MAA

2 stops40h 45mEthiopian Air

Tue 15/410:00MAA - RDU

3 stops37h 38mEthiopian Air

Deal found 28/3₹ 122,423

Mon 7/415:40RDU - MAA

1 stop23h 00mLufthansa

Mon 14/401:55MAA - RDU

1 stop21h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 28/3₹ 110,104

Tue 8/411:44RDU - MAA

2 stops36h 06mSingapore Airlines

Tue 15/410:30MAA - RDU

3 stops43h 26mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/3₹ 244,332

Wed 16/418:05RDU - MAA

1 stop23h 55mAmerican Airlines

Fri 25/415:45MAA - RDU

2 stops29h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 28/3₹ 209,513

Sun 27/410:35RDU - MAA

2 stops28h 05mAir Canada

Mon 26/501:55MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 42mAir Canada

Deal found 28/3₹ 105,484

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RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 30/4

18:09-10:05

2 stops30h 26m

Chennai

Wed 28/5

04:20-23:46

2 stops28h 56m

₹ 88,887

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 29/4

06:00-20:00

2 stops28h 30m

Chennai

Tue 27/5

21:50-15:53

2 stops27h 33m

₹ 100,180

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 29/4

15:40-00:10

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Wed 28/5

19:50-13:45

2 stops27h 25m

₹ 100,864

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 14/5

07:00-00:10

2 stops31h 40m

Chennai

Tue 27/5

01:55-21:07

2 stops28h 42m

₹ 110,702

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/4

18:09-02:50

2 stops23h 11m

Chennai

Mon 14/4

04:20-21:10

2 stops26h 20m

₹ 111,045

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/5

06:00-01:10

2 stops33h 40m

Chennai

Thu 29/5

10:00-14:08

3 stops37h 38m

₹ 122,423

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/5

18:05-03:30

1 stop23h 55m

Chennai

Thu 29/5

05:35-20:30

2 stops24h 25m

₹ 123,449

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 13/9

19:42-10:05

2 stops52h 53m

₹ 43,973

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 13/9

15:10-08:55

3 stops32h 15m

₹ 62,537

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Chennai

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

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 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 Raleigh to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from Raleigh 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 RDU to MAA?

When flying from Raleigh to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Chennai 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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and American Airlines from Raleigh to Chennai. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,537 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,537 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,537 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,181 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,537 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,537 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

764 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,537 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Air Canada

7.0

Good

8,993 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,537 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Chennai round-trip?
Currently priced at ₹ 100,180, Etihad Airways will fly you from Raleigh to Chennai and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 100,864 and ₹ 110,702, respectively. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Chennai?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from Raleigh 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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Lufthansa	Cheapest₹ 104,337	Average₹ 128,452	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest₹ 111,229	Average₹ 180,284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Raleigh to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

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Rainfall in Chennai by month

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Temperature in Chennai by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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