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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Chennai from ₹ 97,610

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MAA
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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

₹ 97,610

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 104,972
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 44m total
  • Raleigh to Chennai
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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 22 February 2025.

Mon 10/310:38RDU - MAA
2 stops24h 12mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/303:50MAA - RDU
2 stops29h 32mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/2₹ 97,610
Thu 27/216:26RDU - MAA
2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/314:35MAA - RDU
2 stops35h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2₹ 101,162
Thu 27/212:43RDU - MAA
2 stops26h 42mQatar Airways
Fri 28/303:45MAA - RDU
2 stops45h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2₹ 102,201
Sun 30/314:55RDU - MAA
3 stops30h 55mLufthansa
Wed 23/419:50MAA - RDU
2 stops27h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2₹ 102,461
Sat 8/317:41RDU - MAA
2 stops25h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 22/314:35MAA - RDU
2 stops31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2₹ 107,657
Thu 27/206:00RDU - MAA
2 stops32h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/303:00MAA - RDU
3 stops30h 14mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2₹ 111,035
Sat 22/316:35RDU - MAA
2 stops46h 00mAir Canada
Thu 17/401:55MAA - RDU
2 stops47h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2₹ 115,885
Wed 26/317:12RDU - MAA
2 stops23h 33mEmirates
Sun 20/422:00MAA - RDU
2 stops33h 02mEmirates
Deal found 20/2₹ 125,499

Find flights from Raleigh to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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

Raleigh

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/3

10:38-20:20

2 stops24h 12m

Chennai

Mon 17/3

03:50-23:52

2 stops29h 32m

₹ 97,610

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 25/3

17:43-05:15

2 stops26h 02m

Chennai

Thu 24/4

04:20-23:13

2 stops28h 23m

₹ 101,248

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 30/3

14:55-07:20

3 stops30h 55m

Chennai

Wed 23/4

19:50-13:45

2 stops27h 25m

₹ 102,461

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 25/3

08:01-01:55

2 stops32h 24m

Chennai

Mon 21/4

04:20-19:37

2 stops48h 47m

₹ 102,721

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/3

17:41-05:15

2 stops25h 04m

Chennai

Sat 22/3

14:35-12:15

2 stops31h 10m

₹ 107,657

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 25/3

10:38-08:10

3 stops36h 02m

Chennai

Sun 6/4

02:45-10:35

3 stops41h 20m

₹ 115,626

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 22/3

16:35-00:05

2 stops46h 00m

Chennai

Thu 17/4

01:55-15:53

2 stops47h 28m

₹ 115,885

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 26/3

17:12-02:15

2 stops23h 33m

Chennai

Sun 20/4

22:00-21:32

2 stops33h 02m

₹ 125,499

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Chennai

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

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

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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.

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

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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,179 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
776 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 97,610, 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 Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 102,461 and ₹ 102,721, respectively. These flights start at 18% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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    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?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). 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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