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Cheap flights from the United States to Chennai from ₹ 25,868

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from USA to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 28 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 59,250

One-way from

₹ 25,868

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 76,837
Air India
  • Air India
  • 8/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • USA to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 30m total
  • USA to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 785,273 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 378,552 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from USA to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 April 2025.

Mon 5/522:00JFK - MAA
1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 1/603:55MAA - JFK
1 stop28h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4₹ 59,250
Fri 9/511:10JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 50mAir India
Sun 8/619:50MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Deal found 27/4₹ 59,335
Fri 10/1015:45JFK - MAA
1 stop31h 15mEtihad Airways
Thu 30/1003:55MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/4₹ 59,421
Wed 20/814:50JFK - MAA
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/901:30MAA - JFK
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4₹ 62,153
Fri 9/512:00ORD - MAA
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Fri 13/621:45MAA - ORD
1 stop20h 10mAir India
Deal found 26/4₹ 67,531
Mon 5/511:55EWR - MAA
1 stop19h 10mAir India
Mon 2/620:40MAA - EWR
1 stop20h 25mAir India
Deal found 27/4₹ 67,531
Mon 8/919:05ORD - MAA
2 stops51h 20mSWISS
Tue 30/920:40MAA - ORD
2 stops26h 00mSWISS
Deal found 27/4₹ 68,129
Mon 11/820:30JFK - MAA
2 stops50h 55mSWISS
Tue 23/920:40MAA - JFK
2 stops29h 25mSWISS
Deal found 27/4₹ 68,129
Thu 4/918:00ORD - MAA
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/920:40MAA - ORD
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4₹ 69,580
Mon 11/815:45JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/920:40MAA - JFK
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4₹ 69,836
Sun 7/915:35ORD - MAA
2 stops30h 50mLufthansa
Mon 29/901:55MAA - ORD
1 stop28h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 27/4₹ 70,519
Thu 16/1013:55ORD - MAA
1 stop32h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 1/1103:55MAA - ORD
1 stop39h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/4₹ 71,458

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Customise your flight search to find flights from USA 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 28 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Chennai that are best for you.

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USA

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/5

11:10-15:30

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Wed 21/5

06:40-07:55

1 stop34h 45m

₹ 59,250

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/10

15:45-08:30

1 stop31h 15m

Chennai

Thu 30/10

03:55-16:15

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 59,421

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 21/7

01:20-02:50

1 stop40h 00m

Chennai

Mon 29/9

04:20-15:10

1 stop20h 20m

₹ 59,762

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/8

14:50-00:15

1 stop23h 55m

Chennai

Tue 9/9

01:30-20:35

1 stop28h 35m

₹ 62,153

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

12:00-19:10

1 stop20h 40m

Chennai

Fri 13/6

21:45-07:25

1 stop20h 10m

₹ 67,531

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/9

19:05-08:55

2 stops51h 20m

Chennai

Tue 30/9

20:40-12:10

2 stops26h 00m

₹ 68,129

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/8

20:30-08:55

2 stops50h 55m

Chennai

Tue 23/9

20:40-16:35

2 stops29h 25m

₹ 68,129

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/8

15:45-00:10

1 stop22h 55m

Chennai

Tue 21/10

01:55-20:05

1 stop27h 40m

₹ 69,409

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/8

15:45-00:10

1 stop22h 55m

Chennai

Tue 23/9

20:40-16:35

2 stops29h 25m

₹ 69,836

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sat 17/5

11:55-20:40

1 stop23h 15m

Chennai

Wed 4/6

16:55-07:35

1 stop24h 10m

₹ 70,092

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Chennai

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 28 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Chennai as you normally would.

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 28 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from USA to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. 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
1,459 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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
1,459 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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
1,292 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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
1,587 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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 USA 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 United States?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai (MAA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from United States.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from USA to Chennai are Air India (₹ 25,868), Etihad Airways (₹ 29,283), and Singapore Airlines (₹ 32,015).

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Chennai?

    Most travellers choose San Francisco - Chennai, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Chennai or Dallas/Fort Worth - Chennai when deciding on the best route from USA to Chennai.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from USA 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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Top 8 airlines flying from USA to Chennai

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from USA to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 44,461Average₹ 102,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 57,799Average₹ 88,986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 66,231Average₹ 107,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 71,499Average₹ 138,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 74,565Average₹ 99,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 79,958Average₹ 124,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 80,906Average₹ 125,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 88,233Average₹ 147,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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