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Cheap flights from the United States to Chennai from ₹ 25,215

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
11 Apr — 18 Apr1
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 6 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 60,175

One-way from

₹ 25,215

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 76,501
Air India
  • Air India
  • 1/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • USA to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 18/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 15m total
  • USA to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 762,872 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 378,912 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 6 April 2025.

Mon 14/414:00JFK - MAA
1 stop27h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 28/404:15MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/4₹ 60,089
Thu 1/511:55JFK - MAA
1 stop19h 10mAir India
Thu 15/521:45MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Deal found 5/4₹ 60,175
Wed 23/414:50JFK - MAA
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 13/501:30MAA - JFK
1 stop45h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/4₹ 64,192
Tue 16/912:00ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 10mAir India
Mon 29/917:30MAA - ORD
1 stop24h 25mAir India
Deal found 5/4₹ 66,842
Sun 4/511:30EWR - MAA
1 stop38h 00mAir India
Tue 3/611:40MAA - EWR
1 stop29h 45mAir India
Deal found 5/4₹ 67,782
Wed 7/511:55JFK - MAA
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/519:50MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4₹ 67,868
Sat 26/422:05IAD - MAA
1 stop19h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 25/521:50MAA - IAD
1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/4₹ 68,295
Wed 23/411:00IAD - MAA
1 stop18h 40mAir India
Mon 5/520:40MAA - IAD
1 stop20h 30mAir India
Deal found 5/4₹ 68,466
Mon 5/516:00ORD - MAA
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Wed 21/501:55MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/4₹ 70,517
Tue 6/517:15IAD - MAA
1 stop21h 25mLufthansa
Mon 26/501:55MAA - IAD
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/4₹ 70,688
Tue 6/509:35ORD - MAA
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/501:55MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4₹ 70,774
Mon 15/917:30JFK - MAA
2 stops29h 55mLufthansa
Mon 6/1001:55MAA - JFK
1 stop27h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 5/4₹ 71,116

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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 6 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 1/5

11:55-16:35

1 stop19h 10m

Chennai

Thu 15/5

21:45-08:55

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 60,175

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/9

15:45-20:00

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Thu 25/9

21:50-09:00

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 62,312

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 23/4

10:00-00:15

1 stop28h 45m

Chennai

Tue 13/5

01:30-13:10

1 stop45h 10m

₹ 64,192

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/9

12:00-20:40

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Mon 29/9

17:30-07:25

1 stop24h 25m

₹ 66,842

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sun 4/5

11:30-11:00

1 stop38h 00m

Chennai

Tue 3/6

11:40-07:55

1 stop29h 45m

₹ 67,782

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/5

11:55-21:50

2 stops24h 25m

Chennai

Thu 22/5

19:50-07:55

1 stop21h 35m

₹ 67,868

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/5

22:05-08:30

1 stop24h 55m

Chennai

Fri 30/5

21:50-16:10

1 stop27h 50m

₹ 69,235

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

09:35-00:10

2 stops28h 05m

Chennai

Mon 26/5

01:55-12:55

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 70,774

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

21:15-03:30

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Tue 27/5

05:35-18:15

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 70,945

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 15/9

17:30-08:55

2 stops29h 55m

Chennai

Mon 6/10

01:55-20:05

1 stop27h 40m

₹ 71,116

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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 ₹ 99). 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 6 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 6 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,173 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,173 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,173 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,439 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,173 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,173 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,173 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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 (₹ 25,215), Etihad Airways (₹ 28,122), and Cathay Pacific (₹ 29,575).

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

    Most travellers choose Dallas/Fort Worth - Chennai, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai or Chicago O'Hare Intl - 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 ₹ 99). 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 6 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 57,868Average₹ 89,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 65,062Average₹ 125,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 66,310Average₹ 107,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 71,583Average₹ 130,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 74,654Average₹ 99,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 80,053Average₹ 120,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 81,002Average₹ 125,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 128,979Average₹ 152,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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