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Cheap flights from the United States to Chennai from ₹ 28,842

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from USA to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from USA (US0) 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 1 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 65,307

One-way from

₹ 28,842

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 82,543
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 3/5-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 40m total
  • USA to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 50m total
  • USA to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 606,333 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 361,492 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 1 February 2025.

Wed 10/911:30EWR - MAA
1 stop20h 25mAir India
Mon 10/1117:15MAA - EWR
1 stop24h 10mAir India
Deal found 30/1₹ 63,661
Sat 3/511:30SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 8/510:30MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 31/1₹ 65,307
Tue 11/311:00IAD - MAA
1 stop26h 25mAir India
Sat 22/320:40MAA - IAD
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Deal found 31/1₹ 66,693
Thu 13/322:30IAD - MAA
1 stop24h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 24/303:50MAA - IAD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/1₹ 67,559
Wed 16/417:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mKuwait Airways
Sat 19/403:10MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 31/1₹ 67,646
Thu 6/313:10ORD - MAA
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 26/316:15MAA - ORD
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/1₹ 67,732
Tue 18/211:35JFK - MAA
1 stop25h 05mAir India
Tue 11/308:00MAA - JFK
1 stop33h 25mAir India
Deal found 31/1₹ 67,732
Fri 21/314:50JFK - MAA
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/401:40MAA - JFK
1 stop45h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/1₹ 68,252
Sun 2/322:05EWR - MAA
2 stops48h 20mSWISS
Tue 11/319:50MAA - EWR
2 stops35h 10mSWISS
Deal found 30/1₹ 68,598
Sat 1/319:25SFO - MAA
2 stops48h 00mSWISS
Sun 23/319:50MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 05mSWISS
Deal found 30/1₹ 68,685
Sun 6/418:35ORD - MAA
2 stops51h 50mSWISS
Mon 6/1020:40MAA - ORD
2 stops26h 00mSWISS
Deal found 31/1₹ 68,772
Tue 7/1020:30EWR - MAA
2 stops41h 10mLufthansa
Wed 29/1006:45MAA - EWR
2 stops46h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 30/1₹ 69,031

Find flights from USA to Chennai within your budget

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 1 February 2025.

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

11:30-22:00

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Thu 8/5

10:30-09:40

1 stop35h 40m

₹ 65,307

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/3

11:00-05:20

1 stop32h 50m

Chennai

Sat 22/3

17:25-07:50

1 stop23h 55m

₹ 66,693

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 13/3

22:30-08:30

1 stop24h 30m

Chennai

Mon 24/3

03:50-17:25

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 67,559

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 16/4

17:55-02:10

1 stop22h 45m

Chennai

Sat 19/4

03:10-14:00

1 stop20h 20m

₹ 67,646

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/3

13:10-02:45

1 stop26h 05m

Chennai

Wed 26/3

16:15-09:25

1 stop27h 40m

₹ 67,732

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 18/2

11:35-23:10

1 stop25h 05m

Chennai

Tue 11/3

08:00-07:55

1 stop33h 25m

₹ 67,732

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 21/3

14:50-00:35

1 stop24h 15m

Chennai

Sat 5/4

01:40-13:15

1 stop45h 05m

₹ 68,252

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

19:25-08:55

2 stops48h 00m

Chennai

Sun 23/3

19:50-17:25

2 stops34h 05m

₹ 68,685

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/4

18:35-08:55

2 stops51h 50m

Chennai

Mon 6/10

20:40-12:10

2 stops26h 00m

₹ 68,772

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 26/3

12:15-20:10

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Thu 15/5

15:55-07:35

1 stop25h 10m

₹ 68,858

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from USA to Chennai

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). 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 1 February 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 1 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Emirates 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

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
1,447 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

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
3,331 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

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
1,315 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

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
1,335 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

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.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

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 (₹ 28,842), Etihad Airways (₹ 29,968), and Singapore Airlines (₹ 30,835).

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

    Most travellers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai, Dallas/Fort Worth - Chennai or Newark - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). 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 1 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 45,107Average₹ 128,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 58,639Average₹ 108,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 72,182Average₹ 116,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 75,648Average₹ 100,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,529Average₹ 124,922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 79,509Average₹ 140,787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 82,081Average₹ 123,702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 130,697Average₹ 167,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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