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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai from ₹ 27,273

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MAA
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 69,469

One-way from

₹ 27,273

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 78,389
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chennai
Air India
  • Air India
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 40m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 850,124 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 403,921 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 April 2025.

Fri 2/522:05IAD - MAA
1 stop24h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 30/504:15MAA - IAD
1 stop21h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/4₹ 69,469
Wed 3/922:20IAD - MAA
2 stops49h 05mLufthansa
Wed 1/1001:55MAA - IAD
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 15/4₹ 69,555
Wed 3/921:00IAD - MAA
1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 5/1021:50MAA - IAD
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4₹ 71,099
Thu 11/920:45IAD - MAA
2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1001:55MAA - IAD
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4₹ 71,270
Mon 12/519:25IAD - MAA
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 11/605:35MAA - IAD
1 stop24h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/4₹ 73,672
Wed 3/920:45IAD - MAA
2 stops50h 40mSWISS
Tue 30/920:40MAA - IAD
2 stops29h 05mSWISS
Deal found 15/4₹ 75,644
Tue 22/411:00IAD - MAA
1 stop18h 40mAir India
Fri 18/720:40MAA - IAD
1 stop20h 30mAir India
Deal found 15/4₹ 77,960
Sun 31/809:45IAD - MAA
2 stops28h 55mAir Canada
Tue 30/901:55MAA - IAD
2 stops45h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 15/4₹ 80,447
Mon 21/410:55IAD - MAA
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Mon 5/522:00MAA - IAD
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Deal found 14/4₹ 81,219

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 16 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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Dulles Intl

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Price

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/5

22:05-08:30

1 stop24h 55m

Chennai

Mon 2/6

21:50-16:10

1 stop27h 50m

₹ 69,469

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/9

22:20-08:55

2 stops49h 05m

Chennai

Wed 1/10

01:55-13:30

1 stop21h 05m

₹ 69,555

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/9

21:00-02:50

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Sun 5/10

21:50-15:40

1 stop27h 20m

₹ 71,099

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/9

20:45-08:55

2 stops50h 40m

Chennai

Wed 1/10

01:55-13:30

1 stop21h 05m

₹ 71,270

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/5

19:25-03:30

1 stop22h 35m

Chennai

Wed 11/6

05:35-20:10

1 stop24h 05m

₹ 73,672

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/9

20:45-08:55

2 stops50h 40m

Chennai

Tue 23/9

20:40-16:15

2 stops29h 05m

₹ 75,644

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 31/8

09:45-00:10

2 stops28h 55m

Chennai

Tue 30/9

01:55-13:31

2 stops45h 06m

₹ 80,447

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/8

10:55-20:30

1 stop24h 05m

Chennai

Sun 31/8

09:50-08:40

1 stop32h 20m

₹ 85,678

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 26/4

11:00-19:10

1 stop22h 40m

Chennai

Thu 1/5

11:20-07:40

1 stop29h 50m

₹ 86,879

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/6

21:40-16:00

2 stops32h 50m

Chennai

Thu 17/7

19:30-19:45

2 stops33h 45m

₹ 91,082

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dulles Intl to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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.

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 16 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Air France. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Chennai from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways (₹ 69,469), Lufthansa (₹ 69,555), and Qatar Airways (₹ 71,099) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai. Etihad Airways is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 27,273. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 3 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Chennai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 16 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 67,373Average₹ 71,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 69,651Average₹ 78,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 76,301Average₹ 94,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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