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Cheap flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. from ₹ 42,770

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — WAS
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Chennai to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or November, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 3 December 2024.

Round-trip from

₹ 72,243

One-way from

₹ 42,770

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/2-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 05m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2024.

Wed 11/1207:35MAA - IAD
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 2/622:45IAD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12₹ 71,058
Wed 11/1207:35MAA - BWI
1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 2/621:20BWI - MAA
1 stop20h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12₹ 71,142
Thu 12/1207:20MAA - IAD
2 stops56h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 29/1212:00IAD - MAA
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12₹ 92,739
Wed 11/1207:35MAA - DCA
2 stops25h 33mBritish Airways
Sat 28/1219:57DCA - MAA
2 stops23h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/12₹ 93,671
Tue 10/1201:45MAA - IAD
1 stop29h 05mLufthansa
Tue 10/618:10IAD - MAA
1 stop20h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 2/12₹ 94,348
Wed 11/1220:30MAA - IAD
2 stops33h 30mIndiGo
Sat 28/1221:25IAD - MAA
2 stops26h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 2/12₹ 102,987
Fri 6/1207:35MAA - BWI
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1220:30BWI - MAA
2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12₹ 104,172
Wed 11/1203:50MAA - IAD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 29/1221:30IAD - MAA
1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/12₹ 107,984
Tue 10/1203:45MAA - IAD
1 stop38h 30mEmirates
Thu 2/110:30IAD - MAA
1 stop23h 10mEmirates
Deal found 2/12₹ 108,577
Tue 10/1201:45MAA - DCA
2 stops24h 04mAir Canada
Fri 3/106:59DCA - MAA
2 stops30h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 1/12₹ 109,508
Mon 23/1217:30MAA - DCA
2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/809:40DCA - MAA
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12₹ 123,737
Thu 12/1223:00MAA - IAD
2 stops31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 28/1214:00IAD - MAA
2 stops35h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/12₹ 135,001

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. 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 452,434 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2024.

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ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 27/3

07:35-20:45

1 stop22h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/9

22:45-03:30

1 stop19h 15m

₹ 72,497

ChennaiBaltimore

MAA - BWI

MAABWI

Chennai

Sun 30/3

05:35-19:35

1 stop23h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/9

21:20-03:30

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 74,615

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Wed 2/4

05:35-23:29

2 stops27h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 17/9

18:12-03:30

2 stops23h 48m

₹ 76,393

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 2/4

20:40-16:35

2 stops29h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/4

22:00-20:05

1 stop36h 35m

₹ 82,745

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 1/4

01:55-19:50

1 stop27h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 17/9

18:10-00:10

1 stop20h 30m

₹ 83,084

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 26/3

01:45-21:23

2 stops29h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/9

09:55-00:10

2 stops28h 45m

₹ 83,846

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Tue 1/4

01:55-21:00

2 stops28h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 17/9

11:00-00:10

2 stops27h 40m

₹ 87,657

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 22/1

03:50-16:25

1 stop23h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 30/1

21:30-08:30

1 stop24h 30m

₹ 88,081

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Tue 25/2

01:45-17:54

2 stops26h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 15/9

15:00-00:10

2 stops23h 40m

₹ 88,589

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sun 30/3

04:05-16:10

1 stop21h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/9

21:05-03:00

1 stop20h 25m

₹ 97,905

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 22 November 2024.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. (average of ₹ 911). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,380). 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 Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 3 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Oman Air and Emirates from Chennai to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
1,340 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.8
Good
1,343 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.6
Good
867 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from Chennai. Booking flights from Chennai (MAA) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 6 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 72,243, Etihad Airways will fly you from Chennai to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 73,175 and ₹ 76,563, respectively. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    ₹ 42,770 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on IndiGo and Lufthansa, with prices starting from ₹ 43,193 and ₹ 51,409, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. (average of ₹ 911). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,380). 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 6 airlines flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 71,890Average₹ 90,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 76,024Average₹ 100,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,780Average₹ 112,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 78,132Average₹ 112,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 91,969Average₹ 123,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 107,632Average₹ 118,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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