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Cheap flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. from ₹ 47,933

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — WAS
13 Jan — 20 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Chennai to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or March, 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 8 January 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 76,316

One-way from

₹ 47,933

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 103,069
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 1/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 25m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
17/2
  • 17/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 31m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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

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 8 January 2025.

Thu 20/203:50MAA - IAD
1 stop23h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/221:30IAD - MAA
1 stop24h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1₹ 77,173
Tue 15/405:35MAA - IAD
1 stop24h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 14/1019:25IAD - MAA
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1₹ 81,375
Tue 15/405:35MAA - BWI
1 stop23h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 14/1021:20BWI - MAA
1 stop20h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1₹ 81,375
Fri 21/220:40MAA - IAD
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Fri 28/210:00IAD - MAA
1 stop20h 05mAir India
Deal found 7/1₹ 81,546
Mon 14/401:55MAA - IAD
1 stop23h 25mLufthansa
Tue 14/1015:25IAD - MAA
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1₹ 83,261
Tue 15/415:30MAA - IAD
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1012:00IAD - MAA
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1₹ 84,462
Sat 15/209:35MAA - DCA
3 stops44h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/316:10DCA - MAA
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1₹ 89,435
Mon 14/401:55MAA - IAD
2 stops39h 30mAir Canada
Tue 14/1022:05IAD - MAA
2 stops40h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1₹ 92,865
Tue 15/405:35MAA - DCA
2 stops23h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 14/1019:45DCA - MAA
2 stops22h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1₹ 95,009
Mon 14/401:55MAA - DCA
2 stops27h 28mAir Canada
Tue 14/1011:00DCA - MAA
2 stops27h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1₹ 95,609
Sat 12/414:35MAA - IAD
2 stops38h 40mIndiGo
Sat 10/521:40IAD - MAA
2 stops32h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 7/1₹ 96,209
Mon 14/422:00MAA - IAD
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Wed 23/410:55IAD - MAA
1 stop24h 05mEmirates
Deal found 7/1₹ 99,124

Find flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. within your budget

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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 8 January 2025.

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ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 20/2

03:50-16:25

1 stop23h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 28/2

21:30-08:30

1 stop24h 30m

₹ 77,173

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 15/4

05:35-20:10

1 stop24h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 14/10

19:25-03:30

1 stop22h 35m

₹ 81,375

ChennaiBaltimore

MAA - BWI

MAABWI

Chennai

Tue 15/4

05:35-19:35

1 stop23h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 14/10

21:20-03:30

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 81,375

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Fri 21/2

20:40-06:50

1 stop20h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 28/2

10:00-16:35

1 stop20h 05m

₹ 81,546

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Mon 14/4

01:55-15:50

1 stop23h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 14/10

15:25-00:10

1 stop23h 15m

₹ 83,261

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 15/4

15:30-05:10

2 stops47h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 14/10

12:00-07:25

2 stops33h 55m

₹ 84,462

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Sat 15/2

09:35-19:57

3 stops44h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 31/3

16:10-00:10

2 stops22h 30m

₹ 89,435

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Mon 14/4

01:55-07:55

2 stops39h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 14/10

22:05-00:10

2 stops40h 35m

₹ 92,865

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Tue 15/4

05:35-20:00

2 stops23h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 14/10

19:45-03:30

2 stops22h 15m

₹ 95,009

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Mon 14/4

01:55-19:53

2 stops27h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 14/10

11:00-00:10

2 stops27h 40m

₹ 95,609

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

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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 3 January 2025.

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.

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 8 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, British Airways 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
3,337 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
3,337 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
1,325 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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
1,337 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

7.5
Good
3,749 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.

7.5
Good
816 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,337 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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 ₹ 76,316, British Airways will fly you from Chennai to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Air India - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 77,173 and ₹ 81,032, respectively. These flights start at 26% 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?

    ₹ 50,763 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 Qatar Airways and IndiGo, with prices starting from ₹ 52,135 and ₹ 52,392, 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 72,785Average₹ 91,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 75,197Average₹ 113,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 76,757Average₹ 100,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 79,105Average₹ 114,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 96,585Average₹ 124,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 108,583Average₹ 118,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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