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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel to Chennai Airport next month, round-trip fares start from $955. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Chennai.$707 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 12, returning Mon, Nov 16.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Aug 12, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Chennai on Mon, Nov 16, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $707, select.

Chennai.$736 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 8, returning Tue, Oct 13.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Chennai on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.

Chennai.$736 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 17, returning Tue, Sep 15.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Mon, Aug 17, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Chennai on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.

Chennai.$737 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 3, returning Tue, Nov 24.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Boston Logan International on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chennai on Tue, Nov 24, arriving in Boston Logan International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $737, select.

Chennai.$739 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1, returning Tue, Sep 29.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from Chennai on Tue, Sep 29, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $739, select.

Chennai.$742 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 30, returning Sun, Nov 22.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Chennai on Sun, Nov 22, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $742, select.

Chennai.$744 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 7, returning Wed, Nov 4.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, Oct 7, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Chennai on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $744, select.

Chennai.$750 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 8, returning Tue, Oct 20.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Chennai on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $750, select.

Chennai.$761 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31, returning Fri, Oct 30.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Washington Dulles on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chennai on Fri, Oct 30, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.

Chennai.$763 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 1, returning Sun, Dec 13.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Chennai on Sun, Dec 13, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $763, select.

Chennai.$785 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 29, returning Wed, Jan 20.Round-trip flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, Nov 29, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departing from Chennai on Wed, Jan 20, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $785, select.

Chennai.$788 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 23, returning Mon, Feb 1.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Washington Dulles on Mon, Nov 23, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Chennai on Mon, Feb 1, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $788, select.

Chennai.$807 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 22, returning Thu, Dec 3.Round-trip flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, Nov 22, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departing from Chennai on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $807, select.

Chennai.$810 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 20, returning Mon, Sep 28.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Boston Logan International on Mon, Jul 20, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Chennai on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Boston Logan International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $810, select.

Chennai.$820 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 2, returning Wed, Mar 17.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Washington Dulles on Tue, Mar 2, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Chennai on Wed, Mar 17, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $820, select.

Chennai.$820 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 2, returning Tue, Feb 16.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Washington Dulles on Tue, Feb 2, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Chennai on Tue, Feb 16, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $820, select.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Chennai?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $707.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

The cheapest month to fly to Chennai is usually August.

How can I find the best flight deal to Chennai?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Chennai Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between United States and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are round-trip flights to Chennai?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Chennai is $707. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Chennai Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Chennai Airport is Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Chennai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with to Chennai?

Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying to Chennai

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Cheapest flight found	$707
Cheapest month to fly	August

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How to find cheap flights to Chennai International Airport (MAA)

At the moment, $313 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Chennai International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to MAA for $707.
Get updates on fares by setting up a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to MAA fall, you'll be notified.
Lock in a bargain on tickets to Chennai, where Chennai International Airport is located, by booking in advance. You're more likely to land an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of landing cheap flights to Chennai. This will give you more choices for where you take off and land, along with different prices.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Chennai, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Chennai International Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to Chennai

The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Chennai is usually May.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to MAA, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
November is the most popular month for flights to MAA. Travel then if you're eager to explore Chennai in full swing.
Travel in January if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Chennai are often more affordable.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you enjoy traveling in. Chennai is warmest in May, with averages of between 82ºF and 99ºF.
Ranging from 70ºF to 82ºF, January has the lowest temperatures.
February gives you the best chance of clearer skies. This is the driest month in Chennai.
The wettest time of year is October. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around 12 days of rainfall.

Traveling to Chennai International Airport (MAA): What you need to know

Offering direct flights to Chennai International Airport, these leading airlines make getting to Chennai easy:
Servant Air, Inc. has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 98% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a smart pick when booking your MAA plane ticket.
Once you arrive at MAA, you'll be in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Chennai International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to MAA:
Flights taking off from Chennai International Airport arrive as planned 76% of the time. This percentage tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.

Getting to central Chennai from Chennai International Airport (MAA)

MAA is about 13 miles from central Chennai.
Once you've touched down from your flight to MAA, the drive to the center takes around 35 minutes.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Chennai comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:

Chennai highlights

Hop off your flight to Chennai and make a beeline for these major attractions:
- Meenakshi Temple: Offering a classic introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 1 mile south of the center.
- Botanical Garden (in front of gallery no 2): Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Chennai. This park is roughly 1 mile southwest of the center.
- Marina Beach: Take on this landmark next. About 2 miles south of the city center, it's worth checking out to get the full Chennai experience.

How to get to Avadi from Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Setting out for the nearby city of Avadi? It's about 20 miles from MAA. It'll take you around 1 hour to reach the center in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you to Avadi in roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.

Traveling from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tambaram

If Tambaram is where you're off to, it's about 5 miles from Chennai International Airport.

Explore more of India

There's a whole lot more of India ready to be uncovered. Around 170 miles west of Chennai, head for Bengaluru. On the must-see list? Begin with Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple. The most convenient airport for this city is Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).
Salem might just become one of your favorite stops in India. You'll find it around 160 miles southwest of Chennai. ISKCON, Paravasa Ulagam Water Theme Park and Kailasanathar Temple stand out as key sights.
About 100 miles north of Chennai, Nellore is worth a detour. Some of the best reasons to visit include Badshahi Masjid, Science Museum and Sai Baba Temple.