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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 38,476

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MAA
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 July 2026.

Sun 6/909:00
ORD
-
MAA
2 stops31h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 20/904:20
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/7₹ 97,350
Sat 31/1015:35
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop22h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 3/1202:00
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop22h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 22/7₹ 97,447
Thu 8/1019:20
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/1103:25
MAA
-
ORD
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7₹ 97,543
Mon 7/920:00
ORD
-
MAA
2 stops32h 10m
Oman Air
Tue 22/908:15
MAA
-
ORD
2 stops41h 20m
Oman Air
Deal found 22/7₹ 97,640
Tue 3/1118:50
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/1204:05
MAA
-
ORD
2 stops31h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7₹ 97,737
Mon 21/920:00
ORD
-
MAA
2 stops48h 55m
Oman Air
Wed 30/908:15
MAA
-
ORD
2 stops41h 20m
Oman Air
Deal found 22/7₹ 97,833
Fri 24/714:00
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 25/810:15
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/7₹ 97,930
Sat 31/1021:20
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 3/1203:55
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop22h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/7₹ 98,027
Tue 4/820:25
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 24/804:05
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/7₹ 98,123
Sun 25/1006:00
ORD
-
MAA
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 2/1204:05
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/7₹ 98,220
Thu 5/1109:31
ORD
-
MAA
2 stops29h 29m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/1103:25
MAA
-
ORD
2 stops27h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/7₹ 98,317
Wed 5/814:00
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 24/810:15
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/7₹ 98,413

Find flight deals from Chicago to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 97,350

One-way from

₹ 38,476

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 112,141
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/9-20/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 40m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (₹ 565,288 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 420,489 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 23 July 2026.
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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

18:50-02:20

1 stop20h 00m

Chennai

Fri 4/12

03:25-19:55

2 stops28h 00m

₹ 103,150

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

10:35-06:40

2 stops32h 35m

Chennai

Sat 5/12

07:20-15:05

2 stops43h 15m

₹ 106,824

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/12

20:20-19:50

1 stop36h 00m

Chennai

Thu 14/1

16:10-07:55

1 stop27h 15m

₹ 111,561

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/8

20:10-13:50

2 stops31h 10m

Chennai

Mon 24/8

23:45-09:40

2 stops44h 25m

₹ 122,775

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/12

18:50-06:40

2 stops48h 20m

Chennai

Wed 13/1

15:00-14:30

2 stops59h 00m

₹ 123,162

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/8

06:00-00:45

3 stops32h 15m

Chennai

Tue 29/9

21:05-16:59

2 stops30h 24m

₹ 123,742

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 23/8

17:10-11:45

2 stops32h 05m

Chennai

Sun 30/8

23:45-14:30

2 stops25h 15m

₹ 127,512

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/10

22:50-05:35

1 stop20h 15m

Chennai

Sun 1/11

20:30-15:30

2 stops30h 30m

₹ 128,479

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/11

18:50-06:40

2 stops24h 20m

Chennai

Mon 4/1

07:20-15:05

2 stops43h 15m

₹ 131,669

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/12

10:35-14:20

2 stops40h 15m

Chennai

Sat 9/1

07:20-15:05

2 stops43h 15m

₹ 144,430

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Chennai

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of ₹ 81,689). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 158,157). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Chennai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 91,743 and ₹ 124,128 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 97,350 on Qatar Airways (6 Sept–20 Sept).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Chennai?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Chennai?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 74,016.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago to Chennai?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago to Chennai?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 53m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Chennai?

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from Chicago. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Chennai?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, Oman Air, and Etihad Airways fly from Chicago to Chennai in about 20h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h. The distance between Chicago and Chennai is about 13773 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at ₹ 78,941. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 85,615 and ₹ 111,514, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of ₹ 81,689). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 158,157). 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 Chicago to Chennai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 78,941Average₹ 96,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 85,615Average₹ 162,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 111,514Average₹ 141,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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