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

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Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at ₹ 73,176. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by IndiGo and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 73,262 and ₹ 74,289, respectively. Users have found that Lufthansa is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Chennai one-way?

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The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 36,289. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Chennai for a low price. Find deals

Question 3

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

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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 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in December 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. Find deals

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Chennai?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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.

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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).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Chennai?

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Consider American Airlines, Air India or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to Chennai.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Chicago to Chennai?

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Travellers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 27% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 10

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 49 days in advance, which can save you up to 29% on flights from Chicago to Chennai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 49 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at ₹ 86,100. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from ₹ 92,177.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Chennai?

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September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from Chicago. Prices for September average ₹ 91,692 per person but you can even find prices for as low as ₹ 60,681. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 45% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MAA?

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It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Question 13

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Chicago?

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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 5 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.

Question 14

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Chennai?

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

Question 16

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chicago to Chennai?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Chicago to Chennai flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chicago to Chennai?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Chicago to Chennai for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Chicago to Chennai with no change fees?

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Chicago to Chennai become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	₹ 73,176
One-way from	₹ 35,518
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	₹ 112,632

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest₹ 38,445	Average₹ 116,900	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air India	Cheapest₹ 63,717	Average₹ 86,602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest₹ 65,999	Average₹ 100,434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest₹ 71,015	Average₹ 148,493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest₹ 77,116	Average₹ 140,125	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 35,518

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Chennai are usually found in September or April, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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