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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 38,047

CHI — MAA
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Chennai

Mon 12/1020:25 -
1 stop19h 55m
Mon 26/1003:55 -
2 stops26h 04m
Deal found 11/9₹ 84,314
Sun 13/920:05 -
1 stop38h 15m
Mon 28/918:20 -
3 stops31h 50m
Deal found 11/9₹ 85,844
Sat 19/920:05 -
1 stop20h 15m
Mon 28/921:55 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 12/9₹ 85,939
Sun 13/913:25 -
2 stops23h 25m
Sun 20/917:45 -
3 stops32h 25m
Deal found 10/9₹ 86,226
Tue 3/1118:50 -
1 stop20h 10m
Mon 14/1204:05 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 12/9₹ 86,322
Tue 27/1019:50 -
1 stop19h 55m
Tue 24/1103:15 -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 10/9₹ 86,417
Sat 7/1113:10 -
1 stop38h 25m
Thu 19/1121:50 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 11/9₹ 86,609
Thu 17/913:25 -
2 stops23h 25m
Wed 30/918:20 -
3 stops31h 50m
Deal found 12/9₹ 86,704
Sun 8/1118:50 -
1 stop20h 10m
Tue 2/204:05 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 11/9₹ 86,895
Thu 8/1009:38 -
2 stops30h 42m
Sun 25/1009:55 -
2 stops44h 04m
Deal found 11/9₹ 86,991
Sat 12/920:25 -
1 stop31h 45m
Wed 23/910:55 -
2 stops32h 10m
Deal found 9/9₹ 87,087
Sun 27/911:45 -
2 stops28h 35m
Mon 19/1004:20 -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 9/9₹ 120,640

Find flight deals from Chicago to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 84,314

One-way from

₹ 38,047

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

₹ 95,594
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/10-26/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 59m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 55m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (₹ 524,577 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 333,000 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/9

20:25-08:25

1 stop25h 30m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 38,047
Fastest return journey

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/9

20:05-03:10

1 stop20h 35m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 42,157

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/1

18:50-09:10

2 stops50h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 45,121

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

18:50-07:00

2 stops48h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 46,746

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/1

18:50-13:00

2 stops30h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 46,937

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/11

14:10-00:35

1 stop22h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 47,988

ChicagoChennai

MDW Chicago Midway - MAA Chennai

MDWMAA

Chicago Midway

Thu 24/9

06:25-02:50

3 stops33h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 54,584

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/10

10:59-02:50

2 stops29h 21m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 55,445

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/11

18:50-06:40

2 stops48h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 56,401

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/1

07:40-00:20

3 stops29h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 57,452

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Chennai

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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 ₹ 81,064). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 153,716). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 88,138 and ₹ 99,036 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 84,314 on Etihad Airways (12 Oct–26 Oct).

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Chennai on Cheapflights.

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

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 97,957.

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 45m.

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways from Chicago to Chennai 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 and Etihad Airways fly from Chicago to Chennai in about 20h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 15m. 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 Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at ₹ 69,093. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 78,714 and ₹ 110,269, respectively. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 31% 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 ₹ 81,064). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 153,716). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 69,093Average₹ 93,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 78,714Average₹ 105,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 110,269Average₹ 139,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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