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Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Chennai from ₹ 44,008

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — MAA
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Indianapolis to Chennai are usually found in March or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) 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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 103,524

One-way from

₹ 44,008

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₹ 127,261
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 22/10-18/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • Indianapolis to Chennai
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3/8
  • 3/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 05m total
  • Indianapolis to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (₹ 721,632 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 239,884 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2025.

Fri 12/905:00IND - MAA
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/920:40MAA - IND
2 stops32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7₹ 82,992
Sat 30/817:20IND - MAA
2 stops30h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 15/921:50MAA - IND
2 stops31h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/7₹ 96,334
Wed 27/812:33IND - MAA
2 stops31h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 16/915:45MAA - IND
2 stops29h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/7₹ 97,460
Wed 22/1014:39IND - MAA
2 stops24h 01mLufthansa
Tue 18/1101:50MAA - IND
2 stops26h 34mLufthansa
Deal found 28/7₹ 103,524
Tue 21/1017:38IND - MAA
2 stops23h 22mEmirates
Mon 17/1103:50MAA - IND
2 stops26h 39mEmirates
Deal found 28/7₹ 114,786
Wed 22/1014:39IND - MAA
3 stops49h 01mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/1103:00MAA - IND
3 stops46h 06mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/7₹ 141,815

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis 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 29 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Chennai that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

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Chennai

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Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Wed 22/10

14:39-00:10

2 stops24h 01m

Chennai

Tue 18/11

01:50-17:54

2 stops26h 34m

₹ 103,524

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Sat 4/10

17:45-05:15

2 stops26h 00m

Chennai

Fri 10/10

17:50-13:54

2 stops29h 34m

₹ 105,257

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Thu 23/10

16:20-02:50

2 stops25h 00m

Chennai

Tue 18/11

18:10-18:21

2 stops34h 41m

₹ 108,895

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Thu 23/10

19:09-09:10

2 stops28h 31m

Chennai

Mon 17/11

04:05-20:15

2 stops26h 40m

₹ 109,155

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Tue 21/10

17:38-02:30

2 stops23h 22m

Chennai

Mon 17/11

03:50-19:59

2 stops26h 39m

₹ 114,786

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Wed 22/10

14:39-01:10

3 stops49h 01m

Chennai

Sun 16/11

03:00-14:36

3 stops46h 06m

₹ 141,815

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Thu 8/1

17:25-05:35

2 stops25h 40m

Chennai

Wed 21/1

07:35-22:34

2 stops25h 29m

₹ 355,187

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Sun 3/8

17:05-02:40

3 stops48h 05m

₹ 44,008

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Deals found on 28/7

Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Indianapolis to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Indianapolis to Chennai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Indianapolis to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to Chennai flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. 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 Chennai. Reviews last updated 29 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andAmerican Airlines from Indianapolis to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
803 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,295 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Indianapolis to Chennai return from ₹ 103,524. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from ₹ 105,257, and Qatar Airways, from ₹ 109,155. Users have found that Lufthansa is 6% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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