Cheap flights from North America to Chennai from ₹ 31,729

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from North America to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North America to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 65,352

One-way from

₹ 31,729

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 73,915
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/2-12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • North America to Chennai
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 15m total
  • North America to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 1,088,042 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (₹ 517,803 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from North America to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North America to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Thu 5/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 12/221:40MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1₹ 65,352
Mon 16/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 31/321:55MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1₹ 65,442
Fri 27/213:30ORD - MAA
1 stop21h 40mAir India
Sun 8/309:50MAA - ORD
1 stop37h 10mAir India
Deal found 8/1₹ 65,802
Sun 25/113:10ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/221:40MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/1₹ 66,073
Thu 19/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 24/221:40MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1₹ 66,163
Tue 28/414:00ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 1/616:35MAA - ORD
1 stop26h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1₹ 66,253
Wed 28/113:10ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 23/221:40MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1₹ 66,343
Sun 22/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/315:45MAA - ORD
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1₹ 66,433
Fri 6/313:10ORD - MAA
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 30/416:35MAA - ORD
1 stop26h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1₹ 66,523
Sun 1/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/221:40MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1₹ 66,613
Mon 2/313:10ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Fri 20/315:45MAA - ORD
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1₹ 66,704
Sun 8/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 15/215:45MAA - ORD
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/1₹ 66,794

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Fly from

North America

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

13:30-22:40

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Sat 21/3

20:00-12:30

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 65,802

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/2

13:30-15:05

1 stop38h 05m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

14:30-11:30

1 stop32h 30m

₹ 69,047

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/5

15:00-20:50

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Sat 20/6

21:35-10:55

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 69,228

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 29/1

14:35-02:30

1 stop25h 25m

Chennai

Wed 25/2

03:55-09:05

1 stop39h 40m

₹ 70,219

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

10:00-00:30

2 stops26h 00m

Chennai

Sat 11/4

06:00-15:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 70,850

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/4

15:45-20:10

1 stop18h 55m

Chennai

Sun 26/4

04:15-09:00

1 stop38h 15m

₹ 74,366

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

10:00-00:30

2 stops26h 00m

Chennai

Sat 11/4

06:00-15:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 74,366

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 14/6

15:00-05:10

1 stop28h 40m

Chennai

Thu 30/7

06:00-10:55

1 stop38h 25m

₹ 77,070

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 17/6

15:00-05:10

1 stop28h 40m

Chennai

Thu 2/7

06:00-10:55

1 stop38h 25m

₹ 77,070

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 14/6

15:00-05:10

1 stop28h 40m

Chennai

Thu 2/7

06:00-10:55

1 stop38h 25m

₹ 77,070

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to Chennai (average of ₹ 56,157). Flying from North America to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 82,208). 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.

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 9 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from North America 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Abdulqadir,Aug 2023

DXB - KHI

Its always the best in emirates airlines. Though it got some 15 mins delayed but the service was top notch. For kids they brought some activities as well and thier own kids meal. So everything was perfect

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Abdulqadir,Aug 2023

DXB - KHI

Its always the best in emirates airlines. Though it got some 15 mins delayed but the service was top notch. For kids they brought some activities as well and thier own kids meal. So everything was perfect

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Abdulqadir,Aug 2023

DXB - KHI

Its always the best in emirates airlines. Though it got some 15 mins delayed but the service was top notch. For kids they brought some activities as well and thier own kids meal. So everything was perfect

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Abdulqadir,Aug 2023

DXB - KHI

Its always the best in emirates airlines. Though it got some 15 mins delayed but the service was top notch. For kids they brought some activities as well and thier own kids meal. So everything was perfect

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Abdulqadir,Aug 2023

DXB - KHI

Its always the best in emirates airlines. Though it got some 15 mins delayed but the service was top notch. For kids they brought some activities as well and thier own kids meal. So everything was perfect

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Abdulqadir,Aug 2023

DXB - KHI

Its always the best in emirates airlines. Though it got some 15 mins delayed but the service was top notch. For kids they brought some activities as well and thier own kids meal. So everything was perfect

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from North America?

    If you book a flight to Chennai from North America, you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16.5 km from the centre of Chennai.

  • How long is the flight from North America to Chennai?

    Departing from North America to Chennai will take you 20h 20m. The distance between North America and Chennai is about 13467 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from North America to Chennai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ₹ 28,595 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from ₹ 31,066 and Cathay Pacific from ₹ 31,122 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from North America to Chennai?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from North America to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North America 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 North America to Chennai?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North America to Chennai (average of ₹ 56,157). Flying from North America to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 82,208). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 60,860Average₹ 86,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 65,296Average₹ 100,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 67,729Average₹ 105,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 68,156Average₹ 165,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 75,589Average₹ 125,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 75,955Average₹ 138,948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 77,880Average₹ 145,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 80,995Average₹ 93,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 83,314Average₹ 124,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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