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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Chennai from ₹ 35,095

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MAA
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 March 2026.

Fri 24/411:22
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops29h 58m
Etihad Airways
Sat 2/516:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops32h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/3₹ 84,968
Sun 5/409:08
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops25h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/521:55
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops29h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3₹ 86,538
Sat 11/418:28
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops52h 27m
Etihad Airways
Sat 18/416:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops31h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3₹ 86,630
Thu 26/306:00
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops40h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/410:15
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops45h 52m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/3₹ 86,815
Fri 3/407:00
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/416:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3₹ 87,554
Thu 26/306:00
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/421:55
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops25h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3₹ 87,923
Wed 8/407:00
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/421:55
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3₹ 88,016
Mon 6/411:24
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/421:55
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3₹ 88,478
Thu 19/318:24
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops52h 16m
Etihad Airways
Thu 2/410:15
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops37h 19m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/3₹ 89,401
Tue 31/306:00
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/421:55
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3₹ 89,586
Sat 4/407:00
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/404:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops43h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3₹ 89,771
Sun 5/418:40
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 14/403:55
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops24h 39m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/3₹ 89,955

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 14 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 84,968

One-way from

₹ 35,095

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 110,920
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/4-2/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 53m total
  • Raleigh to Chennai
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11/4
  • 11/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • Raleigh to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 301,952 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 14 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/4

09:08-20:10

2 stops25h 32m

Chennai

Sun 3/5

21:55-17:38

2 stops29h 13m

₹ 86,538

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 24/4

08:56-20:10

2 stops25h 44m

Chennai

Fri 1/5

04:05-18:28

2 stops23h 53m

₹ 87,923

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/4

11:22-20:10

2 stops23h 18m

Chennai

Mon 20/4

04:05-22:05

2 stops27h 30m

₹ 87,923
Fastest return journey

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/4

11:24-20:10

2 stops23h 16m

Chennai

Wed 22/4

21:55-14:15

2 stops25h 50m

₹ 88,478

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/4

07:00-20:10

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Mon 20/4

10:15-13:55

2 stops61h 10m

₹ 89,586

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 18/4

10:41-20:10

2 stops23h 59m

Chennai

Mon 20/4

21:55-17:19

2 stops28h 54m

₹ 89,586

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 23/4

09:18-20:10

2 stops25h 22m

Chennai

Mon 8/6

04:05-22:14

2 stops27h 39m

₹ 89,771

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/9

12:49-20:10

2 stops21h 51m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

21:55-16:02

2 stops27h 37m

₹ 89,771

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/9

09:48-20:10

2 stops24h 52m

Chennai

Sun 15/11

03:55-23:26

2 stops30h 01m

₹ 89,771

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 24/3

06:15-02:30

2 stops34h 45m

Chennai

Fri 17/4

21:55-14:15

2 stops25h 50m

₹ 102,516

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Deals found on 14/3

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Raleigh to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 22 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai (average of ₹ 18,841). Flying from Raleigh to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 110,735). 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 14 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa from Raleigh to Chennai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,849 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,849 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,849 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 113,356, Lufthansa will fly you from Raleigh to Chennai and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 4% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai (average of ₹ 18,841). Flying from Raleigh to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 110,735). 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 airline flying from Raleigh to Chennai

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LufthansaCheapest₹ 113,356Average₹ 141,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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