How long is the flight from Raleigh to Chennai?

For as low as ₹ 100,194, Etihad Airways can have you in Chennai from Raleigh in 27h 55m. Raleigh and Chennai are separated by a distance of 14138 km. Find deals

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

Currently priced at ₹ 108,348, 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 7% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

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

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

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.

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).

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

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 47%.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 39% by booking at least 49 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Raleigh to Chennai within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at ₹ 105,137.

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

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from Raleigh. Prices for September average ₹ 116,797 per person but you can even find prices for as low as ₹ 81,568. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 28% on your journey compared to booking in December

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.

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₹ 43,873+ Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Chennai

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

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai

Round-trip from	₹ 96,221
One-way from	₹ 43,873
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	₹ 102,048

19/11-15/12
6 total stops
68h 56m total
Raleigh to Chennai

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1/10
2 total stops
45h 40m total
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 12 September 2025.

Wed 19/1106:20RDU - MAA

3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1221:40MAA - RDU

3 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 96,221

Wed 19/1118:31RDU - MAA

2 stops28h 09mQatar Airways

Sun 14/1221:50MAA - RDU

2 stops31h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 97,016

Thu 25/911:17RDU - MAA

2 stops30h 03mQatar Airways

Sat 25/1021:50MAA - RDU

2 stops45h 48mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 97,192

Tue 4/1113:00RDU - MAA

2 stops33h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 24/1104:05MAA - RDU

2 stops26h 44mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 97,546

Wed 1/1009:55RDU - MAA

2 stops24h 45mEtihad Airways

Mon 27/1003:55MAA - RDU

2 stops25h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 97,722

Thu 25/910:40RDU - MAA

2 stops30h 40mQatar Airways

Fri 3/1021:50MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 97,987

Thu 2/1006:45RDU - MAA

2 stops27h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 17/1015:45MAA - RDU

2 stops40h 54mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 98,605

Thu 2/1011:11RDU - MAA

2 stops30h 09mQatar Airways

Fri 17/1021:50MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 21mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 98,781

Thu 2/1006:00RDU - MAA

2 stops35h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 16/1021:50MAA - RDU

2 stops35h 36mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 98,958

Mon 17/1118:31RDU - MAA

2 stops28h 09mQatar Airways

Sun 7/1221:50MAA - RDU

2 stops31h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 99,223

Thu 20/1114:14RDU - MAA

2 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1221:40MAA - RDU

3 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9₹ 99,752

Best flights from Raleigh to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Fri 10/1016:42RDU - MAA

2 stops24h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1114:30MAA - RDU

2 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9₹ 99,841

Thu 25/906:45RDU - MAA

2 stops27h 55mEtihad Airways

Sat 4/1004:25MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 07mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 100,194

Tue 23/909:55RDU - MAA

2 stops43h 10mEtihad Airways

Sat 4/1004:25MAA - RDU

2 stops25h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 100,194

Tue 7/1010:20RDU - MAA

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1103:55MAA - RDU

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9₹ 101,959

Tue 23/911:17RDU - MAA

2 stops23h 23mEtihad Airways

Tue 7/1022:00MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 100,194

Thu 20/1106:00RDU - MAA

2 stops27h 25mEtihad Airways

Mon 8/1221:40MAA - RDU

2 stops32h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 101,959

Thu 20/1106:00RDU - MAA

2 stops27h 25mEtihad Airways

Thu 4/1203:55MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 47mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 101,959

Mon 17/1107:00RDU - MAA

2 stops33h 00mEtihad Airways

Mon 1/1203:55MAA - RDU

2 stops25h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 101,959

Tue 18/1106:00RDU - MAA

2 stops27h 25mEtihad Airways

Tue 2/1203:55MAA - RDU

2 stops25h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 101,959

Thu 20/1106:00RDU - MAA

2 stops27h 25mEtihad Airways

Mon 1/1203:55MAA - RDU

2 stops25h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 101,959

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai. Data last updated 12 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 23/909:55RDU - MAA

2 stops43h 10mEtihad Airways

Sat 4/1004:25MAA - RDU

2 stops25h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 100,194

Thu 25/911:17RDU - MAA

2 stops30h 03mQatar Airways

Sat 25/1021:50MAA - RDU

2 stops45h 48mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 97,192

Thu 25/910:40RDU - MAA

2 stops30h 40mQatar Airways

Fri 3/1021:50MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 97,987

Thu 25/918:20RDU - MAA

2 stops23h 00mQatar Airways

Mon 6/1021:50MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 100,017

Sat 27/917:44RDU - MAA

2 stops23h 36mQatar Airways

Mon 6/1021:50MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 99,223

Wed 1/1009:55RDU - MAA

2 stops24h 45mEtihad Airways

Mon 27/1003:55MAA - RDU

2 stops25h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 97,722

Thu 2/1006:45RDU - MAA

2 stops27h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 17/1015:45MAA - RDU

2 stops40h 54mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 98,605

Thu 2/1011:11RDU - MAA

2 stops30h 09mQatar Airways

Fri 17/1021:50MAA - RDU

2 stops28h 21mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 98,781

Thu 2/1006:00RDU - MAA

2 stops35h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 16/1021:50MAA - RDU

2 stops35h 36mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 98,958

Fri 10/1016:42RDU - MAA

2 stops24h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1114:30MAA - RDU

2 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9₹ 99,841

Fri 10/1011:11RDU - MAA

2 stops42h 49mAir India

Sun 2/1111:40MAA - RDU

2 stops45h 41mAir India

Deal found 11/9₹ 101,430

One-way flights from Raleigh to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Raleigh to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Wed 1/1017:45RDU - MAA

2 stops45h 40mAir India

Deal found 10/9₹ 43,873

Thu 2/1021:49RDU - MAA

2 stops55h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 44,315

Tue 21/1016:32RDU - MAA

3 stops56h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 44,403

Wed 1/1006:45RDU - MAA

3 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9₹ 44,580

Fri 3/1015:40RDU - MAA

2 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 45,198

Sun 12/1006:15RDU - MAA

3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 45,639

Sat 4/1006:45RDU - MAA

3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 47,934

Fri 3/1015:40RDU - MAA

1 stop23h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 11/9₹ 61,176

Tue 21/1015:40RDU - MAA

1 stop23h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 11/9₹ 61,970

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/10

16:42-02:50

2 stops24h 38m

Chennai

Sun 2/11

14:30-09:51

2 stops29h 51m

₹ 99,841

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 25/9

06:45-20:10

2 stops27h 55m

Chennai

Sat 4/10

04:25-23:02

2 stops28h 07m

₹ 100,194

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 23/9

09:55-14:35

2 stops43h 10m

Chennai

Sat 4/10

04:25-20:00

2 stops25h 05m

₹ 100,194

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 23/9

11:17-20:10

2 stops23h 23m

Chennai

Tue 7/10

22:00-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

₹ 100,194

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/10

10:20-20:10

2 stops24h 20m

Chennai

Sat 1/11

03:55-00:25

2 stops30h 00m

₹ 101,959

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 20/11

06:00-19:55

2 stops27h 25m

Chennai

Mon 8/12

21:40-19:10

2 stops32h 00m

₹ 101,959

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 20/11

06:00-19:55

2 stops27h 25m

Chennai

Thu 4/12

03:55-22:12

2 stops28h 47m

₹ 101,959

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 17/11

07:00-02:30

2 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Mon 1/12

03:55-19:10

2 stops25h 45m

₹ 101,959

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 18/11

06:00-19:55

2 stops27h 25m

Chennai

Tue 2/12

03:55-19:10

2 stops25h 45m

₹ 101,959

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 20/11

06:00-19:55

2 stops27h 25m

Chennai

Mon 1/12

03:55-19:10

2 stops25h 45m

₹ 101,959

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

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 48 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Raleigh 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 RDU to MAA?

When flying from Raleigh to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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

7,409 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Priyank,Jun 2025

MUC - BOM

Flight was delayed, and they forgot to load headphones for the entertainment system.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,409 reviews

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,409 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Priyank,Jun 2025

MUC - BOM

Flight was delayed, and they forgot to load headphones for the entertainment system.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Chennai?
For as low as ₹ 100,194, Etihad Airways can have you in Chennai from Raleigh in 27h 55m. Raleigh and Chennai are separated by a distance of 14138 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Chennai round-trip?
Currently priced at ₹ 108,348, 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 7% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Raleigh 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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