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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Chennai from ₹ 34,822

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MAA
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 January 2026.

Thu 9/409:50
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/421:55
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1₹ 90,537
Thu 12/210:04
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops29h 56m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/310:00
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops42h 08m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/1₹ 91,454
Fri 6/216:13
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops23h 47m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/204:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops28h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/1₹ 91,729
Sun 1/312:48
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops27h 12m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/304:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops27h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1₹ 91,912
Wed 4/315:03
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops22h 32m
Lufthansa
Mon 6/401:55
MAA
-
RDU
1 stop21h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 23/1₹ 92,003
Mon 20/415:40
RDU
-
MAA
1 stop23h 00m
Lufthansa
Wed 6/501:55
MAA
-
RDU
1 stop21h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/1₹ 92,095
Thu 19/313:27
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops25h 08m
Lufthansa
Sat 28/301:50
MAA
-
RDU
1 stop21h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/1₹ 92,187
Tue 19/510:41
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops27h 59m
Lufthansa
Mon 1/601:55
MAA
-
RDU
1 stop21h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/1₹ 92,462
Fri 27/216:24
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops23h 36m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/304:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops27h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1₹ 93,470
Fri 27/213:01
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops26h 59m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/304:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops29h 32m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1₹ 93,561
Sun 1/306:39
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops33h 26m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/304:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops42h 17m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 25/1₹ 93,836

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 26 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 90,537

One-way from

₹ 34,822

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 114,088
9/4-25/4
  • 9/4-25/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 10m total
  • Raleigh to Chennai
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10/2
  • 10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 21m total
  • Raleigh to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 279,824 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 26 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Chennai that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/4

09:50-08:25

2 stops37h 05m

Chennai

Sat 25/4

21:55-15:30

2 stops27h 05m

₹ 90,537

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 19/5

10:41-00:10

2 stops27h 59m

Chennai

Mon 1/6

01:55-20:43

2 stops28h 18m

₹ 93,286

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 23/2

13:25-00:05

2 stops24h 10m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

15:45-21:33

3 stops39h 18m

₹ 97,227

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 26/2

16:15-00:05

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Tue 17/3

01:50-23:44

2 stops31h 24m

₹ 97,868

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 27/2

12:48-02:30

2 stops27h 12m

Chennai

Tue 17/3

03:40-21:51

2 stops27h 41m

₹ 97,960

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 21/2

16:22-02:30

2 stops23h 38m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

03:40-21:51

2 stops27h 41m

₹ 98,143

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 25/2

19:35-06:35

3 stops24h 30m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

21:40-17:11

2 stops29h 01m

₹ 98,326

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 28/2

16:15-00:05

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Tue 17/3

01:50-21:33

2 stops29h 13m

₹ 99,976

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/3

13:01-03:30

2 stops27h 59m

Chennai

Fri 10/4

03:55-23:58

2 stops29h 33m

₹ 101,809

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 13/2

17:46-19:55

2 stops39h 39m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

16:10-17:38

2 stops35h 58m

₹ 102,542

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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 23 January 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 46 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 ₹ 14,020). Flying from Raleigh to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 118,578). 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 26 January 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
7,747 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.8

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
7,747 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,747 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.8

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.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Chennai?

    For as low as ₹ 97,960, Lufthansa can have you in Chennai from Raleigh in 27h 12m. Raleigh and Chennai are separated by a distance of 14138 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 112,472, 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 5% 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 ₹ 14,020). Flying from Raleigh to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 118,578). 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₹ 112,472Average₹ 137,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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