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Cheap flights from the United States to Chennai from ₹ 26,624

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — MAA
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult
Mon 6/5
Mon 13/5

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 52 days in advance, which can save you up to 36% on flights from USA to Chennai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 52 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at ₹ 83,628. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from ₹ 115,176.

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

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from USA. Users have commonly found prices around ₹ 101,502 for the month, but tickets can be as low as ₹ 50,577. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from USA to Chennai (US - MAA)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Chennai as you normally would.

Cheap Air India flights from USA to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air India for the route between USA and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 378,894 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Air India flights we've detected travelling from USA to Chennai. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Tue 17/911:55JFK - MAA
1 stop20h 00mAir India
Wed 9/1020:40MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 25mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 48,908
Wed 11/911:55JFK - MAA
1 stop20h 00mAir India
Sun 6/1015:25MAA - JFK
1 stop25h 45mAir India
Deal found 1/5₹ 49,576
Thu 12/912:00ORD - MAA
1 stop38h 15mAir India
Wed 25/916:55MAA - ORD
1 stop25h 00mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 50,577
Sat 28/912:00ORD - MAA
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Fri 18/1016:55MAA - ORD
1 stop25h 00mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 52,247
Thu 19/911:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 50mAir India
Sat 12/1015:50MAA - JFK
1 stop25h 20mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 52,497
Fri 20/911:55JFK - MAA
1 stop20h 00mAir India
Sat 12/1007:55MAA - JFK
1 stop33h 15mAir India
Deal found 1/5₹ 52,914
Fri 4/1012:30JFK - MAA
1 stop34h 45mAir India
Tue 15/1016:55MAA - JFK
1 stop24h 10mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 53,081
Tue 17/911:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 50mAir India
Mon 14/1009:50MAA - JFK
1 stop31h 15mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 55,168
Thu 26/912:00ORD - MAA
1 stop38h 15mAir India
Mon 14/1009:50MAA - ORD
1 stop32h 05mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 56,002

Cheap United Airlines flights from USA to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between USA and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 378,894 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on United Airlines flights from USA to Chennai. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Tue 8/1021:20EWR - MAA
1 stop27h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/1017:25MAA - EWR
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4₹ 54,166
Mon 30/916:45ORD - MAA
2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/1017:25MAA - ORD
2 stops26h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4₹ 62,679
Sat 11/521:05EWR - MAA
1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/517:25MAA - EWR
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 91,139

Cheap USA to Chennai flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from USA to Chennai specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 378,894 searches. Prices were last updated on 1 May 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from USA to Chennai in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 6/506:30IAD - MAA
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/511:25MAA - IAD
2 stops42h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 59,925
Tue 7/508:25SFO - MAA
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/511:25MAA - SFO
2 stops45h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 60,342
Fri 3/515:45JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Fri 24/501:50MAA - JFK
1 stop27h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5₹ 60,509
Wed 8/521:50JFK - MAA
1 stop40h 50mLufthansa
Fri 24/501:50MAA - JFK
1 stop27h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5₹ 61,845
Thu 9/519:20LGA - MAA
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/501:50MAA - LGA
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 62,596
Sat 18/517:30EWR - MAA
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/501:50MAA - EWR
2 stops24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 63,013
Fri 3/515:45JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Fri 24/501:50MAA - JFK
2 stops47h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5₹ 64,515
Thu 9/516:30EWR - MAA
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/501:50MAA - EWR
2 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 64,682
Thu 9/515:45JFK - MAA
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/501:50MAA - JFK
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 65,517

USA to Chennai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between USA and Chennai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 378,894 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from USA to Chennai in May and June 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 17/911:55JFK - MAA
1 stop20h 00mAir India
Wed 9/1020:40MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 25mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 48,908
Wed 11/911:55JFK - MAA
1 stop20h 00mAir India
Sun 6/1015:25MAA - JFK
1 stop25h 45mAir India
Deal found 1/5₹ 49,576
Thu 12/912:00ORD - MAA
1 stop38h 15mAir India
Wed 25/916:55MAA - ORD
1 stop25h 00mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 50,577
Tue 17/911:55JFK - MAA
1 stop20h 00mAir India
Fri 11/1020:40MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 25mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 50,577
Sat 28/912:00ORD - MAA
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Fri 18/1016:55MAA - ORD
1 stop25h 00mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 52,247
Thu 19/911:55JFK - MAA
1 stop20h 00mAir India
Thu 10/1020:40MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 25mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 52,247
Thu 19/911:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 50mAir India
Sat 12/1015:50MAA - JFK
1 stop25h 20mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 52,497
Fri 20/911:55JFK - MAA
1 stop20h 00mAir India
Sat 12/1007:55MAA - JFK
1 stop33h 15mAir India
Deal found 1/5₹ 52,914
Fri 4/1012:30JFK - MAA
1 stop34h 45mAir India
Tue 15/1016:55MAA - JFK
1 stop24h 10mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 53,081

USA to Chennai flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from USA to Chennai for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 378,894 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from USA to Chennai. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Tue 7/508:25SFO - MAA
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/511:25MAA - SFO
2 stops45h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 60,342
Mon 6/506:30IAD - MAA
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/511:25MAA - IAD
2 stops42h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 60,426
Wed 8/521:50JFK - MAA
1 stop40h 50mLufthansa
Fri 24/501:50MAA - JFK
1 stop27h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 1/5₹ 61,845
Thu 9/519:20LGA - MAA
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/501:50MAA - LGA
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 62,596
Sat 11/509:55IAD - MAA
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/601:50MAA - IAD
2 stops28h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4₹ 64,348
Thu 9/516:30EWR - MAA
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/501:50MAA - EWR
2 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 64,682
Thu 9/515:45JFK - MAA
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/501:50MAA - JFK
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 65,517
Mon 6/512:00EWR - MAA
1 stop21h 40mAir India
Tue 4/621:15MAA - EWR
1 stop20h 10mAir India
Deal found 1/5₹ 66,268
Mon 6/512:00ORD - MAA
1 stop25h 05mAir India
Fri 28/610:10MAA - ORD
1 stop31h 45mAir India
Deal found 29/4₹ 67,436

One-way flights to Chennai from USA

Search for one-way flight options from USA to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 378,894 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from USA to Chennai. Users needing a return flight from USA to Chennai should utilize the search form above.
Tue 7/512:30JFK - MAA
1 stop25h 35mAir India
Deal found 1/5₹ 26,624
Wed 4/911:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 50mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 27,542
Wed 8/511:55JFK - MAA
1 stop35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 28,544
Wed 8/511:15IAD - MAA
1 stop40h 00mAir India
Deal found 1/5₹ 28,878
Tue 10/912:00ORD - MAA
1 stop38h 15mAir India
Deal found 1/5₹ 28,878
Thu 29/812:30JFK - MAA
1 stop21h 10mAir India
Deal found 1/5₹ 29,128
Thu 15/812:30JFK - MAA
1 stop38h 45mAir India
Deal found 30/4₹ 29,211
Wed 25/912:30JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4₹ 30,046
Wed 18/912:30JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4₹ 30,630

Find flights from USA to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from USA 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 378,894 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

₹ 48,908 - ₹ 70,024

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/9

1 stop20h 00m

Chennai

Wed 9/10

1 stop20h 25m

₹ 48,908

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 8/10

1 stop27h 55m

Chennai

Wed 30/10

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 54,166

Chicago O'Hare IntlChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/9

1 stop20h 40m

Chennai

Mon 14/10

1 stop30h 30m

₹ 58,506

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 14/8

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Wed 18/9

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 62,763

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlChennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 27/8

2 stops40h 20m

Chennai

Tue 1/10

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 62,930

New York John F Kennedy IntlChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/10

1 stop23h 20m

Chennai

Tue 5/11

1 stop23h 30m

₹ 63,347

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 25/8

1 stop34h 50m

Chennai

Sat 21/9

1 stop33h 10m

₹ 68,521

New York John F Kennedy IntlChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/9

1 stop23h 25m

Chennai

Tue 29/10

1 stop25h 15m

₹ 69,022

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sat 11/5

2 stops33h 20m

Chennai

Sat 25/5

2 stops24h 22m

₹ 70,024

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 30/4

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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 1 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air India, United Airlines and Singapore Airlines from USA to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

8.3
Very Good
1,484 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

8.3
Very Good
1,472 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

8.1
Very Good
4,044 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

7.9
Good
1,612 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,484 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from United States?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai (MAA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from United States.

  • Can I find flights from USA to Chennai for under ₹ 49,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from USA to Chennai for under ₹ 49,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air India for just ₹ 48,908, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 54,667.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from USA to Chennai for under ₹ 60,400?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from USA to Chennai within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 60,400.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from USA to Chennai are Air India (₹ 26,624), Etihad Airways (₹ 30,881), and Cathay Pacific (₹ 36,055).

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Chennai?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to Chennai?

  • What does LAX to MAA mean?

    Great question - LAX to MAA just means Los Angeles Airport to Chennai Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! San Francisco Airport (SFO), Miami Airport (MIA), New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK), Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS), Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Chennai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your USA to Chennai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from USA to Chennai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter USA to Chennai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Chennai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from USA to Chennai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from USA to Chennai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on USA to Chennai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the USA to Chennai flight deals updated?

    The USA to Chennai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 1/5.

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Top 10 airlines flying from USA to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 378,894 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 51,879Average₹ 86,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 54,301Average₹ 103,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest₹ 70,774Average₹ 133,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 72,216Average₹ 124,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 80,410Average₹ 119,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 85,500Average₹ 132,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 85,784Average₹ 140,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 112,350Average₹ 183,907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Oman AirCheapest₹ 116,543Average₹ 128,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 146,922Average₹ 177,759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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