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Cheap flights from the United States to Chennai from ₹ 25,726

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
25 Mar — 1 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from USA to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 20 March 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 61,898

One-way from

₹ 25,726

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 77,350
Air India
  • Air India
  • 1/5-7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • USA to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 30m total
  • USA to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (₹ 669,426 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 373,941 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from USA to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 March 2025.

Sun 4/511:10JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 50mAir India
Thu 22/520:40MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 25mAir India
Deal found 20/3₹ 62,070
Fri 25/413:55ORD - MAA
1 stop32h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/510:05MAA - ORD
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/3₹ 66,214
Mon 31/311:10JFK - MAA
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/420:10MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3₹ 66,473
Wed 23/420:30SFO - MAA
1 stop26h 00mAir India
Thu 22/511:40MAA - SFO
1 stop42h 50mAir India
Deal found 18/3₹ 66,818
Sun 13/412:00ORD - MAA
1 stop30h 50mAir India
Sun 18/508:05MAA - ORD
1 stop33h 50mAir India
Deal found 19/3₹ 66,905
Sun 23/321:05IAD - MAA
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 1/404:05MAA - IAD
1 stop21h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/3₹ 67,077
Fri 18/422:05IAD - MAA
1 stop19h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/516:25MAA - IAD
1 stop33h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/3₹ 67,164
Mon 5/514:00JFK - MAA
1 stop20h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 22/521:50MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/3₹ 67,336
Thu 4/919:20ORD - MAA
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 24/904:20MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/3₹ 67,509
Wed 30/414:50JFK - MAA
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 9/501:30MAA - JFK
1 stop45h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/3₹ 68,027
Wed 7/511:30EWR - MAA
1 stop23h 10mAir India
Wed 28/511:20MAA - EWR
1 stop29h 45mAir India
Deal found 20/3₹ 68,113
Thu 9/1011:30SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 29/1010:00MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/3₹ 68,200

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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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 20 March 2025.
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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/5

11:10-15:30

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Mon 7/7

20:40-07:35

1 stop20h 25m

₹ 61,898

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/5

11:10-15:30

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Sun 11/5

10:05-09:00

1 stop32h 25m

₹ 62,761

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/4

13:55-20:00

1 stop19h 35m

Chennai

Sun 11/5

10:05-08:45

1 stop33h 10m

₹ 66,732

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

20:30-11:00

1 stop26h 00m

Chennai

Thu 22/5

11:40-18:00

1 stop42h 50m

₹ 66,818

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/4

12:00-05:20

1 stop30h 50m

Chennai

Sun 18/5

08:05-07:25

1 stop33h 50m

₹ 66,905

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 18/4

22:05-02:40

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Fri 9/5

16:25-16:10

1 stop33h 15m

₹ 67,164

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

14:00-20:00

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Thu 22/5

21:50-09:00

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 67,336

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/4

14:50-00:15

1 stop23h 55m

Chennai

Sun 15/6

01:30-13:10

1 stop45h 10m

₹ 68,027

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 16/4

21:00-02:50

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Tue 6/5

04:05-15:40

1 stop21h 05m

₹ 68,631

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 12/9

11:30-22:00

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Tue 16/9

10:30-09:40

1 stop35h 40m

₹ 69,581

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Chennai

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from USA to Chennai in May 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 US to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from USA to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 March 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 20 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,437 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,437 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,437 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,279 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,437 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,195 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,437 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,437 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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.

  • 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 (₹ 25,726), Etihad Airways (₹ 29,265), and Cathay Pacific (₹ 30,474).

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

    Most travellers choose San Francisco - Chennai, Newark - Chennai or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai when deciding on the best route from USA to Chennai.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from USA to Chennai in May 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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Top 8 airlines flying from USA to Chennai

Discover the top 8 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 20 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 44,958Average₹ 121,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 58,445Average₹ 100,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 66,971Average₹ 108,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 72,298Average₹ 119,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 75,399Average₹ 100,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,276Average₹ 125,797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 81,810Average₹ 125,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 130,266Average₹ 167,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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