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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai from ₹ 45,137

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MAA
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Chennai are usually found in March or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2025.

Wed 31/1218:00IAD - MAA
1 stop19h 35mLufthansa
Wed 21/118:00MAA - IAD
2 stops32h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11₹ 71,953
Wed 31/1218:00IAD - MAA
1 stop19h 35mLufthansa
Wed 21/101:50MAA - IAD
1 stop24h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 18/11₹ 74,343
Thu 18/1217:16IAD - MAA
2 stops22h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/101:50MAA - IAD
2 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11₹ 74,963
Mon 1/1218:00IAD - MAA
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1218:00MAA - IAD
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11₹ 75,317
Wed 31/1217:15IAD - MAA
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/118:00MAA - IAD
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11₹ 75,405
Mon 22/1216:30IAD - MAA
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/101:50MAA - IAD
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11₹ 75,582
Sun 30/1120:30IAD - MAA
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/315:45MAA - IAD
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11₹ 75,671
Wed 31/1206:00DCA - MAA
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/101:50MAA - DCA
2 stops24h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11₹ 75,759
Sat 20/1220:30IAD - MAA
2 stops49h 55mSWISS
Fri 9/118:00MAA - IAD
2 stops32h 00mSWISS
Deal found 19/11₹ 75,848
Tue 30/1216:10DCA - MAA
2 stops45h 25mAir Canada
Tue 20/101:50MAA - DCA
2 stops30h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11₹ 78,060
Tue 30/1216:10DCA - MAA
2 stops45h 25mAir Canada
Thu 22/101:50MAA - DCA
2 stops41h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 18/11₹ 78,680
Tue 30/1216:10DCA - MAA
2 stops45h 25mAir Canada
Mon 19/101:50MAA - DCA
2 stops41h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 18/11₹ 78,768

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 68,325

One-way from

₹ 45,137

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₹ 87,442
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/3-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chennai
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26/11
  • 26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 315,077 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/2

22:15-08:45

3 stops48h 00m

Chennai

Sun 15/3

18:00-15:25

2 stops30h 55m

₹ 72,396

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/2

18:20-08:45

3 stops51h 55m

Chennai

Sun 15/3

18:00-15:25

2 stops30h 55m

₹ 72,396

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/2

17:25-08:45

2 stops28h 50m

Chennai

Sat 14/3

01:50-21:15

1 stop28h 55m

₹ 72,750

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 24/1

17:45-08:45

2 stops28h 30m

Chennai

Fri 6/2

01:50-14:35

1 stop23h 15m

₹ 72,750

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 18/2

17:40-08:45

2 stops28h 35m

Chennai

Sat 21/2

01:50-15:50

1 stop24h 30m

₹ 73,281

BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 19/2

17:54-05:35

2 stops25h 11m

Chennai

Thu 19/3

07:35-19:45

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 73,989

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 24/1

22:15-08:45

3 stops48h 00m

Chennai

Sat 7/2

18:00-14:35

3 stops31h 05m

₹ 74,786

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 24/1

06:59-00:05

2 stops30h 36m

Chennai

Fri 6/2

01:50-19:59

2 stops28h 39m

₹ 75,317

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/2

06:00-00:05

2 stops31h 35m

Chennai

Sun 22/2

01:50-19:59

2 stops28h 39m

₹ 75,582

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 18/2

15:11-05:35

2 stops27h 54m

Chennai

Sun 22/2

07:35-15:35

1 stop42h 30m

₹ 77,087

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai (average of ₹ 54,341). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 88,504). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

Share of one-stop return flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of one-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 74,285.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 53m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Chennai from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai can take about 25h 11m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 73,989. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Chennai is about 13728 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Chennai is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as ₹ 68,148 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at ₹ 74,526 and ₹ 82,288 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 46,464. Users have also found prices from ₹ 50,890 and ₹ 52,394 on Air Canada and Air India, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Chennai or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Chennai, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Chennai is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai (average of ₹ 54,341). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 88,504). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 68,148Average₹ 108,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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