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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai

IAD — MAA
18 Aug — 25 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 13 August 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 74,490

One-way from

₹ 37,683

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 90,877
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/9-25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (₹ 947,083 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 408,540 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dulles Intl to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai?

Share of one-stop return flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai on Cheapflights.

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

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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 81,637.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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.

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 13 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    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. Dulles Intl. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 3 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways (₹ 74,490), British Airways (₹ 74,577), and Qatar Airways (₹ 74,665) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai. Etihad Airways is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Chennai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 13 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 68,842Average₹ 82,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 73,795Average₹ 82,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 77,012Average₹ 113,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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