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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai from ₹ 42,179

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 29/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MAA
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or February, 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 May 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 77,653

One-way from

₹ 42,179

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 98,021
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 5/9-20/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chennai
29/6
  • 29/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 838,397 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 388,437 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 May 2025.

Fri 5/917:40IAD - MAA
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/920:40MAA - IAD
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5₹ 77,653
Wed 20/817:25IAD - MAA
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
Wed 17/901:55MAA - IAD
1 stop21h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 12/5₹ 77,823
Thu 25/1221:30IAD - MAA
1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways
Fri 16/116:15MAA - IAD
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/5₹ 78,417
Thu 4/921:00IAD - MAA
1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 20/921:50MAA - IAD
1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/5₹ 78,756
Wed 3/914:25IAD - MAA
2 stops24h 15mAir Canada
Thu 18/901:55MAA - IAD
2 stops28h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 11/5₹ 79,605
Mon 26/517:45IAD - MAA
2 stops29h 40mSWISS
Tue 15/720:40MAA - IAD
2 stops29h 05mSWISS
Deal found 12/5₹ 81,472
Sun 16/1110:30IAD - MAA
1 stop29h 15mEmirates
Sat 29/1103:45MAA - IAD
1 stop38h 55mEmirates
Deal found 12/5₹ 82,915
Thu 19/621:40IAD - MAA
2 stops28h 50mIndiGo
Fri 18/718:20MAA - IAD
2 stops34h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 11/5₹ 85,461
Tue 8/711:00IAD - MAA
1 stop20h 05mAir India
Sat 6/920:40MAA - IAD
1 stop20h 30mAir India
Deal found 12/5₹ 85,546
Tue 20/517:40IAD - MAA
1 stop24h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 2/605:35MAA - IAD
1 stop21h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/5₹ 94,202

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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Dulles Intl

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/9

17:40-00:10

2 stops21h 00m

Chennai

Sat 20/9

20:40-16:15

2 stops29h 05m

₹ 77,653

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 20/8

17:25-00:10

1 stop21h 15m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

01:55-13:30

1 stop21h 05m

₹ 77,823

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/9

21:00-02:50

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Sat 20/9

21:50-08:40

1 stop20h 20m

₹ 78,756

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/9

22:05-02:40

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Sun 21/9

22:00-16:10

1 stop27h 40m

₹ 79,181

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/9

14:25-00:10

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Thu 18/9

01:55-21:05

2 stops28h 40m

₹ 79,605

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/5

17:45-08:55

2 stops29h 40m

Chennai

Tue 15/7

20:40-16:15

2 stops29h 05m

₹ 81,472

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 19/6

21:40-12:00

2 stops28h 50m

Chennai

Fri 18/7

18:20-19:45

2 stops34h 55m

₹ 85,461

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/7

11:00-16:35

1 stop20h 05m

Chennai

Sat 6/9

20:40-07:40

1 stop20h 30m

₹ 85,546

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 16/10

21:40-10:10

2 stops27h 00m

Chennai

Sun 26/10

22:30-20:15

2 stops31h 15m

₹ 96,918

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/5

19:25-03:30

1 stop22h 35m

Chennai

Wed 11/6

05:35-20:10

1 stop24h 05m

₹ 97,342

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 9 May 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 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.

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 13 May 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and SWISS. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl 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. 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, Lufthansa (₹ 77,823), Qatar Airways (₹ 78,756), and Etihad Airways (₹ 79,181) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai. Lufthansa is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is IndiGo, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 42,433. However, be on the lookout for offers from SWISS and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chennai for a low price.

  • 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 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 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 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 66,668Average₹ 73,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 68,922Average₹ 77,919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 75,503Average₹ 96,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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