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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai from ₹ 34,446

WAS — MAA
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Fri 2/1015:10 -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 12/1021:55 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 16/9₹ 75,476
Fri 9/1015:10 -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 19/1021:55 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 16/9₹ 75,571
Wed 16/915:10 -
1 stop38h 00m
Wed 30/921:55 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 16/9₹ 75,762
Wed 14/1015:10 -
1 stop19h 30m
Fri 23/1021:55 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 15/9₹ 75,953
Mon 21/915:10 -
1 stop20h 10m
Thu 22/1021:55 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 15/9₹ 76,048
Tue 10/1114:35 -
1 stop18h 45m
Thu 26/1116:10 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 12/9₹ 76,144
Mon 28/915:10 -
1 stop19h 30m
Wed 11/1116:10 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 13/9₹ 76,239
Thu 22/1015:10 -
1 stop19h 30m
Wed 11/1116:10 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 13/9₹ 76,335
Thu 12/1114:35 -
1 stop25h 30m
Tue 24/1121:50 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 11/9₹ 76,430
Sun 4/1015:10 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sun 7/303:55 -
1 stop39h 40m
Deal found 14/9₹ 77,003
Mon 28/915:10 -
1 stop19h 30m
Thu 12/1116:10 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 16/9₹ 77,098
Sun 20/915:10 -
1 stop38h 25m
Tue 20/1004:05 -
1 stop39h 10m
Deal found 15/9₹ 77,193

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

Round-trip from

₹ 75,476

One-way from

₹ 34,446

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Average price

₹ 79,674
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/10-12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 25m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 1,173,634 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (₹ 586,643 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 29/10

11:30-16:35

2 stops43h 35m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 39,980

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MAA Chennai

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 29/10

06:10-23:50

2 stops32h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 44,847

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 16/1

14:35-09:10

2 stops32h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 48,663

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/2

14:35-20:55

2 stops43h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 48,663

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/11

14:35-23:00

2 stops21h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 53,816

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MAA Chennai

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/10

06:20-16:10

2 stops24h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 54,866

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 29/12

17:45-07:05

2 stops26h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 55,247

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/12

18:15-07:05

2 stops26h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 55,247

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 26/11

17:45-08:15

2 stops28h 00m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 55,247

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 24/10

17:30-08:15

2 stops29h 15m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 55,247

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai (average of ₹ 78,434). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 157,726). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 77,193 and ₹ 92,842 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 75,476 on Etihad Airways (2 Oct–12 Oct).

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 89,349.

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 30m.

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 23m.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai, you should look to book at least 54 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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 1 airline.

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

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai can take about 32h 45m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 103,338. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Chennai is about 13781 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 ₹ 73,472 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai for 26% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Chennai or Baltimore/Washington - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai (average of ₹ 78,434). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 157,726). 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 airline flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 73,472Average₹ 108,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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