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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai from ₹ 47,576

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MAA
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 21 July 2026.

Tue 1/921:00
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/904:20
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7₹ 84,365
Sat 24/1021:00
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 1/1104:05
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop22h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/7₹ 86,965
Fri 6/1120:05
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/1104:05
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop22h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/7₹ 87,062
Fri 23/1021:00
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 7/1104:05
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop22h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/7₹ 87,254
Sun 2/815:10
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 18/915:40
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/7₹ 87,350
Sat 31/1021:05
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 13/1103:25
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop23h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/7₹ 87,447
Wed 16/919:25
BWI
-
MAA
1 stop22h 35m
British Airways
Thu 8/1005:35
MAA
-
BWI
1 stop23h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 17/7₹ 87,447
Tue 8/915:10
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/904:05
MAA
-
IAD
2 stops29h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7₹ 88,314
Sun 6/913:25
DCA
-
MAA
2 stops27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 24/904:05
MAA
-
DCA
2 stops24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/7₹ 88,410
Tue 8/913:25
DCA
-
MAA
2 stops21h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 29/904:05
MAA
-
DCA
2 stops24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/7₹ 88,602
Wed 19/821:00
IAD
-
MAA
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/904:20
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7₹ 88,795
Thu 27/813:25
DCA
-
MAA
2 stops27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/910:15
MAA
-
DCA
2 stops44h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/7₹ 88,891

Find 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 21 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 86,965

One-way from

₹ 47,576

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  • 24/10-1/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 10m total
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 21 July 2026.
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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/9

15:10-20:10

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Thu 17/9

10:15-09:45

1 stop33h 00m

₹ 95,922

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/9

12:30-03:30

2 stops29h 30m

Chennai

Thu 5/11

07:35-19:55

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 100,930

BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 23/9

14:54-03:30

2 stops27h 06m

Chennai

Mon 2/11

07:35-18:45

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 100,930

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 30/12

16:30-02:30

2 stops23h 30m

Chennai

Thu 21/1

03:25-18:56

2 stops26h 01m

₹ 111,138

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 23/8

21:45-12:05

2 stops28h 50m

Chennai

Mon 14/9

23:45-11:35

2 stops45h 20m

₹ 112,198

BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/9

14:54-03:30

2 stops27h 06m

Chennai

Mon 14/9

05:35-19:40

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 116,339

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/9

21:45-13:50

2 stops30h 35m

Chennai

Mon 14/9

23:45-11:35

2 stops45h 20m

₹ 117,013

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/8

21:45-13:50

2 stops30h 35m

Chennai

Mon 31/8

21:50-11:35

2 stops47h 15m

₹ 117,013

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 25/9

14:30-02:40

2 stops26h 40m

Chennai

Sat 10/10

04:05-19:20

2 stops24h 45m

₹ 119,035

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 25/9

16:59-03:30

2 stops25h 01m

Chennai

Sat 10/10

05:35-23:59

2 stops27h 54m

₹ 121,636

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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

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 ₹ 78,201). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 155,343). 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?

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 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?

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 ₹ 79,729.

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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 35m.

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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 18m.

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

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 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 19h 30m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 95,922. 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 ₹ 74,156 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 ₹ 78,201). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 155,343). 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₹ 74,156Average₹ 109,990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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