Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chennai to Chicago flights typically cost between ₹ 95,803 and ₹ 133,606 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was ₹ 78,373 on Air India (8 Sept-8 Dec). Find deals

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Chennai to Chicago flights typically cost between ₹ 95,803 and ₹ 133,606 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was ₹ 78,373 on Air India (8 Sept-8 Dec). Find deals

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m. Find deals

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Chicago?

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Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 92,588. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Chicago?

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Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Chicago on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chennai to Chicago?

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Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 00m.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Chicago round-trip?

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Flying on Air India is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at ₹ 78,373. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 78,892 and ₹ 80,016, respectively. Air India is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Chicago one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Chennai to Chicago are Cathay Pacific (₹ 47,231), IndiGo (₹ 48,356), and Air Canada (₹ 48,961).

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to Chicago?

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The best time to book flights from Chennai to Chicago is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Chicago?

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Chicago (average of ₹ 973). Flying from Chennai to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,302). 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Chicago?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chennai to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai to Chicago?

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The most popular airlines flying from Chennai to Chicago are Air India, British Airways and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Chennai to Chicago?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 15

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to Chicago?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 41 days in advance to save up to 66% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 41 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Chennai to Chicago 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as ₹ 72,577, or ₹ 72,577 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Chicago?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Chicago from Chennai average ₹ 97,584. You can even find prices in November for less than ₹ 97,584, as users have found deals to Chicago from as low as ₹ 75,259. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chicago from Chennai. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 19%.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to CHI?

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chennai to Chicago at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 18

What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Chicago?

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Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Chicago from Chennai. Booking flights from Chennai (MAA) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 6 different airlines.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Chicago?

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

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Chicago?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chennai to Chicago?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Chicago from Chennai today with Cheapflights!

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chennai to Chicago?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Chennai to Chicago.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Chennai to Chicago with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Chennai to Chicago with no change fees.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Chennai to Chicago become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Chennai to Chicago flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	₹ 78,373
One-way from	₹ 47,231
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	₹ 108,736

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air India	Cheapest₹ 70,353	Average₹ 97,415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest₹ 77,831	Average₹ 94,814	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest₹ 78,582	Average₹ 94,489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest₹ 78,906	Average₹ 95,493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest₹ 83,935	Average₹ 94,304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	Cheapest₹ 90,119	Average₹ 98,767	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Chicago are usually found in November or October, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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