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Cheap flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. from ₹ 38,056

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — WAS
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 March 2026.

Wed 25/303:55
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop39h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 3/815:10
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2₹ 72,819
Sat 28/316:10
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop27h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/815:10
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/2₹ 72,911
Mon 1/616:35
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/715:10
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop38h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/2₹ 73,185
Wed 18/321:40
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/915:10
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3₹ 73,277
Thu 16/404:20
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/420:20
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3₹ 73,368
Fri 8/519:05
MAA
-
IAD
2 stops34h 00m
Air France
Tue 26/521:45
IAD
-
MAA
2 stops49h 05m
Air France
Deal found 1/3₹ 73,551
Wed 13/521:55
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 1/915:10
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3₹ 73,734
Mon 23/319:05
MAA
-
IAD
2 stops35h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 8/422:55
IAD
-
MAA
2 stops27h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/3₹ 73,825
Mon 23/310:00
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/415:10
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/3₹ 73,917
Tue 12/519:05
MAA
-
IAD
2 stops35h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 4/1122:25
IAD
-
MAA
2 stops22h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/2₹ 74,008
Sat 2/504:05
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop39h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/715:10
IAD
-
MAA
1 stop31h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3₹ 74,191
Tue 17/303:55
MAA
-
IAD
1 stop39h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/320:20
IAD
-
MAA
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3₹ 74,466

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 2 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 72,819

One-way from

₹ 38,056

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 111,973
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/3-3/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 40m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. 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 2 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 13/5

10:15-09:45

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/7

15:10-20:10

1 stop19h 30m

₹ 83,248

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Mon 11/5

17:50-16:05

2 stops31h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 20/7

18:15-05:10

2 stops25h 25m

₹ 84,620

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sun 14/6

15:45-09:45

1 stop27h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 20/11

14:35-19:55

1 stop18h 50m

₹ 84,986

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 1/4

21:55-09:45

1 stop21h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/8

15:10-20:10

1 stop19h 30m

₹ 84,986

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Fri 15/5

10:15-09:45

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/7

15:10-08:25

1 stop31h 45m

₹ 85,078

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Tue 12/5

05:35-22:29

2 stops26h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/11

18:30-05:35

2 stops24h 35m

₹ 86,450

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sat 11/7

10:15-09:45

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 22/8

15:10-08:25

1 stop31h 45m

₹ 89,926

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Wed 13/5

05:35-22:29

2 stops26h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/9

17:30-03:30

2 stops24h 30m

₹ 91,207

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Mon 27/4

05:35-22:29

2 stops26h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/5

17:22-03:30

2 stops24h 38m

₹ 91,664

ChennaiBaltimore

MAA - BWI

MAABWI

Chennai

Tue 12/5

05:35-19:40

1 stop23h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/11

20:21-05:35

2 stops22h 44m

₹ 93,494

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

Booking 24 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. (average of ₹ 64,403). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 97,611). 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 Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C., 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 ₹ 74,704.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 10m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via New Delhi (DEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 2 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways and British Airways from Chennai to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,422 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,773 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,422 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

    Departing from Chennai to Washington, D.C. will take you 26h 24m. There are 13774 km between Chennai and Washington, D.C.. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 73,256, Qatar Airways will fly you from Chennai to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and IndiGo - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 79,078 and ₹ 81,951, respectively. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    ₹ 34,819 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and IndiGo, with prices starting from ₹ 40,038 and ₹ 43,273, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Chennai to Washington, D.C., consider Chennai - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Chennai - Baltimore/Washington or Chennai - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Washington, D.C. 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 Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. (average of ₹ 64,403). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 97,611). 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 6 airlines flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. 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 2 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 73,256Average₹ 94,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 79,078Average₹ 102,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 81,951Average₹ 102,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 84,983Average₹ 93,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 91,411Average₹ 93,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 114,923Average₹ 129,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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