Cheap flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. from ₹ 44,491
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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — WAS
14 Oct — 21 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or March, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Friday
Cheap 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 14 September 2025.
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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 14 September 2025.
Wed 17/920:10MAA - IAD
2 stops29h 40mAir France
Tue 21/1018:30IAD - MAA
2 stops25h 10mAir France
Deal found 12/9₹ 61,970
Thu 20/1122:45MAA - IAD
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/218:50IAD - MAA
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9₹ 62,058
Tue 16/918:20MAA - IAD
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1118:05IAD - MAA
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9₹ 69,738
Thu 18/920:10MAA - IAD
2 stops29h 40mAir France
Tue 21/1018:30IAD - MAA
2 stops25h 10mAir France
Deal found 12/9₹ 69,827
Fri 21/1122:45MAA - IAD
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:05IAD - MAA
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 69,915
Wed 15/1008:00MAA - DCA
2 stops44h 50mAir India
Wed 25/306:05DCA - MAA
2 stops31h 35mAir India
Deal found 13/9₹ 72,651
Fri 21/1109:35MAA - DCA
2 stops40h 17mAir India
Thu 19/206:05DCA - MAA
2 stops32h 20mAir India
Deal found 13/9₹ 72,828
Thu 25/918:20MAA - IAD
2 stops31h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 12/1017:50IAD - MAA
2 stops38h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/9₹ 74,505
Mon 15/1218:45MAA - IAD
2 stops36h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 12/518:10IAD - MAA
2 stops32h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/9₹ 74,593
Wed 1/1022:00MAA - IAD
2 stops27h 50mAir France
Wed 15/1018:30IAD - MAA
2 stops28h 30mAir France
Deal found 12/9₹ 74,858
Wed 1/1022:00MAA - IAD
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1017:25IAD - MAA
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 74,947
Sat 20/919:30MAA - IAD
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1018:30IAD - MAA
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9₹ 75,123
Best flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chennai to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
Fri 21/1122:45MAA - IAD
2 stops28h 20mAir France
Thu 19/218:50IAD - MAA
2 stops27h 00mAir France
Deal found 13/9₹ 61,970
Fri 21/1109:35MAA - DCA
2 stops40h 17mAir India
Thu 19/206:05DCA - MAA
2 stops32h 20mAir India
Deal found 13/9₹ 72,828
Mon 6/1022:00MAA - IAD
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Fri 20/322:10IAD - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9₹ 76,271
Fri 21/1107:35MAA - BWI
1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 19/220:13BWI - MAA
2 stops22h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/9₹ 84,127
Sat 13/1201:50MAA - DCA
2 stops41h 35mAir Canada
Tue 12/506:00DCA - MAA
2 stops32h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 13/9₹ 89,600
Wed 1/1017:50MAA - DCA
2 stops26h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 15/1014:35DCA - MAA
2 stops27h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 105,578
Thu 20/1104:05MAA - BWI
2 stops30h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 19/219:00BWI - MAA
2 stops51h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/9₹ 118,820
Wed 1/1022:00MAA - BWI
2 stops32h 52mEmirates
Tue 14/1017:20BWI - MAA
2 stops23h 40mEmirates
Deal found 12/9₹ 128,265
Wed 1/1010:15MAA - IAD
1 stop39h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 12/1022:05IAD - MAA
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9₹ 78,125
Thu 20/1107:35MAA - BWI
1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways
Fri 20/218:08BWI - MAA
2 stops24h 57mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/9₹ 84,127
Thu 11/1201:50MAA - DCA
2 stops31h 15mAir Canada
Tue 12/509:40DCA - MAA
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 13/9₹ 89,600
Wed 1/1010:15MAA - IAD
1 stop39h 25mEtihad Airways
Sat 18/1022:05IAD - MAA
1 stop36h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9₹ 82,185
Last-minute flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated 14 September 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 16/918:20MAA - IAD
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1118:05IAD - MAA
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9₹ 69,738
Wed 17/920:10MAA - IAD
2 stops29h 40mAir France
Mon 20/1018:30IAD - MAA
2 stops28h 20mAir France
Deal found 12/9₹ 61,970
Thu 18/920:10MAA - IAD
2 stops29h 40mAir France
Tue 21/1018:30IAD - MAA
2 stops25h 10mAir France
Deal found 12/9₹ 69,827
Sat 20/919:30MAA - IAD
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1018:30IAD - MAA
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9₹ 75,123
Thu 25/918:20MAA - IAD
2 stops31h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 12/1017:50IAD - MAA
2 stops38h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/9₹ 74,505
Wed 1/1022:00MAA - IAD
2 stops27h 50mAir France
Wed 15/1018:30IAD - MAA
2 stops28h 30mAir France
Deal found 12/9₹ 74,858
Wed 1/1022:00MAA - IAD
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1017:25IAD - MAA
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 74,947
Mon 6/1022:00MAA - IAD
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Fri 20/322:10IAD - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9₹ 76,271
Mon 6/1022:00MAA - IAD
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/319:05IAD - MAA
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 77,595
Wed 15/1008:00MAA - DCA
2 stops44h 50mAir India
Wed 25/306:05DCA - MAA
2 stops31h 35mAir India
Deal found 13/9₹ 72,651
Wed 15/1020:10MAA - IAD
2 stops29h 40mAir France
Fri 3/418:30IAD - MAA
2 stops25h 10mAir France
Deal found 13/9₹ 77,507
Sun 26/1003:55MAA - IAD
1 stop22h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/1121:10IAD - MAA
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9₹ 76,182
One-way flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
Wed 22/1009:35MAA - DCA
2 stops43h 15mAir India
Deal found 12/9₹ 44,491
Wed 24/921:25MAA - IAD
3 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9₹ 44,491
Fri 19/923:45MAA - IAD
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 44,756
Wed 22/1022:00MAA - IAD
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 44,933
Sun 5/1009:35MAA - DCA
2 stops46h 51mAir India
Deal found 12/9₹ 45,462
Mon 22/919:30MAA - IAD
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 45,551
Mon 6/1004:25MAA - IAD
1 stop21h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9₹ 46,169
Sun 5/1022:00MAA - IAD
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9₹ 46,257
Wed 8/1019:30MAA - IAD
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 46,963
Fri 19/910:15MAA - IAD
1 stop39h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9₹ 47,051
Sat 27/922:00MAA - IAD
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9₹ 47,493
Sun 5/1004:25MAA - IAD
3 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 47,581
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 14 September 2025.
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Chennai
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Washington, D.C.
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChennaiWashington, D.C.
MAA - IAD
MAAIAD
Chennai
Fri 21/11
22:45-16:35
2 stops28h 20m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 19/2
18:50-08:20
2 stops27h 00m
₹ 61,970
ChennaiWashington, D.C.
MAA - DCA
MAADCA
Chennai
Fri 21/11
09:35-15:22
2 stops40h 17m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Thu 19/2
06:05-00:55
2 stops32h 20m
₹ 72,828
ChennaiWashington, D.C.
MAA - IAD
MAAIAD
Chennai
Mon 6/10
22:00-16:10
1 stop27h 40m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Fri 20/3
22:10-02:30
1 stop18h 50m
₹ 76,271
ChennaiWashington, D.C.
MAA - IAD
MAAIAD
Chennai
Wed 1/10
10:15-16:10
1 stop39h 25m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sun 12/10
22:05-15:05
1 stop31h 30m
₹ 78,125
ChennaiWashington, D.C.
MAA - IAD
MAAIAD
Chennai
Wed 1/10
10:15-16:10
1 stop39h 25m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 18/10
22:05-20:10
1 stop36h 35m
₹ 82,185
ChennaiBaltimore
MAA - BWI
MAABWI
Chennai
Fri 21/11
07:35-18:45
1 stop21h 40m
Baltimore/Washington
Thu 19/2
20:13-05:35
2 stops22h 52m
₹ 84,127
ChennaiBaltimore
MAA - BWI
MAABWI
Chennai
Thu 20/11
07:35-18:45
1 stop21h 40m
Baltimore/Washington
Fri 20/2
18:08-05:35
2 stops24h 57m
₹ 84,127
ChennaiWashington, D.C.
MAA - IAD
MAAIAD
Chennai
Fri 21/11
07:35-19:55
1 stop22h 50m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 19/2
14:06-05:35
2 stops28h 59m
₹ 85,010
ChennaiWashington, D.C.
MAA - IAD
MAAIAD
Chennai
Fri 21/11
21:40-15:50
1 stop28h 40m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 19/2
21:10-02:30
1 stop18h 50m
₹ 85,363
ChennaiWashington, D.C.
MAA - IAD
MAAIAD
Chennai
Wed 15/10
05:35-18:55
2 stops46h 50m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 4/4
17:43-03:30
2 stops24h 17m
₹ 86,776
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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 12 September 2025.
Booking 64 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 ₹ 911). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,241). 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 35% 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.
New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 94,588.
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 19m.
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 14 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Etihad Airways, andLufthansa 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.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Related info for your journey
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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 7 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?
Departing from Chennai to Washington, D.C. will take you 27h 40m. There are 13781 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 ₹ 64,531, Air India will fly you from Chennai to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and IndiGo - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 77,293 and ₹ 79,080, respectively. These flights start at 39% 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?
₹ 44,491 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Gulf Air, with prices starting from ₹ 46,257 and ₹ 55,438, 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 ₹ 911). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,241). 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.
Explore flights to Washington, D.C. departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 September 2025.
Top 7 airlines flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Discover the top 7 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 14 September 2025.
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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?
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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. become cheaper?
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