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Cheap flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. from ₹ 45,600

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — WAS
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 84,698

One-way from

₹ 45,600

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 96,333
24/6-24/9
  • 24/6-24/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
12/7
  • 12/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 2,181,090 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (₹ 705,662 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 13 June 2025.

Tue 24/616:50MAA - IAD
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/911:00IAD - MAA
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6₹ 84,698
Thu 26/605:35MAA - IAD
1 stop24h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 2/1017:20IAD - MAA
2 stops24h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/6₹ 85,297
Sat 12/712:50MAA - IAD
2 stops31h 55mAir India
Sat 13/911:00IAD - MAA
1 stop22h 40mAir India
Deal found 13/6₹ 85,639
Wed 25/605:35MAA - BWI
1 stop23h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 28/921:20BWI - MAA
1 stop20h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/6₹ 87,778
Tue 16/901:55MAA - IAD
1 stop23h 25mLufthansa
Wed 11/318:15IAD - MAA
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/6₹ 88,035
Tue 1/721:50MAA - IAD
1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/1022:05IAD - MAA
1 stop24h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/6₹ 89,746
Wed 25/604:20MAA - IAD
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 6/821:00IAD - MAA
1 stop20h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6₹ 90,601
Tue 30/901:55MAA - IAD
2 stops28h 40mAir Canada
Wed 22/1013:00IAD - MAA
2 stops25h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6₹ 92,398
Wed 25/601:55MAA - DCA
2 stops41h 53mAir Canada
Mon 29/906:00DCA - MAA
2 stops32h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 12/6₹ 92,740
Tue 1/705:35MAA - DCA
2 stops27h 02mBritish Airways
Wed 1/1013:36DCA - MAA
2 stops28h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/6₹ 93,681
Fri 19/915:25MAA - IAD
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Thu 12/321:45IAD - MAA
2 stops25h 40mSWISS
Deal found 12/6₹ 94,965
Sun 22/622:30MAA - IAD
2 stops30h 45mIndiGo
Wed 16/713:30IAD - MAA
2 stops35h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 13/6₹ 96,248

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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 13 June 2025.
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Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 24/6

16:50-11:15

3 stops27h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 24/9

11:00-23:05

2 stops26h 35m

₹ 84,698

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 26/6

05:35-20:10

1 stop24h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/10

17:20-03:30

2 stops24h 40m

₹ 85,297

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sat 12/7

12:50-11:15

2 stops31h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 13/9

11:00-19:10

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 85,639

ChennaiBaltimore

MAA - BWI

MAABWI

Chennai

Wed 25/6

05:35-19:35

1 stop23h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/10

21:20-03:30

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 87,778

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 16/9

01:55-15:50

1 stop23h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/3

19:00-00:05

1 stop19h 35m

₹ 88,035

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 1/7

21:50-16:10

1 stop27h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/10

22:05-08:30

1 stop24h 55m

₹ 89,746

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 25/6

04:20-15:40

1 stop20h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/8

21:00-02:50

1 stop20h 20m

₹ 90,601

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 30/9

01:55-21:05

2 stops28h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/10

13:00-00:10

2 stops25h 40m

₹ 92,398

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Wed 25/6

01:55-15:48

2 stops47h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 30/9

06:00-00:10

2 stops32h 40m

₹ 92,740

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Tue 1/7

05:35-23:07

2 stops27h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/10

13:36-03:30

2 stops28h 24m

₹ 93,681

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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 13 June 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 ₹ 1,433). 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.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 85,297, British Airways will fly you from Chennai to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air India and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 85,639 and ₹ 88,035, respectively. These flights start at 20% 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?

    ₹ 45,771 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 Qatar Airways, with prices starting from ₹ 47,739 and ₹ 49,963, respectively.

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

  • 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 ₹ 1,433). 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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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 72,621Average₹ 94,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 88,365Average₹ 124,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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