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
1 adult
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.

Round-trip from

₹ 61,970

One-way from

₹ 44,491

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 94,103
Air France
  • Air France
  • 29/9-13/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 00m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Air India
  • Air India
  • 22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 15m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (₹ 2,644,818 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (₹ 788,600 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in 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

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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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

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.

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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.

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    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.

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

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    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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 64,531Average₹ 94,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 77,293Average₹ 91,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 79,080Average₹ 98,974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 81,385Average₹ 97,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 84,819Average₹ 94,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 91,177Average₹ 105,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 103,613Average₹ 114,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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