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Cheap flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. from ₹ 33,912

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 18/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — WAS
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Washington, D.C. are usually found in March or September, booked 48 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 3 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 68,355

One-way from

₹ 34,532

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₹ 96,512
Air France
  • Air France
  • 9/2-16/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 05m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (₹ 2,436,184 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (₹ 785,090 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 3 November 2025.

Thu 4/1219:00MAA - IAD
2 stops34h 50mIndiGo
Sat 7/321:15IAD - MAA
2 stops26h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 1/11₹ 70,391
Wed 19/1100:15MAA - IAD
2 stops29h 35mIndiGo
Mon 5/121:15IAD - MAA
2 stops32h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 2/11₹ 71,011
Fri 5/1200:15MAA - IAD
2 stops29h 35mIndiGo
Mon 5/121:15IAD - MAA
2 stops30h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 31/10₹ 72,074
Mon 1/1210:00MAA - IAD
1 stop40h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 5/314:35IAD - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/11₹ 73,579
Wed 19/1103:55MAA - IAD
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/415:35IAD - MAA
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11₹ 74,376
Thu 20/1121:40MAA - IAD
1 stop28h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 4/415:35IAD - MAA
1 stop37h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/11₹ 74,730
Mon 1/1210:00MAA - IAD
1 stop40h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/314:35IAD - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/11₹ 74,819
Mon 1/1210:00MAA - IAD
1 stop40h 00mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/315:35IAD - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/11₹ 75,438
Fri 5/1203:55MAA - IAD
1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 6/314:35IAD - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/11₹ 76,678
Thu 20/1107:35MAA - DCA
2 stops37h 12mBritish Airways
Sat 4/417:54DCA - MAA
2 stops24h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/11₹ 79,511
Tue 11/1121:10MAA - DCA
2 stops27h 56mAir India
Sun 30/1106:00DCA - MAA
2 stops26h 40mAir India
Deal found 2/11₹ 90,491
Thu 20/1107:35MAA - BWI
2 stops46h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 4/414:09BWI - MAA
2 stops27h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/11₹ 91,642

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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 3 November 2025.
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Chennai

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Thu 20/11

07:35-10:17

2 stops37h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/4

17:54-03:30

2 stops24h 06m

₹ 79,511

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 22/4

10:05-09:45

1 stop33h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/8

15:35-20:00

1 stop18h 55m

₹ 79,688

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sun 25/1

10:00-09:05

1 stop33h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/7

15:35-08:30

1 stop31h 25m

₹ 79,777

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 2/12

03:55-15:30

1 stop22h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/3

15:35-19:55

1 stop18h 50m

₹ 79,777

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 22/1

21:40-09:05

1 stop21h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/7

15:35-20:00

1 stop18h 55m

₹ 79,777

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 21/1

03:55-09:05

1 stop39h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/7

15:35-08:30

1 stop31h 25m

₹ 79,777

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sat 24/1

16:10-09:05

1 stop27h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/7

15:35-08:30

1 stop31h 25m

₹ 79,777

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 22/1

21:40-09:05

1 stop21h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/7

15:35-08:30

1 stop31h 25m

₹ 79,777

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sat 24/1

16:10-09:05

1 stop27h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/7

15:35-08:30

1 stop31h 25m

₹ 79,777

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 2/12

03:55-15:30

1 stop22h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/3

15:35-19:55

1 stop18h 50m

₹ 79,777

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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 31 October 2025.

Booking 47 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 ₹ 62,334). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 95,006). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

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.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 106,033.

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 3 November 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,544 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,494 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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 6 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Chennai to Washington, D.C. will take you 24h 08m. 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 ₹ 77,526, 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 IndiGo and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 79,318 and ₹ 83,901, respectively. These flights start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 ₹ 62,334). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 95,006). 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 3 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest₹ 77,526Average₹ 93,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 79,318Average₹ 99,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 83,901Average₹ 100,863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 85,075Average₹ 94,882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 91,452Average₹ 106,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 103,926Average₹ 114,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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