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Cheap flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. from ₹ 59,323

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 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — WAS
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
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 6 August 2026.

Fri 4/915:45 -
2 stops27h 30m
Sun 13/915:10 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 1/8₹ 101,914
Thu 3/921:55 -
1 stop21h 20m
Thu 17/915:10 -
1 stop26h 10m
Deal found 1/8₹ 102,294
Thu 8/1004:05 -
1 stop39h 10m
Thu 5/1114:35 -
1 stop38h 00m
Deal found 1/8₹ 102,484
Fri 4/916:15 -
2 stops27h 00m
Mon 14/915:10 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 1/8₹ 102,769
Wed 23/916:45 -
2 stops32h 50m
Fri 22/118:40 -
2 stops26h 40m
Deal found 3/8₹ 102,864
Thu 3/922:30 -
2 stops26h 35m
Tue 19/118:40 -
2 stops26h 40m
Deal found 3/8₹ 102,959
Tue 22/916:45 -
2 stops32h 50m
Tue 13/1018:15 -
2 stops28h 30m
Deal found 2/8₹ 103,054
Thu 24/917:45 -
2 stops31h 20m
Tue 13/1018:15 -
2 stops28h 30m
Deal found 2/8₹ 103,149
Fri 27/1116:10 -
1 stop27h 25m
Thu 3/1214:35 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 1/8₹ 103,340
Mon 21/915:40 -
1 stop27h 35m
Mon 12/1015:10 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 2/8₹ 103,625
Thu 3/904:05 -
2 stops28h 17m
Thu 17/915:10 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 1/8₹ 104,385
Fri 25/905:35 -
2 stops25h 08m
Wed 7/1018:33 -
2 stops23h 27m
Deal found 4/8₹ 108,283

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 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 101,914

One-way from

₹ 59,703

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

₹ 110,755
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/9-13/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 00m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
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25/9
  • 25/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 33m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (₹ 85,950 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 6 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 23/9

05:35-19:10

2 stops47h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 22/1

21:45-05:35

1 stop21h 20m

₹ 104,385
Fastest return journey

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 12/11

21:50-09:05

1 stop21h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/12

14:35-19:50

1 stop18h 45m

₹ 109,139

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MAADCA

Chennai

Thu 24/9

05:35-23:10

2 stops27h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 28/9

16:59-03:30

2 stops49h 01m

₹ 111,230

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MAADCA

Chennai

Wed 14/10

05:35-22:20

2 stops26h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 25/10

18:41-05:35

2 stops25h 24m

₹ 116,269

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 19/11

00:15-11:45

2 stops46h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/11

13:30-13:45

2 stops37h 45m

₹ 123,304

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 3/9

04:05-15:40

1 stop21h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 19/1

06:14-02:30

2 stops33h 46m

₹ 124,920

ChennaiBaltimore

MAA Chennai - BWI Baltimore/Washington

MAABWI

Chennai

Thu 8/10

04:05-22:56

2 stops28h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/11

11:51-02:20

2 stops27h 59m

₹ 126,061

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Fri 20/11

07:35-15:35

2 stops42h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 23/11

18:05-05:35

1 stop25h 00m

₹ 128,818

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 3/9

10:15-09:45

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 15/12

14:35-15:05

1 stop38h 00m

₹ 129,198

ChennaiBaltimore

MAA Chennai - BWI Baltimore/Washington

MAABWI

Chennai

Thu 8/10

05:35-22:17

2 stops26h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/11

18:55-05:35

1 stop24h 10m

₹ 133,381

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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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. (average of ₹ 81,474). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 134,712). 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 51% 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 ₹ 96,211.

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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 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 London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.

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

Booking 40 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.

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 6 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad 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
1,498 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.1

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

TRV - AUH

I liked the choice of food. The passenger next to me was continuously asking for wine to drink and thus was drunk which was uncomfortable.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,498 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,498 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.1

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

TRV - AUH

I liked the choice of food. The passenger next to me was continuously asking for wine to drink and thus was drunk which was uncomfortable.

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 4 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Chennai to Washington, D.C. will take you 21h 05m. 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 ₹ 76,018, Etihad Airways will fly you from Chennai to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 76,129 and ₹ 89,400, respectively. These flights start at 25% 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?

    ₹ 36,033 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 Emirates, with prices starting from ₹ 41,608 and ₹ 62,458, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. (average of ₹ 81,474). Flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 134,712). 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 4 airlines flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 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 6 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,018Average₹ 105,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,129Average₹ 98,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 89,400Average₹ 137,973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 95,944Average₹ 160,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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