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Cheap flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. from ₹ 45,789

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 11/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — WAS
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 84,987

One-way from

₹ 45,789

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 106,983
15/7-22/8
  • 15/7-22/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 25m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
11/7
  • 11/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • Chennai to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 2,190,084 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (₹ 706,849 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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 1 July 2025.

Tue 15/723:00MAA - IAD
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/812:50IAD - MAA
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6₹ 84,987
Tue 22/717:30MAA - IAD
2 stops27h 15mAir India
Tue 18/1111:00IAD - MAA
1 stop21h 40mAir India
Deal found 30/6₹ 85,415
Tue 22/706:40MAA - IAD
2 stops42h 10mLufthansa
Sun 19/1015:25IAD - MAA
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 29/6₹ 87,469
Sun 7/910:15MAA - IAD
1 stop39h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 31/1022:30IAD - MAA
1 stop24h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/6₹ 89,010
Wed 17/908:25MAA - IAD
2 stops40h 45mOman Air
Fri 17/1021:00IAD - MAA
2 stops24h 55mOman Air
Deal found 29/6₹ 89,695
Mon 13/1005:35MAA - BWI
2 stops25h 46mBritish Airways
Mon 19/118:09BWI - MAA
2 stops24h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7₹ 91,321
Thu 24/705:35MAA - IAD
1 stop24h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 22/1118:15IAD - MAA
1 stop24h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/6₹ 92,262
Fri 19/918:20MAA - IAD
2 stops31h 30mKLM
Wed 15/1017:25IAD - MAA
2 stops29h 25mKLM
Deal found 29/6₹ 92,519
Mon 13/1005:35MAA - DCA
2 stops26h 11mBritish Airways
Mon 19/117:49DCA - MAA
2 stops25h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7₹ 101,249
Wed 16/701:55MAA - DCA
2 stops29h 23mAir Canada
Sun 24/806:00DCA - MAA
2 stops32h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 30/6₹ 103,816
Mon 28/700:05MAA - BWI
3 stops38h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/815:02BWI - MAA
3 stops33h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7₹ 121,362
Tue 1/708:55MAA - DCA
2 stops47h 34mAir India
Sun 3/806:30DCA - MAA
2 stops27h 10mAir India
Deal found 30/6₹ 121,790

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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 1 July 2025.
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Chennai

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 15/7

23:00-11:45

2 stops46h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 22/8

12:50-00:30

1 stop26h 10m

₹ 84,987

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 22/7

04:55-11:15

2 stops39h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/10

11:00-23:55

1 stop27h 25m

₹ 85,415

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 22/7

06:40-15:20

2 stops42h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 19/10

15:25-00:10

1 stop23h 15m

₹ 87,469

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sun 7/9

10:15-16:10

1 stop39h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 31/10

22:30-08:25

1 stop24h 25m

₹ 89,010

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 17/9

08:25-15:40

2 stops40h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 17/10

21:00-07:25

2 stops24h 55m

₹ 89,695

ChennaiBaltimore

MAA - BWI

MAABWI

Chennai

Mon 13/10

05:35-21:51

2 stops25h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 19/1

18:09-05:35

2 stops24h 56m

₹ 91,321

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 24/7

05:35-20:10

1 stop24h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 22/11

18:15-05:35

1 stop24h 50m

₹ 92,262

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Fri 19/9

18:20-16:20

2 stops31h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/10

17:25-08:20

2 stops29h 25m

₹ 92,519

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Mon 21/7

20:10-19:45

2 stops33h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 18/10

21:40-12:00

2 stops28h 50m

₹ 93,546

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Mon 13/10

05:35-22:16

2 stops26h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 19/1

17:49-05:35

2 stops25h 16m

₹ 101,249

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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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 27 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 ₹ 1,386). 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.?

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 1 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andKLM 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.

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 ₹ 85,415, 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 Lufthansa and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 87,469 and ₹ 89,010, 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?

    ₹ 47,757 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 IndiGo, with prices starting from ₹ 52,892 and ₹ 55,717, 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 ₹ 1,386). 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₹ 72,648Average₹ 91,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 76,670Average₹ 93,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 78,906Average₹ 94,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 82,235Average₹ 101,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 88,399Average₹ 105,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 100,456Average₹ 110,816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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