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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Chennai from ₹ 48,176

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MAA
27 May — 3 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 April 2026.

Sat 2/506:00
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/604:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops50h 03m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/4₹ 88,370
Sun 3/506:21
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops34h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/604:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops26h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4₹ 88,652
Tue 5/506:21
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops34h 59m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/616:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops38h 03m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4₹ 89,403
Wed 27/506:00
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops40h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/616:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops40h 41m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4₹ 89,779
Sat 2/506:00
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/621:55
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops32h 13m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/4₹ 90,812
Mon 18/506:00
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 14/616:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops40h 27m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/4₹ 90,906
Sat 16/508:58
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops25h 42m
Etihad Airways
Mon 17/816:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops58h 11m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/4₹ 91,375
Fri 8/514:25
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops32h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 19/504:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops23h 53m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4₹ 91,469
Wed 27/506:00
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops40h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 16/604:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops28h 41m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/4₹ 92,220
Tue 5/506:21
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops34h 59m
Etihad Airways
Sat 6/604:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops26h 03m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4₹ 92,502
Thu 18/609:21
RDU
-
MAA
2 stops31h 34m
Etihad Airways
Wed 15/704:05
MAA
-
RDU
2 stops28h 39m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/4₹ 93,160

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Chennai (MAA). 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 27 April 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 88,652

One-way from

₹ 48,176

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 107,152
16/5-6/6
  • 16/5-6/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 25m total
  • Raleigh to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • Raleigh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (₹ 862,000 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 324,845 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Chennai 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 27 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/5

06:00-08:25

2 stops40h 55m

Chennai

Fri 29/5

21:55-21:37

2 stops33h 12m

₹ 92,220

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/10

14:51-02:25

2 stops26h 04m

Chennai

Fri 9/10

04:05-23:33

2 stops28h 58m

₹ 95,977

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/5

14:25-08:25

2 stops32h 30m

Chennai

Sun 24/5

21:55-18:11

2 stops29h 46m

₹ 101,424

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 13/5

06:18-20:10

2 stops28h 22m

Chennai

Sat 15/8

21:55-15:27

2 stops27h 02m

₹ 102,926
Fastest return journey

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/8

12:09-20:10

2 stops22h 31m

Chennai

Sun 30/8

04:05-22:05

2 stops27h 30m

₹ 109,124

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 14/7

09:23-20:10

2 stops25h 17m

Chennai

Thu 6/8

21:55-20:38

2 stops32h 13m

₹ 118,797

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 26/5

08:00-02:50

2 stops33h 20m

Chennai

Sat 13/6

04:05-23:16

2 stops28h 41m

₹ 124,526

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 19/6

11:13-20:10

2 stops23h 27m

Chennai

Sun 19/7

21:55-23:14

2 stops34h 49m

₹ 137,110

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 20/6

06:45-02:25

2 stops34h 10m

Chennai

Mon 6/7

04:05-20:28

2 stops25h 53m

₹ 142,369

RaleighChennai

RDU - MAA

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/6

07:42-20:10

2 stops26h 58m

Chennai

Wed 24/6

04:05-23:02

2 stops28h 27m

₹ 149,412

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai?

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai (average of ₹ 98,325). Flying from Raleigh to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 158,521). 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 Raleigh to Chennai?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. 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 Chennai. Reviews last updated 27 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa from Raleigh to Chennai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,956 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,956 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,956 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Chennai?

    For as low as ₹ 92,220, Etihad Airways can have you in Chennai from Raleigh in 40h 55m. Raleigh and Chennai are separated by a distance of 14138 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Raleigh to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 116,485, Lufthansa will fly you from Raleigh to Chennai and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 3% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai 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 Raleigh to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai (average of ₹ 98,325). Flying from Raleigh to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 158,521). 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 airline flying from Raleigh to Chennai

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LufthansaCheapest₹ 116,485Average₹ 159,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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