Cheap Flights from Chicago to Chennai from $336

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chennai (CHI-MAA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as $336 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to MAA on Tue, Apr 28), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $825 departing on Tue, Apr 28 and returning on Tue, May 5.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Chicago to Chennai?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Chennai with the following airlines, including: Lufthansa Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Chennai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Chennai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Chicago to Chennai?

  To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Chennai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Apr 28, with one-way flights priced at just $336.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Etihad Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chennai travel is around December.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Chicago (CHI) to Chennai (MAA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Chennai is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago to Chennai on?

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Chennai on April 27, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at $314.

• Which airports can I fly to for Chennai from Chicago?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chennai International Airport (ORD-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).

• Is there any time difference between Chicago and Chennai?

  The time difference between Chennai and Chicago is 11h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Chicago to Chennai?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.