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Flights from Washington D.C. to Chennai

Find cheap airlines flights from Washington D.C. to Chennai

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Washington D.C. to Chennai, including Etihad Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find flight deals from Washington D.C. to Chennai for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $352 or round trip flights from $792.

      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:40 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Fri, May 1 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 3:55 AM
        23h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 6:10 PM
        Chennai - Washington D.C. | Fri, May 8 | Qatar Airways
        $792 $1,071
        26% off
        26% off
        $1,071 $792
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:55 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Thu, Apr 30 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 3:55 AM
        23h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 6:10 PM
        Chennai - Washington D.C. | Thu, May 7 | Qatar Airways
        $792 $1,071
        26% off
        26% off
        $1,071 $792
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:55 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Wed, Apr 29 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 3:55 AM
        23h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 6:10 PM
        Chennai - Washington D.C. | Wed, May 6 | Qatar Airways
        $792 $1,071
        26% off
        26% off
        $1,071 $792
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:55 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Tue, Apr 28 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 3:55 AM
        23h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 6:10 PM
        Chennai - Washington D.C. | Tue, May 5 | Qatar Airways
        $792
        26% off
        $1,071 $792
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:55 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Thu, Apr 23 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 4:25 AM
        23h 15m
        1 stop
        IAD 6:10 PM
        Chennai - Washington D.C. | Thu, Apr 30 | Qatar Airways
        $792
        26% off
        $1,071 $792
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:40 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Tue, May 12 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 4:10 AM
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        IAD 6:10 PM
        Chennai - Washington D.C. | Tue, May 19 | Qatar Airways
        $792
        26% off
        $1,071 $792
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:40 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Fri, May 8 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 4:10 AM
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        IAD 6:10 PM
        Chennai - Washington D.C. | Fri, May 15 | Qatar Airways
        $792
        26% off
        $1,071 $792
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:40 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Thu, May 7 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 4:10 AM
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        IAD 6:10 PM
        Chennai - Washington D.C. | Thu, May 14 | Qatar Airways
        $792
        26% off
        $1,071 $792
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:40 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Wed, May 6 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 4:10 AM
        23h 30m
        1 stop
        IAD 6:10 PM
        Chennai - Washington D.C. | Wed, May 13 | Qatar Airways
        $792
        26% off
        $1,071 $792
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:40 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Tue, May 5 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 3:55 AM
        23h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 6:10 PM
        Chennai - Washington D.C. | Tue, May 12 | Qatar Airways
        $792
        26% off
        $1,071 $792
      • WAS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA Invalid Date
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Sun, Apr 19 | Normal Airline
        MAA 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        WAS 4:00 PM
        Chennai - Washington D.C. | Tue, Apr 21 | Normal Airline
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      • IAD 2:05 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 8:15 PM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Fri, Apr 24 | Etihad Airways
        $352 $845
        57% off
        57% off
        $845 $352
      • IAD 2:05 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 8:15 PM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Wed, Apr 29 | Etihad Airways
        $352 $845
        57% off
        57% off
        $845 $352
      • IAD 2:05 PM
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:45 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Mon, Apr 27 | Etihad Airways
        $354 $845
        57% off
        57% off
        $845 $354
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:55 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Wed, Apr 29 | Qatar Airways
        $397
        53% off
        $845 $397
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:55 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Fri, Apr 24 | Qatar Airways
        $397
        53% off
        $845 $397
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:55 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Thu, Apr 30 | Qatar Airways
        $404
        52% off
        $845 $404
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:55 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Mon, Apr 20 | Qatar Airways
        $412
        51% off
        $845 $412
      • IAD 2:05 PM
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:45 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Mon, Apr 20 | Etihad Airways
        $573
        32% off
        $845 $573
      • IAD 8:20 PM
        20h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:40 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Sun, Apr 19 | Qatar Airways
        $621
        27% off
        $845 $621
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:55 AM
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Mon, Apr 27 | Qatar Airways
        $625
        26% off
        $845 $625
      • WAS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA Invalid Date
        Washington D.C. - Chennai | Sun, Apr 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Washington D.C. to Chennai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Washington D.C. to Chennai

The distance between Washington D.C. and Chennai is approximately 13,780.13 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$352
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$792
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance13,780.13 km
Popular airlineEtihad Airways
Flight statistics for the Washington D.C.–Chennai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Chennai (WAS-MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as $352 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to MAA on Fri, Apr 24), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $792 departing on Fri, May 1 and returning on Fri, May 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Washington D.C. to Chennai with the following airlines, including: Qatar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Washington D.C. 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 Fri, Apr 24, with one-way flights priced at just $352.
    · 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 July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Chennai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Chennai on April 26, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at $767.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Dulles International Airport to Chennai International Airport (IAD-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and Washington D.C. is 10h.
  • 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.

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