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Cheap Flight Deals from Chennai to Washington, D.C. (MAA-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C..
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5:35 am - 8:10 pmMAA-IAD
24h 05m1 stop
10:40 pm - 3:30 amIAD-MAA
19h 20m1 stop
$913British Airways
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Wed, Jun 11 - Mon, Sep 15
3:15 am - 8:10 pmMAA-IAD
26h 25m2 stops
10:40 pm - 3:30 amIAD-MAA
19h 20m1 stop
$918British Airways
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Tue, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 18
1:55 am - 3:50 pmMAA-IAD
23h 25m1 stop
5:40 pm - 8:55 amIAD-MAA
29h 45m2 stops
$969Lufthansa
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Mon, Jun 2 - Mon, Sep 8
1:55 am - 1:30 pmMAA-IAD
21h 05m1 stop
10:15 pm - 8:55 amIAD-MAA
25h 10m2 stops
$975Lufthansa
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Mon, Jun 2 - Tue, Sep 9
3:50 am - 5:25 pmMAA-IAD
23h 05m1 stop
10:05 pm - 2:40 amIAD-MAA
19h 05m1 stop
$993Etihad Airways
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Mon, Mar 24 - Wed, Sep 10
3:50 am - 5:25 pmMAA-IAD
23h 05m1 stop
10:05 pm - 8:30 amIAD-MAA
24h 55m1 stop
$1,021Etihad Airways
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Sun, Mar 23 - Tue, Sep 9
4:20 am - 3:40 pmMAA-IAD
20h 50m1 stop
9:00 pm - 3:00 amIAD-MAA
20h 30m1 stop
$1,103Qatar Airways
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Fri, May 23 - Thu, Jul 24
3:45 am - 4:55 pmMAA-IAD
22h 40m1 stop
9:00 pm - 2:50 amIAD-MAA
20h 20m1 stop
$1,116Qatar Airways
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Mon, Mar 10 - Thu, Jul 10
9:40 pm - 10:42 pmMAA-DCA
34h 32m2 stops
5:00 pm - 8:15 amDCA-MAA
29h 45m2 stops
$1,500Emirates
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Tue, Mar 18 - Thu, Oct 30
9:45 am - 9:21 pmMAA-BWI
45h 06m2 stops
5:11 pm - 8:15 amBWI-MAA
29h 34m2 stops
$1,500Emirates
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Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Our travel pros reveal their best tips for your Chennai to Washington, D.C. journey.
Airports
MAA

At Chennai, ensure your boarding pass shows the sequence number for security and boarding. Airline apps usually display this number.

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IAD

Use the Silver Line Metro for a convenient 50-minute ride from IAD to downtown D.C. Costs vary by distance and time.

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Flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chennai to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. cost $1,003 and was between Chennai (MAA) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,003.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C., you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chennai, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. is October, where tickets cost $1,032 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,316 and $1,472 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C., you should book around 10 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$500
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 78% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Chennai to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. was $500 for a one-way ticket and $913 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chennai and Washington, D.C.?

    A passport is required to fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Washington, D.C. from Chennai?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chennai to Washington, D.C..

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C., Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,410 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,472 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chennai to Washington, D.C.? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3276 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2025DXB - LAX
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I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Online was good boarding also but a child was crying all the way with no intervention from crew member.

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

Overall mediocre experience. Check in was good. They're were discriminatory. They were not attentive, food choices were not vegetarian friendly. The food served was frozen.

Crew were very polite and quicker in service. Excellent cooling, comfortable seats and tasty food served

I pre-ordered my meal and did not receive it. The seats are very old, uncomfortable and dirty. The crew was excellent and made my stay on board comfortable and enjoyable.

It was great. The airline staff was very friendly. The FRA security was a bit harsh doing their job but friendly overall.

I wish seats were not reclinable. It's so claustrophobic when the person in front of you spends most of a nine hour flight leaned all the way back. The crew was really nice though and the dinner (red Thai curry) was pretty compelling.

Our flights were severely delayed, then canceled and we had to fly out next day with no sleep accommodation help. This led to our baggage being lost and the service reps after baggage couldn’t be bothered to help. They kept sending us to different counters when we were at the right counter to begin with. The only saving grace was the angel woman supervisor with blond hair who helped us put in a missing baggage claim.

The boarding system was all bogus - employees at the boarding gate were not sound like proffesional or may be possibly rational

I got an email in the morning of the flight 1/7, from Kayak, that I was rebooked from UA 906 to LH 430. Nobody at Lufthansa ot United knew about this. I went to both counters. at the airport. Also, Cheap Flights, who I booked the ticket through, did not know. I ended up staying on the United flight. But this was very disturbing, since I got a very late notice that I was rebooked to an earlier flight, I hurried to the airport to find out after a lot of inquiring that this was a mistake. Not a good Kayak experience.

Eet late informed about delay of more rhan four houts

After living in Europe for five years and flying with Lufthansa and KLM airlines, I’ve realized that United Airlines is now a budget carrier. The flight attendant are not friendly. The seats are not comfortable. And everything comes at a cost. I will be flying with KLM and Skyteam like Delta to the US going forward no doubt. United Airlines is not what it once was:

My schedule flight was rebooking and changed to Chicago, then I did not used the flight from Dulles to Savannah

Happy and nice crew and the atmosphere is very easy and calm. I got a wonderful travel with UA this time

Boarding crew is unfriendly as i was asked to handover carryon luggage too upto final destination Bangalore I was not prepared for that and i had to travel without my diabetic and hypertension medicines

American Airlines seemed to run a 'dry' flight. No alcohol was offered at any point with meals. Breakfast was a bit tasteless. The 'hot pocket' whatever that is, was horrid breadish pastry with very little filling. Decaf coffee was horrid. Seats didn't seem as wide or spacious as usual, especually for a ten hour flight.

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

Flight got diverted because of an emergency and the crew were fantastic and probably saved that passenger’s life. While in emergency landing some measures could have been taken to prevent additional delays. In general not great experience with BA. I used to fly BA years ago all the time, very disappointed by the whole experience, seats were tight, bathrooms tight.

Business class area too small and chair and equipment not comfortable .

Lost my luggage in London Was double charged for luggage

Boarding could have been better organized. The one member of staff disappeared for a while so boarding by group relied on honesty.

I never made this flight but the staff helped to get me rebooked (see previous review)

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