Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

London (LHR) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 50m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Chennai and Washington, D.C.?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 29% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which airlines fly to Washington, D.C.?

Etihad Airways, British Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. from Chennai according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Washington, D.C.. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

Etihad Airways, Oman Air, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the lowest average return price of ₹ 92,794.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 10m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Washington, D.C. are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The number of operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to Washington, D.C. is 5 as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to Washington, D.C..

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

₹ 42,163 Cheap Flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. in 2026

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from ₹ 101,910 to ₹ 81,868. The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 76,858.

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10:15 - 09:45

MAA

IAD

33h 00m

1 stop

15:10 - 08:25

IAD

MAA

31h 45m

1 stop

₹ 76,858Etihad Airways

Wed, 20 May - Tue, 1 Sep

04:05 - 10:25

MAA

IAD

39h 50m

1 stop

15:10 - 08:25

IAD

MAA

31h 45m

1 stop

₹ 76,952Etihad Airways

Thu, 16 Apr - Fri, 8 May

06:10 - 23:10

MAA

DCA

50h 30m

2 stops

18:25 - 04:45

DCA

MAA

47h 50m

2 stops

₹ 115,617Gulf Air

Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 19 Jan

06:10 - 23:17

MAA

DCA

50h 37m

2 stops

18:25 - 04:45

DCA

MAA

47h 50m

2 stops

₹ 121,100Gulf Air

Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 5 Jan

03:55 - 23:56

MAA

BWI

29h 31m

2 stops

11:47 - 02:50

BWI

MAA

29h 33m

2 stops

₹ 121,289Qatar Airways

Mon, 13 Apr - Wed, 5 Aug

03:55 - 23:56

MAA

BWI

29h 31m

2 stops

11:25 - 02:40

BWI

MAA

29h 45m

2 stops

₹ 121,384Qatar Airways

Mon, 4 May - Wed, 16 Sep

06:10 - 23:14

MAA

DCA

50h 34m

2 stops

06:30 - 18:20

DCA

MAA

26h 20m

2 stops

₹ 124,126Multiple Airlines

Tue, 30 Jun - Wed, 26 Aug

16:20 - 22:59

MAA

DCA

40h 09m

2 stops

06:30 - 22:35

DCA

MAA

30h 35m

2 stops

₹ 124,220Air India

Tue, 30 Jun - Wed, 26 Aug

11:00 - 22:59

MAA

DCA

45h 29m

2 stops

06:30 - 18:20

DCA

MAA

26h 20m

2 stops

₹ 124,504Air India

Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 11 Aug

21:40 - 22:59

MAA

DCA

34h 49m

2 stops

06:19 - 19:10

DCA

MAA

27h 21m

2 stops

₹ 127,718Multiple Airlines

Wed, 27 May - Wed, 23 Sep

Etihad Airways flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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Etihad Airways

20 May

MAA10:15Chennai

33h 00m

1 stop

IAD09:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1 Sept

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 45m

1 stop

MAA08:25Chennai

₹ 76,858

Etihad Airways

16 Apr

MAA04:05Chennai

39h 50m

1 stop

IAD10:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8 May

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 45m

1 stop

MAA08:25Chennai

₹ 76,952

Etihad Airways

20 May

MAA10:15Chennai

33h 00m

1 stop

IAD09:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20 Jul

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA20:10Chennai

₹ 77,047

British Airways flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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British Airways

5 Sept

MAA05:35Chennai

21h 10m

1 stop

BWI17:15Baltimore/Washington

25 Oct

BWI20:17Baltimore/Washington

23h 48m

2 stops

MAA05:35Chennai

₹ 151,446

British Airways

30 Mar

MAA05:35Chennai

23h 35m

1 stop

BWI19:40Baltimore/Washington

9 Sept

BWI19:25Baltimore/Washington

25h 10m

2 stops

MAA06:05Chennai

₹ 335,035

British Airways

30 Mar

MAA05:35Chennai

23h 35m

1 stop

BWI19:40Baltimore/Washington

7 Sept

BWI21:30Baltimore/Washington

20h 30m

1 stop

MAA03:30Chennai

₹ 339,195

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ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 20/5

10:15-09:45

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/9

15:10-08:25

1 stop31h 45m

₹ 76,858

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Thu 16/4

04:05-10:25

1 stop39h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/5

15:10-08:25

1 stop31h 45m

₹ 76,952

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Tue 21/7

06:10-23:10

2 stops50h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 19/1

18:25-04:45

2 stops47h 50m

₹ 115,617

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Tue 4/8

06:10-23:17

2 stops50h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/1

18:25-04:45

2 stops47h 50m

₹ 121,100

Fastest return journey

ChennaiBaltimore

MAA - BWI

MAABWI

Chennai

Mon 13/4

03:55-23:56

2 stops29h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/8

11:47-02:50

2 stops29h 33m

₹ 121,289

ChennaiBaltimore

MAA - BWI

MAABWI

Chennai

Mon 4/5

03:55-23:56

2 stops29h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 16/9

11:25-02:40

2 stops29h 45m

₹ 121,384

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Tue 30/6

06:10-23:14

2 stops50h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 26/8

06:30-18:20

2 stops26h 20m

₹ 124,126

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Tue 30/6

16:20-22:59

2 stops40h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 26/8

06:30-22:35

2 stops30h 35m

₹ 124,220

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Tue 2/6

11:00-22:59

2 stops45h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/8

06:30-18:20

2 stops26h 20m

₹ 124,504

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - DCA

MAADCA

Chennai

Wed 27/5

21:40-22:59

2 stops34h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 23/9

06:19-19:10

2 stops27h 21m

₹ 127,718

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chennai and Washington, D.C.?

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

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around ₹ 82,341. The month of January is another great option to travel to Washington, D.C., with average flight prices from Chennai averaging around ₹ 85,744.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Chennai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around ₹ 102,493 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from Chennai for as low as ₹ 78,748 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to Washington, D.C. flights?

You could potentially save up to 46% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to Washington, D.C. flight.

How have Chennai to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2026, prices for Chennai to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 21% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time	21h 20m
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The fastest flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. takes 21h 20m

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How far is Chennai to Washington, D.C. by plane?
Chennai and Washington, D.C. are 13762.5 km apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 21h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Washington, D.C.?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to Washington, D.C.?
The number of operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to Washington, D.C. is 5 as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to Washington, D.C.?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to Washington, D.C..
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Chennai to Washington, D.C.?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Chennai to Washington, D.C. is Etihad Airways, representing 69% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is British Airways at 31%.

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 75,702	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 76,771	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,431 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 87,821	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,830 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 94,463	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,873 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 118,760	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,549 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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