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

London (LHR) was the most common stop: 34% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the lowest average return price of ₹ 171,798.

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

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 26m.

Which airlines fly to Washington, D.C.?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and British 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 4 different airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 21m.

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

Gulf Air, American Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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 4 as of September 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.

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19:45 - 17:40MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 25m2 stops Bengaluru Intl London Heathrow

18:55 - 10:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 80,902Virgin Atlantic

Thu, 19 Nov - Wed, 20 Jan

17:45 - 09:45MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 30m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:10 - 22:55IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bengaluru Intl

₹ 81,280Multiple Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

03:55 - 09:05MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:35 - 19:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 91,110Etihad Airways

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 20 Jan

09:55 - 09:05MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:35 - 19:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 93,756Etihad Airways

Mon, 16 Nov - Sun, 17 Jan

07:35 - 19:55MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

19:15 - 03:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

₹ 94,607British Airways

Sat, 12 Dec - Sun, 30 May

07:35 - 19:55MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

22:25 - 03:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

₹ 98,387British Airways

Fri, 18 Dec - Sun, 30 May

03:15 - 16:55MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:05 - 02:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 110,579Qatar Airways

Sat, 24 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

01:45 - 15:55MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

17:25 - 00:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

21h 15m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

₹ 111,430Lufthansa

Sun, 14 Feb - Sat, 3 Apr

03:15 - 15:55MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:05 - 02:15IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 117,479Qatar Airways

Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

01:45 - 14:35MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

18:00 - 08:45IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

52h 15m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 356,027Lufthansa

Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 17 Jan

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04:05 - 09:45MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:35 - 02:35IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 98,482Etihad Airways

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 28 Feb

04:05 - 09:45MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:35 - 19:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

18h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 98,482Etihad Airways

Sun, 13 Sep - Thu, 4 Mar

04:05 - 09:45MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

39h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:35 - 08:05IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 98,482Etihad Airways

Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 3 Mar

10:00 - 08:55MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:55 - 01:15IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

₹ 104,247Ethiopian Air

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct

16:45 - 16:05MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 50m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

17:30 - 08:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 116,723Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct

04:05 - 23:10MAA Chennai-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

52h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

17:54 - 02:40DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-MAA Chennai

23h 16m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 164,168Qatar Airways

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct

04:05 - 21:56MAA Chennai-BWI Baltimore/Washington

27h 21m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:40 - 02:50BWI Baltimore/Washington-MAA Chennai

29h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 199,137Qatar Airways

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct

05:35 - 17:15MAA Chennai-BWI Baltimore/Washington

21h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

09:30 - 03:30BWI Baltimore/Washington-MAA Chennai

32h 30m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

₹ 215,960British Airways

Wed, 9 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

05:35 - 17:15MAA Chennai-BWI Baltimore/Washington

21h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

19:09 - 03:30BWI Baltimore/Washington-MAA Chennai

46h 51m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

₹ 216,527British Airways

Wed, 9 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

05:35 - 17:15MAA Chennai-BWI Baltimore/Washington

21h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

19:25 - 03:30BWI Baltimore/Washington-MAA Chennai

22h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

₹ 223,994British Airways

Wed, 9 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

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

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British Airways

18 Dec

MAA07:35Chennai

22h 50m

1 stop

IAD19:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30 May

IAD22:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 35m

1 stop

MAA03:30Chennai

₹ 98,387

British Airways

12 Nov

MAA07:35Chennai

35h 09m

2 stops

DCA08:14Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

17 Jan

DCA19:18Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

23h 47m

2 stops

MAA05:35Chennai

₹ 99,899

British Airways

16 Nov

MAA07:35Chennai

34h 59m

2 stops

DCA08:04Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

17 Jan

DCA19:18Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

23h 47m

2 stops

MAA05:35Chennai

₹ 100,088

KLM flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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KLM

14 Sept

MAA18:15Chennai

31h 20m

2 stops

IAD16:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12 Oct

IAD18:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 35m

2 stops

MAA08:15Chennai

₹ 97,631

KLM

18 Dec

MAA21:35Chennai

28h 50m

2 stops

IAD15:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30 May

IAD17:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 10m

2 stops

MAA08:20Chennai

₹ 102,735

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Thu 19/11

19:45-17:40

2 stops32h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 20/1

18:55-10:35

2 stops29h 10m

₹ 80,902

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 29/9

17:45-09:45

2 stops25h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/10

15:10-22:55

2 stops22h 15m

₹ 81,280

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Chennai

Wed 18/11

03:55-09:05

1 stop39h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 20/1

14:35-19:50

1 stop18h 45m

₹ 91,110

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Mon 16/11

09:55-09:05

1 stop33h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 17/1

14:35-19:50

1 stop18h 45m

₹ 93,756

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sat 12/12

07:35-19:55

1 stop22h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 30/5

19:15-03:30

1 stop22h 45m

₹ 94,607

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ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Fri 18/12

07:35-19:55

1 stop22h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 30/5

22:25-03:30

1 stop19h 35m

₹ 98,387

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sat 24/10

03:15-16:55

1 stop23h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/11

20:05-02:30

1 stop19h 55m

₹ 110,579

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sun 14/2

01:45-15:55

1 stop24h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/4

17:25-00:10

2 stops21h 15m

₹ 111,430

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Fri 20/11

03:15-15:55

1 stop23h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/12

20:05-02:15

1 stop19h 40m

₹ 117,479

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA Chennai - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MAAIAD

Chennai

Wed 11/11

01:45-14:35

1 stop23h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 17/1

18:00-08:45

2 stops52h 15m

₹ 356,027

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from ₹ 93,284 to ₹ 110,485.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 80,902.

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

In general, March 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 ₹ 80,997. The month of February is another great option to travel to Washington, D.C., with average flight prices from Chennai averaging around ₹ 90,070.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai 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 ₹ 102,782 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 ₹ 80,052 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 21% 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 September 2026, prices for Chennai to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 13% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	₹ 44,137
Fastest flight time	20h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Chennai in the past 72 hours is ₹ 44,137. The best return flight deal from Chennai to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 80,902.

The fastest flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. takes 20h 55m

There are no direct flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. There are no popular flight routes from Chennai to Washington, D.C..

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C.

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 20h 55m.
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 4 as of September 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 72% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airline is Qatar Airways at 28%.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 72,368	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,533 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 75,683	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 90,630	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,209 reviews	Search British Airways flights
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