Latest deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs
Reviews
Price Alerts

Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 31,734

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Chennai departing on 28/2. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Early arrival? Instantly customie your results

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.
Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chennai

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 08:10
ORD
-
MAA
31h 30m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:35 - 08:45
MAA
-
ORD
26h 40m1 stop
₹ 66,714Etihad Airways
Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 15 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
-
MAA
19h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:35 - 08:45
MAA
-
ORD
26h 40m1 stop
₹ 66,984Etihad Airways
Sun, 25 Jan - Sat, 18 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
-
MAA
19h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:40 - 08:35
MAA
-
ORD
21h 25m1 stop
₹ 67,075Etihad Airways
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 14:40
ORD
-
MAA
38h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 07:35
MAA
-
ORD
27h 20m1 stop
₹ 67,255Etihad Airways
Fri, 13 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 08:10
ORD
-
MAA
31h 30m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:35 - 08:45
MAA
-
ORD
26h 40m1 stop
₹ 67,706Etihad Airways
Sun, 1 Feb - Mon, 13 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
-
MAA
19h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:40 - 08:35
MAA
-
ORD
21h 25m1 stop
₹ 67,886Etihad Airways
Wed, 11 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
-
MAA
19h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 07:35
MAA
-
ORD
33h 05m1 stop
₹ 67,976Etihad Airways
Sat, 7 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 02:30
ORD
-
MAA
25h 50m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:05 - 08:45
MAA
-
ORD
33h 10m1 stop
₹ 68,066Etihad Airways
Sat, 31 Jan - Tue, 28 Apr
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:35 - 00:35
ORD
-
MAA
22h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 12:55
MAA
-
ORD
22h 25m1 stop
₹ 68,156Cathay Pacific
Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
-
MAA
19h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 07:35
MAA
-
ORD
26h 55m1 stop
₹ 68,247Etihad Airways
Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
20 Jan
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
2 Feb
MAA02:00Chennai
22h 25m
1 stop
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 68,066
Find similar
Cathay Pacific
4 Feb
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
15 Feb
MAA02:00Chennai
22h 25m
1 stop
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 68,156
Find similar
Cathay Pacific
9 Mar
ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
8 Apr
MAA01:30Chennai
23h 25m
1 stop
ORD14:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 68,788
Find similar

Air India flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
4 Mar
ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
MAA08:55Chennai
4 Jun
MAA14:30Chennai
31h 10m
2 stops
ORD11:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 70,140
Find similar
Air India
22 Mar
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 30m
1 stop
MAA18:30Chennai
26 Apr
MAA21:40Chennai
24h 00m
2 stops
ORD11:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 71,041
Find similar
Air India
16 Feb
ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 30m
1 stop
MAA00:30Chennai
12 Mar
MAA20:00Chennai
27h 00m
2 stops
ORD12:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 72,935
Find similar

momondo Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 59,053 searches. Data last updated 7 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

13:10-08:10

1 stop31h 30m

Chennai

Wed 15/4

16:35-08:45

1 stop26h 40m

₹ 66,714

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/1

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Sat 18/4

16:35-08:45

1 stop26h 40m

₹ 66,984

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/3

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

21:40-08:35

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 67,075

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/2

13:10-14:40

1 stop38h 00m

Chennai

Fri 20/2

15:45-07:35

1 stop27h 20m

₹ 67,255

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

13:10-08:10

1 stop31h 30m

Chennai

Mon 13/4

16:35-08:45

1 stop26h 40m

₹ 67,706

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

21:40-08:35

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 67,886

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/2

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Sun 22/2

10:00-07:35

1 stop33h 05m

₹ 67,976

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/1

13:10-02:30

1 stop25h 50m

Chennai

Tue 28/4

10:05-08:45

1 stop33h 10m

₹ 68,066

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

14:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Sun 15/2

02:00-12:55

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 68,156

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/2

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

16:10-07:35

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 68,247

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

See travel insights to Chennai from

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Chennai

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of February is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around ₹ 77,713.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 94,894 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Chicago for as low as ₹ 79,696 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Chennai flight.

How have Chicago to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 3% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Chennai

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Chennai according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
Estimated return price

Cheap Chicago to Chennai (CHI to MAA) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to Chennai

Fastest flight time

19h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Chennai takes 19h 15m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Chennai.
Search flight deals

  • How far is Chicago to Chennai by plane?

    Chennai is 13769.4 km away from Chicago. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 19h 15m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Chennai Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Chennai Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to Chennai with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 69,216Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,360 reviews
Search Etihad Airways flights
Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 76,538Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,974 reviews
Search Air India flights
LufthansaPriceFrom ₹ 76,628Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,686 reviews
Search Lufthansa flights
British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,297Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,657 reviews
Search British Airways flights
EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 88,961Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,461 reviews
Search Emirates flights

Travelling to a place near Chennai?

Book flights to Chennai if you plan to visit one of these locations
Mahabalipuram
Vellore

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Chicago to Chennai?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Chicago to Chennai for you.

Can I find flights from Chicago to Chennai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Chicago to Chennai on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to Chennai?

Once you have performed a search for Chicago to Chennai flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Chicago to Chennai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Chennai from Chicago. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.

An easier way to manage your Chennai trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.
Start using Trips
Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
1 adult
Fri 6/2
Fri 13/2
By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to India