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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 40,881

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 3/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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British Airways Logo
17:00 - 03:30-
24h 00m
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 18:15-
23h 10m
₹ 89,862British Airways
Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct
British Airways Logo
17:00 - 03:30-
24h 00m
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 18:15-
23h 10m
₹ 89,862British Airways
Sat, 19 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct
British Airways Logo
17:00 - 03:30-
24h 00m
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 18:15-
23h 10m
₹ 89,862British Airways
Sun, 20 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 00:35-
22h 30m
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 12:55-
22h 25m
₹ 90,243Cathay Pacific
Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:35 - 00:35-
22h 30m
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 12:55-
22h 25m
₹ 90,243Cathay Pacific
Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:15 - 23:35-
44h 50m
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 12:55-
22h 25m
₹ 90,243Cathay Pacific
Sat, 17 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 02:50-
19h 55m
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 08:35-
21h 10m
₹ 91,863Etihad Airways
Sun, 16 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 02:50-
19h 55m
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 08:35-
21h 10m
₹ 91,863Etihad Airways
Sun, 16 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 02:50-
19h 55m
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 08:35-
21h 10m
₹ 91,959Etihad Airways
Sun, 16 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep
Air India Logo
06:00 - 18:40-
26h 10m
Air India Logo
20:10 - 21:58-
60h 18m
₹ 157,044Air India
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

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Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
17 Oct
ORD16:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
44h 50m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
8 Nov
MAA02:00Chennai
22h 25m
1 stop
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 90,243
Cathay Pacific
17 Sept
ORD16:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
44h 50m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
16 Oct
MAA00:50Chennai
23h 35m
1 stop
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 90,339
Cathay Pacific
26 Aug
ORD16:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
45h 05m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
17 Sept
MAA00:50Chennai
23h 35m
1 stop
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 90,720

Emirates flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Emirates deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Emirates
4 Sept
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
22 Sept
MAA04:05Chennai
22h 10m
1 stop
ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 91,577
Emirates
18 Aug
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
MAA03:00Chennai
15 Feb
MAA09:50Chennai
40h 35m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 91,673
Emirates
18 Aug
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
MAA03:00Chennai
17 Feb
MAA09:50Chennai
40h 35m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 92,054

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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 4 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Chennai that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 20/9

17:00-03:30

1 stop24h 00m

Chennai

Thu 15/10

05:35-18:15

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 89,862

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 19/9

17:00-03:30

1 stop24h 00m

Chennai

Mon 19/10

05:35-18:15

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 89,862

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 20/9

17:00-03:30

1 stop24h 00m

Chennai

Tue 6/10

05:35-18:15

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 89,862

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/10

15:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Sun 15/11

02:00-12:55

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 90,243

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/11

14:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Mon 7/12

02:00-12:55

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 90,243

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/10

16:15-23:35

1 stop44h 50m

Chennai

Sun 8/11

02:00-12:55

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 90,243
Fastest return journey

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

20:25-02:50

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Wed 9/9

21:55-08:35

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 91,863

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

20:25-02:50

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Mon 7/9

21:55-08:35

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 91,863

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

20:25-02:50

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Tue 8/9

21:55-08:35

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 91,959

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/8

06:00-18:40

2 stops26h 10m

Chennai

Tue 25/8

20:10-21:58

3 stops60h 18m

₹ 157,044

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Chennai

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Chennai?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from ₹ 81,762 to ₹ 114,638.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 89,862.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of April is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around ₹ 82,906.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago 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 ₹ 102,179 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 ₹ 87,289 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% 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 August 2026, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 9% 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.
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Cheap Chicago to Chennai (CHI to MAA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

19h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Chennai takes 19h 45m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Chennai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Chennai

  • 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 45m.

  • 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

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,815Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,498 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 84,393Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,150 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 109,922Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,954 reviews
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