How long does it take to fly to Chennai?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Washington, D.C. you fly out of and what airport in Chennai you fly into. For example, flying from Baltimore to Chennai takes 20h 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai takes 21h 40m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the lowest average return price of ₹ 83,092.

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

Flights connecting via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 35m.

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

IndiGo, Etihad Airways, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 30% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 48m.

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

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai Airport refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai Airport is 1 as of February 2026.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Chennai Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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14:35 - 14:10

IAD

MAA

37h 05m

1 stop

15:25 - 09:05

MAA

IAD

28h 10m

1 stop

₹ 68,550Etihad Airways

Wed, 25 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

14:35 - 02:30

IAD

MAA

25h 25m

1 stop

03:55 - 10:05

MAA

IAD

39h 40m

1 stop

₹ 68,641Etihad Airways

Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

14:35 - 19:55

IAD

MAA

18h 50m

1 stop

15:25 - 10:05

MAA

IAD

28h 10m

1 stop

₹ 68,912Etihad Airways

Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

21:15 - 18:05

IAD

MAA

34h 20m

2 stops

10:00 - 10:05

MAA

IAD

33h 35m

1 stop

₹ 69,184Multiple Airlines

Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 25 Mar

09:40 - 00:10

DCA

MAA

29h 00m

2 stops

16:20 - 10:23

MAA

DCA

27h 33m

2 stops

₹ 72,897Multiple Airlines

Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May

06:00 - 00:10

DCA

MAA

32h 40m

2 stops

01:55 - 10:19

MAA

DCA

41h 54m

2 stops

₹ 77,696Air Canada

Fri, 24 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

09:40 - 00:05

DCA

MAA

27h 55m

2 stops

01:55 - 15:30

MAA

DCA

23h 05m

2 stops

₹ 78,059Air Canada

Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 28 Apr

17:20 - 00:05

BWI

MAA

44h 15m

2 stops

01:50 - 21:42

MAA

BWI

29h 22m

2 stops

₹ 83,492Lufthansa

Tue, 24 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar

20:35 - 05:35

BWI

MAA

22h 30m

1 stop

07:35 - 19:45

MAA

BWI

21h 40m

1 stop

₹ 84,307British Airways

Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

21:30 - 03:30

BWI

MAA

20h 30m

1 stop

05:35 - 19:40

MAA

BWI

23h 35m

1 stop

₹ 84,850British Airways

Wed, 29 Apr - Tue, 5 May

Lufthansa flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

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Lufthansa

9 Mar

IAD19:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 35m

1 stop

MAA00:05Chennai

31 Mar

MAA18:00Chennai

30h 30m

2 stops

IAD15:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 70,905

Lufthansa

26 Feb

IAD17:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 20m

1 stop

MAA00:05Chennai

24 Mar

MAA18:00Chennai

36h 45m

2 stops

IAD21:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 71,901

Lufthansa

26 Feb

IAD17:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 20m

1 stop

MAA00:05Chennai

28 Mar

MAA01:50Chennai

23h 45m

1 stop

IAD16:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 73,259

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

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Etihad Airways

25 Feb

IAD14:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 50m

1 stop

MAA19:55Chennai

2 Mar

MAA10:00Chennai

33h 35m

1 stop

IAD09:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 68,550

Etihad Airways

18 Feb

IAD14:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

MAA08:10Chennai

18 Mar

MAA21:40Chennai

21h 55m

1 stop

IAD10:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 68,641

Etihad Airways

23 Feb

IAD14:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 50m

1 stop

MAA19:55Chennai

23 Mar

MAA10:00Chennai

33h 35m

1 stop

IAD10:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 69,003

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 25/2

14:35-14:10

1 stop37h 05m

Chennai

Mon 2/3

15:25-09:05

1 stop28h 10m

₹ 68,550

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/3

14:35-02:30

1 stop25h 25m

Chennai

Wed 25/3

03:55-10:05

1 stop39h 40m

₹ 68,641

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/3

14:35-19:55

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Wed 18/3

15:25-10:05

1 stop28h 10m

₹ 68,912

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 25/2

21:15-18:05

2 stops34h 20m

Chennai

Wed 25/3

10:00-10:05

1 stop33h 35m

₹ 69,184

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 13/5

09:40-00:10

2 stops29h 00m

Chennai

Wed 20/5

16:20-10:23

2 stops27h 33m

₹ 72,897

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 24/4

06:00-00:10

2 stops32h 40m

Chennai

Mon 27/4

01:55-10:19

2 stops41h 54m

₹ 77,696

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/3

09:40-00:05

2 stops27h 55m

Chennai

Tue 28/4

01:55-15:30

2 stops23h 05m

₹ 78,058

BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 24/2

17:20-00:05

2 stops44h 15m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

01:50-21:42

2 stops29h 22m

₹ 83,492

BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/3

20:35-05:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Wed 18/3

07:35-19:45

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 84,307

BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 29/4

21:30-03:30

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

05:35-19:40

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 84,850

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of January is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around ₹ 74,799.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 92,298 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 Washington, D.C. for as low as ₹ 88,925 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Chennai flight.

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

As of February 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Chennai by plane?
Chennai is 13762.5 km away from Washington, D.C.. Typically, this will take 20h 20m by plane in normal conditions.
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How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chennai Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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