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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai from ₹ 35,656

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Etihad Airways Logo
14:35 - 19:55
IAD
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MAA
18h 50m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 09:05
MAA
-
IAD
33h 35m1 stop
₹ 70,503Etihad Airways
Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 16 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
14:35 - 08:10
IAD
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MAA
31h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 09:05
MAA
-
IAD
33h 35m1 stop
₹ 70,593Etihad Airways
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
15:35 - 02:25
IAD
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MAA
25h 20m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:35 - 09:45
MAA
-
IAD
26h 40m1 stop
₹ 70,683Etihad Airways
Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:35 - 09:30
IAD
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MAA
32h 25m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:25 - 15:55
MAA
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IAD
23h 00m1 stop
₹ 71,222Multiple Airlines
Mon, 12 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Gulf Air Logo
13:35 - 20:40
DCA
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MAA
44h 35m2 stops
Gulf Air Logo
05:35 - 17:08
MAA
-
DCA
46h 03m2 stops
₹ 73,288Gulf Air
Thu, 5 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 - 00:05
DCA
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MAA
26h 30m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:50 - 19:59
MAA
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DCA
28h 39m2 stops
₹ 75,623Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
British Airways Logo
21:35 - 05:35
BWI
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MAA
22h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 19:40
MAA
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BWI
23h 35m1 stop
₹ 77,150British Airways
Tue, 10 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
British Airways Logo
17:54 - 05:35
BWI
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MAA
25h 11m2 stops
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 19:45
MAA
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BWI
21h 40m1 stop
₹ 77,868British Airways
Sun, 15 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
Air India Logo
06:00 - 19:10
DCA
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MAA
26h 40m2 stops
Air India Logo
06:15 - 22:59
MAA
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DCA
50h 14m2 stops
₹ 82,718Air India
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
Air India Logo
06:00 - 19:10
DCA
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MAA
27h 40m2 stops
Air India Logo
06:15 - 22:59
MAA
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DCA
50h 14m2 stops
₹ 86,849Air India
Sat, 21 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr

Gulf Air flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Our best Gulf Air deals on Washington, D.C. to Chennai flight tickets
Gulf Air
5 Feb
DCA13:35Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
44h 35m
2 stops
MAA20:40Chennai
10 Feb
MAA05:35Chennai
46h 03m
2 stops
DCA17:08Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
₹ 73,288
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Gulf Air
10 Jan
DCA13:35Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
52h 40m
2 stops
MAA04:45Chennai
27 Jan
MAA05:35Chennai
46h 03m
2 stops
DCA17:08Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
₹ 98,525
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British Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

Our best British Airways deals on Washington, D.C. to Chennai flight tickets
British Airways
26 Jan
IAD18:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 45m
1 stop
MAA05:35Chennai
10 Feb
MAA07:35Chennai
42h 30m
2 stops
IAD15:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
₹ 76,431
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British Airways
10 Mar
BWI21:35Baltimore/Washington
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA05:35Chennai
2 Apr
MAA05:35Chennai
23h 35m
1 stop
BWI19:40Baltimore/Washington
₹ 77,150
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British Airways
15 Feb
BWI17:54Baltimore/Washington
25h 11m
2 stops
MAA05:35Chennai
10 Mar
MAA07:35Chennai
21h 40m
1 stop
BWI19:45Baltimore/Washington
₹ 77,868
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 28 December 2025.
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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 30/1

14:35-19:55

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

10:00-09:05

1 stop33h 35m

₹ 70,503

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 24/1

14:35-08:10

1 stop31h 05m

Chennai

Sat 14/2

10:00-09:05

1 stop33h 35m

₹ 70,593

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/4

15:35-02:25

1 stop25h 20m

Chennai

Sat 25/4

16:35-09:45

1 stop26h 40m

₹ 70,683

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

14:35-09:30

1 stop32h 25m

Chennai

Mon 26/1

03:25-15:55

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 71,222

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/2

13:35-20:40

2 stops44h 35m

Chennai

Tue 10/2

05:35-17:08

2 stops46h 03m

₹ 73,288

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/2

11:05-00:05

2 stops26h 30m

Chennai

Tue 17/2

01:50-19:59

2 stops28h 39m

₹ 75,623

BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/3

21:35-05:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 2/4

05:35-19:40

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 77,150

BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 15/2

17:54-05:35

2 stops25h 11m

Chennai

Tue 10/3

07:35-19:45

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 77,868

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/3

06:00-19:10

2 stops26h 40m

Chennai

Mon 16/3

06:15-22:59

2 stops50h 14m

₹ 82,718

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 21/3

06:00-19:10

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Wed 15/4

06:15-22:59

2 stops50h 14m

₹ 86,849

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around ₹ 76,341.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from Washington, D.C. is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as ₹ 77,863. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 125,915. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Chennai in the evening for as low as ₹ 86,051. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around ₹ 123,327. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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 ₹ 92,941 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 ₹ 87,837 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 31% 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 December 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights are approximately 8% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

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Cheap Washington, D.C. to Chennai (WAS to MAA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

18h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai takes 18h 50m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Chennai.
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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 18h 50m 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.

Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 69,156Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,340 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 85,293Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,447 reviews
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