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 Washington, D.C. to Chennai takes 20h 02m on average. On the other hand, flying from Baltimore to Chennai takes 24h 10m 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 ₹ 88,076.

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 23m.

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

Qatar Airways, SWISS, and Air India 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: 36% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights connecting via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 30m.

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 September 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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15:10 - 08:25IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

33h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 75,733Etihad Airways

Thu, 22 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

14:35 - 15:05IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

38h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:10 - 09:05MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 75,733Etihad Airways

Sun, 15 Nov - Wed, 3 Mar

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

31h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 09:05MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 75,733Etihad Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

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

25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 09:05MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 75,733Etihad Airways

Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

15:10 - 20:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

33h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 75,733Etihad Airways

Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

14:35 - 15:05IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

38h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 09:05MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 75,733Etihad Airways

Wed, 6 Jan - Wed, 3 Mar

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

25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

33h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 75,733Etihad Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Fri, 18 Dec

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

25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

39h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 75,733Etihad Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

10:30 - 08:15IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

35h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

09:50 - 08:10MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 78,133Emirates

Sun, 3 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb

10:30 - 02:15IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

03:50 - 08:10MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 78,133Emirates

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

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15:10 - 20:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 - 09:45MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 76,213Etihad Airways

Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

15:10 - 03:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 - 09:45MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 76,213Etihad Airways

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct

15:10 - 03:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

39h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 76,213Etihad Airways

Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct

15:10 - 03:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 - 09:45MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 76,213Etihad Airways

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

15:10 - 20:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:40 - 09:45MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 76,213Etihad Airways

Wed, 23 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct

15:10 - 20:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:40 - 09:45MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 76,405Etihad Airways

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

15:10 - 20:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:40 - 09:45MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 76,405Etihad Airways

Thu, 24 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

15:10 - 20:50IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:55 - 09:45MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 76,405Etihad Airways

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct

10:55 - 20:30IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:05 - 08:50MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 79,189Emirates

Wed, 23 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

15:10 - 03:10IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

07:25 - 09:45MAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 50m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 79,380Multiple Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

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

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Etihad Airways

21 Oct

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 00m

1 stop

MAA14:40Chennai

12 Nov

MAA09:55Chennai

33h 40m

1 stop

IAD09:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 75,733

Etihad Airways

30 Sept

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 10m

1 stop

MAA02:50Chennai

9 Nov

MAA03:55Chennai

39h 40m

1 stop

IAD09:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 75,925

Etihad Airways

9 Oct

IAD15:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA20:10Chennai

19 Oct

MAA21:55Chennai

21h 20m

1 stop

IAD09:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 76,021

Emirates flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

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Emirates

12 Oct

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 05m

1 stop

MAA02:30Chennai

27 Oct

MAA09:50Chennai

32h 40m

1 stop

IAD09:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 78,133

Emirates

27 Sept

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

MAA20:30Chennai

12 Nov

MAA21:45Chennai

20h 55m

1 stop

IAD08:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 79,093

Emirates

27 Sept

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

MAA20:30Chennai

1 Oct

MAA22:05Chennai

20h 15m

1 stop

IAD08:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 79,188

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IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 22/10

15:10-08:25

1 stop31h 45m

Chennai

Wed 11/11

09:55-09:05

1 stop33h 40m

₹ 75,733

Washington, D.C.Chennai

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 15/11

14:35-15:05

1 stop38h 00m

Chennai

Wed 3/3

16:10-09:05

1 stop27h 25m

₹ 75,733

Washington, D.C.Chennai

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

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

14:35-08:05

1 stop31h 00m

Chennai

Tue 17/11

21:50-09:05

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 75,733

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

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

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/11

14:35-02:35

1 stop25h 30m

Chennai

Fri 13/11

21:50-09:05

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 75,733

Washington, D.C.Chennai

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

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 21/10

15:10-20:10

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Tue 10/11

09:55-09:05

1 stop33h 40m

₹ 75,733

Washington, D.C.Chennai

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

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/1

14:35-15:05

1 stop38h 00m

Chennai

Wed 3/3

21:50-09:05

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 75,733

Washington, D.C.Chennai

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

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

14:35-02:35

1 stop25h 30m

Chennai

Fri 18/12

09:55-09:05

1 stop33h 40m

₹ 75,733

Washington, D.C.Chennai

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

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/11

14:35-02:35

1 stop25h 30m

Chennai

Thu 19/11

03:55-09:05

1 stop39h 40m

₹ 75,733

Washington, D.C.Chennai

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

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/1

10:30-08:15

1 stop35h 15m

Chennai

Tue 2/2

09:50-08:10

1 stop32h 50m

₹ 78,133

Washington, D.C.Chennai

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

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

10:30-02:15

1 stop29h 15m

Chennai

Sun 6/12

03:50-08:10

1 stop38h 50m

₹ 78,133

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from ₹ 78,373 to ₹ 92,627.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 75,733.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of September is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around ₹ 80,820.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 ₹ 99,026 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 ₹ 91,283 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 37% 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 September 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights are approximately 11% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	₹ 34,651
Fastest flight time	18h 45m
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The best one-way flight to Chennai from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is ₹ 34,651. The best return flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 75,733.

The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai takes 18h 45m

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

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 45m by plane in normal conditions.
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 September 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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