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.

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

KLM, Etihad Airways, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Chennai

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 ₹ 87,243.

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.

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 20h 25m 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 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.

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 June 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.

₹ 37,081 Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chennai in 2026

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from ₹ 136,057 to ₹ 107,534. The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 87,472.

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15:10 - 02:50

IAD

MAA

26h 10m

1 stop

16:05 - 09:45

MAA

IAD

27h 10m

1 stop

₹ 87,472Etihad Airways

Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

10:55 - 08:05

IAD

MAA

35h 40m

1 stop

09:50 - 08:40

MAA

IAD

32h 20m

1 stop

₹ 88,613Emirates

Wed, 29 Jul - Mon, 7 Sep

15:10 - 15:05

IAD

MAA

38h 25m

1 stop

10:15 - 09:45

MAA

IAD

33h 00m

1 stop

₹ 88,708Etihad Airways

Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 30 Aug

19:35 - 20:50

DCA

MAA

39h 45m

2 stops

06:10 - 22:57

MAA

DCA

50h 17m

2 stops

₹ 95,459Gulf Air

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

19:35 - 05:20

DCA

MAA

48h 15m

2 stops

06:10 - 23:02

MAA

DCA

50h 22m

2 stops

₹ 99,642Gulf Air

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

06:20 - 22:35

DCA

MAA

30h 45m

2 stops

09:35 - 22:59

MAA

DCA

46h 54m

2 stops

₹ 101,068Multiple Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

19:00 - 02:40

DCA

MAA

22h 10m

2 stops

03:25 - 18:51

MAA

DCA

24h 56m

2 stops

₹ 103,445Qatar Airways

Mon, 12 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

16:59 - 02:50

DCA

MAA

24h 21m

2 stops

04:05 - 17:56

MAA

DCA

24h 21m

2 stops

₹ 103,540Qatar Airways

Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov

21:30 - 03:30

BWI

MAA

20h 30m

1 stop

05:35 - 19:40

MAA

BWI

23h 35m

1 stop

₹ 108,484British Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

21:30 - 03:30

BWI

MAA

20h 30m

1 stop

05:35 - 19:40

MAA

BWI

23h 35m

1 stop

₹ 108,579British Airways

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

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

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Qatar Airways

9 Aug

IAD21:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

MAA02:40Chennai

1 Sept

MAA03:55Chennai

38h 20m

1 stop

IAD08:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 92,416

Qatar Airways

1 Sept

IAD14:53Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 17m

2 stops

MAA02:40Chennai

7 Sept

MAA03:55Chennai

21h 15m

1 stop

IAD15:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 94,032

Qatar Airways

16 Aug

IAD18:38Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

46h 42m

2 stops

MAA02:50Chennai

10 Sept

MAA03:55Chennai

21h 15m

1 stop

IAD15:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 94,128

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

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British Airways

5 Oct

BWI21:30Baltimore/Washington

20h 30m

1 stop

MAA03:30Chennai

15 Oct

MAA05:35Chennai

23h 35m

1 stop

BWI19:40Baltimore/Washington

₹ 108,484

British Airways

1 Oct

BWI21:30Baltimore/Washington

20h 30m

1 stop

MAA03:30Chennai

15 Oct

MAA05:35Chennai

23h 35m

1 stop

BWI19:40Baltimore/Washington

₹ 108,579

British Airways

3 Sept

BWI21:30Baltimore/Washington

20h 30m

1 stop

MAA03:30Chennai

9 Feb

MAA07:35Chennai

21h 40m

1 stop

BWI18:45Baltimore/Washington

₹ 111,337

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/8

15:10-02:50

1 stop26h 10m

Chennai

Wed 2/9

16:05-09:45

1 stop27h 10m

₹ 87,472

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/7

10:55-08:05

1 stop35h 40m

Chennai

Mon 7/9

09:50-08:40

1 stop32h 20m

₹ 88,613

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/7

15:10-15:05

1 stop38h 25m

Chennai

Sun 30/8

10:15-09:45

1 stop33h 00m

₹ 88,708

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/10

19:35-20:50

2 stops39h 45m

Chennai

Thu 15/10

06:10-22:57

2 stops50h 17m

₹ 95,459

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/9

19:35-05:20

2 stops48h 15m

Chennai

Tue 8/9

06:10-23:02

2 stops50h 22m

₹ 99,642

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/9

06:20-22:35

2 stops30h 45m

Chennai

Sat 12/9

09:35-22:59

2 stops46h 54m

₹ 101,068

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/10

19:00-02:40

2 stops22h 10m

Chennai

Thu 29/10

03:25-18:51

2 stops24h 56m

₹ 103,445

Washington, D.C.Chennai

DCA - MAA

DCAMAA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/10

16:59-02:50

2 stops24h 21m

Chennai

Mon 16/11

04:05-17:56

2 stops24h 21m

₹ 103,540

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BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/10

21:30-03:30

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Thu 15/10

05:35-19:40

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 108,484

BaltimoreChennai

BWI - MAA

BWIMAA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/10

21:30-03:30

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Thu 15/10

05:35-19:40

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 108,579

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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 September is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. averaging around ₹ 49,726.

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 ₹ 97,067 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 ₹ 87,377 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 72% 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 June 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. to Chennai flights are approximately 17% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Chennai takes 18h 50m

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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 50m 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 June 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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