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Flight deals from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Chennai Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 17,973. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.R 9,020 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,020, select.
Chennai.R 9,037 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,037, select.
Chennai.R 12,398 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,398, select.
Chennai.R 13,247 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,247, select.
Chennai.R 13,784 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,784, select.
Chennai.R 14,358 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,358, select.
Chennai.R 14,855 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,855, select.
Chennai.R 17,011 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 17,011, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Ronald Reagan to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from R 9,020
Apr
from R 9,037
May
from R 13,247
Jun
from R 14,358
Jul
from R 17,011
Aug
from R 12,398
Sep
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Oct
from R 13,784
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Dec
from R 14,855
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Washington Ronald Reagan to Chennai: Alternative routes

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Washington D.C. to Chennai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundR 9,020
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan to Chennai is R 17,416. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Washington Ronald Reagan to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 17,416.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Washington Ronald Reagan to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Chennai is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Chennai Airport on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Washington Ronald Reagan Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Chennai nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC.

  • Your DCA to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • R 9,020 is currently the best price for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start at R 17,416. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DCA to MAA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • Landing cheap flights from DCA to MAA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

  • Of all flights leaving Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to DCA:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • If you're coming in on a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near MAA:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's main sights.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DCA to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of India

  • You've visited Chennai, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its leading sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Coimbatore is another sought-after destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without dropping by Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.

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