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₹ 43,621 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Washington Dulles Airport

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Cheap Flight Deals from Chennai to Dulles Intl (MAA-IAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chennai to Dulles Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Dulles Intl

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai to Dulles Intl.
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23:00 - 08:40MAA-IAD
43h 10m2 stops
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22:05 - 02:40IAD-MAA
19h 05m1 stop
₹ 79,473
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Sat, 24 May - Sat, 16 Aug
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22:30 - 19:45MAA-IAD
30h 45m2 stops
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21:40 - 12:00IAD-MAA
28h 50m2 stops
₹ 80,412IndiGo
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Fri, 20 Jun - Thu, 4 Sep
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05:35 - 20:10MAA-IAD
24h 05m1 stop
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22:50 - 03:30IAD-MAA
19h 10m1 stop
₹ 81,949British Airways
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Thu, 10 Jul - Sat, 11 Oct
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05:35 - 17:35MAA-IAD
21h 30m1 stop
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22:45 - 03:30IAD-MAA
19h 15m1 stop
₹ 82,034British Airways
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Thu, 10 Jul - Thu, 9 Oct
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04:15 - 16:10MAA-IAD
21h 25m1 stop
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22:05 - 02:40IAD-MAA
19h 05m1 stop
₹ 83,229Etihad Airways
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Fri, 20 Jun - Thu, 4 Sep
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04:15 - 16:10MAA-IAD
21h 25m1 stop
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22:05 - 20:10IAD-MAA
36h 35m1 stop
₹ 83,315Etihad Airways
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Sat, 24 May - Sat, 16 Aug
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01:55 - 15:50MAA-IAD
23h 25m1 stop
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17:40 - 08:55IAD-MAA
29h 45m2 stops
₹ 87,412Lufthansa
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Thu, 19 Jun - Thu, 4 Sep
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06:40 - 13:30MAA-IAD
40h 20m2 stops
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17:15 - 23:55IAD-MAA
20h 10m1 stop
₹ 89,802Lufthansa
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Sun, 20 Jul - Sun, 11 Jan
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04:00 - 08:40MAA-IAD
38h 10m1 stop
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10:55 - 20:30IAD-MAA
24h 05m1 stop
₹ 101,668Emirates
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Mon, 5 May - Mon, 2 Jun
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09:50 - 08:40MAA-IAD
32h 20m1 stop
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10:55 - 20:30IAD-MAA
24h 05m1 stop
₹ 102,351Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to Dulles Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to Dulles Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Washington Dulles Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington Dulles Airport on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Chennai to Washington Dulles Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost ₹ 87,924 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 124,204 and ₹ 115,753 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 10 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

₹ 43,621
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Chennai to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from Chennai to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Dulles Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chennai to Washington Dulles Airport flights

  • What amenities can I use at Dulles International Airport?

    Dulles International Airport (IAD) has a good variety of amenities that you can use when you arrive. You can recharge your phone or yourself at the charging stations and airline lounges, or there’s restaurants, cafes and shops, a chapel and a currency exchange office.

  • What is a good way to get into Washington DC from Dulles International Airport?

    A simple way to get from the airport to the city centre is by taking the bus. You can take bus 38B or G8 to Reston East Metro Station and then change to the silver bus to get into the city centre.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was ₹ 511 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 931 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to Washington Dulles Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to Washington Dulles Airport?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and Washington Dulles Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C., Emirates or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Washington, D.C. are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of ₹ 112,270 and an overall rating of 8.0, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 107,647 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chennai to Washington Dulles Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington Dulles Airport from Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chennai to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington Dulles Airport with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington Dulles Airport from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

  • There are no direct flights from Chennai to Washington, but a good way to fly this route is by taking a trip with one layover. Some airlines that run to Washington from Chennai are Qatar Airways, Emirates, American Airlines, Air India, Finnair, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic. There are a couple of places you may potentially stop during your flight, including Doha Hamad (DOH), London (LHR) and Dubai (DXB). Some routes have multiple layovers; however, it’s generally better to go with a one-layover route for both affordability and time.
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) has a great selection of services and amenities that you can use before getting on your flights to Washington. You will come across childcare rooms for those travelling with children, restaurants and cafes, as well as disability services, fashion stores, smoking areas, luggage storage and prayer rooms.
  • Chennai International Airport has a good variety of shops and restaurants which you can enjoy while you wait. Some of these great stores are Lavie Bags & Shoes, 3SIXTYS, Karlsburg, Ramraj Cotton, Higginbothams Pvt and Go Duty-Free. This airport also has a variety of restaurants and food stores. Some of these include Subway, The Irish House, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Pizza Hut, Copper Chimney, Coffee & More and ID contemporary dine restaurant.

Top 5 airlines serving from Chennai to Dulles Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chennai to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chennai to Dulles Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3206 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
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The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025DXB - MIA
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The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

The plane was very clean. The bathroom was clean as well. The land crew were very polite and informative and helpful. They informed me that there is a long way and challenging to go from international terminal to national terminal and in addition to getting my suitcases and going through customs and dropping them again for my second leg of trip which was San Francisco to Los Angeles . I have left knee issue and had a recent fall with aching muscles all over, the land crew suggested wheelchair help for me, God bless her. If I did not have help, I could not make it to my last terminal. Thank you UNITED AIRLINE!

I like the service and the efficiency. I am lactose intolerant and the lactose intolerant meal in business class was not astounding. Also, the business class fully reclining seats are not that comfortable.

Food was great but they didn't clear my meal tray for 3 hours. You'd think they could check though the cabin now and then.

Upon arriving at IAH, it was informed that the luggage had not arrived. Still waiting to hear back when it will be delivered.

I wasn’t allowed to board with my children. I was charged outrageous costs for basic carry on size luggage. The entertainment screens were outdated and not user friendly.

I was very happy with everything, thank you for the smooth flight ✈️

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

I enjoyed my flight back with Lufthansa because the food was good, and the flight attendants were nice and helped you when you asked a question. The flight attendants always came around and asked if you needed anything which I liked a lot.

Entertainment system is old. Food can be tastier Need to provide toothbrush and toothpaste at least when asked.

The flight was cancelled due to tech problem with the plane

The boarding process was quite loud and chaotic. The flight attendants kept barking over the PA system about people needing to only stow large items in the overhead bins. During the one and only service, I was hit by the service cart. At the same time, a passenger was returning from the bathroom and the crew definitely saw him but stopped a few seats short of allowing him to sit down before starting service and made him wait a good 10 minutes before passing his seat and allowing him to sit down, after which he had to ask for his snack and beverage or he would have been passed over. Neither flight attendant thanked passengers as they left; in fact, I did not see them again once the plane door was opened.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

The seats in row 31 are terrible and small and uncomfortable. Don't ever sit there. The window seat is so close to the curve of the plane is so annoying. I paid extra for this seat and I hated all 10 hours in it.

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

Please make sure the number of seats matches the number of overhead bins and passengers don't carry on more than one bag.

Seating is tight if you don’t upgrade. Food was decent. Boarding and unboarding was efficient. Smooth flight. Could make upgrades more affordable

Boarding was chaotic. Glad we were group 5 and still had cabin storage available when we boarded. I was expecting crew would get our carryons at the gate since theyclaimed it was a full flight.

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