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₹ 42,033 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Chennai

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Cheap Flight Deals from Raleigh to Chennai (RDU-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Raleigh to Chennai 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 Raleigh to Chennai

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Chennai.
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15:10 - 20:10RDU-MAA
42h 30m3 stops
03:45 - 12:47MAA-RDU
43h 32m3 stops
₹ 96,247
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Thu, 13 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb
06:00 - 08:30RDU-MAA
40h 00m2 stops
03:50 - 15:40MAA-RDU
46h 20m2 stops
₹ 96,933Etihad Airways
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Tue, 4 Feb - Mon, 17 Feb
16:05 - 00:05RDU-MAA
21h 30m1 stop
19:50 - 15:15MAA-RDU
28h 55m2 stops
₹ 99,592Lufthansa
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Mon, 3 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
16:05 - 00:05RDU-MAA
21h 30m1 stop
19:50 - 15:15MAA-RDU
28h 55m2 stops
₹ 100,193Lufthansa
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Thu, 27 Feb - Wed, 12 Mar
17:45 - 01:55RDU-MAA
21h 40m2 stops
03:45 - 16:24MAA-RDU
47h 09m2 stops
₹ 100,965Qatar Airways
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Mon, 17 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb
17:41 - 02:25RDU-MAA
22h 14m2 stops
03:45 - 19:33MAA-RDU
50h 18m2 stops
₹ 101,823Qatar Airways
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Tue, 18 Feb - Mon, 24 Feb
17:45 - 05:15RDU-MAA
25h 00m2 stops
16:00 - 12:16MAA-RDU
30h 46m2 stops
₹ 107,742American Airlines
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Thu, 20 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
17:41 - 05:15RDU-MAA
25h 04m2 stops
16:00 - 12:16MAA-RDU
30h 46m2 stops
₹ 107,999American Airlines
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Tue, 18 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
07:15 - 01:10RDU-MAA
56h 25m3 stops
03:00 - 23:51MAA-RDU
30h 21m3 stops
₹ 115,376Ethiopian Air
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Fri, 14 Mar - Fri, 28 Mar
11:20 - 01:10RDU-MAA
52h 20m3 stops
03:00 - 23:58MAA-RDU
30h 28m3 stops
₹ 119,408Ethiopian Air
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Fri, 18 Apr - Fri, 16 May

Flights from Raleigh to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Chennai 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 Raleigh to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Raleigh to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Raleigh to Chennai, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Chennai back to Raleigh, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Chennai, 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 Raleigh to Chennai is September, where tickets cost ₹ 102,166 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 146,772 and ₹ 144,456 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Chennai, 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 Raleigh to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

June

Cheapest flight

₹ 42,033
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from Raleigh to Chennai

When to book flights from Raleigh to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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 flights from Raleigh to Chennai

  • Are there any ATMs and banks at the Raleigh Durham International Airport?

    Several ATMs are located inside the Raleigh Durham International Airport for convenient transactions. The ATMs are located in Terminals 1 at the Southwest Ticketing, the meeting place, and the Bag Claim section. You can also access the ATMs at Terminal 2 Ticketing Lobby, C1, C15, D3, and D11.

  • Are there any shops and restaurants at the Raleigh Durham International Airport?

    There are several shops and restaurants at the Raleigh Durham International Airport, including the iStore, Hudson, Benefit, Tech on the go, and InMotion. You can also save on the purchases you make by visiting the Raleigh-Durham Duty-Free shop located at terminal 2.

  • Does the Chennai International Airport offer currency exchange services?

    Yes, travelers can access currency exchange services at Chennai Airport. The currency exchange booths and counters are located at the Arrival/Departure hall. Several companies offer currency exchange services at the airport, including the Prime Forex Chennai located at Shop 2 on the concourse level next to the metro rail ticket.

  • Are there any meeting and conference facilities at the Chennai Airport?

    Yes, In case you have a business meeting to conduct at the Chennai Airport or a reunion, you can use the conference rooms located within the airport. The meeting and conference rooms are adequately equipped, especially if you need to hold videoconferencing or have a large number of attendees.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Chennai was ₹ 490 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 1,122 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Chennai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Chennai?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Chennai, Qatar Airways or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Chennai are Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of ₹ 136,304 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 142,052 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Chennai?

    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 Raleigh to Chennai.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Chennai?

    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 Chennai with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline.

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

    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 Chennai from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Chennai

  • The Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) offers two nursing rooms, convenient for mothers traveling with their babies who are breastfeeding. The nursing rooms are at Terminal 1 next to Gate A6 and Terminal 2 next to Gate C8. The Mamava Suites allow the mothers to breastfeed and pump privately. The suites contain a table, an electrical outlet, a bench, and a lockable door.
  • The Raleigh Durham International Airport has several lounges where you can rest comfortably while waiting for your flight. Some lounges include American Airlines Admirals Club, located inside Security at Terminal 2, the United Airlines United Club inside Security at Terminal 2, and USO North Carolina, located outside Security at Terminal 2. The airport also has the Delta Airlines Delta Sky Club at Terminal 2.
  • For travelers who may have disabilities, the Raleigh Durham International Airport offers several services to ensure that your experience within the airport is excellent. The airport offers handicap parking access and permission to use mobility aids such as walkers, diabetes-related equipment, and scooters. You will also be able to access the airport with your service animal as long as there is appropriate documentation.
  • There are prayer rooms within the airport if you need a quiet moment in prayer after arriving at the Chennai Airport (MAA). The prayer rooms are cross-denominational and can serve whichever religious background the traveler has. The multi-confession rooms within the airport are located across the airport’s terminals for travelers of any faith.
  • Travelers who want to rent a car at the Chennai airport can get the service at the airport’s car rental facility. The companies that offer car rental services at the airport include Avis, Car Club, Europcar, Eco Rent, Instant Cabs, MC&A, Myles, and SS Travels, which also offer pick-up services to the passengers who need such services.
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Top airlines flying from Raleigh to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Chennai. 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 Raleigh to Chennai? 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.
7.5
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3748 reviews
7.4Food
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
8.0Crew
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

10.0 ExcellentElena, Dec 2024DFW - DOH
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Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Eet late informed about delay of more rhan four houts

After living in Europe for five years and flying with Lufthansa and KLM airlines, I’ve realized that United Airlines is now a budget carrier. The flight attendant are not friendly. The seats are not comfortable. And everything comes at a cost. I will be flying with KLM and Skyteam like Delta to the US going forward no doubt. United Airlines is not what it once was:

My schedule flight was rebooking and changed to Chicago, then I did not used the flight from Dulles to Savannah

This is my second time to fly this year with Lufthansa and both times they dropped the ball. My ticket was very cheap and l would not be honest if l said that l had some high expectations for that price. Fly delay 6 hours. Screen in fey seats around me didn’t work. Food for dinner was ok but breakfast was so poor. We had connection in Frankfurt for Vienna. Because of delay they gave us fly with 30 min layover time. We got to Vienna but our baggage was late of course. Long story short it took us almost 24 hours to get to the final destination. Very bad experience

Professional crew and staff, very organized boarding and on time flights, baggage handling. Indian vegetarian meals were good, though could improve by offering Indian bread (naan/paratha/roti) as well. Very helpful pre flight emails with details of onboard experience 👍 Above average selection of movies. Consider offering more movies with subtitles and ratings indicators (e.g., IMDB scores).

Terrible experience. Should be a short simple flight from San Francisco to Palm Springs. Disgusting insult that United Air doesn’t have a cabin crew ready to receive a plane that’s already an hour plus late in departure. Lots of misinformation along the way from cockpit and crew. Definitely unimpressed with both union and management.

Seats were extremely hard and uncomfortable. as well as very narrow even though I paid an extra $230 for upgraded preferred seats. Very disappointed in the downtrend of Lufthansa and United Airlines.

Service was courteous and attentive. Sat in the exit row. In exchange for leg room I had people tripping over my feet to use it at a hallway from one aisle to the other, had no access to films viaa viewscreen and no underseat storage for medicines or other personal travel needs. Next time I am seated there, I will refuse the exit row.

Excellent staff and flight experience. Would rather that I had upgraded to Premium Economy for extra space, but I will know to do it next time.

I have flown with many airlines. My first time was several years ago. Now I remember why I avoided them for so long. Lufthanza is the only airline who has ever raised a size/weight issue with my modest standard size carry on. I had to repack three times to meet their carry-on weight criteria. (Apparently the rules of physics apply differently on Lufthansa flight than on other airlines.) In the meantime their staff was quite rude, repeating meaningless phrases like "Rules are Rules." And ignoring the additional fact that weight is also weight, whether it is in found in your carry on or in your suitcase. They eventually acknowledged that customer service and satisfaction is, for them, a low priority. Never choosing Lufthansa again.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Raleigh to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/2Wed
2 stops
51h 15mRDU-MAA
₹ 42,033
9/2Sun
2 stops
25h 32mRDU-MAA
₹ 42,633
9/2Sun
3 stops
36h 12mRDU-MAA
₹ 43,663
3/2Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
25h 14mRDU-MAA
₹ 45,722
13/2Thu
2 stopsEtihad Airways
30h 56mRDU-MAA
₹ 46,579
12/2Wed
3 stops
28h 20mRDU-MAA
₹ 48,467
4/4Fri
2 stopsEtihad Airways
35h 35mRDU-MAA
₹ 48,895
13/2Thu
1 stopLufthansa
21h 30mRDU-MAA
₹ 59,361
3/2Mon
1 stopLufthansa
21h 30mRDU-MAA
₹ 62,277
17/2Mon
2 stopsGulf Air
44h 45mRDU-MAA
₹ 84,323

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