What airlines fly to Chennai?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Charlotte according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Charlotte to Chennai?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 10m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Charlotte and Chennai?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 95% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Charlotte to Chennai?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,460.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Charlotte to Chennai?

Flights connecting via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 02m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chennai Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chennai Airport?

As of November 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chennai Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chennai Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Charlotte Douglas Airport 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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5:14 pm - 2:15 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

22h 31m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 7:20 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

25h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,098Qatar Airways

Thu, Jan 7 - Sat, Feb 27

5:14 pm - 2:15 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

22h 31m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 7:20 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

25h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,098Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Feb 20

3:00 pm - 2:50 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

26h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 am - 10:45 amMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

34h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,103Etihad Airways

Wed, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 7

2:30 pm - 3:05 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

38h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 10:45 amMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

28h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,122Etihad Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Thu, May 6

6:50 pm - 6:25 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

49h 05m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Muscat Seeb

7:10 am - 4:55 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

44h 15m2 stops Muscat Seeb Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,181Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Mon, Dec 7

6:50 pm - 6:25 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

49h 05m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Muscat Seeb

7:10 am - 4:55 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

44h 15m2 stops Muscat Seeb Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,190Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 8

6:25 pm - 5:35 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

24h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

7:35 am - 9:53 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

48h 48m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$1,658British Airways

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 14

8:45 pm - 5:35 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

46h 20m2 stops Raleigh-Durham London Heathrow

7:35 am - 9:53 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

48h 48m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia

$1,668British Airways

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 14

6:50 pm - 8:40 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

27h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

6:00 pm - 4:55 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

33h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,962Lufthansa

Mon, Dec 28 - Sun, Jan 17

6:50 pm - 11:50 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

42h 30m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

1:45 am - 4:55 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

25h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,965Lufthansa

Tue, Dec 29 - Sun, Jan 17

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6:00 am - 1:10 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

32h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

10:05 am - 2:16 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

38h 41m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,132Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Dec 1

6:00 am - 1:10 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

32h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

10:05 am - 2:22 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

38h 47m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,178Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 26

8:29 pm - 2:15 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

43h 16m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 9:26 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

27h 51m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,187Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 22

1:58 pm - 2:30 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

26h 02m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 9:30 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

28h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,228Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

2:10 pm - 2:35 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

25h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 9:35 amMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

22h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,281Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 20

2:10 pm - 7:50 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

19h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 9:35 amMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

22h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,315Etihad Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 23

11:05 pm - 5:35 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

20h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

10:00 pm - 6:25 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

30h 55m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl London Heathrow

$1,813British Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19

6:25 pm - 5:35 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

24h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

7:35 am - 2:00 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

40h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,834British Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 19

6:50 pm - 8:40 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

27h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

1:45 am - 6:57 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

27h 42m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$2,033Lufthansa

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 25

6:50 pm - 8:40 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

27h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

6:00 pm - 4:55 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

33h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$2,113Lufthansa

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 29

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Qatar Airways flights from Charlotte to Chennai

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Qatar Airways

Jan 6

CLT5:14 pmCharlotte Douglas

22h 31m

2 stops

MAA2:15 amChennai

Feb 20

MAA4:05 amChennai

25h 45m

2 stops

CLT7:20 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,098

Qatar Airways

Jan 3

CLT7:10 amCharlotte Douglas

32h 35m

2 stops

MAA2:15 amChennai

Feb 27

MAA3:15 amChennai

26h 35m

2 stops

CLT7:20 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,108

Qatar Airways

Jan 10

CLT12:25 pmCharlotte Douglas

27h 20m

2 stops

MAA2:15 amChennai

Mar 7

MAA4:05 amChennai

24h 44m

2 stops

CLT6:19 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,109

Etihad Airways flights from Charlotte to Chennai

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Etihad Airways

Mar 31

CLT3:00 pmCharlotte Douglas

26h 20m

1 stop

MAA2:50 amChennai

Apr 7

MAA10:15 amChennai

34h 00m

1 stop

CLT10:45 amCharlotte Douglas

$1,103

Etihad Airways

Feb 4

CLT2:30 pmCharlotte Douglas

38h 05m

1 stop

MAA3:05 pmChennai

May 6

MAA4:05 pmChennai

28h 10m

1 stop

CLT10:45 amCharlotte Douglas

$1,122

Etihad Airways

Jan 17

CLT2:30 pmCharlotte Douglas

18h 50m

1 stop

MAA7:50 pmChennai

Feb 28

MAA4:10 pmChennai

28h 35m

1 stop

CLT10:15 amCharlotte Douglas

$1,179

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Thu 1/7

5:14 pm-2:15 am

2 stops22h 31m

Chennai

Sat 2/27

4:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,098

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 1/6

5:14 pm-2:15 am

2 stops22h 31m

Chennai

Sat 2/20

4:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,098

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 3/31

3:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop26h 20m

Chennai

Wed 4/7

10:15 am-10:45 am

1 stop34h 00m

$1,103

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 2/4

2:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop38h 05m

Chennai

Thu 5/6

4:05 pm-10:45 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,122

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 11/27

6:50 pm-6:25 am

2 stops49h 05m

Chennai

Mon 12/7

7:10 am-4:55 pm

2 stops44h 15m

$1,181

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 11/24

6:50 pm-6:25 am

2 stops49h 05m

Chennai

Tue 12/8

7:10 am-4:55 pm

2 stops44h 15m

$1,190

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 11/30

6:25 pm-5:35 am

1 stop24h 40m

Chennai

Mon 12/14

7:35 am-9:53 pm

2 stops48h 48m

$1,658

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 11/29

8:45 pm-5:35 am

2 stops46h 20m

Chennai

Mon 12/14

7:35 am-9:53 pm

2 stops48h 48m

$1,668

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 12/28

6:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops27h 20m

Chennai

Sun 1/17

6:00 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$1,962

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 12/29

6:50 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops42h 30m

Chennai

Sun 1/17

1:45 am-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,965

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Charlotte and Chennai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,210 to $1,603.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,098.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Charlotte to Chennai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $966. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in February, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from Charlotte to Chennai during April average around $987.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Charlotte when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around $1,286 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Charlotte for as low as $1,170 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Charlotte to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Charlotte to Chennai flight.

How have Charlotte to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Charlotte to Chennai flights are approximately 15% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$708
Fastest flight time	22h 31m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chennai from Charlotte in the past 72 hours is $708. The best round-trip flight deal from Charlotte to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,098.

The fastest flight from Charlotte to Chennai takes 22h 31m

There are no direct flights from Charlotte to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Charlotte to Chennai.

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How far is Charlotte Douglas to Chennai by plane?
Charlotte Douglas and Chennai are 8870.9 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 22h 31m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chennai Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chennai Airport?
As of November 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chennai Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chennai Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Charlotte Douglas Airport 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.
What is the most popular airline from Charlotte to Chennai?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Charlotte to Chennai is Etihad Airways (60% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Qatar Airways (33%), British Airways (3%), and Lufthansa (2%).

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Lufthansa	PriceFrom $650	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,292 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $916	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $937	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,555 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,135	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,541 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,596	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,285 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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