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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,397.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Charlotte Douglas to Chennai?

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Charlotte Douglas to Chennai

What airlines fly to Chennai?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa 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 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 6 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 travel time from Charlotte to Chennai?

Flights connecting via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 06m.

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 88% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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 13m.

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 September 2026, there are 6 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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3:00 pm - 2:50 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

26h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

40h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,045Etihad Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 20

3:00 pm - 8:10 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

19h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 10:45 amMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

22h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,045Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 20

8:26 pm - 8:40 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

37h 44m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Manama Bahrain Intl

5:35 am - 2:29 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

43h 24m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,082Gulf Air

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 15

11:20 am - 2:30 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

29h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 7:14 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

25h 39m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,095Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 22

1:03 pm - 2:30 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

27h 57m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 9:23 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

28h 38m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,098Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4

7:11 am - 8:40 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

26h 59m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Manama Bahrain Intl

5:35 am - 2:29 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

43h 24m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,126Gulf Air

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Dec 15

6:00 pm - 5:45 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

26h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

2:30 pm - 2:22 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

33h 22m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,537American Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

12:34 pm - 5:45 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

31h 41m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

4:45 pm - 7:11 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

35h 56m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,537American Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 18

5:55 pm - 3:30 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

24h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

5:35 am - 3:00 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

42h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Dublin

$1,603British Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 20

8:20 pm - 3:30 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

21h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

5:35 am - 3:00 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

42h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Dublin

$1,603British Airways

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 19

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2:55 pm - 2:40 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

38h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

40h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,060Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

2:55 pm - 8:50 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

20h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 10:45 amMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

22h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,064Etihad Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 29

2:55 pm - 8:50 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

20h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 10:45 amMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

22h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,064Etihad Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 1

5:37 pm - 2:40 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

23h 33m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 7:19 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

24h 44m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,097Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

5:57 pm - 2:40 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

23h 13m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 7:19 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

24h 44m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,097Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30

6:03 pm - 2:40 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

23h 07m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 8:58 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

26h 08m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

$1,098Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 1

2:55 pm - 8:55 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

32h 30m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

8:55 am - 10:45 amMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

35h 20m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,243Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26

5:57 pm - 3:10 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

23h 43m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 10:45 amMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

22h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,270Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 1

8:20 pm - 3:30 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

21h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

5:35 am - 6:55 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

22h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,709British Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 28

5:55 pm - 3:30 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-MAA Chennai

24h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

5:35 am - 1:00 pmMAA Chennai-CLT Charlotte Douglas

40h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,880British Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27

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Etihad Airways flights from Charlotte to Chennai

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Etihad Airways

Oct 11

CLT3:00 pmCharlotte Douglas

26h 20m

1 stop

MAA2:50 amChennai

Oct 20

MAA4:05 amChennai

40h 10m

1 stop

CLT10:45 amCharlotte Douglas

$1,045

Etihad Airways

Oct 14

CLT3:00 pmCharlotte Douglas

19h 40m

1 stop

MAA8:10 pmChennai

Oct 20

MAA9:55 pmChennai

22h 20m

1 stop

CLT10:45 amCharlotte Douglas

$1,047

Etihad Airways

Sep 16

CLT2:55 pmCharlotte Douglas

38h 15m

1 stop

MAA2:40 pmChennai

Sep 29

MAA4:05 amChennai

40h 10m

1 stop

CLT10:45 amCharlotte Douglas

$1,060

Gulf Air flights from Charlotte to Chennai

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Gulf Air

Nov 12

CLT8:26 pmCharlotte Douglas

37h 44m

2 stops

MAA8:40 pmChennai

Dec 15

MAA5:35 amChennai

43h 24m

2 stops

CLT2:29 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,082

Gulf Air

Nov 13

CLT7:11 amCharlotte Douglas

26h 59m

2 stops

MAA8:40 pmChennai

Dec 3

MAA5:35 amChennai

43h 24m

2 stops

CLT2:29 pmCharlotte Douglas

$1,126

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CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 10/11

3:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop26h 20m

Chennai

Tue 10/20

4:05 am-10:45 am

1 stop40h 10m

$1,045

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CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 10/12

3:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Tue 10/20

9:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop22h 20m

$1,045

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 11/12

8:26 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops37h 44m

Chennai

Tue 12/15

5:35 am-2:29 pm

2 stops43h 24m

$1,082

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 10/29

11:20 am-2:30 am

2 stops29h 40m

Chennai

Sun 11/22

4:05 am-7:14 pm

2 stops25h 39m

$1,095

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 10/29

1:03 pm-2:30 am

2 stops27h 57m

Chennai

Wed 11/4

3:15 am-9:23 pm

2 stops28h 38m

$1,098

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 11/13

7:11 am-8:40 pm

2 stops26h 59m

Chennai

Tue 12/15

5:35 am-2:29 pm

2 stops43h 24m

$1,126

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 10/11

6:00 pm-5:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

Chennai

Sun 10/18

2:30 pm-2:22 pm

2 stops33h 22m

$1,537

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 10/5

12:34 pm-5:45 am

2 stops31h 41m

Chennai

Sun 10/18

4:45 pm-7:11 pm

2 stops35h 56m

$1,537

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/7

5:55 pm-3:30 am

1 stop24h 05m

Chennai

Tue 10/20

5:35 am-3:00 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$1,603

CharlotteChennai

CLT Charlotte Douglas - MAA Chennai

CLTMAA

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/13

8:20 pm-3:30 am

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Mon 10/19

5:35 am-3:00 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$1,603

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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 $1,094 to $1,417.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,045.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

In general, April 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 $993. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in April, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Charlotte to Chennai during February average around $996.

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 $1,291 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 $1,130 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Charlotte to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 3% 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 September 2026, prices for Charlotte to Chennai flights are approximately 26% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$549
Fastest flight time	19h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chennai from Charlotte in the past 72 hours is $549. The best round-trip flight deal from Charlotte to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,045.

The fastest flight from Charlotte to Chennai takes 19h 00m

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 19h 00m.
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 September 2026, there are 6 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 (53% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Qatar Airways (36%), Lufthansa (4%), and British Airways (3%).

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $862	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,536 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $916	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,029	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,225 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,055	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,063 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,135	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,486 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,581	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,227 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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