Find cheap flights to Chennai from $413

Flights from Los Angeles to Chennai, India take around 21 hours and 20 minutes. From New York, flights to Chennai take anywhere from around 21 hours and 5 minutes and 24 hours and 25 minutes. From Chicago, flights to Chennai take anywhere from 19 hours and 25 minutes and 40 hours and 25 minutes, depending on the length of your layover.

Nonstop flights from the United States to Chennai are not currently available. The Chennai flight deals from Los Angeles (LAX) with the least number of layovers go through Dubai International (DBX). There are flights to Chennai, India from New York departing from both Newark (EWR) and JFK. Both routes have layovers in New Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL). From Chicago, flights have a layover either in Dubai International (DBX) or in New Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL).

In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Chennai for $42/person, which is 59% cheaper than the average flight to Chennai. To find the cheapest price to Chennai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

If you are planning a flight to Chennai and are looking to avoid the rain, you should avoid traveling during the months of October, November, and December. These months will typically see 5.1 inches or more of rain, meaning that rain is likely. If you do run into rain while in Chennai, there are still things to do and ways to enjoy your trip. For those looking to get out of the rain and do a little shopping, check out Express Avenue.

Beaches like Marina Beach are most often visited during January, February, or March, as the weather is usually above 70 degrees fahrenheit with a low chance of rain. Consider visiting Elliot's Beach during your Chennai visit as well.

Those flying to Chennai could potentially find better pricing at Tirupati Airport (62 mi from Chennai city center) or Pondicherry Airport (83 mi from Chennai city center) depending on the month and departure airport.

Prices vary based on where travelers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai is Pondicherry Airport where the average price is $104. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Travelers from the United States need both a valid passport as well as an Indian visa to enter Chennai. You can apply for your visa online and then print the application form to submit any other accompanying documents to the Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC). The processing fees can be rather expensive and take up to a couple of weeks for processing.

There is a ton to keep you busy and exploring in Chennai during your stay. Start off your trip by wandering the city’s historic Mylapore neighborhood, full of Brahmins temples dedicated to Lord Chiva and Portuguese Cathedrals. You can retrace Chennai’s history with visits to landmarks like Fort Saint George, the Madras High Court, or the St. Mary’s Church. Be sure to check out the impressive bronze statues on display at the Government Museum and then spend some time meandering through the markets and bazaars located along George Town. To get away from the hustle and bustle, head to the Chennai Lighthouse for some spectacular views of the city from above. From there, head to Marina Beach to experience the carnival-like environment with amusement rides and all sorts of snack vendors. If you’ve come to Chennai to find your zen, be sure to head to the meditation room at the Vivekananda House, or if you want to join the throngs, head to the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex to witness one of Asia’s largest vegetable markets.

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