What is the cheapest airline that flies from Raleigh-Durham to Chennai?

Qatar Airways and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Raleigh-Durham to Chennai

What airlines fly to Chennai?

Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Raleigh according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 36% 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.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Chennai Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Chennai Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Chennai Airport is 5 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Chennai Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chennai Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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3:52 pm - 2:30 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

24h 08m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 10:29 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

29h 44m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,032Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 25 - Wed, Feb 10

12:18 pm - 2:30 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

27h 42m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 11:59 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

31h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,032Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 15

10:05 am - 2:35 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

30h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 5:45 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

24h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,087Etihad Airways

Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 22

11:55 am - 7:50 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

21h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 5:22 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

41h 57m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,102Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 15

3:33 pm - 8:05 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

54h 02m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 5:22 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

23h 57m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,108Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Dec 3

6:15 am - 8:10 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

39h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 am - 11:24 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

31h 44m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,124Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 21 - Fri, Mar 12

6:25 pm - 8:15 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

27h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Bengaluru Intl

8:15 pm - 3:55 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

29h 10m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,505Air France

Sun, Jan 10 - Tue, Oct 19

6:25 pm - 10:35 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

29h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

4:45 pm - 3:55 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

32h 40m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,505Air France

Sun, Jan 10 - Sun, Oct 17

2:41 pm - 11:50 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

46h 39m3 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

1:45 am - 5:21 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

26h 06m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark

$1,546Lufthansa

Thu, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 27

3:55 pm - 12:05 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

21h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 2:00 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

22h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,551Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 25 - Wed, Feb 10

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6:40 am - 7:50 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

26h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 6:58 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

31h 38m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,036Etihad Airways

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 17

6:40 am - 8:05 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

38h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 10:40 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

47h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,082Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

6:48 pm - 7:50 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

38h 32m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 11:56 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

30h 31m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,089Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 18

1:39 pm - 2:15 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

50h 06m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 10:04 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

29h 19m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,096Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Dec 23

6:07 am - 2:15 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

33h 38m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 10:04 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

29h 19m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,109Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Dec 24

7:21 pm - 3:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

57h 14m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 10:56 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

29h 31m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,128Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Dec 7

3:55 pm - 12:05 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

21h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 2:00 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

22h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,755Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Dec 23

1:20 pm - 12:05 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

24h 15m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 2:00 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

22h 45m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,876Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Dec 23

8:35 pm - 5:35 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

22h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

7:35 am - 5:20 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

44h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,991British Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Dec 1

8:35 pm - 5:35 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

22h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

7:35 am - 5:20 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

44h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

$2,007British Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Dec 23

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Qatar Airways flights from Raleigh to Chennai

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Qatar Airways

Jan 25

RDU3:52 pmRaleigh-Durham

24h 08m

2 stops

MAA2:30 amChennai

Feb 10

MAA3:15 amChennai

29h 44m

2 stops

RDU10:29 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,032

Qatar Airways

Jan 12

RDU12:18 pmRaleigh-Durham

27h 27m

2 stops

MAA2:15 amChennai

Jan 31

MAA4:05 amChennai

30h 55m

2 stops

RDU12:30 amRaleigh-Durham

$1,039

Qatar Airways

Feb 9

RDU5:27 pmRaleigh-Durham

22h 18m

2 stops

MAA2:15 amChennai

Feb 25

MAA4:05 amChennai

28h 14m

2 stops

RDU9:49 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,055

Ethiopian Air flights from Raleigh to Chennai

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 2

RDU2:50 pmRaleigh-Durham

30h 50m

3 stops

MAA8:10 amChennai

Feb 16

MAA10:05 amChennai

38h 06m

3 stops

RDU1:41 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,133

Ethiopian Air

Nov 18

RDU5:28 pmRaleigh-Durham

45h 12m

2 stops

MAA1:10 amChennai

Dec 15

MAA10:05 amChennai

38h 25m

3 stops

RDU2:00 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,141

Ethiopian Air

Nov 4

RDU5:28 pmRaleigh-Durham

45h 12m

2 stops

MAA1:10 amChennai

Dec 8

MAA10:05 amChennai

38h 25m

3 stops

RDU2:00 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,144

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Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/25

3:52 pm-2:30 am

2 stops24h 08m

Chennai

Wed 2/10

3:15 am-10:29 pm

2 stops29h 44m

$1,032

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

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Tue 2/2

12:18 pm-2:30 am

2 stops27h 42m

Chennai

Mon 2/15

3:15 am-11:59 pm

2 stops31h 14m

$1,032

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RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/15

10:05 am-2:35 am

2 stops30h 00m

Chennai

Mon 2/22

3:55 am-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$1,087

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/18

11:55 am-7:50 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Chennai

Tue 12/15

9:55 am-5:22 pm

2 stops41h 57m

$1,102

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/20

3:33 pm-8:05 am

2 stops54h 02m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

3:55 am-5:22 pm

2 stops23h 57m

$1,108

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/21

6:15 am-8:10 am

2 stops39h 25m

Chennai

Fri 3/12

2:10 am-11:24 pm

3 stops31h 44m

$1,124

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/10

6:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops27h 20m

Chennai

Tue 10/19

8:15 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$1,505

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/10

6:25 pm-10:35 am

2 stops29h 40m

Chennai

Sun 10/17

4:45 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$1,505

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 12/31

2:41 pm-11:50 pm

3 stops46h 39m

Chennai

Wed 1/27

1:45 am-5:21 pm

2 stops26h 06m

$1,546

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RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/25

3:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Wed 2/10

1:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$1,551

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,108 to $1,472.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,032.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Chennai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,028. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in February, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Raleigh to Chennai during September average around $1,072.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Raleigh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around $1,287 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Raleigh for as low as $1,176 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Raleigh to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a Raleigh to Chennai flight.

How have Raleigh to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Raleigh to Chennai flights are approximately 0% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$643
Fastest flight time	22h 12m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chennai from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $643. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,032.

The fastest flight from Raleigh to Chennai takes 22h 12m

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

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How far is Raleigh-Durham to Chennai by plane?
Raleigh-Durham and Chennai are 8784.4 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 22h 12m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Chennai Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Chennai Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Chennai Airport is 5 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Chennai Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chennai Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Raleigh to Chennai?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Raleigh and Chennai, the leading airline is Qatar Airways, making up 35% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Lufthansa with 32%, Etihad Airways with 26%, and Air France with 5%.

Best airlines flying from Raleigh to Chennai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $935	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,557 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,007	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,299 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,018	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom $1,092	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,651 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,351	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,282 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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