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

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Raleigh-Durham to Chennai

What airlines fly to Chennai?

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Raleigh according to our data. Lufthansa 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 6 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 6 as of August 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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1:26 pm - 2:40 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

39h 44m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:40 pm - 5:49 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

35h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,022Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 28

6:00 am - 8:10 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

28h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 5:49 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

29h 24m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,022Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29

9:05 am - 8:10 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

25h 35m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 12:05 amMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

29h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,022Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 5

9:16 am - 8:10 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

25h 24m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 11:41 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

35h 16m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,022Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

1:56 pm - 8:25 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

44h 59m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

4:00 pm - 12:33 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

30h 03m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,043Air India

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

11:33 am - 2:50 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

29h 47m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 10:35 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

27h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

$1,045Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

5:32 pm - 2:40 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

23h 38m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 9:49 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

26h 59m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,045Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

6:45 pm - 8:25 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

40h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:05 pm - 12:33 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

48h 58m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,069Air India

Fri, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 27

2:56 pm - 8:55 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

32h 29m3 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

5:00 pm - 6:48 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

35h 18m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,395Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

10:40 am - 8:55 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

36h 45m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

6:00 pm - 9:51 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

38h 21m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,395Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Nov 2

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6:55 am - 8:25 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

40h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 2:03 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

25h 38m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,022Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

10:53 am - 8:50 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

24h 27m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 2:03 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

25h 38m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,022Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16

6:55 am - 8:25 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

28h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:05 pm - 12:33 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

48h 58m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,037Air India

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

6:55 am - 1:05 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

32h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

4:00 pm - 12:33 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

30h 03m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,037Air India

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16

9:41 am - 8:50 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

25h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 8:14 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

26h 49m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,042Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Nov 10

10:58 am - 8:25 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

35h 57m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 11:41 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

29h 06m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,078Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 14

7:05 pm - 3:30 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

22h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

10:00 pm - 3:40 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

27h 10m2 stops Bengaluru Intl London Heathrow

$1,586British Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

3:40 pm - 12:10 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

23h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

5:00 pm - 1:45 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

30h 15m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main

$1,629Lufthansa

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

3:40 pm - 12:10 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

23h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:55 am - 1:45 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

21h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$1,642Lufthansa

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14

7:05 pm - 3:30 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-MAA Chennai

22h 55m1 stop London Heathrow

7:35 am - 5:15 pmMAA Chennai-RDU Raleigh-Durham

44h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

$2,698British Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Nov 11

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Etihad Airways flights from Raleigh to Chennai

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Etihad Airways

Sep 14

RDU1:56 pmRaleigh-Durham

32h 59m

2 stops

MAA8:25 amChennai

Sep 18

MAA10:15 amChennai

43h 37m

2 stops

RDU8:22 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,022

Etihad Airways

Sep 14

RDU7:00 amRaleigh-Durham

27h 40m

2 stops

MAA8:10 pmChennai

Sep 17

MAA4:05 amChennai

29h 06m

2 stops

RDU11:41 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,024

Etihad Airways

Oct 8

RDU12:26 pmRaleigh-Durham

34h 29m

2 stops

MAA8:25 amChennai

Oct 15

MAA9:55 pmChennai

35h 16m

2 stops

RDU11:41 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,026

Qatar Airways flights from Raleigh to Chennai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Raleigh to Chennai flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Sep 10

RDU5:32 pmRaleigh-Durham

23h 38m

2 stops

MAA2:40 amChennai

Sep 17

MAA4:20 amChennai

26h 59m

2 stops

RDU9:49 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,045

Qatar Airways

Sep 3

RDU7:40 amRaleigh-Durham

33h 30m

2 stops

MAA2:40 amChennai

Sep 14

MAA4:05 amChennai

45h 01m

2 stops

RDU3:36 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,049

Qatar Airways

Oct 18

RDU5:50 pmRaleigh-Durham

23h 20m

2 stops

MAA2:40 amChennai

Oct 27

MAA4:05 amChennai

27h 13m

2 stops

RDU9:48 pmRaleigh-Durham

$1,052

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RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/15

1:26 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops39h 44m

Chennai

Mon 9/28

3:40 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$1,022

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Chennai

Tue 9/29

9:55 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops29h 24m

$1,022

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/27

9:05 am-8:10 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Mon 10/5

4:05 am-12:05 am

2 stops29h 30m

$1,022

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/11

9:16 am-8:10 pm

2 stops25h 24m

Chennai

Sun 10/18

9:55 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops35h 16m

$1,022

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/14

1:56 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops44h 59m

Chennai

Mon 9/28

4:00 pm-12:33 pm

3 stops30h 03m

$1,043

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/12

11:33 am-2:50 am

2 stops29h 47m

Chennai

Mon 10/19

4:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,045

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RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/10

5:32 pm-2:40 am

2 stops23h 38m

Chennai

Thu 9/17

4:20 am-9:49 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$1,045

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/18

6:45 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Chennai

Sun 9/27

9:05 pm-12:33 pm

3 stops48h 58m

$1,069

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/5

2:56 pm-8:55 am

3 stops32h 29m

Chennai

Mon 10/12

5:00 pm-6:48 pm

3 stops35h 18m

$1,395

RaleighChennai

RDU Raleigh-Durham - MAA Chennai

RDUMAA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/12

10:40 am-8:55 am

3 stops36h 45m

Chennai

Mon 11/2

6:00 pm-9:51 pm

3 stops38h 21m

$1,395

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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 $1,036 to $1,210.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,022.

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 $1,041. 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 $1,286 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 $1,109 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Raleigh to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 34% 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 August 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	$536
Fastest flight time	23h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chennai from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $536. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,022.

The fastest flight from Raleigh to Chennai takes 23h 35m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Raleigh to Chennai

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 23h 35m 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 6 as of August 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 Lufthansa, making up 34% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qatar Airways with 33%, Etihad Airways with 24%, and Air France with 4%.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air India	PriceFrom $825	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,941 reviews	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $935	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,527 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,018	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,725 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,028	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,228 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom $1,092	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,644 reviews	Search Air France flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,351	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,192 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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