How long is the flight from United States to Tamil Nadu?

On average, it takes 21h 50m to fly from United States to Tamil Nadu if you fly out of Los Angeles Los Angeles (the most popular airport in United States) and into Chennai (the most popular airport in Tamil Nadu). If you’re flying out of San Francisco and into Chennai, then the flight time is around 21h 05m.

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Tamil Nadu

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Flights to Chennai

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Qatar Airways

Sep 11

IAD

20h 10m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 23

MAA

20h 50m

1 stop

IAD

$841

Etihad Airways

Nov 18

IAD

18h 45m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 27

MAA

27h 25m

1 stop

IAD

$843

Qatar Airways

Sep 1

IAD

30h 05m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 20

MAA

20h 50m

1 stop

IAD

$844

Qatar Airways

Nov 11

IAD

29h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 26

MAA

23h 00m

1 stop

IAD

$845

Qatar Airways

Sep 16

IAD

20h 10m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 23

MAA

20h 50m

1 stop

IAD

$846

Qatar Airways

Aug 21

IAD

20h 35m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 16

MAA

21h 05m

1 stop

IAD

$847

Etihad Airways

Aug 16

IAD

31h 45m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 6

MAA

33h 00m

1 stop

IAD

$848

Etihad Airways

Aug 21

IAD

38h 00m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 30

MAA

27h 35m

1 stop

IAD

$849

Qatar Airways

Aug 15

IAD

20h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 11

MAA

20h 50m

1 stop

IAD

$851

Qatar Airways

Oct 14

IAD

20h 10m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 4

MAA

23h 00m

1 stop

IAD

$853

Etihad Airways

Aug 18

DCA

33h 30m

2 stops

MAA

Sep 30

MAA

36h 24m

2 stops

DCA

$853

Etihad Airways

Nov 20

IAD

18h 45m

1 stop

MAA

Dec 7

MAA

21h 45m

1 stop

IAD

$854

Flights to Tiruchirappalli

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Multiple Airlines

Aug 31

JFK

25h 45m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 30

TRZ

32h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,022

Multiple Airlines

Aug 31

JFK

25h 45m

2 stops

TRZ

Oct 1

TRZ

33h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$1,025

Multiple Airlines

Sep 13

IAD

31h 25m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 19

TRZ

34h 45m

2 stops

IAD

$1,026

Multiple Airlines

Sep 13

IAD

31h 25m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 19

TRZ

34h 50m

3 stops

IAD

$1,031

Multiple Airlines

Sep 15

IAD

39h 55m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 22

TRZ

34h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,033

Multiple Airlines

Sep 15

IAD

31h 25m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 22

TRZ

32h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,045

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

ORD

35h 55m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 21

TRZ

34h 35m

3 stops

ORD

$1,091

Multiple Airlines

Sep 13

JFK

34h 10m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 19

TRZ

30h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,092

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

ORD

23h 45m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 21

TRZ

33h 15m

2 stops

ORD

$1,095

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

ORD

23h 45m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 21

TRZ

33h 35m

3 stops

ORD

$1,097

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

ORD

23h 45m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 21

TRZ

33h 15m

2 stops

ORD

$1,098

Multiple Airlines

Sep 14

ORD

23h 45m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 21

TRZ

33h 15m

2 stops

ORD

$1,100

Flights to Coimbatore

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Air India

Sep 16

JFK

35h 40m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

32h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$823

Air India

Sep 16

JFK

41h 20m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 29

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$827

Air India

Sep 13

JFK

41h 20m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 30

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$849

Air India

Sep 16

JFK

34h 55m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

32h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$870

Air India

Sep 16

JFK

41h 20m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 1

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$873

Air India

Sep 16

JFK

34h 55m

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CJB

Sep 28

CJB

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$879

Air India

Aug 30

JFK

23h 40m

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CJB

Sep 29

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$883

Air India

Sep 16

JFK

42h 05m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 29

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$890

Air India

Aug 29

JFK

23h 40m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 29

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$894

Air India

Oct 28

JFK

24h 25m

1 stop

CJB

Nov 18

CJB

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$897

Air India

Oct 28

JFK

40h 20m

1 stop

CJB

Nov 18

CJB

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$899

Air India

Sep 1

JFK

42h 05m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 29

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$902

Flights to Madurai

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Air India

Oct 14

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Nov 26

IXM

27h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$900

Air India

Sep 24

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 2

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$912

Air India

Oct 13

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Nov 26

IXM

27h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$913

Air India

Oct 15

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Nov 26

IXM

27h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$922

Air India

Sep 25

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 2

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$928

Air India

Sep 24

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 2

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$934

Air India

Aug 27

JFK

39h 40m

3 stops

IXM

Sep 3

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$944

Air India

Sep 4

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Sep 19

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$950

Air India

Oct 15

JFK

39h 40m

3 stops

IXM

Nov 25

IXM

27h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$952

Air India

Oct 15

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Nov 25

IXM

27h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$954

Air India

Sep 24

JFK

39h 40m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 2

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$956

Air India

Oct 15

JFK

39h 40m

3 stops

IXM

Nov 26

IXM

27h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$959

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9:00 pm - 2:40 am

IAD

MAA

20h 10m

1 stop

4:20 am - 3:40 pm

MAA

IAD

20h 50m

1 stop

$841Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 26

9:00 pm - 2:40 am

IAD

MAA

20h 10m

1 stop

4:20 am - 3:40 pm

MAA

IAD

20h 50m

1 stop

$841Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 20

3:10 pm - 2:50 am

IAD

MAA

26h 10m

1 stop

9:55 am - 9:05 am

MAA

IAD

33h 40m

1 stop

$843Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Nov 4

2:35 pm - 7:50 pm

IAD

MAA

18h 45m

1 stop

4:10 pm - 9:05 am

MAA

IAD

27h 25m

1 stop

$843Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 27

9:00 pm - 2:50 am

IAD

MAA

20h 20m

1 stop

3:25 am - 3:55 pm

MAA

IAD

23h 00m

1 stop

$853Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Nov 3

9:00 pm - 2:50 am

IAD

MAA

20h 20m

1 stop

4:05 am - 3:55 pm

MAA

IAD

22h 20m

1 stop

$853Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Nov 2

11:10 am - 8:25 pm

JFK

MAA

23h 45m

1 stop

9:35 am - 8:20 am

MAA

JFK

32h 15m

1 stop

$870Air India

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 3

11:10 am - 6:20 pm

JFK

MAA

21h 40m

1 stop

12:25 pm - 8:20 am

MAA

JFK

29h 25m

1 stop

$870Air India

Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Oct 2

3:00 pm - 8:50 pm

JFK

MAA

20h 20m

1 stop

5:35 am - 9:00 am

MAA

JFK

37h 55m

1 stop

$871Gulf Air

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Nov 26

3:00 pm - 8:50 pm

JFK

MAA

20h 20m

1 stop

5:35 am - 9:00 am

MAA

JFK

37h 55m

1 stop

$871Gulf Air

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Nov 5

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/7

9:00 pm-2:40 am

1 stop20h 10m

Chennai

Sat 9/26

4:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$841

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/10

9:00 pm-2:40 am

1 stop20h 10m

Chennai

Sun 9/20

4:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$841

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/12

3:10 pm-2:50 am

1 stop26h 10m

Chennai

Wed 11/4

9:55 am-9:05 am

1 stop33h 40m

$843

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/18

2:35 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Fri 11/27

4:10 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 25m

$843

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/14

9:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Tue 11/3

3:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$853

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/15

9:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Mon 11/2

4:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$853

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/25

11:10 am-8:25 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Chennai

Sat 10/3

9:35 am-8:20 am

1 stop32h 15m

$870

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

11:10 am-6:20 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Fri 10/2

12:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop29h 25m

$870

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/16

3:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Thu 11/26

5:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop37h 55m

$871

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/16

3:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Thu 11/5

5:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop37h 55m

$871

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Tamil Nadu flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Tamil Nadu?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Air India are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tamil Nadu from United States 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 Tamil Nadu. Keep in mind that there are 20 different airlines that fly to Tamil Nadu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Cheap Tamil Nadu flight deals and tips

Summary info about Tamil Nadu flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$425
Best Round-Trip Price	$841
Fastest flight time	20h 35m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 5 days is $425 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai).

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The best round-trip flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 5 days is $841 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai).

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The fastest flight to Tamil Nadu from United States takes 20h 35m (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Chennai).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Tamil Nadu, with a 7% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Tamil Nadu

What is the cheapest flight I can find to Tamil Nadu?

The average flight to Tamil Nadu costs $212/per person and the cheapest flight to Tamil Nadu is $33/per person. This price varies based on a multitude of factors such as departure airport, airline, time of booking and when you plan on traveling.

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Chennai?

Chennai is about 83% more popular to visit than any other city in Tamil Nadu, according to momondo users. When visiting Chennai, it is recommended to fly into Chennai Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.

What is the weather like in Tamil Nadu?

Temperatures in Tamil Nadu can vary between 77 °F and 91.4 °F based on the time of year. Typically, the coldest month in Tamil Nadu will be January, and the warmest month will be May. It is also worth noting that those looking to avoid rain and/or snow should consider traveling to Tamil Nadu in February, February, and February, as that is when precipitation is least likely.

What airlines fly to Tamil Nadu?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Air India are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Tamil Nadu according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tamil Nadu. Keep in mind that there are 20 different airlines that fly to Tamil Nadu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Tamil Nadu?

Prices for flights to Tamil Nadu are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Tamil Nadu?

As of August 2026, there are 32 operators available to choose from for flights to Tamil Nadu.

How old do you have to be to fly to Tamil Nadu?

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 to Tamil Nadu.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tamil Nadu?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Tamil Nadu can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Tamil Nadu. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Flights to Tamil Nadu with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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