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

On average, it takes 23h 35m 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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Etihad Airways

Nov 18

IAD

31h 00m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 28

MAA

27h 25m

1 stop

IAD

$872

Multiple Airlines

Sep 1

IAD

20h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 19

MAA

20h 50m

1 stop

IAD

$876

Etihad Airways

Aug 29

IAD

31h 45m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 19

MAA

39h 10m

1 stop

IAD

$878

Etihad Airways

Aug 11

IAD

19h 40m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 1

MAA

33h 00m

1 stop

IAD

$879

Etihad Airways

Jan 9

IAD

38h 00m

1 stop

MAA

Jan 23

MAA

27h 25m

1 stop

IAD

$881

Qatar Airways

Oct 23

IAD

20h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 7

MAA

22h 20m

1 stop

IAD

$884

Qatar Airways

Oct 31

IAD

19h 55m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 13

MAA

23h 00m

1 stop

IAD

$885

Etihad Airways

Aug 27

DCA

27h 55m

2 stops

MAA

Sep 11

MAA

44h 15m

2 stops

DCA

$887

Multiple Airlines

Oct 26

DCA

23h 50m

2 stops

MAA

Nov 3

MAA

27h 45m

2 stops

DCA

$892

Etihad Airways

Oct 23

IAD

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Feb 20

MAA

39h 40m

1 stop

IAD

$893

Qatar Airways

Nov 7

IAD

19h 45m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 21

MAA

22h 20m

1 stop

IAD

$898

Etihad Airways

Nov 19

IAD

25h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 28

MAA

27h 25m

1 stop

IAD

$899

Flights to Tiruchirappalli

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Multiple Airlines

Sep 2

JFK

27h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Jan 31

TRZ

32h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,052

Multiple Airlines

Oct 7

JFK

19h 00m

1 stop

TRZ

Oct 31

TRZ

37h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$1,067

Multiple Airlines

Oct 7

JFK

19h 00m

1 stop

TRZ

Nov 2

TRZ

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,071

Multiple Airlines

Oct 5

JFK

19h 00m

1 stop

TRZ

Nov 2

TRZ

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,076

Multiple Airlines

Sep 2

JFK

27h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Jan 31

TRZ

33h 55m

3 stops

JFK

$1,083

Multiple Airlines

Sep 3

JFK

24h 00m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 23

TRZ

23h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$1,084

Multiple Airlines

Oct 7

JFK

19h 00m

1 stop

TRZ

Oct 28

TRZ

37h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$1,087

Multiple Airlines

Oct 5

JFK

19h 00m

1 stop

TRZ

Nov 1

TRZ

32h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$1,088

Multiple Airlines

Oct 5

JFK

19h 00m

1 stop

TRZ

Nov 2

TRZ

36h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,091

Multiple Airlines

Oct 7

JFK

19h 00m

1 stop

TRZ

Nov 1

TRZ

36h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,094

Multiple Airlines

Oct 5

JFK

19h 00m

1 stop

TRZ

Nov 1

TRZ

36h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,098

Multiple Airlines

Sep 6

JFK

24h 00m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 13

TRZ

35h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,111

Flights to Coimbatore

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Air India

Aug 31

JFK

23h 40m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 29

CJB

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$815

Air India

Sep 15

JFK

24h 25m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 29

CJB

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$818

Air India

Aug 31

JFK

23h 40m

2 stops

CJB

Oct 1

CJB

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$822

Air India

Sep 17

JFK

24h 25m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 23

CJB

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$825

Air India

Sep 3

JFK

24h 25m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 4

CJB

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$831

Air India

Oct 8

JFK

24h 25m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 14

CJB

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$834

Air India

Sep 17

JFK

35h 40m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 7

CJB

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$835

Air India

Aug 30

JFK

23h 40m

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CJB

Sep 28

CJB

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$837

Air India

Aug 30

JFK

23h 40m

2 stops

CJB

Oct 1

CJB

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$843

Air India

Aug 31

JFK

23h 40m

2 stops

CJB

Oct 3

CJB

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$845

Air India

Sep 6

JFK

24h 25m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 20

CJB

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$846

Air India

Sep 18

JFK

24h 25m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 28

CJB

20h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$848

Flights to Madurai

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Air India

Sep 15

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 21

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$866

Air India

Sep 24

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 1

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$868

Air India

Sep 15

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 22

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$873

Air India

Oct 14

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Nov 25

IXM

27h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$888

Air India

Sep 16

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 22

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$890

Air India

Sep 24

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 2

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$892

Air India

Sep 15

JFK

40h 25m

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IXM

Oct 23

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$897

Air India

Sep 14

JFK

39h 40m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 21

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$903

Air India

Sep 24

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 2

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$905

Air India

Sep 17

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 21

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$906

Air India

Sep 14

JFK

39h 40m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 22

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$910

Air India

Sep 17

JFK

39h 40m

3 stops

IXM

Oct 19

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$911

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2:35 pm - 8:05 am

IAD

MAA

31h 00m

1 stop

4:10 pm - 9:05 am

MAA

IAD

27h 25m

1 stop

$872Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 28

9:00 pm - 2:50 am

IAD

MAA

20h 20m

1 stop

4:20 am - 3:40 pm

MAA

IAD

20h 50m

1 stop

$876Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 19

3:10 pm - 8:25 am

IAD

MAA

31h 45m

1 stop

4:05 am - 9:45 am

MAA

IAD

39h 10m

1 stop

$878Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 19

9:00 pm - 2:50 am

IAD

MAA

20h 20m

1 stop

4:05 am - 3:55 pm

MAA

IAD

22h 20m

1 stop

$884Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7

9:05 pm - 2:30 am

IAD

MAA

19h 55m

1 stop

3:25 am - 3:55 pm

MAA

IAD

23h 00m

1 stop

$885Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 13

10:20 pm - 8:10 pm

JFK

MAA

35h 20m

2 stops

9:45 pm - 6:55 pm

MAA

JFK

31h 40m

2 stops

$955Emirates

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12

10:20 pm - 8:30 pm

JFK

MAA

36h 40m

2 stops

4:05 am - 6:55 pm

MAA

JFK

24h 20m

2 stops

$956Emirates

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 24

10:30 am - 10:20 am

SFO

MAA

35h 20m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 7:00 am

MAA

SFO

29h 30m

1 stop

$1,032Air India

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Sep 30

10:30 am - 4:55 am

SFO

MAA

29h 55m

2 stops

9:40 pm - 7:00 am

MAA

SFO

21h 50m

1 stop

$1,038Air India

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 30

2:20 pm - 10:00 pm

LAX

MAA

43h 10m

2 stops

11:25 pm - 6:10 pm

MAA

LAX

32h 15m

1 stop

$1,077Singapore Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Dec 17

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/18

2:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop31h 00m

Chennai

Sat 11/28

4:10 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 25m

$872

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

9:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Sat 9/19

4:20 am-3:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$876

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/29

3:10 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 45m

Chennai

Sat 9/19

4:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop39h 10m

$878

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/23

9:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Sat 11/7

4:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$884

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/31

9:05 pm-2:30 am

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Fri 11/13

3:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$885

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

10:20 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Chennai

Thu 11/12

9:45 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$955

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/8

10:20 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Chennai

Thu 9/24

4:05 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$956

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

10:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop35h 20m

Chennai

Wed 9/30

2:00 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 30m

$1,032

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

10:30 am-4:55 am

2 stops29h 55m

Chennai

Wed 9/30

9:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop21h 50m

$1,038

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 10/20

2:20 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops43h 10m

Chennai

Thu 12/17

11:25 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,077

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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 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.

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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	$398
Best Round-Trip Price	$872
Fastest flight time	19h 40m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 5 days is $398 (Chicago O'Hare 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 $872 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai).

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The fastest flight to Tamil Nadu from United States takes 19h 40m (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 $215/per person and the cheapest flight to Tamil Nadu is $18/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 July 2026, there are 31 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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