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 20h 55m.

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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

May 8

IAD

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

May 28

MAA

21h 20m

1 stop

IAD

$788

Etihad Airways

May 10

IAD

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Jun 2

MAA

21h 20m

1 stop

IAD

$789

Qatar Airways

May 10

IAD

20h 10m

1 stop

MAA

May 28

MAA

23h 30m

1 stop

IAD

$791

Qatar Airways

May 7

IAD

20h 10m

1 stop

MAA

May 29

MAA

23h 30m

1 stop

IAD

$792

Etihad Airways

Sep 1

IAD

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 12

MAA

39h 10m

1 stop

IAD

$793

Qatar Airways

May 11

IAD

20h 25m

1 stop

MAA

May 27

MAA

23h 15m

1 stop

IAD

$794

Etihad Airways

May 4

IAD

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Jul 15

MAA

33h 00m

1 stop

IAD

$796

Qatar Airways

May 8

IAD

20h 10m

1 stop

MAA

May 18

MAA

23h 30m

1 stop

IAD

$797

Etihad Airways

Aug 31

IAD

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 20

MAA

21h 20m

1 stop

IAD

$798

Qatar Airways

Sep 4

IAD

20h 10m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 17

MAA

20h 50m

1 stop

IAD

$801

Qatar Airways

Aug 28

IAD

20h 10m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 22

MAA

20h 50m

1 stop

IAD

$802

Etihad Airways

Jul 22

IAD

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Aug 30

MAA

27h 10m

1 stop

IAD

$803

Flights to Tiruchirappalli

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Multiple Airlines

Aug 23

JFK

25h 45m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 12

TRZ

32h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$1,203

Multiple Airlines

Aug 23

JFK

36h 25m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 12

TRZ

42h 10m

3 stops

JFK

$1,310

Multiple Airlines

May 6

SFO

43h 50m

2 stops

TRZ

Jun 1

TRZ

34h 55m

2 stops

SFO

$1,313

Multiple Airlines

May 21

SEA

51h 30m

3 stops

TRZ

Jul 19

TRZ

39h 40m

3 stops

SEA

$1,356

Multiple Airlines

May 1

SFO

43h 50m

2 stops

TRZ

Jun 1

TRZ

34h 55m

2 stops

SFO

$1,357

Multiple Airlines

May 8

SFO

43h 50m

2 stops

TRZ

Jun 1

TRZ

34h 55m

2 stops

SFO

$1,358

Multiple Airlines

Aug 23

JFK

21h 25m

1 stop

TRZ

Sep 12

TRZ

25h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,364

Multiple Airlines

Apr 29

SFO

43h 50m

2 stops

TRZ

Jun 1

TRZ

34h 55m

2 stops

SFO

$1,373

Multiple Airlines

Apr 30

SFO

44h 25m

2 stops

TRZ

May 30

TRZ

44h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$1,386

Multiple Airlines

Apr 29

SFO

43h 50m

2 stops

TRZ

Jun 1

TRZ

26h 55m

3 stops

SFO

$1,388

Multiple Airlines

May 2

SFO

43h 50m

2 stops

TRZ

Jun 1

TRZ

34h 55m

2 stops

SFO

$1,400

Multiple Airlines

Apr 30

SFO

33h 05m

3 stops

TRZ

Jun 1

TRZ

34h 55m

2 stops

SFO

$1,403

Flights to Coimbatore

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Multiple Airlines

May 18

JFK

30h 20m

2 stops

CJB

Jun 12

CJB

33h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$882

Multiple Airlines

May 18

JFK

24h 05m

2 stops

CJB

Jun 12

CJB

35h 55m

3 stops

JFK

$907

Multiple Airlines

Apr 28

JFK

22h 50m

2 stops

CJB

May 26

CJB

40h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$951

Multiple Airlines

Jun 20

SEA

33h 45m

3 stops

CJB

Sep 12

CJB

32h 05m

2 stops

SEA

$953

Multiple Airlines

Jun 20

SEA

31h 00m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 12

CJB

32h 05m

2 stops

SEA

$955

Multiple Airlines

Apr 28

JFK

22h 50m

2 stops

CJB

May 26

CJB

44h 40m

3 stops

JFK

$957

Multiple Airlines

Jun 11

JFK

30h 05m

3 stops

CJB

Jun 21

CJB

27h 25m

2 stops

JFK

$976

Multiple Airlines

Jun 20

SEA

51h 30m

3 stops

CJB

Sep 12

CJB

35h 00m

3 stops

SEA

$990

Air India

Sep 1

SFO

33h 20m

3 stops

CJB

Sep 15

CJB

34h 30m

3 stops

SFO

$1,003

Multiple Airlines

Jun 11

JFK

30h 05m

3 stops

CJB

Jun 21

CJB

28h 05m

3 stops

JFK

$1,006

Multiple Airlines

Aug 20

JFK

36h 55m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 4

CJB

24h 35m

2 stops

JFK

$1,008

Multiple Airlines

May 18

JFK

30h 05m

3 stops

CJB

Jun 12

CJB

33h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$1,030

Flights to Madurai

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Multiple Airlines

May 23

JFK

30h 55m

3 stops

IXM

Jun 6

IXM

33h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$982

Multiple Airlines

May 23

JFK

30h 55m

3 stops

IXM

Jun 6

IXM

34h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$984

Multiple Airlines

May 23

JFK

30h 55m

3 stops

IXM

Jun 6

IXM

33h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$995

Multiple Airlines

May 23

JFK

30h 55m

3 stops

IXM

Jun 6

IXM

29h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$996

Multiple Airlines

May 5

IAD

32h 00m

2 stops

IXM

May 12

IXM

41h 25m

2 stops

IAD

$1,099

Multiple Airlines

May 11

JFK

27h 40m

2 stops

IXM

May 19

IXM

39h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,153

Multiple Airlines

May 8

IAD

32h 00m

2 stops

IXM

May 17

IXM

36h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$1,197

Multiple Airlines

May 21

IAD

32h 00m

2 stops

IXM

Jun 7

IXM

34h 15m

2 stops

IAD

$1,280

Air India

Jul 24

JFK

39h 40m

3 stops

IXM

Aug 30

IXM

28h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$1,300

Multiple Airlines

May 21

IAD

31h 40m

3 stops

IXM

Jun 7

IXM

32h 55m

2 stops

IAD

$1,304

Multiple Airlines

May 21

IAD

31h 40m

3 stops

IXM

Jun 7

IXM

34h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,305

Multiple Airlines

May 29

JFK

30h 55m

3 stops

IXM

Jun 5

IXM

30h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$1,309

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3:10 pm - 8:10 pm

IAD

MAA

19h 30m

1 stop

9:55 pm - 9:45 am

MAA

IAD

21h 20m

1 stop

$788Etihad Airways

Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 28

3:10 pm - 8:10 pm

IAD

MAA

19h 30m

1 stop

9:55 pm - 9:45 am

MAA

IAD

21h 20m

1 stop

$789Etihad Airways

Sun, May 10 - Tue, Jun 2

9:00 pm - 2:40 am

IAD

MAA

20h 10m

1 stop

4:10 am - 6:10 pm

MAA

IAD

23h 30m

1 stop

$791Qatar Airways

Sun, May 10 - Thu, May 28

9:00 pm - 2:40 am

IAD

MAA

20h 10m

1 stop

4:10 am - 6:10 pm

MAA

IAD

23h 30m

1 stop

$792Qatar Airways

Thu, May 7 - Fri, May 29

3:10 pm - 8:10 pm

IAD

MAA

19h 30m

1 stop

4:05 am - 9:45 am

MAA

IAD

39h 10m

1 stop

$793Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 12

10:20 pm - 2:30 am

JFK

MAA

42h 40m

2 stops

10:05 pm - 6:55 pm

MAA

JFK

30h 20m

2 stops

$853Emirates

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 19

11:55 pm - 2:30 am

EWR

MAA

41h 05m

2 stops

4:05 am - 9:20 pm

MAA

EWR

26h 45m

2 stops

$853Emirates

Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 6

12:05 am - 9:20 am

LAX

MAA

44h 45m

1 stop

11:15 pm - 7:40 pm

MAA

LAX

32h 55m

1 stop

$1,008Singapore Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 19

12:05 am - 9:20 am

LAX

MAA

44h 45m

1 stop

11:15 pm - 9:50 pm

MAA

LAX

35h 05m

1 stop

$1,010Singapore Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Sep 19

5:59 pm - 3:30 am

LGA

MAA

24h 01m

2 stops

5:35 am - 11:30 pm

MAA

LGA

27h 25m

2 stops

$1,073British Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Oct 7

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Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/8

3:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Thu 5/28

9:55 pm-9:45 am

1 stop21h 20m

$788

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

3:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Tue 6/2

9:55 pm-9:45 am

1 stop21h 20m

$789

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

9:00 pm-2:40 am

1 stop20h 10m

Chennai

Thu 5/28

4:10 am-6:10 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$791

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/7

9:00 pm-2:40 am

1 stop20h 10m

Chennai

Fri 5/29

4:10 am-6:10 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$792

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD - MAA

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

3:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Sat 9/12

4:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop39h 10m

$793

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

10:20 pm-2:30 am

2 stops42h 40m

Chennai

Tue 5/19

10:05 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$853

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 4/28

11:55 pm-2:30 am

2 stops41h 05m

Chennai

Wed 5/6

4:05 am-9:20 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$853

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 8/27

12:05 am-9:20 am

1 stop44h 45m

Chennai

Sat 9/19

11:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$1,008

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 8/27

12:05 am-9:20 am

1 stop44h 45m

Chennai

Sat 9/19

11:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop35h 05m

$1,010

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/7

5:59 pm-3:30 am

2 stops24h 01m

Chennai

Wed 10/7

5:35 am-11:30 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,073

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Tamil Nadu flights insights and trends

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

The average flight to Tamil Nadu costs $198/per person and the cheapest flight to Tamil Nadu is $31/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.

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Summary info about Tamil Nadu flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$338
Best Round-Trip Price	$788
Fastest flight time	19h 40m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 72 hours is $338 (Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Chennai).

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The best round-trip flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 72 hours is $788 (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 11% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Tamil Nadu

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

Chennai is about 84% 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 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Tamil Nadu. Keep in mind that there are 21 different airlines that fly to Tamil Nadu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How much are flights to Tamil Nadu?

The cost to fly to Tamil Nadu varies based on a variety of factors, but you can expect to find prices as low as $1,384 or as high as $1,702. Based on recent airfare data, we’ve found that a ticket to Tamil Nadu for $1,384 or less is a good deal, whereas $1,565 is the average cost.

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 April 2026, there are 33 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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Can I find flights to Tamil Nadu with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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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