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 (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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Flights to Chennai

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Etihad Airways

Aug 29

IAD

26h 10m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 23

MAA

21h 20m

1 stop

IAD

$836

Etihad Airways

Aug 16

IAD

19h 40m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 12

MAA

21h 20m

1 stop

IAD

$837

Qatar Airways

Sep 3

IAD

20h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 10

MAA

21h 05m

1 stop

IAD

$838

Etihad Airways

Sep 15

DCA

28h 05m

2 stops

MAA

Sep 29

MAA

30h 09m

2 stops

DCA

$838

Qatar Airways

Sep 11

IAD

20h 10m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 24

MAA

20h 50m

1 stop

IAD

$841

Etihad Airways

Aug 30

JFK

19h 00m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 1

MAA

38h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$841

Etihad Airways

Aug 31

IAD

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 9

MAA

27h 35m

1 stop

IAD

$842

Etihad Airways

Nov 18

IAD

18h 45m

1 stop

MAA

Nov 27

MAA

27h 25m

1 stop

IAD

$843

Etihad Airways

Sep 2

JFK

49h 30m

2 stops

MAA

Sep 9

MAA

26h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$843

Qatar Airways

Sep 1

IAD

30h 05m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 20

MAA

20h 50m

1 stop

IAD

$844

Qatar Airways

Aug 27

IAD

20h 20m

1 stop

MAA

Sep 11

MAA

20h 50m

1 stop

IAD

$845

Air India

Sep 5

JFK

23h 45m

1 stop

MAA

Oct 4

MAA

32h 15m

1 stop

JFK

$845

Flights to Tiruchirappalli

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Air India

Sep 16

JFK

27h 35m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 28

TRZ

35h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$930

Multiple Airlines

Sep 16

PHL

49h 05m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 28

TRZ

28h 05m

2 stops

PHL

$1,000

Multiple Airlines

Sep 16

PHL

33h 35m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 28

TRZ

31h 05m

3 stops

PHL

$1,012

Air India

Sep 27

SFO

49h 15m

3 stops

TRZ

Nov 15

TRZ

59h 50m

2 stops

SFO

$1,020

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 12

PHL

35h 50m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 23

TRZ

41h 30m

2 stops

PHL

$1,028

Multiple Airlines

Sep 15

IAD

39h 55m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 22

TRZ

34h 45m

3 stops

IAD

$1,033

Multiple Airlines

Sep 12

PHL

25h 05m

2 stops

TRZ

Sep 23

TRZ

39h 30m

3 stops

PHL

$1,033

Air India

Aug 23

SFO

49h 15m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 24

TRZ

29h 05m

3 stops

SFO

$1,035

Multiple Airlines

Sep 12

PHL

38h 30m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 23

TRZ

37h 00m

3 stops

PHL

$1,041

Multiple Airlines

Sep 15

IAD

31h 25m

3 stops

TRZ

Sep 22

TRZ

32h 15m

3 stops

IAD

$1,045

Flights to Coimbatore

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Air India

Sep 15

JFK

35h 40m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 29

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$863

Air India

Sep 16

JFK

41h 20m

1 stop

CJB

Oct 1

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$873

Air India

Oct 5

SFO

39h 45m

2 stops

CJB

Oct 20

CJB

24h 45m

1 stop

SFO

$883

Air India

Aug 30

JFK

23h 40m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 29

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$883

Air India

Oct 5

SFO

39h 45m

2 stops

CJB

Oct 22

CJB

24h 45m

1 stop

SFO

$890

Air India

Sep 15

JFK

42h 05m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 29

CJB

27h 50m

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

Sep 22

JFK

42h 05m

2 stops

CJB

Nov 10

CJB

26h 05m

1 stop

JFK

$900

Air India

Oct 5

SFO

39h 45m

2 stops

CJB

Oct 16

CJB

24h 45m

1 stop

SFO

$902

Air India

Sep 1

JFK

42h 05m

2 stops

CJB

Sep 29

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$902

Air India

Sep 9

JFK

41h 20m

1 stop

CJB

Sep 30

CJB

24h 25m

1 stop

JFK

$903

Air India

Oct 29

JFK

40h 20m

1 stop

CJB

Nov 17

CJB

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$908

Flights to Madurai

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Air India

Sep 16

JFK

40h 25m

2 stops

IXM

Sep 26

IXM

27h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$946

Multiple Airlines

Oct 5

IAD

40h 00m

3 stops

IXM

Mar 22

IXM

30h 45m

2 stops

IAD

$1,026

Multiple Airlines

Nov 10

JFK

36h 15m

2 stops

IXM

Feb 28

IXM

41h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,026

Multiple Airlines

Oct 5

IAD

43h 40m

2 stops

IXM

Mar 22

IXM

30h 45m

2 stops

IAD

$1,027

Multiple Airlines

Sep 2

JFK

35h 20m

3 stops

IXM

Sep 27

IXM

45h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,051

Multiple Airlines

Sep 20

IAD

31h 15m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 11

IXM

31h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$1,053

Multiple Airlines

Sep 2

JFK

35h 20m

3 stops

IXM

Sep 27

IXM

44h 35m

3 stops

JFK

$1,057

Multiple Airlines

Sep 2

JFK

33h 30m

2 stops

IXM

Sep 27

IXM

45h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,061

Multiple Airlines

Oct 5

IAD

40h 00m

3 stops

IXM

Mar 22

IXM

30h 25m

3 stops

IAD

$1,065

Multiple Airlines

Sep 23

JFK

24h 45m

2 stops

IXM

Oct 1

IXM

21h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,078

Multiple Airlines

Sep 18

JFK

23h 40m

1 stop

IXM

Sep 30

IXM

21h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,079

Multiple Airlines

Sep 23

JFK

23h 40m

1 stop

IXM

Oct 1

IXM

21h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$1,081

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9:58 am - 2:50 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 22m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 4:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$835Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

3:10 pm - 2:50 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 9:45 amMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$836Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 23

9:00 pm - 2:50 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:40 pmMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$838Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

11:10 am - 8:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

5:55 am - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$840Air India

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Oct 4

11:10 am - 8:25 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 45m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

5:55 am - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

35h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$840Air India

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Oct 4

9:00 pm - 2:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 am - 3:55 pmMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$841Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Nov 11

4:55 pm - 2:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 50m1 stop Kuwait City

3:15 am - 2:20 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 35m1 stop Kuwait City

$851Kuwait Airways

Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Jan 5

4:55 pm - 2:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 50m1 stop Kuwait City

3:15 am - 2:20 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 35m1 stop Kuwait City

$851Kuwait Airways

Sun, Dec 27 - Wed, Jan 20

9:00 pm - 2:50 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:55 pmMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$853Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Nov 9

8:05 pm - 2:30 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 am - 3:55 pmMAA Chennai-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$853Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Dec 14

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3:57 pm - 8:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

43h 23m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 am - 4:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$843Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 16

3:00 pm - 5:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

6:10 am - 9:25 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 45m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$843Gulf Air

Sun, Aug 9 - Thu, Oct 22

3:00 pm - 5:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 50m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

5:35 am - 9:40 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

37h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$853Gulf Air

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Oct 27

10:20 pm - 8:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 4:00 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$871Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Sat, Sep 26

10:00 pm - 3:05 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 3:10 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$892Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 9 - Thu, Oct 22

10:00 pm - 3:05 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 3:10 pmMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$894Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 9 - Sat, Oct 24

10:00 pm - 2:50 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 8:50 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

38h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$963Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Sep 27

10:30 am - 12:45 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

25h 45m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

8:00 pm - 7:00 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

24h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$981Air India

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Feb 3

10:30 am - 6:00 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

31h 00m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

11:15 pm - 7:00 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

44h 15m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

$991Air India

Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 25

1:20 pm - 8:20 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-MAA Chennai

21h 30m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:35 pm - 9:40 amMAA Chennai-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 35m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

$1,072Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 10 - Sat, Oct 24

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Price

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New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/1

9:58 am-2:50 am

2 stops31h 22m

Chennai

Wed 9/30

9:55 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$835

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/29

3:10 pm-2:50 am

1 stop26h 10m

Chennai

Wed 9/23

9:55 pm-9:45 am

1 stop21h 20m

$836

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/3

9:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Thu 9/10

4:05 am-3:40 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$838

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/1

11:10 am-8:25 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Chennai

Sun 10/4

5:55 am-8:20 am

1 stop35h 55m

$840

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/3

11:10 am-8:25 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Chennai

Sun 10/4

5:55 am-8:20 am

1 stop35h 55m

$840

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/15

9:00 pm-2:40 am

1 stop20h 10m

Chennai

Wed 11/11

3:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$841

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/4

4:55 pm-2:15 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chennai

Tue 1/5

3:15 am-2:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$851

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 12/27

4:55 pm-2:15 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chennai

Wed 1/20

3:15 am-2:20 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$851

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/1

9:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Mon 11/9

4:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$853

Washington, D.C.Chennai

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MAA Chennai

IADMAA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/15

8:05 pm-2:30 am

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Mon 12/14

3:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$853

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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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Summary info about Tamil Nadu flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$413
Best Round-Trip Price	$836
Fastest flight time	19h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Tamil Nadu from United States in the last 5 days is $413 (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 $836 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chennai).

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The fastest flight to Tamil Nadu from United States takes 19h 30m (Washington, D.C. Dulles 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Tamil Nadu?

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