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Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Chennai (MAA) from $1,225

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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

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July

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September

Average price

$1,232

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$986
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Chennai?

Tuesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Indianapolis to Chennai. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chennai.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai?

To save on the cost of your flight from Indianapolis to Chennai, book at least 19 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 103% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,073 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,999.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Indianapolis to Chennai?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Chennai. Flights to Chennai from Indianapolis in September are about $1,444 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $941.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to Chennai (IND - MAA)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Indianapolis to Chennai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Indianapolis to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Indianapolis and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Qatar Airways flights we've come across from Indianapolis to Chennai. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Fri 8/912:41 pmIND - MAA
2 stops28h 49mQatar Airways
Wed 8/284:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops45h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,479
Sat 8/106:35 amIND - MAA
2 stops34h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 8/284:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops53h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,526
Wed 5/229:35 amIND - MAA
2 stops38h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 7/274:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops49h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,674
Fri 7/194:09 pmIND - MAA
2 stops49h 11mQatar Airways
Fri 7/264:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops47h 31mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,792
Thu 7/1110:48 amIND - MAA
2 stops30h 32mQatar Airways
Fri 7/264:20 amMAA - IND
2 stops27h 43mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,803
Wed 7/106:14 pmIND - MAA
2 stops23h 16mQatar Airways
Fri 7/264:20 amMAA - IND
2 stops27h 43mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,813
Sun 7/146:14 pmIND - MAA
2 stops23h 06mQatar Airways
Mon 7/294:20 amMAA - IND
2 stops24h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,834
Wed 7/106:14 pmIND - MAA
2 stops23h 06mQatar Airways
Sat 7/274:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops45h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,844
Sat 5/259:35 amIND - MAA
2 stops31h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 7/264:20 amMAA - IND
2 stops27h 43mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,855

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Indianapolis to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Indianapolis and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Ethiopian Air flights from Indianapolis to Chennai. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Fri 8/95:45 amIND - MAA
2 stops40h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 8/272:30 amMAA - IND
3 stops30h 48mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/28$1,984
Sat 8/102:40 pmIND - MAA
2 stops56h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 8/272:30 amMAA - IND
3 stops30h 48mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/28$2,274

Cheap Indianapolis to Chennai flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Indianapolis to Chennai specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 29, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Indianapolis to Chennai in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 5/23:22 pmIND - MAA
2 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1011:25 amMAA - IND
2 stops41h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,332
Wed 5/293:50 pmIND - MAA
3 stops31h 35mLufthansa
Sat 7/273:50 pmMAA - IND
3 stops39h 31mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,652
Wed 5/229:35 amIND - MAA
2 stops38h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 7/274:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops49h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,674
Sat 5/256:35 pmIND - MAA
2 stops44h 05mLufthansa
Thu 7/251:50 amMAA - IND
2 stops31h 12mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,689
Sat 5/253:50 pmIND - MAA
3 stops30h 00mLufthansa
Fri 7/269:15 pmMAA - IND
3 stops31h 53mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,725
Wed 5/2210:10 amIND - MAA
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/273:50 pmMAA - IND
3 stops33h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,750
Sat 5/2510:10 amIND - MAA
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/269:15 pmMAA - IND
3 stops34h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,764
Wed 5/229:49 amIND - MAA
3 stops37h 36mLufthansa
Sat 7/273:50 pmMAA - IND
3 stops33h 42mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,767
Wed 5/229:49 amIND - MAA
2 stops28h 51mLufthansa
Fri 7/261:50 amMAA - IND
2 stops47h 42mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,788

Indianapolis to Chennai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Indianapolis and Chennai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Indianapolis to Chennai in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 10/48:01 amIND - MAA
2 stops40h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/133:55 pmMAA - IND
2 stops40h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,225
Fri 10/410:10 amIND - MAA
2 stops28h 30mLufthansa
Sat 10/121:50 amMAA - IND
2 stops53h 39mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,271
Fri 8/910:13 amIND - MAA
2 stops28h 27mLufthansa
Tue 8/271:50 amMAA - IND
2 stops26h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,326
Thu 5/23:22 pmIND - MAA
2 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1011:25 amMAA - IND
2 stops41h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,332
Fri 10/42:25 pmIND - MAA
3 stops33h 00mLufthansa
Sun 10/138:30 pmMAA - IND
3 stops30h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,346
Fri 10/410:10 amIND - MAA
2 stops28h 30mLufthansa
Sun 10/138:30 pmMAA - IND
3 stops30h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,364
Sat 8/104:58 pmIND - MAA
2 stops45h 42mLufthansa
Tue 8/271:50 amMAA - IND
2 stops31h 28mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,367
Fri 10/42:25 pmIND - MAA
3 stops33h 00mLufthansa
Sat 10/121:50 amMAA - IND
2 stops31h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,474
Fri 8/912:41 pmIND - MAA
2 stops28h 49mQatar Airways
Wed 8/284:05 amMAA - IND
2 stops45h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,479

One-way flights to Chennai from Indianapolis

Search for one-way flight options from Indianapolis to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Indianapolis to Chennai, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Chennai instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 5/410:10 amIND - MAA
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,270
Sat 5/42:21 pmIND - MAA
2 stops27h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$2,331
Sat 5/46:46 amIND - MAA
3 stops44h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,576

Find flights from Indianapolis to Chennai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

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IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Fri 10/4

2 stops40h 24m

Chennai

Sun 10/13

2 stops40h 25m

$1,225

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Fri 10/4

2 stops28h 30m

Chennai

Sat 10/12

2 stops53h 39m

$1,271

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Fri 8/9

2 stops28h 27m

Chennai

Tue 8/27

2 stops26h 44m

$1,326

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Fri 10/4

3 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Sun 10/13

3 stops30h 44m

$1,346

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Fri 8/9

2 stops28h 49m

Chennai

Wed 8/28

2 stops45h 56m

$1,479

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Sat 8/10

2 stops34h 55m

Chennai

Wed 8/28

2 stops53h 18m

$1,526

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Sat 5/25

2 stops39h 05m

Chennai

Fri 7/26

3 stops34h 06m

$1,764

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Fri 8/9

2 stops40h 55m

Chennai

Tue 8/27

3 stops30h 48m

$1,984

IndianapolisChennai

IND - MAA

INDMAA

Indianapolis

Mon 7/8

2 stops25h 51m

Chennai

Wed 7/24

2 stops26h 28m

$2,030

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Deals found on 4/28

When is the best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to Chennai. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Indianapolis to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Indianapolis to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Chennai. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Indianapolis to Chennai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chennai by month

Plan your trip from Indianapolis to Chennai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Indianapolis to Chennai is currently $2,392 while a round-trip flight costs $1,550. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai (average of $987). Flying from Indianapolis to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,695). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,100

February

$1,083

March

$1,096

April

$1,108

May

$1,208

June

$1,695

July

$1,504

August

$1,150

September

$987

October

$1,052

November

$1,205

December

$1,561

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MAA

Temperature

77 - 91.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated April 29, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa from Indianapolis to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,458 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,458 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,458 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
794 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,458 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,834 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,458 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,883 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,458 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,742 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,458 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was slow in the flight from iad to doh. The entertainment was not working in the flight from doh to ccu

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Indianapolis to Chennai for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Indianapolis to Chennai for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,225, but on average you can expect to pay $1,496.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Indianapolis to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,225, American Airlines will fly you from Indianapolis to Chennai and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,271 and $1,479, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 15% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Indianapolis to Chennai?

    When booking a flight from Indianapolis to Chennai, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, British Airways or Etihad Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What does IND to MAA mean?

    IND and MAA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. IND to MAA refers to a flight route from Indianapolis Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Indianapolis to Chennai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Indianapolis to Chennai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Indianapolis to Chennai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Indianapolis to Chennai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Indianapolis to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Indianapolis to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Indianapolis to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Indianapolis to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Indianapolis to Chennai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Indianapolis to Chennai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Indianapolis to Chennai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Indianapolis to Chennai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Indianapolis to Chennai flight deals updated?

    The Indianapolis to Chennai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/29.

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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,074Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,169Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,318Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,672Average$1,770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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