Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Chennai (ATL - MAA)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Atlanta to Chennai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,111	IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic 2 stops 31 hr Sat, May 2 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Chennai is currently $1,111
Cheapest one-way flight	$612	IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic 2 stops 31 hr Sat, May 2	The cheapest one-way flight from Atlanta to Chennai is currently $612
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,952	Etihad 1 stop 21 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Atlanta to Chennai is currently $1,952
Cheapest business class flights	$3,353	Etihad 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Atlanta to Chennai is currently $3,353

Fastest flight	19 hr 15 min	The fastest flight with stops from Atlanta to Chennai takes 19 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Chennai is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $760–1,200
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,150–1,650

Popular airlines from Atlanta to Chennai

Etihad

from $1,199

Typical price: $950–2,150

8 weekly connecting flights

ATL - MAA Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
Lufthansa

from $1,613

Typical price: $1,200–2,700

6 weekly connecting flights

ATL - MAA Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Atlanta United States 14 min 8 mi
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Birmingham United States 2 hr 11 min 136 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Greenville United States 2 hr 29 min 147 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

Chattanooga United States 1 hr 48 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Chennai

Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Chennai India 45 min 9 mi
Tirupati International Airport (TIR)

Tirupati India 2 hr 59 min 62 mi
Puducherry Airport (PNY)

Puducherry India 3 hr 22 min 83 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Atlanta to Chennai

The cheapest flights from Atlanta to Chennai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $760 to $1,200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic from $1,111. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic from $612.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Etihad flight from Atlanta to Chennai is $1,199, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Atlanta to Chennai is $1,613, flying from May 7 to May 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Chennai starts at $1,111 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $612 and departs on Sat, May 2.

19 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Atlanta to Chennai.

Peak travel periods include May–Jun and Dec–Jan. Chennai has a hot and humid climate. Generally, there is very little rain Jan–May. Torrential rains arrive during the northeast monsoon, usually around Oct–Nov. The Marghazi Festival of Music & Dance (Dec–Jan) focuses on classical South Indian Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dances. The Pongal Festival (Jan), is a traditional harvest celebration, typical of Tamil Nadu, with sweet rice delicacies, ornamented cattle and streets decorated with powdered chalk designs.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Atlanta to Chennai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Atlanta to Chennai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Atlanta to Chennai.

In terms of flights, Etihad is the most popular. Etihad offers 8 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .

Another popular airline flying from Atlanta to Chennai is:

Lufthansa offers 6 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Atlanta and Chennai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic from $1,111. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic from $612.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Etihad flight from Atlanta to Chennai is $1,199, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Atlanta to Chennai is $1,613, flying from May 7 to May 20.

No airline flies direct from Atlanta to Chennai.

There are 8 Etihad connecting flights from Atlanta to Chennai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 6 Lufthansa connecting flights from Atlanta to Chennai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Chennai at price $1,952 is offered by Etihad from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

No airline flies direct from Atlanta to Chennai.

There are 8 Etihad connecting flights from Atlanta to Chennai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 6 Lufthansa connecting flights from Atlanta to Chennai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Atlanta to Chennai.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Atlanta to Chennai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Atlanta and Chennai start at $3,353 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 22 with Etihad.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Atlanta and Chennai start at $1,111 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 18.

To book business class trips from Atlanta to Chennai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Atlanta and Chennai starts at $1,952 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Etihad.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and Chennai at price $1,952 is offered by Etihad from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Atlanta to Chennai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.