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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,344. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.$1,344 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,344, select.
Chennai.$1,344 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,344, select.
Chennai.$1,631 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Sep, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,631, select.
Chennai.$1,654 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,654, select.
Chennai.$1,678 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,678, select.
Chennai.$1,678 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,678, select.
Chennai.$1,722 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,722, select.
Chennai.$1,762 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,762, select.
Chennai.$1,812 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,812, select.
Chennai.$2,110 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,110, select.
Chennai.$2,149 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,149, select.
Chennai.$2,267 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,267, select.
Chennai.$2,337 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,337, select.
Chennai.$2,766 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Charlotte Douglas on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Charlotte Douglas.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,766, select.

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Charlotte Douglas to Chennai: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Charlotte Douglas to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Charlotte Douglas to Chennai is $1,344. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Charlotte Douglas to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,344.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Charlotte Douglas to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Charlotte Douglas to Chennai is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Chennai Airport on Monday, 23 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Charlotte Douglas Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Chennai nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Charlotte.

  • Leave enough time to make your CLT to MAA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chennai Airport. Many travellers pass through London Heathrow Airport when flying between CLT and MAA.

How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • $829 is the best price for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,344. These fares may change based on demand.

  • To find cheap tickets from CLT to MAA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • Finding cheap flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chennai Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.

  • Picking up cheap flights from CLT to MAA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

  • You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.

  • When it comes to Charlotte Douglas International Airport's on-time performance, 77.67% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To reach Charlotte Douglas International Airport from central Charlotte, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 4 hours 55 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel near CLT? If you're boarding an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:

  • Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your trip.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Chennai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to visit Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CLT to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.

Explore more of India

  • Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.

  • Coimbatore is another standout destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without visiting Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.

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