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Search cheap flights from Atlanta to Chennai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$780, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,744.

      • ATL 21:40
        37h
        1 stop
        MAA 20:10
        Atlanta - Chennai | Fri, Jun 12 | Etihad Airways
        MAA 04:05
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        ATL 16:30
        Chennai - Atlanta | Mon, Jun 15 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,744 US$5,438
        68% off
        68% off
        US$5,438 US$1,744
      • ATL 15:55
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Atlanta - Chennai | Fri, Jun 12 | Lufthansa
        MAA 04:05
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        ATL 16:30
        Chennai - Atlanta | Mon, Jun 15 | Etihad Airways
        US$5,057 US$5,438
        7% off
        7% off
        US$5,438 US$5,057
      • ATL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Atlanta - Chennai | Thu, May 21 | Normal Airline
        MAA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        ATL 16:00
        Chennai - Atlanta | Sat, May 23 | Normal Airline
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      • ATL 16:05
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Atlanta - Chennai | Fri, May 22 | Lufthansa
        US$780 US$1,266
        38% off
        38% off
        US$1,266 US$780
      • ATL 22:00
        25h
        1 stop
        MAA 08:30
        Atlanta - Chennai | Sat, Jun 20 | Etihad Airways
        US$798 US$1,266
        37% off
        37% off
        US$1,266 US$798
      • ATL 19:10
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        MAA 02:50
        Atlanta - Chennai | Fri, Jul 3 | Qatar Airways
        US$885 US$1,266
        30% off
        30% off
        US$1,266 US$885
      • ATL 15:55
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Atlanta - Chennai | Sun, Jun 28 | Lufthansa
        US$922
        27% off
        US$1,266 US$922
      • ATL 22:00
        36h 30m
        1 stop
        MAA 20:00
        Atlanta - Chennai | Fri, May 22 | Etihad Airways
        US$932
        26% off
        US$1,266 US$932
      • ATL 19:30
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 02:50
        Atlanta - Chennai | Fri, May 22 | Qatar Airways
        US$955
        25% off
        US$1,266 US$955
      • ATL 21:40
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        MAA 02:25
        Atlanta - Chennai | Fri, Jun 5 | Etihad Airways
        US$988
        22% off
        US$1,266 US$988
      • ATL 15:55
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Atlanta - Chennai | Sat, May 30 | United Airlines
        US$1,056
        17% off
        US$1,266 US$1,056
      • ATL 15:55
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 00:10
        Atlanta - Chennai | Wed, May 20 | Lufthansa
        US$1,090
        14% off
        US$1,266 US$1,090
      • ATL 21:40
        19h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 02:50
        Atlanta - Chennai | Wed, Jun 3 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,177
        7% off
        US$1,266 US$1,177
      • ATL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Atlanta - Chennai | Thu, May 21 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Atlanta to Chennai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Chennai (ATL-MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Lufthansa offers one-way fares as low as US$780 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ATL to MAA on Fri, May 22), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,744 departing on Fri, Jun 12 and returning on Mon, Jun 15.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Atlanta to Chennai, including: Etihad Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Atlanta to Chennai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Atlanta to Chennai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, May 22, with one-way flights priced at just US$780.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Lufthansa.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chennai travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Atlanta to Chennai is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Atlanta to Chennai on May 20, 2026 with Lufthansa, with prices starting at US$1,512.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Chennai International Airport (ATL-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and Atlanta is 10h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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