Skyscanner home

637 € Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Chennai

Compare Chicago O'Hare International to Chennai flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Chennai

Book the best Chennai fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Chicago O'Hare International to Chennai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 796 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.637 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 637 €, select.
Chennai.657 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 657 €, select.
Chennai.662 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 662 €, select.
Chennai.662 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Tue, 27 Apr.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 662 €, select.
Chennai.662 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 662 €, select.
Chennai.662 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 662 €, select.
Chennai.664 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 664 €, select.
Chennai.664 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Thu, 3 Jun.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Thu, 3 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 664 €, select.
Chennai.705 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 705 €, select.
Chennai.734 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 734 €, select.
Chennai.758 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 758 €, select.
Chennai.767 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 767 €, select.
Chennai.781 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jun, returning Tue, 29 Jun.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Tue, 29 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 781 €, select.
Chennai.784 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May, returning Thu, 17 Jun.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Thu, 17 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 784 €, select.
Chennai.796 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 796 €, select.
Chennai.803 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 803 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
Find prices
Aug
from 796 €
Sep
from 637 €
Oct
from 662 €
Nov
from 812 €
Dec
from 943 €
Jan
from 857 €
Feb
from 893 €
Mar
from 857 €
Apr
from 662 €
May
from 662 €
Jun
from 781 €

Chicago O'Hare International to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago O'Hare International to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

Chennai

11km from central Chennai
ClosestCheapest
from 637 €
Search flights

Chicago to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found637 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Chennai is 637 €. 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 Chicago O'Hare International to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from 637 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Chennai is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chennai Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago O'Hare International 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, Cathay Pacific offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your ORD to MAA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and MAA:

    • Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • Right now, 354 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 637 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ORD to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chennai Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from ORD to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

  • 70% of flights that leave from Chicago O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ORD:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:

  • Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are leading providers you can book with here.

  • Booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Chennai. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in September.

  • Book your flight from Chicago O'Hare 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 (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from ORD to MAA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.

Explore more of India

  • You've done Chennai, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its leading sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're looking to explore another great destination in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Chennai

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.