Skyscanner home

787 € Cheap Flights from Philadelphia International to Chennai

Compare Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia International Airport to Chennai Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 788 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.787 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 787 €, select.
Chennai.788 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 788 €, select.
Chennai.795 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May, returning Sun, 17 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 795 €, select.
Chennai.795 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 795 €, select.
Chennai.805 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 805 €, select.
Chennai.844 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 844 €, select.
Chennai.918 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 918 €, select.
Chennai.938 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 938 €, select.
Chennai.1.003 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.003 €, select.
Chennai.1.070 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Chennai on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.070 €, select.
Chennai.1.151 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.151 €, select.
Chennai.1.317 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Chennai on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.317 €, select.
Chennai.1.362 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.362 €, select.
Chennai.1.552 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Chennai on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.552 €, select.
Chennai.1.593 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.593 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia International to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 938 €
Apr
from 788 €
May
from 795 €
Jun
Find prices
Jul
Find prices
Aug
Find prices
Sep
from 844 €
Oct
Find prices
Nov
Find prices
Dec
Find prices
Jan
Find prices
Feb
Find prices

Philadelphia International to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Philadelphia 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 787 €
Search flights

Philadelphia to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found787 €
Cheapest month to flyApril

Check out these Chennai hotels

Ready to plan your stay? Other travellers rate these Chennai hotels for cleanliness, service and location.
Cayzen
9.37 km from city centre
€15
Per night
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
6.18 km from city centre
€159
Per night
Super Hotel O Cooum Riverview Chennai Formerly Nimalan Residency
6.89 km from city centre
€16
Per night
Cayzen
9.37 km from city centre
€15
Per night
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
6.18 km from city centre
€159
Per night
Super Hotel O Cooum Riverview Chennai Formerly Nimalan Residency
6.89 km from city centre
€16
Per night
Explore top-rated hotels

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia International to Chennai is 787 €. 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 Philadelphia International to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from 787 €.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Philadelphia International to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia International to Chennai is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Chennai Airport on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Philadelphia 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, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Philadelphia.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your PHL to MAA flight.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the top stopovers between PHL and MAA:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • 423 € is the lowest price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from 787 €. These fares can change depending on demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from PHL to MAA, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from PHL to MAA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

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

Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • The address for PHL is Industrial Highway and Island Road.

  • When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.93% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near PHL:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • If you're arriving on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near MAA:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire to explore Chennai and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.

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

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chennai Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Chennai in April.

  • The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

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

Explore more of India

  • Chennai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.

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

Plan the rest of your trip from Philadelphia to Chennai

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.