Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of St Louis and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your STL to MAA flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd love to discover another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt Airport is a popular stop between STL and MAA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, 435 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 968 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from STL to MAA, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chennai Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from STL to MAA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Of the departures from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, 78.04% arrive on time at their destination.
Central St Louis to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to STL:
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 Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Chennai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and experience more of Chennai and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Chennai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STL to MAA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Coimbatore is another favourite destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
