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$475 Find cheap flights from Philadelphia to Chennai

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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Chennai (PHL-MAA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:35 pm - 8:55 amPHL-MAA
29h 50m2 stops
1:40 am - 5:00 pmMAA-PHL
24h 50m1 stop
$1,128Lufthansa
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Tue, Sep 3 - Sat, Nov 2
5:05 pm - 12:10 amPHL-MAA
45h 35m2 stops
1:50 am - 10:43 pmMAA-PHL
30h 23m2 stops
$1,150Air Canada
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Sat, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 17
8:55 pm - 9:05 amPHL-MAA
26h 40m1 stop
3:45 am - 4:20 pmMAA-PHL
22h 05m1 stop
$1,152Qatar Airways
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Fri, Sep 6 - Sat, Nov 2
5:35 pm - 8:55 amPHL-MAA
29h 50m2 stops
1:50 am - 4:00 pmMAA-PHL
23h 40m1 stop
$1,159Lufthansa
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Sat, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 17
5:35 pm - 8:55 amPHL-MAA
29h 50m2 stops
1:40 am - 5:00 pmMAA-PHL
24h 50m1 stop
$1,176Lufthansa
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Thu, Sep 5 - Sat, Nov 2
10:10 am - 12:10 amPHL-MAA
28h 30m2 stops
1:40 am - 3:57 pmMAA-PHL
23h 47m2 stops
$1,179Air Canada
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Thu, Sep 5 - Sat, Nov 2
6:11 pm - 2:50 amPHL-MAA
23h 09m2 stops
8:45 pm - 8:05 pmMAA-PHL
33h 50m2 stops
$1,187Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sun, Nov 3
8:55 pm - 9:05 amPHL-MAA
26h 40m1 stop
3:45 am - 4:20 pmMAA-PHL
22h 05m1 stop
$1,188Qatar Airways
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Sat, Sep 7 - Sat, Nov 2
10:32 am - 5:15 amPHL-MAA
33h 13m2 stops
2:15 pm - 7:13 amMAA-PHL
50h 28m2 stops
$1,304American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 9 - Sun, Sep 8
1:26 pm - 5:15 amPHL-MAA
30h 19m2 stops
3:55 pm - 4:29 pmMAA-PHL
34h 04m2 stops
$1,335American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23 - Sat, Sep 7

Flights from Philadelphia to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Chennai?

The average price of all flights from Philadelphia to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Philadelphia to Chennai, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chennai, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Chennai is March, where tickets cost $977 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,629 and $1,595 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Chennai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Chennai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Philadelphia to Chennai were found on Lufthansa ($1,128) and Air Canada ($1,150). Qatar Airways proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $624.

How long does a flight from Philadelphia to Chennai take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 24h 30m.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$475
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Chennai

  • Is it necessary for me to obtain a visa went flying from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    Since travelers do need a visa to make this trip, they have the option of applying for a paper visa or visiting the website of the government of India to obtain electronic travel authorization. It is important to obtain one of these items before your flight as you may get denied entry upon arrival if you do not have one of these with you.

  • What are some of the ways I can take transportation to get from the Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chennai after a flight?

    A very convenient method of transportation is to ride on the Chennai Metro Rail Limited Corridor 1 line, that can take passengers from the airport to the center of town in around 39min. When you take a taxi on this trip, you should expect to be riding for around 20 minutes.

  • Does the Chennai International Airport offer any shower facilities for travelers after a long flight from Philadelphia?

    Passengers will find showers available in the retiring rooms passengers will find in the International Terminal.

  • What are some of the choices for a hotel that has a location close to the Chennai International Airport?

    There are two different hotels that have a location close to the airport, and they include the Hotel Southern Comfort, as well as The Mount Manor, which offers a free shuttle service between the airport in the hotel.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Chennai was $475 for a one-way ticket and $1,128 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Chennai?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Philadelphia and on arrival in Chennai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    Philadelphia and Chennai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Philadelphia from Philadelphia and will be arriving at Chennai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and Chennai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chennai from Philadelphia?

    Doha is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Philadelphia to Chennai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Chennai, Qatar Airways or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Chennai are Qatar Airways and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of $1,205 and an overall rating of 7.6, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,271 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and MAA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Chennai

  • One of the best ways that a traveler can make their way from the downtown Philadelphia area to the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) without having to sit behind the wheel of their own car is to travel on the SEPTA Airport Line light rail service, which makes this trip in about 23 minutes.
  • When you want to drive yourself to the Philadelphia International Airport, one of the most cost-effective solutions for parking that sits near the airport property is the Economy Parking lot which has an entrance on Island Avenue. Passengers can pick up free shuttle buses from this lot to all of the terminal buildings.
  • Moms who are nursing a small one and flying out of Philadelphia International Airport should love to know that this airport features four different nursing pods that sit past the security checkpoints in the terminals. These pods feature a fold-down table, comfortable benches, a locking door, and an electrical outlet.
  • Military members taking a flight from Philadelphia International Airport should stop by the Liberty USO, that is open from early in the morning until early this evening every day of the week except Tuesday. The lounge has a location on the secure side of Terminal Three and features great amenities such as free snacks and drinks and plenty of comfortable seating for military members.
  • When you plan on taking a pet or a service animal with you through the Philadelphia International Airport, one important thing to remember is that this airport features an indoor pet relief area in every terminal of the building past the security checkpoints, as well as four different pet relief areas outside of the terminal buildings on Departing Flights Road.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Philadelphia to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
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It was very cold because the air conditioner was on high power, and my son got sick.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jun 2024ORD - SEA
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It was very cold because the air conditioner was on high power, and my son got sick.

3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

Really bad baggage handling. Had my Rimowa bag badly damaged at the latches.

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

There was a mistake with the first name we only discovered at security. Air canada was unable to correct it to match then passport since it was booked through an agency. The agency could not correct it either since they need at least two hours to do that. We could not fly and lost a bunch of money. Learned my lesson about kayak.

My flight got canceled. Then AC rebooked me to a next day flight. No compensation no apology. It almost messed up my entire trip and schedule. However, all the unexpepected seems routine and ordinary to AC, so customers need to get used to.

The food was horrible the flying attendance hardly made any checks and the seats were very tied ..

I love air Canada. The staff is so helpful and friendly and attentive. I paid for extra room but chose a ser near a person who took up a lot of space which gave me less space than regular economy, I was sad I did that!

I appreciated the flight was on schedule but the crew told us that the flight would be delayed because of an air craft queue to take off. Instead of us arriving at 11.55pm, we were in Toronto at something past 2am which was a massive disadvantage on my part.

For such a long flight they should offer tea or coffee in between two meals.

No seat assignment . Last on board . Though I would not receive any boarding pass

last minute was rebooked. This rebooking made me miss my connection, added a stop in my itinerary without my approval, and had me arriving 10 hours later to my destination...for a delay that was 2 hours. To boot, my final flight from London to Athens booked me in a middle seat, where I originally booked all aisle seats. This was incredibly uncomfortable for a 24 hour journey and made me incredibly upset.

Did not appreciate “hidden fees” to check a bag for international flight and purchase a seat to be next to my spouse. Won’t choose this airline again.

The flight left over 2 hours late and caused me to miss my connecting flight. Consequently, I missed my cruise ship out of Barcelona. The cost associated with this miss was as follows: Airfare to Sicily Italy to get on the ship TWO days late - $232.30 Taxi from Airport to hotel $35 Dinner at hotel $38 Hotel in Barcelona - $208 Taxi from Sicily to hotel $70 Hotel in Sicily - $148 Prorated time missed on cruise $ 1,143

This is the worst part of the journey. The Lufthansa flight was delayed, and I missed the connecting flight. Lufthansa staff have not been helpful in rebooking the subsequent flight with Air India (another airline that is part of the Star Alliance). Lufthansa told me it's not their responsibility, and Air India says the PNR is part of Lufthansa, so they are not responsible for rebooking. Lufthansa customer service asked me to contact the counter at Delhi airport, but no one was available there. I am caught between these two airlines, and ultimately, Air India decided to reschedule my flight after 18 hours. I am stranded at Delhi airport. I can't go out because if I do, I can't come back in, and I can't get past security to get food. My 3-year-old and I are stranded here for 12 hours without food and water.

The Lufthansa flight was delayed, and I missed the connecting flight. Lufthansa staff have not been helpful in rebooking the subsequent flight with Air India (another airline that is part of the Star Alliance). Lufthansa told me it's not their responsibility, and Air India says the PNR is part of Lufthansa, so they are not responsible for rebooking. Lufthansa customer service asked me to contact the counter at Delhi airport, but no one was available there. I am caught between these two airlines, and ultimately, Air India decided to reschedule my flight after 18 hours. I am stranded at Delhi airport. I can't go out because if I do, I can't come back in, and I can't get past security to get food. My 3-year-old and I are stranded here for 12 hours without food and water.

The Lufthansa flight was delayed, and I missed the connecting flight. Lufthansa customer service have not been helpful in rebooking the subsequent flight with Air India (another airline that is part of the Star Alliance). Lufthansa told me it's not their responsibility, and Air India says the PNR is part of Lufthansa, so they are not responsible for rebooking. Lufthansa customer service asked me to contact the counter at Delhi airport, but no one was available there. I am caught between these two airlines, and ultimately, Air India decided to reschedule my flight after 18 hours. I am stranded at Delhi airport. I can't go out because if I do, I can't come back in, and I can't get past security to get food. My 3-year-old and our family stranded here for 12 hours without food and water.

I wasn’t able to make my flight due to Kayak’s inability to simply update my name on my trip from Nick to Nicholas. I would like a refund.

The flight left an hour late and no explanation. Food was basically a few snacks out of bags and tiny cup of soda. Crew was pretty friendly.

United delayed the flight to assist customers to make the connection. The Ohara customs area was overwhelm which created an issue for customers trying to make the Little Rock connection. The delayed allow several customers to make the final flight into Little Rock.

Missed our flight to London and we were put on coach seats to Munich.

Terrible. Missed our flight to Newark as well as our flight to London. Complete disaster

They canceled our flight last minute and we had to get another flight with twice the cost

Dinner was excellent - beef stew, the eggs for breakfast were only ok. It was soooo nice that there were so many options for movies and games.

Economy class has no legroom so if you have the money worth to upgrade! Food was absolutely horrible! The crew was super nice!!!!!

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Flights were actually with Aer Lingus outward and American Airlines & Aer Lingus on the return journey. Outward flight with Aer Lingus was good but the return flight with them was not so good as our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C) and looked like they needed replacing! The American Airlines flight from Miami to JFK New York was good and the seats were very comfortable and spacious (32D & 32E)

Awful. Delay, lost vacation time and travel time now more than 24h

Awful. Flight delayed and we missed our long flight to Rome. It has been a nightmare and we have still not arrived. It was NOT a weather delay, just poor planning by AA

Boarding was as fast and efficient as possible. The flight crew were amazing and extremely friendly. We enjoyed our flight.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

There was a problem in the luggage because there were not porters

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Philadelphia to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/31Sat
2 stops
55h 04mPHL-MAA
$475
8/9Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 35mPHL-MAA
$624
8/9Fri
2 stopsEtihad Airways
33h 00mPHL-MAA
$655
8/9Fri
3 stops
42h 15mPHL-MAA
$657
8/31Sat
nonstopUndisclosed Carrier
27h 20mPHL-MAA
$725
8/31Sat
3 stopsLufthansa
29h 50mPHL-MAA
$832
6/25Tue
nonstopUndisclosed Carrier
25h 40mPHL-MAA
$1,038
6/22Sat
2 stopsLufthansa
31h 40mPHL-MAA
$1,105
7/31Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
37h 53mPHL-MAA
$1,869
8/3Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
51h 26mPHL-MAA
$1,881

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Last minute flights from Philadelphia to Chennai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Philadelphia to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
39h 36mPHL-MAA
7/18Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
34h 23mMAA-PHL
$1,561
6/15Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
34h 10mPHL-MAA
7/11Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
35h 08mMAA-PHL
$1,574
6/15Sat
multi-stop
45h 55mPHL-MAA
7/5Fri
multi-stop
23h 40mMAA-PHL
$1,697
6/15Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
33h 05mPHL-MAA
6/30Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
32h 29mMAA-PHL
$1,812
6/15Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
43h 00mPHL-MAA
6/30Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
26h 39mMAA-PHL
$1,818
6/15Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
55h 40mPHL-MAA
7/6Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
29h 00mMAA-PHL
$1,841
6/15Sat
multi-stop
33h 05mPHL-MAA
6/25Tue
multi-stop
23h 09mMAA-PHL
$1,845
6/13Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
29h 50mPHL-MAA
7/18Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
56h 20mMAA-PHL
$1,858
6/13Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 55mPHL-MAA
6/28Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 31mMAA-PHL
$2,075
6/17Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 55mPHL-MAA
6/28Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 21mMAA-PHL
$2,077

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Chennai (MAA)India

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