Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Orlando and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your MCO to MAA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Orlando International Airport to Chennai Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a top stopover on the MCO to MAA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is C$593. A round-trip ticket is currently C$1,357. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MCO to MAA if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Orlando International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from MCO to MAA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Orlando International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
78.28% of flights leaving from Orlando International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Orlando to Orlando International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MCO? If you've booked an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're arriving on a late Orlando International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon 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 Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Orlando International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Chennai. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Orlando International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCO to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Chennai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. About 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like 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 visiting Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.