Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 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 Durham.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your RDU to MAA flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chennai Airport. Many travellers pass through Frankfurt Airport when flying between RDU and MAA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is C$640. A return plane ticket right now is C$1,150. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to MAA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chennai Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RDU to MAA.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from RDU land on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental to explore Chennai and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chennai Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chennai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to MAA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've visited Chennai, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its top attractions. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another corner of India, head for Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
