Flights from Atlanta to Chennai
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Abu Dhabi
- 21h 5m
- two tickets, via Abu Dhabi
- $951
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 9,047 mi (14,560 km)
fastest
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
21h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $951
Via Frankfurt
Germany
21h 10m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,214
Via London
United Kingdom
21h 18m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,217
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Atlanta to cities closest to Chennai
Atlanta to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: 1,862 mi (2,997 km) from Chennai, flight 13h 45m
from $484
Atlanta to Tel Aviv Yafo
Tel Aviv Yafo: 3,155 mi (5,078 km) from Chennai, flight 11h 35m
from $505
Atlanta to Seoul
Seoul: 3,326 mi (5,352 km) from Chennai, flight 15h 55m
from $792
Atlanta to Istanbul
Istanbul: 3,630 mi (5,842 km) from Chennai, flight 10h 50m
from $361
Atlanta to Johannesburg
Johannesburg: 4,435 mi (7,137 km) from Chennai, flight 15h 5m
from $753
Atlanta to Rome
Rome: 4,479 mi (7,208 km) from Chennai, flight 9h 20m
from $414
To Chennai from cities closest to Atlanta
London to Chennai
London: 4,207 mi (6,770 km) from Atlanta, flight 10h 8m
from $326
Frankfurt to Chennai
Frankfurt: 4,596 mi (7,397 km) from Atlanta, flight 9h 25m
from $320
Kuwait City to Chennai
Kuwait City: 7,079 mi (11,393 km) from Atlanta, flight 4h 55m
from $126
Manama to Chennai
Manama: 7,349 mi (11,827 km) from Atlanta, flight 4h 35m
from $146
Doha to Chennai
Doha: 7,436 mi (11,967 km) from Atlanta, flight 4h 8m
from $172
Dubai to Chennai
Dubai: 7,578 mi (12,196 km) from Atlanta, flight 4h 5m
from $186
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Chennai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Abu Dhabi.
What is the fastest way to fly from Atlanta to Chennai?
Via Abu Dhabi: 13h 45m to the connection, 4h 20m after it, about 21h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Atlanta to Chennai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Abu Dhabi from $951. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Atlanta and Chennai?
Abu Dhabi (21h 5m total), Frankfurt (21h 10m total) and London (21h 18m total).
How far is Chennai from Atlanta?
9,047 mi (14,560 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.