Flights from Boston to Chennai
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Dubai
- 19h 18m
- two tickets, via Dubai
- $872
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 8,196 mi (13,190 km)
fastest
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
19h 18m
with the connection
Boston to Dubai
flight 12h 13m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dubai. Departure to Chennai: Dubai, Sharjah International.
Dubai to Chennai
flight 4h 5m
two ticketsfrom $872
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
19h 35m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $994
Via Frankfurt
Germany
19h 40m
with the connection
Via London
United Kingdom
19h 53m
with the connection
Boston to London
flight 6h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to Chennai: London Heathrow.
London to Chennai
flight 10h 8m
two ticketsfrom $1,054
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
24h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,405
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 Boston to cities closest to Chennai
Boston to Dubai
Dubai: 1,829 mi (2,944 km) from Chennai, flight 12h 13m
from $446
Boston to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: 1,862 mi (2,997 km) from Chennai, flight 12h 15m
from $557
Boston to Hong Kong
Hong Kong: 2,315 mi (3,725 km) from Chennai, flight 15h 30m
from $474
Boston to Beijing
Beijing: 2,869 mi (4,617 km) from Chennai, flight 16h 35m
from $622
Boston to Tel Aviv Yafo
Tel Aviv Yafo: 3,155 mi (5,078 km) from Chennai, flight 10h 3m
from $417
Boston to Seoul
Seoul: 3,326 mi (5,352 km) from Chennai, flight 15h 45m
from $535
To Chennai from cities closest to Boston
London to Chennai
London: 3,271 mi (5,264 km) from Boston, flight 10h 8m
from $326
Frankfurt to Chennai
Frankfurt: 3,661 mi (5,892 km) from Boston, flight 9h 25m
from $320
Kuwait City to Chennai
Kuwait City: 6,147 mi (9,893 km) from Boston, flight 4h 55m
from $126
Manama to Chennai
Manama: 6,417 mi (10,327 km) from Boston, flight 4h 35m
from $146
Doha to Chennai
Doha: 6,504 mi (10,467 km) from Boston, flight 4h 8m
from $172
Dubai to Chennai
Dubai: 6,651 mi (10,704 km) from Boston, flight 4h 5m
from $186
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Boston to Chennai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dubai.
What is the fastest way to fly from Boston to Chennai?
Via Dubai: 12h 13m to the connection, 4h 5m after it, about 19h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Boston to Chennai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $872. 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 Boston and Chennai?
Dubai (19h 18m total), Abu Dhabi (19h 35m total), Frankfurt (19h 40m total), London (19h 53m total) and Hong Kong (24h 5m total).
How far is Chennai from Boston?
8,196 mi (13,190 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.