How to get from Philadelphia to Chennai: connecting flights, about 19h 23m total

Flights from Philadelphia to Chennai

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Doha: 19h 23m
two tickets, via Doha: $1,020
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 8,448 mi (13,595 km)

fastest

Via Doha

Qatar

19h 23m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Doha flight 12h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Doha to Chennai flight 4h 8m

two ticketsfrom $1,020

Via London

United Kingdom

20h 13m

with the connection

Philadelphia to London flight 7h 5m

Connection of about 3h

London to Chennai flight 10h 8m

two ticketsfrom $2,013

Via Frankfurt

Germany

20h 15m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Frankfurt flight 7h 50m

Connection of about 3h

Frankfurt to Chennai flight 9h 25m

two ticketsfrom $1,145

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 Philadelphia to cities closest to Chennai

Philadelphia to Doha Doha: 2,050 mi (3,299 km) from Chennai, flight 12h 15m from $742 Philadelphia to Budapest Budapest: 4,220 mi (6,792 km) from Chennai, flight 8h 40m Philadelphia to Prague Prague: 4,461 mi (7,179 km) from Chennai, flight 8h 10m Philadelphia to Rome Rome: 4,479 mi (7,208 km) from Chennai, flight 8h 23m Philadelphia to Zurich Zurich: 4,703 mi (7,569 km) from Chennai, flight 7h 45m Philadelphia to Frankfurt Frankfurt: 4,718 mi (7,593 km) from Chennai, flight 7h 50m from $434

To Chennai from cities closest to Philadelphia

London to Chennai London: 3,542 mi (5,700 km) from Philadelphia, flight 10h 8m from $326 Frankfurt to Chennai Frankfurt: 3,932 mi (6,328 km) from Philadelphia, flight 9h 25m from $320 Kuwait City to Chennai Kuwait City: 6,418 mi (10,328 km) from Philadelphia, flight 4h 55m from $126 Manama to Chennai Manama: 6,687 mi (10,761 km) from Philadelphia, flight 4h 35m from $146 Doha to Chennai Doha: 6,774 mi (10,902 km) from Philadelphia, flight 4h 8m from $172 Dubai to Chennai Dubai: 6,920 mi (11,137 km) from Philadelphia, flight 4h 5m from $186

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Chennai?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Doha.

What is the fastest way to fly from Philadelphia to Chennai?

Via Doha: 12h 15m to the connection, 4h 8m after it, about 19h 23m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Chennai with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Doha from $1,020. 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 Philadelphia and Chennai?

Doha (19h 23m total), London (20h 13m total) and Frankfurt (20h 15m total).

How far is Chennai from Philadelphia?

8,448 mi (13,595 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.