Statistics on Atlanta-Chennai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chennai (from: Atlanta)
The average price to go to Chennai from Atlanta airport is $ 1324 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1056 (in october) and $ 1807 (in december), which is a saving of $ 268 or a surplus of $ 484 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1001 to $1054 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chennai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-Chennai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 25030 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chennai from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1056, saving $ 268 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1324). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1807).
Flight Atlanta-Chennai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1132 | $ 1327 | fair price |
| February | $ 1019 | $ 1196 | good price |
| March | $ 982 | $ 1123 | good price |
| April | $ 974 | $ 1089 | good price |
| May | $ 1019 | $ 1180 | good price |
| June | $ 1448 | $ 1600 | high price |
| July | $ 1515 | $ 1725 | high price |
| August | $ 1257 | $ 1459 | fair price |
| September | $ 911 | $ 1064 | good price |
| October | $ 927 | $ 1056 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1104 | $ 1252 | good price |
| December | $ 1487 | $ 1807 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Atlanta to Chennai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to Chennai range from $790 to $2002. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $791 to $843), 1% at the maximum price (from $1950 to $2002). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1001 to $1054 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->Chennai flight
There are 13 companies that serve Atlanta from Chennai airport: Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air Canada, United, Frontier Airlines, Etihad Airways, jetBlue, Turkish Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Oman Air and KLM.
Data analysis:
Of the 25030 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Atlanta->Chennai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Atlanta-Chennai flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $54. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $88.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chennai to Atlanta departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $70. Conversely, departing from Chennai on a saturday may cost you an additional $82.
Top prices Atlanta-Chennai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → Chennai | 01-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 1092 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Chennai | 02-02 to 07-02-2025 | $ 1053 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → Chennai | 03-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 1003 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Chennai | 05-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 972 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Chennai | 06-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 1036 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Atlanta → Chennai | 07-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 1062 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Atlanta → Chennai | 12-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 1060 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → Chennai | 05-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 1067 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Atlanta → Chennai | 06-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 1053 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Atlanta → Chennai | 20-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 1110 | layover flight with jetBlue |
When to book your flight Atlanta - Chennai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Atlanta-Chennai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to Chennai, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1189 $, which is a saving of 135 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (199 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Atlanta to Chennai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1048 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1311), 4 to 5 months ($ 1302), 5 to 6 months ($ 1139), 6 to 7 months ($ 1049) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1130 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1153), 3 to 4 months ($ 1166), 5 to 6 months ($ 1195) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 973 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1093), 2 to 3 months ($ 1006), 4 to 5 months ($ 1100), 5 to 6 months ($ 1057) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 996 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1011), 3 to 4 months ($ 1035) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1035 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1169), 4 to 5 months ($ 1068), 6 to 7 months ($ 1149) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1443 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1573), 4 to 5 months ($ 1582) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1536 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1714), 1 to 2 months ($ 1706), 5 to 6 months ($ 1715) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1293 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1310), 3 to 4 months ($ 1431), 4 to 5 months ($ 1410), 6 to 7 months ($ 1427) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 973 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1037), 3 to 4 months ($ 1020), 4 to 5 months ($ 1038), 5 to 6 months ($ 987) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 887 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 958), 3 to 4 months ($ 945), 4 to 5 months ($ 945) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 989 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1216), 3 to 4 months ($ 1170), 4 to 5 months ($ 1105), 5 to 6 months ($ 1063), 6 to 7 months ($ 1107), 7 to 8 months ($ 1023) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1390 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1766), 5 to 6 months ($ 1558), 6 to 7 months ($ 1422), 8 to 9 months ($ 1419), 9 to 10 months ($ 1398) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->Chennai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $20. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $25 more.
Atlanta to Chennai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1895 $1674 to $2116 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1913 $1351 to $3211 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1390 $1290 to $1744 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1076 $972 to $1151 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1110 $1053 to $1189 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1156 $1131 to $1181 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1260 $1137 to $1348 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1341 $1320 to $1362 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1412 $1276 to $1483 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1198 $1198 to $1198 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1198 $1198 to $1198 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1242 $1242 to $1242 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Chennai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!