Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Durham.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your RDU to MAA flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chennai Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a top stopover on the RDU to MAA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Rs143,370 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs278,232. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to MAA, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chennai Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RDU to MAA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chennai Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to Raleigh / Durham Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near RDU. Whether you have an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chennai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're landing on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chennai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MAA:
Travel at your own speed with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and venture far and wide through Chennai and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Chennai in September.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to go to Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RDU to MAA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
