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Flight deals from Buffalo Niagara to Chennai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,273. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.$1,376 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,376, select.
Chennai.$1,381 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with jetBlue and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,381, select.
Chennai.$1,446 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,446, select.
Chennai.$1,507 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,507, select.
Chennai.$1,560 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,560, select.
Chennai.$1,560 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,560, select.
Chennai.$1,603 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,603, select.
Chennai.$1,703 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,703, select.
Chennai.$1,832 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,832, select.
Chennai.$2,047 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,047, select.
Chennai.$2,273 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,273, select.
Chennai.$2,287 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,287, select.
Chennai.$2,508 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Fri, 25 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 25 Dec, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,508, select.
Chennai.$2,608 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,608, select.
Chennai.$2,696 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,696, select.
Chennai.$3,061 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,061, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo Niagara to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Buffalo Niagara to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in November.
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Buffalo Niagara to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Buffalo Niagara to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

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Cheapest flight found$1,376
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Buffalo Niagara to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Buffalo Niagara to Chennai is $1,376. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Buffalo Niagara to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,376.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Buffalo Niagara to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Buffalo Niagara to Chennai is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chennai Airport on Monday, 31 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Buffalo Niagara Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Chennai ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Buffalo.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BUF to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chennai Airport flight is $768. A return fare is currently $1,376. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from BUF to MAA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from BUF to MAA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)

  • BUF is located at Genesee Street.

  • When it comes to Buffalo Niagara Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to BUF? If you're catching an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • January is the busiest month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Chennai in September.

  • The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BUF to MAA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of India

  • Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.

  • Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No journey is complete without a visit to Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.

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