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Chennai.$1,785 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Porter Airlines and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,785, select.
Chennai.$1,918 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Porter Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,918, select.
Chennai.$2,035 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Porter Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,035, select.
Chennai.$2,052 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chennai on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,052, select.
Chennai.$2,150 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Porter Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,150, select.
Chennai.$2,289 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chennai on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,289, select.
Chennai.$2,295 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chennai on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,295, select.
Chennai.$2,460 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Porter Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Chennai on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,460, select.

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Ottawa to Chennai: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Ottawa to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa to Chennai is $1,785. 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 Ottawa to Chennai. But we found flights with one stop from $1,785.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Ottawa to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Chennai is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Chennai Airport on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ottawa 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chennai is Porter Airlines .

Flying from Ottawa to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know

  • Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Chennai Airport (MAA) leaving from here.

  • Chennai is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Ottawa. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Ottawa to MAA, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)

  • Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YND can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Ottawa to Chennai Airport? Stay somewhere near Ottawa Gatineau Airport, like Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport will also put you moments from your departure gate.

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • YOW is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Ottawa to MAA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:

  • 58.21% of flights departing Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive according to schedule.

  • You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.

About Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • Reserve a hotel near MAA if you're catching a late flight from Ottawa to Chennai Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and explore beyond Chennai's usual tourist stops.

  • Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Chennai Airport flight can help you score a better rate.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Central Chennai is around 16 kilometres from Chennai Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do some research before you go.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • Currently, $815 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Chennai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,785. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to MAA, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Ottawa to Chennai Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Ottawa to MAA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ottawa to Chennai Airport.

The best time to fly from Ottawa to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Chennai Airport (MAA). July is the peak month for travel to Chennai. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.

  • When booking your Ottawa to MAA flight ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Chennai Airport in January when temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

More about Chennai

  • After booking your flight from Ottawa to Chennai Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chennai:

  • Meenakshi Temple and Marina beach are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Chennai must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.

Explore more of India

  • Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chennai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.

  • Salem is another essential stop in India and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without experiencing Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).

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