Flying from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Austin.
Give yourself enough time to catch your AUS to MAA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to visit a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt Airport is a sought-after stop between AUS and MAA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Right now, $814 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,866. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from AUS to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chennai Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
You'll find AUS at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
81.23% of flights leaving Austin-Bergstrom International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from AUS.
To get to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport from central Austin, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to AUS:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Chennai in April.
Lock in your flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to visit Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AUS to MAA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.