Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Philadelphia is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Chennai, where Chennai Airport is located. Philadelphia operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from MAA to Philadelphia.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from MAA to Philadelphia that includes a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You'll need an embassy visa for United States if you hold a passport from India and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
MAA is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 47 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 49 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near MAA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Philadelphia
$648 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia. A return flight starts at $1,523. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAA to Philadelphia, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is approximately 19 kilometres. It takes around 17 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 44 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is approximately 56 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). As soon as your flight from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 39 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 43 minutes.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near TTN. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from MAA to Philadelphia at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Philadelphia, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Philadelphia is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from MAA to Philadelphia sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
Once you've booked your flight from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are must-do's during your Philadelphia adventure.
Complete your Philadelphia trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Philadelphia and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare options in one place to find your ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Chennai Airport to Philadelphia.