Traveling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Chennai ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Minneapolis.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MSP to MAA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to visit another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt Airport is a sought-after stop between MSP and MAA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Currently, $597 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,077. 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're hoping to get cheap tickets from MSP to MAA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chennai Airport.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of the departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is approximately 21 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MSP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and find adventure across Chennai and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the center.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chennai Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Chennai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to go to Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to MAA sometime around 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 once you've taken in the sights of Chennai. Around 290 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 434 kilometers south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favorite stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.
