What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre. There are 58 flights from New Delhi to Chennai per day from 4 different airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Chennai is February . The most expensive month for flights is May . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air India Express is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost ₹ 2,005, while return flights cost around ₹ 3,441.

How much is a return flight to Chennai?

A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around ₹ 173, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 40.

Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Coimbatore Peelamedu offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 minutes).

Does Chennai have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Chennai?

Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

₹ 5,453+ Flights to Chennai, India

Flights to Chennai in 2025

Return from	₹ 10,906
One-way from	₹ 5,453
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	₹ 12,551
Good round-trip deal	₹ 12,615 or less
Good one-way deal	₹ 5,817 or less

Air India
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5h 55m total
New Delhi to Chennai

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2h 40m total
New Delhi to Chennai

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Fri 7/312:15DEL - MAA

Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/311:15MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/2₹ 10,906

Sun 9/302:30DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo

Thu 13/317:40MAA - DEL

1 stop5h 15mIndiGo

Deal found 14/2₹ 11,079

Mon 3/302:25DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 55mAir India

Thu 6/321:45MAA - DEL

Nonstop3h 20mAir India

Deal found 14/2₹ 11,426

Sat 1/305:10DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet

Mon 3/320:05MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 55mSpiceJet

Deal found 14/2₹ 11,945

Tue 18/211:20DEL - MAA

1 stop13h 40mAir India Express

Thu 20/218:10MAA - DEL

1 stop16h 20mAir India Express

Deal found 14/2₹ 15,234

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Fri 7/312:15DEL - MAA

Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/311:15MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/2₹ 10,906

Fri 7/309:30DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo

Fri 14/316:00MAA - DEL

Nonstop3h 00mIndiGo

Deal found 14/2₹ 11,166

Mon 3/302:25DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 55mAir India

Thu 6/321:45MAA - DEL

Nonstop3h 20mAir India

Deal found 14/2₹ 11,426

Sat 1/305:10DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet

Mon 3/320:05MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 55mSpiceJet

Deal found 15/2₹ 11,945

Thu 6/304:30DEL - MAA

1 stop17h 00mAir India Express

Fri 14/322:05MAA - DEL

1 stop15h 15mAir India Express

Deal found 14/2₹ 14,888

Fri 14/303:30DEL - MAA

1 stop21h 00mThai Airways

Fri 21/301:30MAA - DEL

1 stop24h 50mThai Airways

Deal found 15/2₹ 62,581

Tue 25/223:10DEL - MAA

1 stop11h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 27/200:20MAA - DEL

1 stop21h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 14/2₹ 67,947

Direct flights to Chennai
Explore direct flight options to Chennai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 15 February 2025.

Fri 7/312:15DEL - MAA

Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/311:15MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/2₹ 10,906

Fri 7/309:30DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo

Thu 13/302:30MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo

Deal found 14/2₹ 11,166

Mon 3/302:25DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 55mAir India

Thu 6/321:45MAA - DEL

Nonstop3h 20mAir India

Deal found 14/2₹ 11,426

Sat 1/305:10DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet

Mon 3/320:05MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 55mSpiceJet

Deal found 15/2₹ 11,945

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Tue 18/211:20DEL - MAA

1 stop13h 40mAir India Express

Thu 20/218:10MAA - DEL

1 stop16h 20mAir India Express

Deal found 14/2₹ 15,234

Thu 20/213:20DEL - MAA

1 stop21h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 23/200:20MAA - DEL

1 stop21h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/2₹ 58,426

Fri 21/211:00DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo

Tue 25/206:40MAA - DEL

1 stop5h 35mIndiGo

Deal found 14/2₹ 12,810

Fri 21/206:00DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 55mAir India

Tue 25/215:55MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 55mAir India

Deal found 14/2₹ 13,330

Sat 22/204:30DEL - MAA

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/316:00MAA - DEL

Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/2₹ 11,945

Sat 22/210:20DEL - MAA

1 stop11h 10mAir India Express

Mon 24/218:10MAA - DEL

1 stop8h 20mAir India Express

Deal found 14/2₹ 12,551

Sat 1/305:10DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet

Mon 3/320:05MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 55mSpiceJet

Deal found 14/2₹ 11,945

Mon 3/302:25DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 55mAir India

Thu 6/321:45MAA - DEL

Nonstop3h 20mAir India

Deal found 14/2₹ 11,426

Fri 7/312:15DEL - MAA

Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/311:15MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/2₹ 10,906

Sun 9/302:30DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo

Thu 13/317:40MAA - DEL

1 stop5h 15mIndiGo

Deal found 14/2₹ 11,079

One-way flights to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 February 2025.

Sat 1/305:10DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet

Deal found 15/2₹ 5,453

Tue 11/311:00DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo

Deal found 15/2₹ 5,626

Tue 25/206:00DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 55mAir India

Deal found 14/2₹ 5,886

Sat 22/210:20DEL - MAA

1 stop11h 10mAir India Express

Deal found 14/2₹ 6,578

Mon 3/323:55DEL - MAA

2 stops8h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/2₹ 9,868

Fri 21/203:00DEL - MAA

1 stop23h 00mKuwait Airways

Deal found 13/2₹ 37,133

Fri 21/204:25DEL - MAA

1 stop28h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/2₹ 44,750

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Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 7/3

12:15-15:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Chennai

Tue 11/3

11:15-14:05

Nonstop2h 50m

₹ 10,906

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 9/3

02:30-05:15

Nonstop2h 45m

Chennai

Thu 13/3

17:40-22:55

1 stop5h 15m

₹ 11,079

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 3/3

02:25-05:20

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Thu 6/3

21:45-01:05

Nonstop3h 20m

₹ 11,426

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 1/3

05:10-07:50

Nonstop2h 40m

Chennai

Mon 3/3

20:05-23:00

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 11,945

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 6/3

04:30-21:30

1 stop17h 00m

Chennai

Fri 14/3

22:05-13:20

1 stop15h 15m

₹ 14,888

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 14/3

03:30-00:30

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

Fri 21/3

01:30-02:20

1 stop24h 50m

₹ 62,581

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 25/2

23:10-10:45

1 stop11h 35m

Chennai

Thu 27/2

00:20-21:50

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 67,947

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 7/3

05:10-07:50

Nonstop2h 40m

₹ 5,453

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 11/3

11:00-13:55

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 5,626

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 25/2

06:00-08:55

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 5,886

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights to Chennai

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When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from New Delhi to Chennai takes 2 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in India will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from New Delhi to Chennai are scheduled on a Friday (61 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (56 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai are Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet.

Air India

From ₹ 122

IndiGo

From ₹ 118

SpiceJet

From ₹ 114

Vistara

From ₹ 122

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai are SpiceJet, IndiGo and Vistara.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Thai Airways, Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

320 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

320 reviews

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

320 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,178 reviews

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

320 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

266 reviews

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

320 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Kuwait Airways

7.1

Good

302 reviews

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

320 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

IndiGo

6.8

Okay

486 reviews

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

320 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?
Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre. There are 58 flights from New Delhi to Chennai per day from 4 different airlines.
Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air India Express is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?
Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost ₹ 2,005, while return flights cost around ₹ 3,441.
How much is a return flight to Chennai?
A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around ₹ 173, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 40.
Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Coimbatore Peelamedu offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 minutes).
Does Chennai have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Chennai?
Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

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Rainfall in Chennai by month

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Temperature in Chennai by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Thai Airways, Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

How much is a return flight to Chennai?

Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

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