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Cheap flights to Chennai from ₹ 5,170

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — MAA
11 May — 18 May1
1 adult
Sat 11/5
Sat 18/5

Flights to Chennai in 2024

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 363,403 searches and data was last updated on 6 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 13,007

Return from

₹ 10,339

One-way from

₹ 5,170
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai
One-way flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) to Chennai (MAA)

Cheap flights to Chennai in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Chennai in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 363,403 searches and data was last updated on 6 May 2024.
These are some of the cheapest-priced fares users can find on flights departing to Chennai in May and June 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Wed 15/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sat 18/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 10,089
Thu 16/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sat 18/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 10,339
Fri 10/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Tue 14/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 10,589
Tue 28/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Mon 3/620:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 10,673
Sun 26/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Thu 30/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 10,756
Tue 4/605:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sat 8/620:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 11,006
Wed 15/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sun 19/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 11,173
Tue 21/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Wed 22/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 11,256
Sun 19/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Thu 23/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 11,507

Chennai 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Chennai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 363,403 searches and data were last updated on 6 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Chennai in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 15/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sat 18/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 10,089
Thu 16/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sat 18/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 10,339
Fri 10/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Tue 14/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 10,589
Tue 28/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Mon 3/620:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 10,673
Sun 26/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Thu 30/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 10,756
Tue 4/605:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sat 8/620:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 11,006
Wed 15/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sun 19/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 11,173
Tue 21/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Wed 22/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 11,256
Sun 19/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Thu 23/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 11,507

Flights to Chennai departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Chennai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 363,403 searches and data was last updated on 6 May 2024.
Browse through available last-minute flights travelling to Chennai. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Wed 15/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sat 18/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 10,089
Thu 16/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sat 18/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 10,339
Sat 11/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sat 18/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 10,756
Wed 15/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sun 19/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 11,173
Mon 13/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Fri 17/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 11,507
Tue 14/505:55DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mAir India
Tue 21/520:40MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mAir India
Deal found 6/5₹ 11,840
Wed 15/523:40DEL - MAA
1 stop18h 35mSpiceJet
Sat 18/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 11,923
Sat 11/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Wed 15/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 12,090
Sat 11/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Wed 15/514:40MAA - DEL
1 stop4h 50mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 12,340

One-way flights to Chennai

Explore one-way flight options to Chennai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 363,403 searches and data was last updated on 6 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights departing to Chennai in the near future. Reserve a round-trip flight to Chennai instead by utilizing the search form above.
Mon 13/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 5,170
Sat 11/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 5,253
Sun 19/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 5,336
Sat 18/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 5,420
Mon 27/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 5,503
Mon 17/623:40DEL - MAA
1 stop18h 35mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 5,586
Thu 16/504:45DEL - MAA
1 stop6h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 6/5₹ 5,670
Thu 16/523:40DEL - MAA
1 stop18h 35mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 5,753
Tue 14/523:40DEL - MAA
1 stop18h 35mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 5,837

Direct flights to Chennai

Thu 16/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sat 18/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 10,339
Sun 19/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sun 26/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 4/5₹ 10,589
Tue 28/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Mon 3/620:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 10,673
Sun 26/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Thu 30/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 10,756
Tue 4/605:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Sat 8/620:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 11,006
Tue 21/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Wed 22/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 11,256
Sun 19/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Thu 23/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 11,507
Sat 18/505:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Tue 21/520:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/5₹ 11,590
Fri 14/605:40DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mSpiceJet
Mon 17/620:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 6/5₹ 11,673

Average price of flights to Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Chennai is currently ₹ 5,503 while a return flight costs ₹ 11,868. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Chennai (average of ₹ 97). Flying to Chennai in June will prove the most costly (average of ₹ 119). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

₹ 9,088

February

₹ 8,505

March

₹ 8,672

April

₹ 8,922

May

₹ 9,672

June

₹ 9,922

July

₹ 8,088

August

₹ 8,505

September

₹ 8,338

October

₹ 8,922

November

₹ 9,172

December

₹ 9,756

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MAA

Temperature

25 - 33 °C

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).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 63 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 6 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India Express 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.
8.1
Very Good
530 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

staff were helpful and friendly as always. Plane was an older model which was not as good,as an xperience on out out going flight for comfort.

8.1
Very Good
530 reviews
8.1
Very Good
530 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

staff were helpful and friendly as always. Plane was an older model which was not as good,as an xperience on out out going flight for comfort.

7.8
Good
248 reviews
8.1
Very Good
530 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

staff were helpful and friendly as always. Plane was an older model which was not as good,as an xperience on out out going flight for comfort.

7.0
Good
537 reviews
8.1
Very Good
530 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

staff were helpful and friendly as always. Plane was an older model which was not as good,as an xperience on out out going flight for comfort.

5.7
Fair
155 reviews
8.1
Very Good
530 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

staff were helpful and friendly as always. Plane was an older model which was not as good,as an xperience on out out going flight for comfort.

5.6
Fair
2,978 reviews
8.1
Very Good
530 reviews

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

staff were helpful and friendly as always. Plane was an older model which was not as good,as an xperience on out out going flight for comfort.

  • What does MAA mean?

    Chennai Airport is MAA. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • 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 47 flights from New Delhi to Chennai per day from 5 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 is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai Airport typically cost ₹ 1,257, while return flights cost around ₹ 2,785.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around ₹ 79, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 33.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

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

  • Does Chennai Airport have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai Airport?

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

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