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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Chennai from ₹ 9,097

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — MAA
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Dubai Intl to Chennai are usually found in February or September, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 20,187

One-way from

₹ 9,097

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 21,747

Good round-trip deal

₹ 23,234 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 9,500 or less
Salam Air
  • Salam Air
  • 7/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 35m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 13/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (₹ 694,296 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 103,061 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fri 7/311:45DXB - MAA
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/304:50MAA - DXB
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2₹ 20,187
Fri 7/323:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mAir India
Tue 11/318:55MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 35mAir India
Deal found 20/2₹ 20,361
Sat 12/419:55DXB - MAA
1 stop6h 10mSalam Air
Sun 27/404:20MAA - DXB
1 stop16h 05mSalam Air
Deal found 21/2₹ 20,534
Sat 1/323:35DXB - MAA
1 stop19h 35mGulf Air
Wed 5/305:35MAA - DXB
1 stop16h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 20/2₹ 20,707
Tue 25/223:10DXB - MAA
1 stop19h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Thu 10/421:15MAA - DXB
1 stop21h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 20/2₹ 24,519
Tue 25/219:45DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 00mIndiGo
Thu 10/406:10MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 20/2₹ 25,472
Thu 27/202:50DXB - MAA
Nonstop3h 55mEmirates
Mon 3/303:45MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mEmirates
Deal found 20/2₹ 27,205
Mon 21/711:45DXB - MAA
1 stop13h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 29/704:20MAA - DXB
1 stop7h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2₹ 30,584
Sun 6/719:55DXB - MAA
2 stops18h 25mAir India Express
Sun 10/819:20MAA - DXB
1 stop14h 00mAir India Express
Deal found 20/2₹ 31,537

Find flights from Dubai to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Dubai

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/3

23:10-04:40

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Mon 10/3

09:40-21:50

1 stop13h 40m

₹ 20,014

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/3

23:10-04:40

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Mon 10/3

18:55-22:00

Nonstop4h 35m

₹ 20,361

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sat 12/4

19:55-03:35

1 stop6h 10m

Chennai

Sun 27/4

04:20-18:55

1 stop16h 05m

₹ 20,534

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/3

23:35-20:40

1 stop19h 35m

Chennai

Mon 10/3

05:35-12:10

1 stop8h 05m

₹ 21,314

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/3

19:45-01:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Sun 16/3

06:00-09:15

Nonstop4h 45m

₹ 22,180

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/4

18:05-14:55

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Sun 13/4

21:15-21:40

1 stop25h 55m

₹ 24,866

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/3

02:50-08:15

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Mon 10/3

03:45-06:35

Nonstop4h 20m

₹ 27,119

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/3

06:05-13:30

1 stop5h 55m

Chennai

Wed 19/3

07:20-15:35

1 stop9h 45m

₹ 30,498

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 21/7

11:45-02:50

1 stop13h 35m

Chennai

Tue 29/7

04:20-10:15

1 stop7h 25m

₹ 30,584

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/7

19:55-15:50

2 stops18h 25m

Chennai

Sun 10/8

19:20-07:50

1 stop14h 00m

₹ 31,537

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dubai to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Chennai is 37 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Chennai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Dubai to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Dubai to Chennai in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Chennai flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Chennai

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from DXB to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Chennai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches 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

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to Chennai, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,610 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Kuwait Airways
7.1
Good
299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Gulf Air
7.1
Good
205 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to Chennai?

    Booking a flight from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Chennai (MAA) is your only option if you wish to fly from Dubai to Chennai. On a typical day, there are 5 flights from Dubai Intl to Chennai, all of which are around 4h 00m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Dubai Intl to Chennai.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Chennai flight route?

    The Dubai Intl to Chennai flight path was viewed by 370 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air India (₹ 20,361), Salam Air (₹ 20,534), and Gulf Air (₹ 20,707) offers the cheapest pricing from Dubai to Chennai. Air India is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Chennai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 9,097. IndiGo flights start at ₹ 9,444 while deals on Salam Air start at ₹ 9,964 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Chennai?

    Before booking your flight to Chennai from Dubai, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air India (93%), Emirates (79%), IndiGo( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    The cheapest flight price from Dubai to Chennai is ₹ 8,947. On average you can expect to pay ₹ 18,997. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Chennai), can usually be booked for ₹ 18,628.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Dubai to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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IndiGoCheapest₹ 19,723Average₹ 30,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 20,192Average₹ 25,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 20,477Average₹ 36,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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