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Cheap flights from Chennai to Malé from ₹ 9,271

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — MLE
8 Mar — 15 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Chennai to Male are usually found in October or November, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Malé

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Malé (MLE). 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 3 March 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 24,139

One-way from

₹ 9,271

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 24,051
Air India
  • Air India
  • 13/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Chennai to Malé
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 20m total
  • Chennai to Malé
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (₹ 30,542 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (₹ 11,613 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Malé. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 March 2025.

Thu 13/311:40MAA - MLE
1 stop24h 40mAir India
Thu 20/312:50MLE - MAA
1 stop26h 15mAir India
Deal found 2/3₹ 24,139
Thu 3/713:45MAA - MLE
1 stop18h 20mFitsAir
Mon 7/715:35MLE - MAA
1 stop20h 55mFitsAir
Deal found 1/3₹ 24,488
Tue 1/709:55MAA - MLE
1 stop10h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 5/709:25MLE - MAA
1 stop5h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 2/3₹ 24,663
Wed 16/409:00MAA - MLE
1 stop6h 10mIndiGo
Wed 23/415:50MLE - MAA
1 stop6h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 2/3₹ 24,926
Tue 11/308:00MAA - MLE
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/315:50MLE - MAA
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3₹ 25,975
Tue 11/303:45MAA - MLE
1 stop12h 15mEmirates
Fri 14/310:55MLE - MAA
1 stop14h 50mEmirates
Deal found 2/3₹ 100,578
Thu 13/300:20MAA - MLE
1 stop12h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 20/313:25MLE - MAA
1 stop20h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/3₹ 171,419

Find flights from Chennai to Malé within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Malé 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 3 March 2025.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Malé

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Thu 13/3

11:40-11:50

1 stop24h 40m

Male

Thu 20/3

12:50-15:35

1 stop26h 15m

₹ 24,139

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Thu 3/7

13:45-07:35

1 stop18h 20m

Male

Mon 7/7

15:35-13:00

1 stop20h 55m

₹ 24,488

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Tue 1/7

09:55-19:50

1 stop10h 25m

Male

Sat 5/7

09:25-14:55

1 stop5h 00m

₹ 24,663

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Wed 16/4

09:00-14:40

1 stop6h 10m

Male

Wed 23/4

15:50-23:05

1 stop6h 45m

₹ 24,926

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Thu 13/3

13:00-19:45

2 stops7h 15m

Male

Thu 20/3

12:50-20:10

1 stop6h 50m

₹ 30,173

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Mon 24/3

03:45-14:55

1 stop11h 40m

Male

Sun 30/3

23:00-20:30

1 stop21h 00m

₹ 104,776

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Thu 13/3

00:20-12:25

1 stop12h 35m

Male

Thu 20/3

13:25-10:45

1 stop20h 50m

₹ 171,419

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Sat 12/4

06:50-14:40

1 stop8h 20m

₹ 9,271

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Mon 14/4

15:55-08:15

1 stop16h 50m

₹ 14,431

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Sun 20/4

22:30-08:15

2 stops10h 15m

₹ 14,781

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Malé

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Malé

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Malé. Price data was last updated on 28 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chennai to Malé, you should look to book at least 26 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.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Malé (average of ₹ 227). Flying from Chennai to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 285). 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 MAA to MLE?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Malé. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chennai to Malé at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Malé by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malé ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 244.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Malé when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

Temperature in Malé by month

Plan your trip to Malé by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malé, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. 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 Malé. Reviews last updated 3 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to Malé, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,236 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,236 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,236 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,289 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,236 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
256 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,236 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
73 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,236 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

IndiGo
6.8
Okay
473 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,236 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Air India, at ₹ 24,139, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to Malé.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines. Air India is 1% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is IndiGo, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 9,271. However, be on the lookout for offers from SriLankan Airlines and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chennai to Malé for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Chennai to Malé?

    Most of the time, Chennai to Malé flights that have stopovers will stop in Colombo. Mumbai sees the next most stopovers on Chennai to Malé flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Colombo?

    Most Colombo visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Colombo World Trade Center, National Museum of Colombo, and Gangaramaya Temple. Colombo World Trade Center, National Museum of Colombo, and Gangaramaya Temple are located about 27.9 km, 30.1 km, and 29.5 km, respectively from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Colombo can rent one for about ₹ 4,777 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Mumbai?

    Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway of India, and Haji Ali Dargah are the most popular attractions in Mumbai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Mumbai interested in visiting Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway of India, or Haji Ali Dargah can do so by travelling 16.9 km, 18.9 km, and 13.3 km, respectively from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Mumbai can rent a car from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl for about ₹ 6,032 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Chennai to Malé flights?

    Flights departing from Chennai and landing in Malé stopover in Bengaluru least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Malé 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 Chennai to Malé?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Malé (average of ₹ 227). Flying from Chennai to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 285). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 18,952Average₹ 23,984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 19,336Average₹ 26,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 21,258Average₹ 23,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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FitsAirCheapest₹ 21,494Average₹ 22,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 93,424Average₹ 110,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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