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₹ 6,001+ Cheap flights to Chennai

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Chennai in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 December 2025.

Thu 25/1207:20DEL - MAA
1 stop6h 15mIndiGo
Sat 24/116:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 20/12₹ 13,705
Thu 25/1207:20DEL - MAA
1 stop6h 15mIndiGo
Mon 29/1221:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 22/12₹ 13,794
Fri 26/1216:40DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/106:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12₹ 14,063
Thu 25/1207:20DEL - MAA
1 stop6h 15mIndiGo
Wed 31/1216:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 22/12₹ 14,242
Sun 28/1209:00DEL - MAA
1 stop6h 00mIndiGo
Wed 31/1221:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 20/12₹ 14,511
Thu 25/1207:20DEL - MAA
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1208:45MAA - DEL
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12₹ 14,690
Tue 30/1211:00DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo
Thu 1/105:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 21/12₹ 14,780
Sun 28/1208:00DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 55mIndiGo
Thu 1/102:30MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 21/12₹ 14,869

Find flight deals to Chennai

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 454,620 searches and data was last updated on 22 December 2025.

Return from

₹ 11,824

One-way from

₹ 5,733

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

₹ 15,138

Good round-trip deal

₹ 12,027 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 6,003 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 15/1-23/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 40m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 1/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (₹ 395 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 154 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai.
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Locate flights to Chennai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 454,620 searches and data was last updated on 22 December 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 3/2

15:45-18:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Chennai

Tue 10/2

06:55-09:35

Nonstop2h 40m

₹ 11,824

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/2

12:10-15:05

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Wed 11/2

14:30-17:15

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 11,824

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 21/1

06:10-08:55

Nonstop2h 45m

Chennai

Sun 25/1

14:30-17:15

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 12,003

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 7/2

06:10-08:55

Nonstop2h 45m

Chennai

Mon 9/2

21:40-00:30

Nonstop2h 50m

₹ 12,003

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/2

06:25-11:25

1 stop5h 00m

Chennai

Wed 11/2

13:00-15:50

Nonstop2h 50m

₹ 12,092

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 5/2

06:25-11:25

1 stop5h 00m

Chennai

Sun 22/2

13:00-15:50

Nonstop2h 50m

₹ 12,092

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 15/2

09:55-12:55

Nonstop3h 00m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

06:55-09:35

Nonstop2h 40m

₹ 12,092

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 15/1

21:30-00:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Chennai

Sun 18/1

21:05-23:55

Nonstop2h 50m

₹ 12,182

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 6/2

02:15-07:10

1 stop4h 55m

Chennai

Mon 9/2

10:45-13:35

Nonstop2h 50m

₹ 12,182

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 19/1

23:00-01:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Tue 20/1

02:30-05:25

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 12,272

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New Delhi to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 77 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Delhi to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2025.

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

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 22 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with IndiGo, Air India Express, andAir India to India by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
510 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
510 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
510 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
Air India Express
5.9
Fair
12 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
510 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,954 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
510 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
SpiceJet
4.7
Mediocre
85 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
510 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

FAQs about flying to Chennai

  • 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 59 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, Alliance Air 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 ₹ 1,988, while return flights cost around ₹ 4,647.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around ₹ 12,155, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 4,647.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Bangalore offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 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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