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₹ 5,343+ 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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Chennai in 2026

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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 4 March 2026.

Wed 4/311:00
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 45m
IndiGo
Wed 4/321:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 28/2₹ 10,318
Tue 3/306:10
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Thu 5/321:40
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Deal found 28/2₹ 10,687
Mon 2/311:00
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 45m
IndiGo
Fri 6/316:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Deal found 28/2₹ 10,779
Thu 12/319:45
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/317:45
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3₹ 10,871
Thu 9/402:10
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Tue 14/406:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Deal found 28/2₹ 11,055
Tue 3/309:30
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/306:55
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop4h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2₹ 11,240
Tue 3/306:10
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Sat 14/320:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Deal found 1/3₹ 11,332
Tue 24/309:30
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Thu 26/305:55
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Deal found 1/3₹ 11,424
Thu 5/321:45
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/320:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3₹ 11,516
Sat 14/319:45
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 30m
SpiceJet
Sat 21/306:55
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop4h 35m
SpiceJet
Deal found 3/3₹ 11,608

Find flight deals to Chennai

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2026, 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 4 March 2026.

Return from

₹ 11,055

One-way from

₹ 5,343

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

₹ 13,359

Good round-trip deal

₹ 12,127 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 5,979 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 9/4-14/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 40m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 28/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • New Delhi 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 4 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Chennai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 5/6

07:15-10:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Sun 7/6

08:20-14:30

1 stop6h 10m

₹ 11,608

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 14/3

19:45-00:15

1 stop4h 30m

Chennai

Mon 16/3

23:15-02:10

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 11,700

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 19/3

15:45-18:30

Nonstop2h 45m

Chennai

Sat 21/3

21:40-00:30

Nonstop2h 50m

₹ 11,977

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 18/3

02:10-04:55

Nonstop2h 45m

Chennai

Thu 26/3

06:25-11:15

1 stop4h 50m

₹ 12,069

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 30/5

15:30-21:05

1 stop5h 35m

Chennai

Tue 2/6

21:05-00:05

Nonstop3h 00m

₹ 12,530

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 21/3

21:45-00:35

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Thu 26/3

06:55-11:30

1 stop4h 35m

₹ 12,530

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 26/3

16:35-21:55

1 stop5h 20m

Chennai

Thu 2/4

13:15-16:10

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 12,622

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 17/4

16:45-23:25

1 stop6h 40m

Chennai

Fri 24/4

09:10-14:40

1 stop5h 30m

₹ 13,819

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 26/3

21:10-07:15

1 stop10h 05m

Chennai

Thu 2/4

10:45-20:25

1 stop9h 40m

₹ 14,648

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 12/5

10:30-15:40

1 stop5h 10m

Chennai

Sat 16/5

06:15-11:45

1 stop5h 30m

₹ 31,416

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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 27 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 38 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 21 February 2026.

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 at midday, 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 4 March 2026.
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
540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.2

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
540 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.2

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
Air India Express
5.8
Fair
15 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.2

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,972 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.2

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
SpiceJet
4.7
Mediocre
87 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
540 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.2

Entertainment

5.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience

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, 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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost ₹ 1,681, while return flights cost around ₹ 4,907.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around ₹ 15,306, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 4,907.

  • 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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