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Flights to Chennai in 2025

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 8 July 2025.

Return from

₹ 9,608

One-way from

₹ 4,633

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 12,010

Good round-trip deal

₹ 11,429 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 4,928 or less
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 19/7-21/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 00m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 14/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 20m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₹ 45,279 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (₹ 9,110 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in July 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai.
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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 8 July 2025.

Sat 6/904:00DEL - MAA
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/914:00MAA - DEL
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7₹ 9,522
Tue 5/815:20DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 00mIndiGo
Wed 6/801:10MAA - DEL
1 stop6h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 7/7₹ 9,694
Wed 23/713:30DEL - MAA
2 stops12h 00mAir India Express
Sat 26/721:20MAA - DEL
1 stop10h 30mAir India Express
Deal found 7/7₹ 9,780
Wed 23/721:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 45mAir India
Tue 29/703:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mAir India
Deal found 7/7₹ 11,839

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 8 July 2025.
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New Delhi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 6/9

04:00-10:10

1 stop6h 10m

Chennai

Wed 10/9

14:00-23:10

1 stop9h 10m

₹ 9,522

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 5/8

15:20-20:20

1 stop5h 00m

Chennai

Wed 6/8

01:10-07:20

1 stop6h 10m

₹ 9,694

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 21/8

05:25-18:10

2 stops12h 45m

Chennai

Thu 28/8

16:40-23:50

1 stop7h 10m

₹ 9,951

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 23/7

21:10-23:55

Nonstop2h 45m

Chennai

Fri 25/7

03:00-05:45

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 11,839

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 14/7

20:15-01:35

1 stop5h 20m

₹ 4,633

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 16/7

13:30-01:30

2 stops12h 00m

₹ 4,804

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 23/7

21:10-23:55

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 5,405

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 13/7

17:40-06:15

2 stops12h 35m

₹ 7,292

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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 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 46 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.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from New Delhi to Chennai takes 2 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in India will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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 6 July 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 Tuesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from New Delhi to Chennai are scheduled on a Tuesday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai are Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet.

IndiGo
IndiGo
From ₹ 43
Air India
Air India
From ₹ 30
Air India Express
Air India Express
From ₹ 29
SpiceJet
SpiceJet
From ₹ 36

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai are IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India.

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 mm 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 8 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with IndiGo and Air 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
476 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,Mar 2025

MLE - BLR

I have to take the responsibility for this but, our check in was pretty bad. Perhaps a trainee, first che k in it would seem the incorrect luggage tags were applied to the bags. Start over and redid the check in,( this is my fault) did get my have of the luggage tags. Had an issue st the counter in Bangalore when it was time to board the next flight. Wanted to see our luggage tags and this is when we realized we did not receive them.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
476 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
476 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,Mar 2025

MLE - BLR

I have to take the responsibility for this but, our check in was pretty bad. Perhaps a trainee, first che k in it would seem the incorrect luggage tags were applied to the bags. Start over and redid the check in,( this is my fault) did get my have of the luggage tags. Had an issue st the counter in Bangalore when it was time to board the next flight. Wanted to see our luggage tags and this is when we realized we did not receive them.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,924 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
476 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Paul,Mar 2025

MLE - BLR

I have to take the responsibility for this but, our check in was pretty bad. Perhaps a trainee, first che k in it would seem the incorrect luggage tags were applied to the bags. Start over and redid the check in,( this is my fault) did get my have of the luggage tags. Had an issue st the counter in Bangalore when it was time to board the next flight. Wanted to see our luggage tags and this is when we realized we did not receive them.

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 53 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, Akasa 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 ₹ 1,584, while return flights cost around ₹ 3,746.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around ₹ 215, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 44.

  • 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).

  • Which airport is closest to Madhya Kailash?

    f being close to Madhya Kailash is important to you, you’ll want to land at Chennai Airport.

  • 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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