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 52 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, IndiGo 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 ₹ 3,651, while return flights cost around ₹ 5,604.

How much is a return flight to Chennai?

A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around ₹ 12,837, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 5,604.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

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

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from New Delhi to Chennai takes 2 hours 50 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.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from New Delhi to Chennai are scheduled on a Monday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (47 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

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

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.

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).

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 37 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?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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.

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Narasimha V Prasad,Jul 2026

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Narasimha V Prasad,Jul 2026

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Boarding got delayed due to server down but the flight departure timing didn’t change they hurried us though no fault of ours

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Narasimha V Prasad,Jul 2026

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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 52 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, IndiGo 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 ₹ 3,651, while return flights cost around ₹ 5,604.
How much is a return flight to Chennai?
A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around ₹ 12,837, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 5,604.
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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 37 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?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

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

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

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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.

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On average, a flight from New Delhi to Chennai takes 2 hours 50 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.

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