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₹ 7,229+ 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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
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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 27 July 2026.

Thu 3/916:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 30m
IndiGo
Tue 8/907:35
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 15m
IndiGo
Deal found 26/7₹ 14,941
Thu 3/916:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 30m
IndiGo
Mon 7/909:05
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop4h 50m
IndiGo
Deal found 24/7₹ 15,134
Thu 10/916:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 30m
IndiGo
Tue 22/913:10
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 22/7₹ 15,326
Tue 8/916:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 30m
IndiGo
Tue 15/913:10
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 25/7₹ 15,423
Thu 10/916:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 30m
IndiGo
Tue 15/913:10
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 26/7₹ 15,519
Fri 28/809:40
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 50m
IndiGo
Tue 8/913:10
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 24/7₹ 15,615
Sat 5/916:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 30m
IndiGo
Mon 7/912:00
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop4h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 26/7₹ 15,712
Wed 5/803:00
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 15m
IndiGo
Sun 9/822:20
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 40m
IndiGo
Deal found 22/7₹ 15,905
Thu 20/809:40
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 50m
IndiGo
Thu 27/813:10
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 23/7₹ 16,097
Thu 17/913:10
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Tue 22/913:10
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 23/7₹ 16,194

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 27 July 2026.

Return from

₹ 14,941

One-way from

₹ 7,229

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₹ 15,808

Good round-trip deal

₹ 16,502 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 8,309 or less
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 3/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 45m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 20/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 30m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₹ 601 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 191 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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Price to beat on a one-way 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 27 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 6/8

15:45-18:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Sun 9/8

08:05-11:05

Nonstop3h 00m

₹ 17,254

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 20/8

15:45-18:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Thu 27/8

14:30-17:25

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 17,640

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 25/8

15:45-18:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Sat 29/8

20:10-23:00

Nonstop2h 50m

₹ 17,640

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 24/8

19:30-22:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Mon 31/8

09:50-12:45

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 17,736

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 15/8

21:50-00:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Mon 17/8

14:30-17:25

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 17,736
Fastest return journey

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 9/11

09:55-12:55

Nonstop3h 00m

Chennai

Sun 15/11

06:55-09:35

Nonstop2h 40m

₹ 22,459

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 23/1

20:00-01:15

1 stop5h 15m

Chennai

Mon 25/1

13:25-18:45

1 stop5h 20m

₹ 22,748

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 12/9

20:05-08:55

2 stops36h 50m

Chennai

Sat 19/9

21:05-18:25

2 stops45h 20m

₹ 72,969

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 16/9

11:25-08:55

2 stops21h 30m

Chennai

Fri 18/9

21:05-09:45

2 stops36h 40m

₹ 73,161

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 23/11

20:05-15:40

2 stops43h 35m

Chennai

Mon 30/11

21:10-09:45

2 stops36h 35m

₹ 87,042

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Chennai, you should look to book at least 63 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 25 July 2026.

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 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 27 July 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
580 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sailesh,Jun 2026

BDQ - BOM

The flight was delayed by three hours and Indigo staff couldn’t provide proper information. We also ended up loosing our connection to Nairobi flight.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sailesh,Jun 2026

BDQ - BOM

The flight was delayed by three hours and Indigo staff couldn’t provide proper information. We also ended up loosing our connection to Nairobi flight.
Air India Express
5.8
Fair
15 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sailesh,Jun 2026

BDQ - BOM

The flight was delayed by three hours and Indigo staff couldn’t provide proper information. We also ended up loosing our connection to Nairobi flight.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,953 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sailesh,Jun 2026

BDQ - BOM

The flight was delayed by three hours and Indigo staff couldn’t provide proper information. We also ended up loosing our connection to Nairobi flight.
SpiceJet
4.5
Mediocre
87 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sailesh,Jun 2026

BDQ - BOM

The flight was delayed by three hours and Indigo staff couldn’t provide proper information. We also ended up loosing our connection to Nairobi flight.

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 49 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 ₹ 3,705, while return flights cost around ₹ 4,473.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around ₹ 10,268, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 4,473.

  • 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 5 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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