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₹ 6,007+ 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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
1 May — 8 May1
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 1 April 2026.

Mon 18/503:00
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 15m
IndiGo
Sun 24/519:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 30/3₹ 12,670
Sat 28/302:55
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Mon 30/309:15
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 28/3₹ 12,764
Thu 21/505:00
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 10m
IndiGo
Mon 25/519:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 1/4₹ 12,858
Wed 15/709:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Wed 22/706:30
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 31/3₹ 12,952
Wed 1/422:55
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Sun 31/519:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 1/4₹ 13,046
Thu 16/416:40
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Sun 19/414:30
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 29/3₹ 13,140
Fri 17/418:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 40m
IndiGo
Sun 19/411:10
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 29/3₹ 13,233
Sat 28/302:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 40m
Air India
Tue 31/306:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Deal found 28/3₹ 13,327
Sat 20/616:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 30m
IndiGo
Sun 28/603:55
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 27/3₹ 13,421
Sun 29/306:00
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 40m
Air India
Sun 29/321:40
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Deal found 28/3₹ 13,515
Wed 20/502:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 00m
IndiGo
Sun 24/514:30
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 27/3₹ 13,609

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 1 April 2026.

Return from

₹ 12,670

One-way from

₹ 6,007

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 14,735

Good round-trip deal

₹ 12,102 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 5,939 or less
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 18/5-24/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 10m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 27/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (₹ 867 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 208 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 1 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 20/5

02:20-07:20

1 stop5h 00m

Chennai

Sun 24/5

14:30-17:30

Nonstop3h 00m

₹ 13,609

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 28/4

16:20-21:50

1 stop5h 30m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

13:25-19:25

1 stop6h 00m

₹ 14,547

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 21/5

21:15-09:50

1 stop12h 35m

Chennai

Sun 24/5

18:20-23:25

1 stop5h 05m

₹ 14,641

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 15/5

02:20-07:20

1 stop5h 00m

Chennai

Sat 23/5

11:10-13:55

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 15,580

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 11/6

16:15-19:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Sat 20/6

09:50-12:45

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 16,049

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 12/4

02:15-04:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Chennai

Mon 13/4

16:20-19:20

Nonstop3h 00m

₹ 16,518

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 23/4

08:20-13:55

1 stop5h 35m

Chennai

Fri 24/4

18:20-23:25

1 stop5h 05m

₹ 17,081
Fastest return journey

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 9/6

18:15-20:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Chennai

Sun 21/6

11:10-13:55

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 17,269

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 5/5

02:20-07:20

1 stop5h 00m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

16:10-21:40

1 stop5h 30m

₹ 19,991

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 5/5

02:30-09:05

1 stop6h 35m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

19:40-12:35

1 stop16h 55m

₹ 22,994

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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 13 March 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 28 March 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Saturday at midday, 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 1 April 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
546 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.2

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
546 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
546 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.2

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
546 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.2

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
546 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.2

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
546 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.2

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 53 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 ₹ 1,688, while return flights cost around ₹ 4,266.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around ₹ 10,997, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 4,266.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Coimbatore Peelamedu offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 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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