Cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai from ₹ 5,573
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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — MAA
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai are usually found in July or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday
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Cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Delhi to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 December 2025.
Sun 28/1213:00DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 50mIndiGo
Thu 15/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 12,764
Thu 25/1216:40DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 25mIndiGo
Wed 31/1205:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 10/12₹ 13,124
Tue 23/1204:30DEL - MAA
1 stop4h 55mIndiGo
Tue 30/1205:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 10/12₹ 13,394
Sun 28/1214:25DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/109:35MAA - DEL
2 stops8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12₹ 13,663
Thu 25/1216:40DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 25mIndiGo
Wed 14/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 10/12₹ 13,753
Sat 27/1205:20DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 55mIndiGo
Sat 3/102:30MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 10/12₹ 13,933
Thu 25/1216:40DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/122:05MAA - DEL
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12₹ 14,023
Tue 16/1207:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mIndiGo
Tue 16/1223:15MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 8/12₹ 14,203
Tue 23/1204:30DEL - MAA
1 stop4h 55mIndiGo
Sun 28/1205:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 14,382
Tue 23/1204:30DEL - MAA
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1206:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12₹ 14,472
Tue 23/1211:35DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 35mIndiGo
Tue 30/1205:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 14,742
Best flights from New Delhi to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
Wed 11/314:00DEL - MAA
1 stop7h 10mAir India Express
Fri 13/309:35MAA - DEL
2 stops12h 50mAir India Express
Deal found 10/12₹ 11,506
Sat 24/119:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Fri 30/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 11,506
Thu 8/107:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/122:05MAA - DEL
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12₹ 11,955
Wed 11/310:15DEL - MAA
2 stops11h 05mAir India Express
Wed 18/307:00MAA - DEL
1 stop14h 55mAir India Express
Deal found 10/12₹ 11,506
Sun 11/102:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Thu 15/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 11/12₹ 12,045
Sat 31/102:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/222:05MAA - DEL
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12₹ 12,225
Thu 22/121:45DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Sun 25/105:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 10/12₹ 12,225
Sun 25/112:20DEL - MAA
Nonstop3h 00mIndiGo
Sun 1/223:15MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 10/12₹ 12,405
Thu 22/102:15DEL - MAA
1 stop4h 55mIndiGo
Fri 30/113:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 12,584
Direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai
Explore direct flight options from New Delhi to Chennai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
Sat 24/119:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Fri 30/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 11,506
Sat 24/121:45DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Sat 31/118:10MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 10/12₹ 11,686
Fri 23/107:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mIndiGo
Sun 25/108:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 11,776
Thu 15/112:20DEL - MAA
Nonstop3h 00mIndiGo
Sun 18/110:45MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 11,955
Sun 11/114:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Sun 18/110:45MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 12,045
Thu 8/107:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mIndiGo
Thu 15/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 8/12₹ 12,225
Fri 23/109:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Fri 30/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 8/12₹ 12,315
Thu 15/109:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Mon 19/118:10MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 12,405
Tue 6/107:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mIndiGo
Tue 6/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 12,854
Wed 7/121:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop3h 05mAir India
Wed 14/120:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mAir India
Deal found 10/12₹ 12,944
Last-minute flights from New Delhi to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai. Data last updated 11 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 6/121:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/116:55MAA - DEL
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12₹ 12,405
Thu 8/107:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/122:05MAA - DEL
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12₹ 11,955
Thu 8/107:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mIndiGo
Thu 15/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 8/12₹ 12,225
Sun 11/114:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Sun 18/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 10/12₹ 12,045
Wed 14/109:55DEL - MAA
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/123:15MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12₹ 11,865
Wed 14/102:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Mon 19/108:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 10/12₹ 12,495
Fri 23/107:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mIndiGo
Sun 25/108:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 11,776
Fri 23/109:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Fri 30/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 8/12₹ 12,315
Sat 24/119:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Fri 30/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 11,506
Sat 24/121:45DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Sat 31/118:10MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 10/12₹ 11,686
One-way flights from New Delhi to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from New Delhi to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
Wed 4/213:00DEL - MAA
2 stops8h 20mAir India Express
Deal found 10/12₹ 5,573
Fri 9/107:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 5,753
Mon 19/121:10DEL - MAA
1 stop10h 05mAir India Express
Deal found 9/12₹ 5,843
Tue 6/121:45DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 8/12₹ 6,112
Thu 22/110:15DEL - MAA
2 stops11h 05mAir India Express
Deal found 10/12₹ 6,202
Wed 4/209:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 10/12₹ 6,292
Fri 16/109:55DEL - MAA
1 stop16h 15mAir India Express
Deal found 10/12₹ 6,382
Fri 16/102:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 9/12₹ 6,562
Sat 28/213:00DEL - MAA
2 stops8h 20mAir India Express
Deal found 9/12₹ 6,652
Wed 14/110:15DEL - MAA
2 stops11h 05mAir India Express
Deal found 10/12₹ 6,742
Fri 26/1213:00DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 10/12₹ 6,832
Find flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from New Delhi to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 11/3
14:00-21:10
1 stop7h 10m
Chennai
Fri 13/3
09:35-22:25
2 stops12h 50m
₹ 11,506
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sat 24/1
19:30-22:25
Nonstop2h 55m
Chennai
Fri 30/1
21:05-23:55
Nonstop2h 50m
₹ 11,506
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 11/3
10:15-21:20
2 stops11h 05m
Chennai
Wed 18/3
07:00-21:55
1 stop14h 55m
₹ 11,506
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Thu 8/1
07:10-09:50
Nonstop2h 40m
Chennai
Thu 15/1
22:05-03:40
1 stop5h 35m
₹ 11,955
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sun 11/1
02:30-05:20
Nonstop2h 50m
Chennai
Thu 15/1
21:05-23:55
Nonstop2h 50m
₹ 12,045
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sat 31/1
02:30-05:20
Nonstop2h 50m
Chennai
Fri 13/2
22:05-03:40
1 stop5h 35m
₹ 12,225
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Thu 22/1
21:45-00:35
Nonstop2h 50m
Chennai
Sun 25/1
05:55-08:45
Nonstop2h 50m
₹ 12,225
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sun 25/1
12:20-15:20
Nonstop3h 00m
Chennai
Sun 1/2
23:15-02:10
Nonstop2h 55m
₹ 12,405
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Thu 22/1
02:15-07:10
1 stop4h 55m
Chennai
Fri 30/1
13:00-15:50
Nonstop2h 50m
₹ 12,584
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Fri 23/1
14:30-17:25
Nonstop2h 55m
₹ 5,753
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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai
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How far ahead should I book a flight from New Delhi 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 5 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from New Delhi to Chennai is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai (average of ₹ 6,652). Flying from New Delhi to Chennai in October is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 11,326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DEL to MAA?
Find hourly flight availability from New Delhi to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from New Delhi to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from New Delhi 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 December 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Delhi to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from New Delhi to Chennai
Explore weekly flight availability from New Delhi to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
The most flights from DEL to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (52 on average).
How often are flights from New Delhi to Chennai delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between New Delhi and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 107 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for New Delhi to Chennai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Delhi to Chennai flights?
Over the past year, IndiGo have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New Delhi to Chennai?
Share of one-stop return flights from New Delhi to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Pune (PNQ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from New Delhi to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New Delhi to Chennai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from New Delhi to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Guwahati (GAU) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 8,623.
What’s the fastest stopover option from New Delhi to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Shirdi (SAG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New Delhi to Chennai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Shirdi (SAG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 30m.
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 11 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with IndiGo, Air India Express, andAir India
from New Delhi to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from New Delhi to Chennai?
To fly from New Delhi to Chennai, you need to book a flight from Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) to Chennai (MAA). Nonstop flights to Chennai from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl take 2h 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 55 outbound flights from Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai offered by 4 different airlines.
How popular is this New Delhi to Chennai flight route?
This flight path from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai was viewed by 3,007 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from New Delhi to Chennai?
A quick flight from New Delhi to Chennai can take about 11h 05m. Air India Express provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 11,146. There are 1759 km between New Delhi and Chennai.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai round-trip?
Air India Express, at ₹ 8,623, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Delhi to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include IndiGo and Air India. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Delhi to Chennai one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Delhi to Chennai are Air India Express (₹ 4,089), IndiGo (₹ 4,947), and Air India (₹ 5,047).
What are the most reliable airlines from New Delhi to Chennai?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New Delhi to Chennai are SpiceJet (100%), Air France (87%) and American Airlines (86%).
What are the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chennai?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 5,383. While the most popular route (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Chennai) can be booked for ₹ 11,506 on average, our data indicates ₹ 10,122 when flying from New Delhi to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Delhi to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai (average of ₹ 6,652). Flying from New Delhi to Chennai in October is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 11,326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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