Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Chennai from ₹ 8,206

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 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — MAA
30 Jul — 6 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Chennai are usually found in February or September, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) 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 25 July 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 21,510

One-way from

₹ 8,206

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 38,527

Good round-trip deal

₹ 13,397 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 12,610 or less
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 7/9-12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
Salam Air
  • Salam Air
  • 31/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Dubai to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (₹ 541,618 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 75,939 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Chennai.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Chennai.

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 July 2025.

Fri 1/819:55DXB - MAA
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/804:20MAA - DXB
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7₹ 21,423
Mon 28/723:10DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mAir India
Mon 6/1018:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mAir India
Deal found 24/7₹ 21,596
Tue 19/819:45DXB - MAA
Nonstop4h 30mIndiGo
Sat 20/906:35MAA - DXB
Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 24/7₹ 21,855
Fri 5/917:15DXB - MAA
1 stop12h 40mOman Air
Wed 8/1015:30MAA - DXB
1 stop7h 25mOman Air
Deal found 25/7₹ 22,201
Tue 29/700:05DXB - MAA
1 stop26h 50mSpiceJet
Sun 3/823:10MAA - DXB
1 stop25h 15mSpiceJet
Deal found 25/7₹ 22,805
Thu 4/901:30DXB - MAA
1 stop17h 50mGulf Air
Tue 7/1006:00MAA - DXB
1 stop11h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 23/7₹ 24,447

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai 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 25 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/9

00:05-04:25

1 stop26h 50m

Chennai

Fri 12/9

09:55-17:20

1 stop8h 55m

₹ 21,510

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 22/9

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

Chennai

Fri 26/9

18:35-21:30

Nonstop4h 25m

₹ 21,682

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Tue 19/8

19:45-01:45

Nonstop4h 30m

Chennai

Sat 20/9

06:35-09:10

Nonstop4h 05m

₹ 21,855

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/9

22:45-07:25

1 stop7h 10m

Chennai

Sun 12/10

08:25-15:40

1 stop8h 45m

₹ 22,201

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Sun 31/8

08:00-20:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

Wed 1/10

06:00-18:10

1 stop13h 40m

₹ 22,546

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 7/8

19:55-03:35

1 stop6h 10m

Chennai

Sun 10/8

04:20-18:55

1 stop16h 05m

₹ 24,792

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 29/9

02:35-08:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Fri 31/10

21:45-00:45

Nonstop4h 30m

₹ 25,915

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Thu 31/7

19:55-03:35

1 stop6h 10m

₹ 8,206

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Wed 20/8

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

₹ 8,552

DubaiChennai

DXB - MAA

DXBMAA

Dubai Intl

Mon 15/9

19:40-01:25

Nonstop4h 15m

₹ 8,638

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 18 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dubai to Chennai is 37 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 Dubai to Chennai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Dubai to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 DXB to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai 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 25 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Dubai to Chennai in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Chennai

Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai 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 25 July 2025.

The most flights from DXB to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Chennai?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Chennai?

Share of one-stop return flights from Dubai to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Chennai?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dubai to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 16,863.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Chennai?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Colombo (CMB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to Chennai?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Colombo (CMB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 53m.

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 25 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Gulf Air, andIndiGo from Dubai 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.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Dubai to Chennai?

    Booking a flight from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Chennai (MAA) is your only option if you wish to fly from Dubai to Chennai. On a typical day, there are 4 flights from Dubai Intl to Chennai, all of which are around 4h 00m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from Dubai Intl to Chennai.

  • How popular is this Dubai to Chennai flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air India (₹ 21,682), IndiGo (₹ 21,855), and Oman Air (₹ 22,201) offers the cheapest pricing from Dubai to Chennai. Air India is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Chennai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Salam Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 8,206. Air India flights start at ₹ 8,552 while deals on IndiGo start at ₹ 8,638 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Chennai?

    Before booking your flight to Chennai from Dubai, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air India (70%), Emirates (60%), IndiGo( 57%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    The cheapest flight price from Dubai to Chennai is ₹ 8,538. On average you can expect to pay ₹ 22,239. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Chennai), can usually be booked for ₹ 16,931.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai 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 Dubai to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Dubai to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 11,987Average₹ 18,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Oman AirCheapest₹ 18,581Average₹ 30,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 19,518Average₹ 28,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 20,064Average₹ 27,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 20,196Average₹ 24,955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 26,024Average₹ 33,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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