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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai from ₹ 8,285

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — MAA
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are usually found in July or August, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 March 2026.

Tue 30/615:00
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop7h 40m
SriLankan Airlines
Sun 5/721:15
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop14h 10m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 26/2₹ 16,661
Wed 2/918:25
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop6h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/923:45
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop4h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2₹ 16,752
Fri 27/214:55
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop20h 15m
SriLankan Airlines
Tue 3/309:45
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop19h 05m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 26/2₹ 16,843
Wed 8/411:35
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop13h 45m
Scoot
Mon 13/423:50
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop19h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 26/2₹ 16,934
Sat 28/322:00
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/408:05
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2₹ 17,025
Mon 2/308:50
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop26h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Tue 3/320:55
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop14h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 27/2₹ 17,116
Thu 12/306:10
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 45m
AirAsia
Mon 16/323:45
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop3h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 26/2₹ 17,208
Tue 30/606:10
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 45m
AirAsia
Sun 5/723:45
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop4h 05m
AirAsia
Deal found 27/2₹ 17,299
Tue 31/322:45
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/423:45
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop4h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2₹ 17,390
Thu 7/508:50
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop13h 50m
SriLankan Airlines
Sun 10/521:15
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop14h 10m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 26/2₹ 17,481
Mon 2/306:10
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 45m
AirAsia
Mon 9/308:05
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop3h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 25/2₹ 17,572
Tue 7/422:45
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/508:05
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2₹ 17,663

Find flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur (MY1) 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 1 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 16,661

One-way from

₹ 8,285

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July

Average price

₹ 19,211
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 30/6-5/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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  • Scoot
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 7/3

05:45-07:00

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Tue 17/3

23:45-06:05

Nonstop3h 50m

₹ 18,391

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 1/4

14:00-22:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

Mon 4/5

23:50-13:10

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 21,487

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 27/3

14:00-22:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

Fri 3/4

23:50-13:10

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 21,851

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 13/3

08:50-19:55

1 stop13h 35m

Chennai

Fri 20/3

23:55-20:55

1 stop18h 30m

₹ 26,130

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 19/3

07:30-16:50

1 stop11h 50m

Chennai

Fri 27/3

23:55-13:10

1 stop10h 45m

₹ 37,511

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 19/3

14:00-10:30

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Sun 29/3

23:50-13:10

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 39,696

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 15/5

13:35-22:55

2 stops11h 50m

Chennai

Wed 20/5

02:10-16:10

2 stops11h 30m

₹ 40,788

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 28/3

22:00-22:50

1 stop27h 20m

Chennai

Mon 30/3

23:50-17:25

1 stop15h 05m

₹ 42,518

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Tue 7/4

14:00-09:20

1 stop21h 50m

Chennai

Mon 11/5

23:15-13:10

1 stop11h 25m

₹ 50,348

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 29/4

14:00-22:00

1 stop10h 30m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

23:15-13:10

1 stop11h 25m

₹ 50,348

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Best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, you should look to book at least 77 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai (average of ₹ 14,931). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 17,754). 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 KUL to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur 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 1 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

Explore weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur 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 1 March 2026.

The most flights from MY1 to MAA are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How often are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kuala Lumpur to Chennai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kuala Lumpur to Chennai flights?

Over the past year, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, andIndiGo from Kuala Lumpur 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
229 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
539 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Kuala Lumpur?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from Kuala Lumpur. On average, Chennai has 7 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur per day from 3 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

    Scoot and Malaysia Airlines can get you from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai in just under 3h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 30m. The distance from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is about 2626 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, AirAsia (₹ 10,351), Malaysia Airlines (₹ 18,051), and IndiGo (₹ 18,149) offers the cheapest pricing from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. AirAsia is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scoot, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 6,670. However, be on the lookout for offers from AirAsia and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on time: Garuda Indonesia (91%), Malaysia Airlines (86%), Japan Airlines (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 8,056. While the most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Chennai) can be booked for ₹ 15,660 on average, our data indicates ₹ 15,835 when flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai (average of ₹ 14,931). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 17,754). 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 3 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 1 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest₹ 10,351Average₹ 23,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 18,051Average₹ 24,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 18,149Average₹ 22,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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