Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Madurai to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Madurai to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 9,372 and ₹ 13,027 in February. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 7,216 on IndiGo (24 Feb–25 Feb).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, IndiGo have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

How often are flights from Madurai to Chennai delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 9% of weekly flights between Madurai and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 82 minutes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Madurai to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 9,372 and ₹ 13,027 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 7,216 on IndiGo (24 Feb–25 Feb).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How popular is this Madurai to Chennai flight route?

Accepted Answer

The Madurai to Chennai flight path was viewed by 179 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Madurai to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

IndiGo can get you from Madurai to Chennai in just under 1h. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Madurai and Chennai are separated by a distance of 417 km. All flights are typically direct.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Madurai to Chennai is IndiGo. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as ₹ 8,715 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air India Express, starting at ₹ 9,132. You may be able to fly from Madurai to Chennai for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Madurai to Chennai are Air India (₹ 4,310), IndiGo (₹ 4,379), and Air India Express (₹ 4,473).

Question 10

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

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madurai to Chennai (average of ₹ 8,997). Flying from Madurai to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 13,589). 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.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly from Madurai to Chennai?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Madurai to Chennai flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Madurai to Chennai

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The most flights from IXM to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Question 13

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Madurai to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Madurai to Chennai is generally ₹ 8,631, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 4,924. When looking at the most popular route, (Madurai - Chennai), you can expect to pay ₹ 7,216 for that flight.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Madurai to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Madurai to Chennai consider choosing Air India(98%), Air India Express(98%) or British Airways(88%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IXM to MAA?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Madurai to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 56% versus a flight at midday.

Question 18

What airports do I use to fly from Madurai to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

You will need to book a flight from Madurai to Chennai if you want to fly from Madurai to Chennai. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai (MAA) on a regular basis. There are 6 flights to Chennai from the Madurai airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from IXM to MAA to be around 1h 00m.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Madurai to Chennai?

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

Question 21

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madurai 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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Madurai to Chennai?

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Deals for Madurai to Chennai flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Madurai to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Chennai from Madurai.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Madurai to Chennai with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Madurai to Chennai flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Madurai to Chennai become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Madurai to Chennai flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	₹ 7,216
One-way from	₹ 5,154
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	March
Average price	₹ 11,527
Good round-trip deal	₹ 9,926 or less
Good one-way deal	₹ 5,501 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
IndiGo	Cheapest₹ 8,715	Average₹ 10,959	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Air India Express	Cheapest₹ 9,132	Average₹ 9,879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India Express flights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IXM to MAA?

When flying from Madurai to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 56% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Madurai to Chennai?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Madurai to Chennai flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Madurai to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 9,372 and ₹ 13,027 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 7,216 on IndiGo (24 Feb–25 Feb).

Weekly flight availability from Madurai to Chennai

The most flights from IXM to MAA are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from Madurai to Chennai delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Madurai and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 82 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, IndiGo have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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Madurai to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 9,372 and ₹ 13,027 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 7,216 on IndiGo (24 Feb–25 Feb).