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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from ₹ 16,338

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 July 2026.

Thu 12/1118:15
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop9h 55m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 5/1207:40
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop12h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 21/7₹ 26,682
Thu 1/1018:10
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop10h 30m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 21/1107:40
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop12h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 21/7₹ 29,099
Fri 27/1118:15
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop9h 55m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 28/1103:15
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop10h 20m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 20/7₹ 30,065
Thu 1/1018:10
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop10h 30m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 28/1103:15
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop10h 20m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 20/7₹ 30,355
Thu 29/1018:15
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop9h 55m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 9/1103:15
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop10h 10m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 21/7₹ 33,352
Fri 20/1118:15
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop9h 55m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 30/1107:40
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop12h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 23/7₹ 33,449
Sun 22/1118:15
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop9h 55m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 4/103:15
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop10h 10m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 22/7₹ 33,739
Sun 11/1018:10
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop10h 30m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 21/1103:15
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop10h 20m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 23/7₹ 34,222
Wed 9/909:10
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop15h 45m
Air Arabia
Sat 10/1004:05
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop14h 25m
Air Arabia
Deal found 19/7₹ 34,319

Find flight deals from Riyadh to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) 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 24 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 26,682

One-way from

₹ 16,338

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 62,258
Kuwait Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • 12/11-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 10/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 45m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 960,182 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 184,526 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Riyadh 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 24 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Chennai that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 27/11

18:15-06:40

1 stop9h 55m

Chennai

Sat 28/11

03:15-11:05

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 30,065

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 9/9

23:25-05:20

1 stop27h 25m

Chennai

Sat 10/10

21:35-10:55

1 stop15h 50m

₹ 39,539

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 5/9

07:00-20:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

Sun 11/10

21:35-22:25

1 stop27h 20m

₹ 42,343

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 17/9

16:00-20:50

1 stop26h 20m

Chennai

Sat 24/10

21:35-17:00

1 stop21h 55m

₹ 43,793

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 16/8

15:05-12:40

3 stops19h 05m

Chennai

Sun 23/8

19:05-14:00

3 stops21h 25m

₹ 47,080

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 6/9

09:50-02:30

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Sun 13/9

22:05-18:05

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 49,303

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 30/12

10:00-02:30

3 stops14h 00m

Chennai

Fri 12/2

07:40-17:15

1 stop12h 05m

₹ 50,367

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 8/1

09:00-02:20

2 stops14h 50m

Chennai

Fri 12/2

03:25-10:15

1 stop9h 20m

₹ 66,221

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 6/8

16:00-05:20

1 stop10h 50m

Chennai

Mon 7/9

06:10-15:00

1 stop11h 20m

₹ 78,885
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 2/8

11:30-23:20

1 stop9h 20m

₹ 17,014

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to Chennai

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Chennai, you should look to book at least 52 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 Riyadh to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of ₹ 31,225). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 62,258). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Riyadh to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 45,340 and ₹ 64,964 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 26,682 on Kuwait Airways (12 Nov–5 Dec).

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 24 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Oman Air and Gulf Air from Riyadh to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
132 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

7.9
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
132 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
132 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

7.9
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
237 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
132 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Chennai?

    For as low as ₹ 30,065, Kuwait Airways can have you in Chennai from Riyadh in 9h 55m. There are 3747 km between Riyadh and Chennai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Gulf Air (₹ 25,410), and Oman Air (₹ 34,903) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Chennai for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 9,614. Users have also found prices from ₹ 9,848 and ₹ 10,800 on Air India and Air Arabia, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of ₹ 31,225). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 62,258). 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 2 airlines flying from Riyadh to Chennai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh 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 24 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Gulf AirCheapest₹ 25,410Average₹ 38,718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Oman AirCheapest₹ 34,903Average₹ 35,949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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