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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Chennai from ₹ 9,748

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
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 4 March 2026.

Sun 1/322:40
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop13h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 7/303:55
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop13h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/2₹ 20,783
Sun 29/307:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Gulf Air
Mon 6/406:10
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop17h 55m
Gulf Air
Deal found 3/3₹ 22,898
Wed 1/407:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Gulf Air
Wed 8/406:10
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop17h 55m
Gulf Air
Deal found 28/2₹ 23,265
Wed 1/407:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Gulf Air
Mon 6/406:10
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop17h 55m
Gulf Air
Deal found 2/3₹ 23,449
Mon 2/317:15
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop7h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/304:00
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3₹ 24,185
Fri 17/418:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop24h 20m
Gulf Air
Fri 24/406:10
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop24h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 3/3₹ 24,553
Thu 5/314:15
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/504:05
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2₹ 24,737
Fri 10/407:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop11h 20m
Gulf Air
Tue 14/406:10
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop24h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 2/3₹ 24,829
Wed 15/407:00
RUH
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Gulf Air
Wed 22/406:10
MAA
-
RUH
1 stop13h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 1/3₹ 24,921

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 4 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 22,898

One-way from

₹ 9,748

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 46,071
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 29/3-6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Akasa Air
  • Akasa Air
  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • Riyadh to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (₹ 708,155 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 121,401 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 4 March 2026.
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Price

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 16/4

03:55-07:25

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Fri 24/4

15:30-20:10

1 stop7h 10m

₹ 26,668

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 26/3

04:10-06:30

1 stop23h 50m

Chennai

Wed 24/6

15:30-03:05

1 stop14h 05m

₹ 26,668

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 1/5

16:05-07:25

1 stop12h 50m

Chennai

Fri 8/5

08:15-15:15

1 stop9h 30m

₹ 26,668

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 28/5

07:15-01:00

1 stop15h 15m

Chennai

Sat 20/6

21:10-06:15

1 stop11h 35m

₹ 28,599

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 4/5

15:00-08:40

2 stops15h 10m

Chennai

Fri 12/6

04:10-14:00

1 stop12h 20m

₹ 33,657

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 15/4

21:00-07:25

1 stop7h 55m

Chennai

Wed 22/4

08:15-23:45

2 stops18h 00m

₹ 34,025

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 28/5

07:15-19:10

1 stop9h 25m

Chennai

Sat 20/6

20:45-15:00

2 stops20h 45m

₹ 34,025

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 17/3

11:45-02:35

1 stop12h 20m

Chennai

Fri 20/3

04:00-13:05

1 stop11h 35m

₹ 34,392

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 1/5

07:35-19:15

1 stop9h 10m

Chennai

Sun 31/5

06:00-03:45

3 stops24h 15m

₹ 40,278

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 14/4

20:25-08:05

1 stop9h 10m

Chennai

Tue 21/4

04:05-02:25

1 stop24h 50m

₹ 42,117

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Chennai, you should look to book at least 60 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of ₹ 14,070). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 34,300). 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.

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 4 March 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
116 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.6
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
116 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
116 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.6
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
231 reviews
Oman Air
8.0
Very Good
116 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.6

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 ₹ 26,668, Oman Air can have you in Chennai from Riyadh in 25h. There are 3747 km between Riyadh and Chennai.

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

    According to our current data, Oman Air (₹ 15,953), and Gulf Air (₹ 27,543) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Chennai for 56% 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 ₹ 6,690. Users have also found prices from ₹ 9,368 and ₹ 10,579 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of ₹ 14,070). Flying from Riyadh to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 34,300). 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 4 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Oman AirCheapest₹ 15,953Average₹ 36,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Gulf AirCheapest₹ 27,543Average₹ 34,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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