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Cheap flights from Sri Lanka to Chennai from ₹ 11,152

CMB — MAA
2 Nov — 9 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sri Lanka to Chennai

Thu 12/1112:30 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 16/1110:25 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 30/9₹ 18,939
Fri 30/1012:30 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sun 1/1110:25 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 29/9₹ 19,035
Fri 13/1112:30 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Mon 16/1110:25 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 1/10₹ 19,131
Thu 12/1112:30 -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sun 15/1110:25 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 3/10₹ 19,323
Sun 11/1009:45 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sat 17/1019:40 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 29/9₹ 19,516
Fri 2/1003:45 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Wed 24/310:10 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 30/9₹ 19,612
Thu 1/1009:45 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 4/1019:40 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 29/9₹ 19,708
Wed 30/909:45 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sun 4/1014:55 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 29/9₹ 19,804
Fri 13/1112:30 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Thu 19/1100:40 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 29/9₹ 19,900
Wed 11/1112:30 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 18/1120:55 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 1/10₹ 19,996
Sun 15/1109:10 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 18/1100:40 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 28/9₹ 20,092
Sat 3/1003:45 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 5/1019:40 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 29/9₹ 20,285

Find flight deals from Sri Lanka to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 18,939

One-way from

₹ 11,152

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

₹ 19,516

Good round-trip deal

₹ 20,208 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 12,613 or less
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 12/11-16/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Sri Lanka to Chennai
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 13/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • Sri Lanka to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 18,433 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JaffnaChennai

JAF Jaffna Kankesanturai - MAA Chennai

JAFMAA

Jaffna Kankesanturai

Fri 26/2

12:30-13:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 11,248

ColomboChennai

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 16/10

03:45-05:05

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 11,344

JaffnaChennai

JAF Jaffna Kankesanturai - MAA Chennai

JAFMAA

Jaffna Kankesanturai

Wed 10/2

12:30-13:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 11,344

JaffnaChennai

JAF Jaffna Kankesanturai - MAA Chennai

JAFMAA

Jaffna Kankesanturai

Mon 8/2

12:30-13:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 11,440

ColomboChennai

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/10

12:30-13:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 12,209

JaffnaChennai

JAF Jaffna Kankesanturai - MAA Chennai

JAFMAA

Jaffna Kankesanturai

Fri 23/10

12:25-13:40

Nonstop1h 15m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 12,882

ColomboChennai

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/11

17:15-18:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 12,978

ColomboChennai

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/1

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 13,267

ColomboChennai

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/1

09:10-10:35

Nonstop1h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 13,555

JaffnaChennai

JAF Jaffna Kankesanturai - MAA Chennai

JAFMAA

Jaffna Kankesanturai

Sun 18/10

12:25-13:40

Nonstop1h 15m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 13,844

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Best time to book a flight from Sri Lanka to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Sri Lanka with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sri Lanka to Chennai

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sri Lanka to Chennai (average of ₹ 15,959). Flying from Sri Lanka to Chennai in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 21,438). 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 LK to MAA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sri Lanka to Chennai in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Sri Lanka to Chennai

The most flights from LK0 to MAA are scheduled on a Friday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from Sri Lanka to Chennai delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Sri Lanka and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, IndiGo have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Sri Lanka to Chennai is 77 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 day to fly from Sri Lanka to Chennai?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sri Lanka to Chennai flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

See what other customers who have flown with SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo from Sri Lanka 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.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
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Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
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Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
581 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Sri Lanka?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai (MAA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from Sri Lanka.

  • How long is the flight from Sri Lanka to Chennai?

    Airlines like IndiGo and Air India fly from Sri Lanka to Chennai in about 1h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 40m. The distance from Sri Lanka to Chennai is about 356 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka to Chennai on time: IndiGo (94%), Korean Air (78%), SriLankan Airlines (73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sri Lanka to Chennai?

    On average you can expect to pay ₹ 19,157 for a flight from Sri Lanka to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 11,788 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Chennai) is currently priced at ₹ 19,227.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sri Lanka to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka to Chennai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sri Lanka to Chennai (average of ₹ 15,959). Flying from Sri Lanka to Chennai in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 21,438). 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 Sri Lanka to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 13,288Average₹ 19,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 13,424Average₹ 19,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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