Cheap flights from Chennai to New Delhi from ₹ 8,240
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — DEL
27 Oct — 3 Nov1
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1 adult
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to New Delhi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to New Delhi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 September 2026.
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Deal found 23/9₹ 16,672
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Deal found 23/9₹ 16,959
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Deal found 23/9₹ 17,151
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Deal found 22/9₹ 17,630
Best flights from Chennai to New Delhi
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chennai to New Delhi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 September 2026.
Tue 6/1013:10 -
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Deal found 25/9₹ 18,013
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Deal found 26/9₹ 19,355
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Deal found 25/9₹ 19,355
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Deal found 24/9₹ 19,546
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Deal found 22/9₹ 20,121
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Deal found 26/9₹ 20,121
Direct flights from Chennai to New Delhi
Explore direct flight options from Chennai to New Delhi based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 27 September 2026.
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Deal found 24/9₹ 18,876
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Deal found 21/9₹ 19,355
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Deal found 25/9₹ 19,450
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Deal found 26/9₹ 20,313
Last-minute flights from Chennai to New Delhi
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chennai to New Delhi. Data last updated 27 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 27/905:15 -
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Deal found 25/9₹ 17,055
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Deal found 22/9₹ 17,630
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Deal found 23/9₹ 17,151
Tue 20/1022:05 -
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Deal found 25/9₹ 17,343
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Deal found 23/9₹ 16,672
One-way flights from Chennai to New Delhi
Search for one-way flight options from Chennai to New Delhi. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 September 2026.
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Deal found 22/9₹ 9,294
Find flight deals from Chennai to New Delhi
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to New Delhi (DEL). 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 27 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to New Delhi 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 27 September 2026.
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ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
MAADEL
Chennai
Tue 20/10
22:05-10:00
1 stop11h 55m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 8,528
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
MAADEL
Chennai
Thu 22/10
02:45-05:40
Nonstop2h 55m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 9,677
Fastest return journey
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
MAADEL
Chennai
Fri 2/10
21:50-00:35
Nonstop2h 45m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 9,677
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
MAADEL
Chennai
Sat 31/10
05:45-08:40
Nonstop2h 55m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 9,677
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
MAADEL
Chennai
Thu 22/10
23:45-02:40
Nonstop2h 55m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 9,869
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
MAADEL
Chennai
Wed 14/10
11:10-13:55
Nonstop2h 45m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 9,869
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
MAADEL
Chennai
Sat 10/10
21:50-00:35
Nonstop2h 45m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 9,869
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
MAADEL
Chennai
Wed 21/10
19:00-21:55
Nonstop2h 55m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-00:00
Nonstop0h 00m
₹ 9,869
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
MAADEL
Chennai
Tue 6/10
13:10-18:45
1 stop5h 35m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Thu 8/10
18:15-20:55
Nonstop2h 40m
₹ 18,013
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
MAADEL
Chennai
Thu 15/10
11:55-18:05
1 stop6h 10m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Tue 20/10
16:20-21:50
1 stop5h 30m
₹ 19,355
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi?
The best time to book flights from Chennai to New Delhi is 67 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 month to book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of ₹ 12,648). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 18,109). 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 MAA to DEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to New Delhi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 September 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chennai to New Delhi in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to New Delhi?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chennai to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on 19 September 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chennai to New Delhi flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 Chennai to New Delhi?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chennai to New Delhi flights typically cost between ₹ 15,714 and ₹ 19,259 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 16,672 on Air India Express (22 Oct–28 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Chennai to New Delhi
Explore weekly flight availability from Chennai to New Delhi. 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 27 September 2026.
The most flights from MAA to DEL are scheduled on a Friday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 on average).
How often are flights from Chennai to New Delhi delayed?
About 10% of weekly flights between Chennai and New Delhi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Chennai to New Delhi flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday 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 Chennai to New Delhi flights?
Over the past year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chennai to New Delhi?
Share of one-stop return flights from Chennai to New Delhi chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Hyderabad (HYD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to New Delhi on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chennai to New Delhi?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chennai to New Delhi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Bengaluru (BLR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 13,435.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Chennai to New Delhi?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to New Delhi, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Bengaluru (BLR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 45m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to New Delhi?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to New Delhi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Mumbai (BOM) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.
Reviews of airlines servicing New Delhi
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Delhi. 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 New Delhi. Reviews last updated 27 September 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with IndiGo,Air India Express, andAir India from Chennai to New Delhi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airports do I use to fly from Chennai to New Delhi?
If you wish to fly to New Delhi from Chennai, then you need to book flights from Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. There are 50 flights from Chennai (MAA) to Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) per day to choose from. Flights to New Delhi from Chennai are available from 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 55m is how long a nonstop flight from Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl typically takes.
How popular is this Chennai to New Delhi flight route?
Within the past month, 1,698 users have taken a look at flights from Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl.
How long is the flight from Chennai to New Delhi?
Airlines like IndiGo fly from Chennai to New Delhi in about 5h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Chennai and New Delhi is about 1759 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to New Delhi round-trip?
According to our current data, Air India Express (₹ 6,320), Air India (₹ 10,628), and SpiceJet (₹ 10,640) offers the cheapest pricing from Chennai to New Delhi. Users have found that Air India Express is 58% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to New Delhi one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with SpiceJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 5,210. Air India Express flights start at ₹ 5,618 while deals on Air India start at ₹ 5,717 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chennai to New Delhi?
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 Chennai to New Delhi on time: Air Mauritius (100%), Singapore Airlines (88%), SAUDIA (85%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to New Delhi?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Chennai to New Delhi? While on average our users pay ₹ 69,512, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 8,096. The most popular route (Chennai - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), is priced around ₹ 16,480.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to New Delhi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to New Delhi 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 Chennai to New Delhi?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of ₹ 12,648). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 18,109). 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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