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Cheap flights from Chennai to Malé from ₹ 7,970

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — MLE
2 Aug — 9 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Male are usually found in October or November, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Malé

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Malé (MLE). 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 28 July 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 23,130

One-way from

₹ 7,970

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 25,556
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 10/9-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 55m total
  • Chennai to Malé
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • Chennai to Malé
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (₹ 14,287 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (₹ 7,977 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Malé. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 July 2025.

Wed 10/909:00MAA - MLE
1 stop6h 10mIndiGo
Wed 17/915:50MLE - MAA
1 stop6h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 27/7₹ 23,130
Tue 28/1016:00MAA - MLE
1 stop4h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 1/1109:25MLE - MAA
1 stop10h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 26/7₹ 25,989
Sun 24/803:00MAA - MLE
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/915:50MLE - MAA
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7₹ 28,761
Tue 9/901:00MAA - MLE
1 stop11h 15mAir India
Wed 17/912:45MLE - MAA
1 stop21h 20mAir India
Deal found 27/7₹ 33,959
Tue 30/1223:25MAA - MLE
1 stop12h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sun 4/123:30MLE - MAA
1 stop22h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/7₹ 80,740
Thu 13/1103:50MAA - MLE
1 stop27h 30mEmirates
Tue 18/1109:05MLE - MAA
1 stop22h 40mEmirates
Deal found 27/7₹ 102,484

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Malé 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 28 July 2025.
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Malé

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Depart

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ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Wed 10/9

09:00-14:40

1 stop6h 10m

Male

Wed 17/9

15:50-23:05

1 stop6h 45m

₹ 23,130

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Tue 28/10

16:00-19:45

1 stop4h 15m

Male

Sat 1/11

09:25-19:55

1 stop10h 00m

₹ 25,989

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Sun 24/8

03:00-11:45

1 stop9h 15m

Male

Mon 1/9

15:50-08:20

1 stop16h 00m

₹ 28,761

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Tue 9/9

01:00-11:45

1 stop11h 15m

Male

Wed 17/9

12:45-10:35

1 stop21h 20m

₹ 33,959

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Tue 30/12

23:25-11:40

1 stop12h 45m

Male

Sun 4/1

23:30-22:10

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 80,740

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Thu 13/11

03:50-06:50

1 stop27h 30m

Male

Tue 18/11

09:05-08:15

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 102,484

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Sat 30/8

16:50-14:40

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 7,970

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Sun 10/8

09:55-08:15

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 12,215

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Fri 29/8

03:00-11:45

1 stop9h 15m

₹ 14,641

ChennaiMalé

MAA - MLE

MAAMLE

Chennai

Sun 10/8

22:20-19:50

2 stops22h 00m

₹ 17,586

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Malé

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Malé. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chennai to Malé, you should look to book at least 67 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 Chennai to Malé?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Malé (average of ₹ 227). Flying from Chennai to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 285). 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 MLE?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Malé. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chennai to Malé at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Malé?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chennai to Malé chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Colombo (CMB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Malé on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Malé?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chennai to Malé, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Colombo (CMB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 25,033.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chennai to Malé?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Malé, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Colombo (CMB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 41m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to Malé?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Malé, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. 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 Malé. Reviews last updated 28 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, andIndiGo from Chennai to Malé. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
270 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
270 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
270 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
270 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
478 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
270 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,927 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
270 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    IndiGo, at ₹ 23,130, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to Malé.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SriLankan Airlines and Air India. IndiGo is 7% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is IndiGo, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 7,970. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and SriLankan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chennai to Malé for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Chennai to Malé?

    Most of the time, Chennai to Malé flights that have stopovers will stop in Colombo.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Colombo?

    Most Colombo visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Colombo World Trade Center, National Museum of Colombo, and Gangaramaya Temple. Colombo World Trade Center, National Museum of Colombo, and Gangaramaya Temple are located about 27.9 km, 30.1 km, and 29.5 km, respectively from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Colombo can rent one for about ₹ 5,283 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Chennai to Malé flights?

    Flights departing from Chennai and landing in Malé stopover in Bengaluru least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Malé (average of ₹ 227). Flying from Chennai to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 285). 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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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 18,773Average₹ 24,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 20,451Average₹ 26,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 20,988Average₹ 23,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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FitsAirCheapest₹ 21,290Average₹ 21,988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 97,290Average₹ 109,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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