Cheap flights from Chennai to Varanasi from ₹ 6,383

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — VNS
7 Jan — 14 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Varanasi are usually found in July or August, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Varanasi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Varanasi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 December 2025.

Mon 8/1218:30MAA - VNS
Nonstop2h 20mIndiGo
Sun 11/121:00VNS - MAA
Nonstop2h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 6/12₹ 15,732
Tue 9/1218:30MAA - VNS
Nonstop2h 20mIndiGo
Thu 11/1221:20VNS - MAA
Nonstop2h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 7/12₹ 16,271
Tue 9/1218:30MAA - VNS
Nonstop2h 20mIndiGo
Wed 10/1214:45VNS - MAA
1 stop6h 00mIndiGo
Deal found 7/12₹ 18,429
Tue 9/1221:40MAA - VNS
1 stop11h 35mAir India
Thu 11/1212:40VNS - MAA
1 stop10h 00mAir India
Deal found 7/12₹ 23,014
Tue 9/1214:25MAA - VNS
2 stops12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1212:45VNS - MAA
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12₹ 25,441
Tue 9/1215:45MAA - VNS
2 stops11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1221:45VNS - MAA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12₹ 28,317
Fri 19/1214:35MAA - VNS
1 stop6h 25mSpiceJet
Mon 22/1211:45VNS - MAA
1 stop9h 40mSpiceJet
Deal found 5/12₹ 41,982

Find flight deals from Chennai to Varanasi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Varanasi (VNS). 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 8 December 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 12,406

One-way from

₹ 6,383

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

₹ 17,350

Good round-trip deal

₹ 12,643 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 6,615 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 20/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 05m total
  • Chennai to Varanasi
Air India
  • Air India
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Chennai to Varanasi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (₹ 356,199 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (₹ 80,697 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chennai to Varanasi.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chennai to Varanasi.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Varanasi 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 8 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Varanasi that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Varanasi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiVaranasi

MAA - VNS

MAAVNS

Chennai

Tue 20/1

21:40-09:15

1 stop11h 35m

Varanasi

Tue 27/1

16:20-22:50

1 stop6h 30m

₹ 12,406

ChennaiVaranasi

MAA - VNS

MAAVNS

Chennai

Wed 21/1

21:40-09:15

1 stop11h 35m

Varanasi

Wed 28/1

15:45-21:00

1 stop5h 15m

₹ 12,675

ChennaiVaranasi

MAA - VNS

MAAVNS

Chennai

Mon 5/1

17:55-20:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Varanasi

Mon 12/1

16:20-08:45

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 13,125

ChennaiVaranasi

MAA - VNS

MAAVNS

Chennai

Tue 20/1

17:55-20:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Varanasi

Tue 27/1

21:00-23:25

Nonstop2h 25m

₹ 13,754

ChennaiVaranasi

MAA - VNS

MAAVNS

Chennai

Wed 21/1

17:55-20:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Varanasi

Wed 28/1

16:20-22:50

1 stop6h 30m

₹ 13,844

ChennaiVaranasi

MAA - VNS

MAAVNS

Chennai

Wed 21/1

17:55-20:15

Nonstop2h 20m

Varanasi

Wed 28/1

21:00-23:25

Nonstop2h 25m

₹ 14,024

ChennaiVaranasi

MAA - VNS

MAAVNS

Chennai

Fri 16/1

06:15-15:50

1 stop9h 35m

Varanasi

Fri 23/1

21:00-23:25

Nonstop2h 25m

₹ 14,114

ChennaiVaranasi

MAA - VNS

MAAVNS

Chennai

Sun 22/3

18:30-20:50

Nonstop2h 20m

Varanasi

Fri 27/3

21:20-23:45

Nonstop2h 25m

₹ 14,114

ChennaiVaranasi

MAA - VNS

MAAVNS

Chennai

Wed 11/2

06:55-15:05

1 stop8h 10m

₹ 6,383

ChennaiVaranasi

MAA - VNS

MAAVNS

Chennai

Wed 18/2

06:00-15:05

1 stop9h 05m

₹ 6,383

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Varanasi

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Varanasi. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chennai to Varanasi is 74 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 Varanasi?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Varanasi (average of ₹ 7,372). Flying from Chennai to Varanasi in February is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 14,653). 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 VNS?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Varanasi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 December 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Chennai to Varanasi by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Varanasi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chennai to Varanasi. Price data was last updated on 29 November 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chennai to Varanasi flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Varanasi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Varanasi. 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 Varanasi. Reviews last updated 8 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with IndiGo, Air India Express, andAir India from Chennai to Varanasi. 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.

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.8

Food

6.3

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Chennai to Varanasi?

    If you wish to fly to Varanasi from Chennai, then you need to book flights from Chennai to Varanasi. There are 3 flights from Chennai (MAA) to Varanasi (VNS) per day to choose from. Flights to Varanasi from Chennai are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Chennai to Varanasi typically takes.

  • How popular is this Chennai to Varanasi flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Varanasi?

    Airlines like Air India and IndiGo fly from Chennai to Varanasi in about 2h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 15m. Chennai and Varanasi are separated by a distance of 1413 km. 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 Chennai to Varanasi round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 8,947, IndiGo will fly you from Chennai to Varanasi and back. In addition to IndiGo, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air India Express and Air India - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 10,226 and ₹ 10,787, respectively. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air India Express, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 4,051. IndiGo flights start at ₹ 4,695 while deals on Air India start at ₹ 5,512 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Varanasi?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chennai to Varanasi? While on average our users pay ₹ 9,990, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 3,052. The most popular route (Chennai - Varanasi), is priced around ₹ 12,586.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Varanasi (average of ₹ 7,372). Flying from Chennai to Varanasi in February is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 14,653). 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 4 airlines flying from Chennai to Varanasi

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 9,096Average₹ 15,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air India ExpressCheapest₹ 10,223Average₹ 12,942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 10,787Average₹ 19,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SpiceJetCheapest₹ 24,953Average₹ 52,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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