Cheap flights to Chennai
60 cities have regular scheduled flights to Chennai (MAA). 46 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Singapore. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Bengaluru — Chennai
Vijayawada — Chennai
Tiruchirappalli — Chennai
Kochi — Chennai
Madurai — Chennai
Coimbatore — Chennai
Pune — Chennai
Visakhapatnam — Chennai
Mumbai — Chennai
Hyderabad — Chennai
Salem — Chennai
Trivandrum — Chennai
Flight insights to Chennai
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Chennai — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Chennai come from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Delhi leads with around 365 flights a week.
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Chennai depart from India, United Arab Emirates and Singapore. India alone accounts for about 74% of all direct routes.
- Indiaavg $61
- United Arab Emiratesavg $129
- Singaporeavg $124
- Sri Lankaavg $118
- Malaysiaavg $103
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Chennai range from Bengaluru at $37 to Singapore at $124 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Chennai from right now are Bengaluru from $37, Tiruchirappalli from $40 and Visakhapatnam from $42.
- Bengalurufrom $37
- Tiruchirappallifrom $40
- Visakhapatnamfrom $42
- Rajahmundryfrom $43
- Mysorefrom $44
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Chennai is from London at about 11h 2m, followed by Saint-Denis (10h 49m) and Frankfurt am Main (10h 14m).
- London11h 2m
- Saint-Denis10h 49m
- Frankfurt am Main10h 14m
- Istanbul8h
- Addis Ababa6h 20m
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ReunionFrequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Chennai?
- There are 60+ cities with regular flights to Chennai, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Chennai depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Chennai from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Singapore. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Chennai?
- 46 airlines operate flights to Chennai, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Chennai?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Chennai?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.