Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Chennai (CMB - MAA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Colombo to Chennai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$204	IndiGo Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Chennai is currently $204
Cheapest one-way flight	$127	IndiGo Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 16	The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to Chennai is currently $127
Last-minute weekend getaway	$220	SriLankan Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Colombo to Chennai is currently $220
Cheapest business class flights	$559	SriLankan Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Colombo to Chennai is currently $559

Fastest flight	1 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Colombo to Chennai takes 1 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Chennai is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $120–205
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $160–185

Popular airlines from Colombo to Chennai

IndiGo

Nonstop

from $204

Typical price: $120–200

27 weekly nonstop flights

CMB - MAA Every day

588 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MAA Every day
SriLankan

Nonstop

from $220

Typical price: $170–230

15 weekly nonstop flights

CMB - MAA Every day
Air India

from $313

Typical price: $135–460

88 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MAA Every day
Emirates

Typical price: $790–940

23 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MAA Every day
Qatar Airways

21 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MAA Every day
AirAsia

21 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MAA Every day

Popular airports near Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Colombo Sri Lanka 41 min 17 mi
Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)

Koggala Sri Lanka 2 hr 18 min 71 mi
Weerawila Airport (WRZ)

Weerawila Sri Lanka 3 hr 38 min 105 mi
Castlereigh Reservoir Waterdrome (NUF)

Hatton Sri Lanka 4 hr 4 min 49 mi

Popular airports near Chennai

Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Chennai India 45 min 9 mi
Tirupati International Airport (TIR)

Tirupati India 2 hr 59 min 62 mi
Puducherry Airport (PNY)

Puducherry India 3 hr 22 min 83 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Colombo to Chennai

The cheapest flights from Colombo to Chennai are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $120 to $205.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $204. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from $127.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest IndiGo flight from Colombo to Chennai is $204, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Chennai is $220, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Air India flight from Colombo to Chennai is $313, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Chennai starts at $204 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $127 and departs on Thu, Apr 16.

1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Colombo to Chennai.

Peak travel periods include May–Jun and Dec–Jan. Chennai has a hot and humid climate. Generally, there is very little rain Jan–May. Torrential rains arrive during the northeast monsoon, usually around Oct–Nov. The Marghazi Festival of Music & Dance (Dec–Jan) focuses on classical South Indian Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dances. The Pongal Festival (Jan), is a traditional harvest celebration, typical of Tamil Nadu, with sweet rice delicacies, ornamented cattle and streets decorated with powdered chalk designs.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Colombo to Chennai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Colombo to Chennai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Colombo to Chennai.

In terms of nonstop flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 27 nonstop flights and 588 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to Chennai are:

SriLankan offers 15 nonstop flights per week. SriLankan flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
Air India offers 88 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
Emirates offers 23 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
AirAsia offers 21 connecting flights per week. AirAsia flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Colombo and Chennai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $204. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from $127.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest IndiGo flight from Colombo to Chennai is $204, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Chennai is $220, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Air India flight from Colombo to Chennai is $313, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.

IndiGo and SriLankan fly direct from Colombo to Chennai.

There are 27 IndiGo direct flights from Colombo to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 SriLankan direct flights from Colombo to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Chennai at price $220 is offered by SriLankan from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

IndiGo and SriLankan fly direct from Colombo to Chennai.

There are 27 IndiGo direct flights from Colombo to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 SriLankan direct flights from Colombo to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Colombo to Chennai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Colombo and Chennai start at $204 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with IndiGo.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Colombo to Chennai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Colombo and Chennai start at $559 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with SriLankan.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Colombo and Chennai start at $204 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

To book business class trips from Colombo to Chennai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Colombo and Chennai starts at $220 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with SriLankan.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Chennai at price $220 is offered by SriLankan from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Chennai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.