Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Chennai (DXB - MAA)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$347	Emirates Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Chennai is currently $347
Cheapest one-way flight	$187	Emirates Nonstop 4 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Dubai to Chennai is currently $187
Cheapest nonstop flights	$335	Emirates Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Dubai to Chennai is currently $335
Last-minute weekend getaway	$473	SriLankan 1 stop 15 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dubai to Chennai is currently $473
Cheapest business class flights	$863	IndiGo 1 stop 14 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dubai to Chennai is currently $863

Fastest flight	4 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Dubai to Chennai takes 4 hr
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 Dubai to Chennai is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $205–275
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $305–385

Popular airlines from Dubai to Chennai

IndiGo

from $481

Typical price: $250–455

1471 weekly connecting flights

DXB, SHJ - MAA Every day
Emirates

Nonstop

from $335

Typical price: $350–680

21 weekly nonstop flights

DXB - MAA Every day
Air Arabia

Nonstop

from $362

Typical price: $280–560

7 weekly nonstop flights

SHJ - MAA Every day
Air India

from $390

Typical price: $270–510

45 weekly connecting flights

DXB - MAA Every day
Air India Express

42 weekly connecting flights

DXB, SHJ - MAA Every day
Kuwait Airways

21 weekly connecting flights

DXB - MAA Every day

Popular airports near Dubai

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

Sharjah United Arab Emirates 36 min 17 mi
Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 1 hr 12 min 66 mi
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) (DWC)

Dubai United Arab Emirates 40 min 21 mi
Fujairah International Airport (FJR)

Fujairah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 19 min 66 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 Dubai to Chennai

The cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $205 to $275.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $347. The cheapest one-way flight was with Emirates from $187.

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

The cheapest IndiGo flight from Dubai to Chennai is $481, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Chennai is $335, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Dubai to Chennai is $362, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Air India flight from Dubai to Chennai is $390, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Chennai starts at $347 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $187 and departs on Wed, May 6.

4 hr is the shortest flight time from Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai to Chennai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 21 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .

In terms of flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 1,471 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai are:

Air Arabia offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
Air India offers 45 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
Air India Express offers 42 connecting flights per week. Air India Express flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
Kuwait Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Kuwait Airways flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $347. The cheapest one-way flight was with Emirates from $187.

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

The cheapest IndiGo flight from Dubai to Chennai is $481, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Chennai is $335, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Dubai to Chennai is $362, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 22.
The cheapest Air India flight from Dubai to Chennai is $390, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.

Emirates and Air Arabia fly direct from Dubai to Chennai.

There are 21 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air Arabia direct flights from Dubai 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 Dubai and Chennai at price $473 is offered by SriLankan from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.

Emirates and Air Arabia fly direct from Dubai to Chennai.

There are 21 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air Arabia direct flights from Dubai 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 Dubai to Chennai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dubai and Chennai start at $335 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Emirates.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Dubai 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 Dubai and Chennai start at $863 from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, May 3 with IndiGo.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dubai and Chennai start at $347 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11.

To book business class trips from Dubai 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 Dubai and Chennai starts at $473 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 with SriLankan.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Dubai and Chennai at price $473 is offered by SriLankan from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Dubai 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.