Cheap flights from Mumbai to Chennai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $99
IndiGo Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mumbai to Chennai is currently $99
Cheapest one-way flight $48
Akasa Air Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Apr 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Mumbai to Chennai is currently $48
Last-minute weekend getaway $99
IndiGo Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Mumbai to Chennai is currently $99
Cheapest business class flights $599
Air India Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Sun, Mar 15
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Mumbai to Chennai is currently $599
Fastest flight 1 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Mumbai to Chennai takes 1 hr 50 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 Mumbai to Chennai is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.
July
Cheapest
Typical prices: $65–95
January
Most expensive
Typical prices: $95–110

Popular airlines from Mumbai to Chennai

  • IndiGo
    Nonstop
    from $99
    Typical price: $80–110
    70 weekly nonstop flights
    BOM - MAA Every day
    946 weekly connecting flights
    BOM - MAA Every day
  • Air India
    Nonstop
    from $117
    Typical price: $100–130
    49 weekly nonstop flights
    BOM - MAA Every day
    241 weekly connecting flights
    BOM - MAA Every day
  • SpiceJet
    Nonstop
    from $107
    Typical price: $105–135
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    BOM - MAA Every day
    20 weekly connecting flights
    BOM - MAA Every day
  • Akasa Air
    Nonstop
    from $106
    Typical price: $90–140
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    BOM - MAA Every day
    9 weekly connecting flights
    BOM - MAA Every day
  • Emirates
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BOM - MAA Every day
  • Air India Express
    21 weekly connecting flights
    BOM - MAA Every day

Popular airports near Mumbai

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM)
    Mumbai India 51 min 9 mi
  • Pune International Airport (PNQ)
    Pune India 3 hr 26 min 75 mi
  • Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI)
    Navi Mumbai India 48 min 16 mi
  • Nashik International Airport (ISK)
    Nashik India 3 hr 55 min 106 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 21 min 83 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Mumbai to Chennai

The cheapest flights from Mumbai to Chennai are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $65 to $95.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mumbai to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $99. The cheapest one-way flight was with Akasa Air from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Chennai is $99, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 16.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from Mumbai to Chennai is $117, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
  • The cheapest SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Chennai is $107, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
  • The cheapest Akasa Air flight from Mumbai to Chennai is $106, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 16.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mumbai to Chennai starts at $99 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $48 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.
1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Mumbai 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 Mumbai 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 Mumbai 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 Mumbai to Chennai.

In terms of nonstop flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 70 nonstop flights and 946 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Mumbai to Chennai are:
  • Air India offers 49 nonstop flights and 241 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • SpiceJet offers 14 nonstop flights and 20 connecting flights per week. SpiceJet flies from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • Akasa Air offers 7 nonstop flights and 9 connecting flights per week. Akasa Air flies from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • Air India Express offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air India Express flies from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Mumbai and Chennai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Mumbai to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $99. The cheapest one-way flight was with Akasa Air from $48.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Chennai is $99, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 16.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from Mumbai to Chennai is $117, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
  • The cheapest SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to Chennai is $107, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
  • The cheapest Akasa Air flight from Mumbai to Chennai is $106, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 16.
IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa Air fly direct from Mumbai to Chennai.
  • There are 70 IndiGo direct flights from Mumbai to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 49 Air India direct flights from Mumbai to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 SpiceJet direct flights from Mumbai to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Akasa Air direct flights from Mumbai 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 Mumbai and Chennai at price $99 is offered by IndiGo from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.
IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa Air fly direct from Mumbai to Chennai.
  • There are 70 IndiGo direct flights from Mumbai to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 49 Air India direct flights from Mumbai to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 SpiceJet direct flights from Mumbai to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Akasa Air direct flights from Mumbai 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 Mumbai to Chennai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Mumbai and Chennai start at $99 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with IndiGo.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Mumbai 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 Mumbai and Chennai start at $599 from Thu, Mar 12 to Sun, Mar 15 with Air India.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Mumbai and Chennai start at $99 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.
To book business class trips from Mumbai 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 Mumbai and Chennai starts at $99 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with IndiGo.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Mumbai and Chennai at price $99 is offered by IndiGo from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Mumbai 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.

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