Cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $141
IndiGo Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai is currently $141
Cheapest one-way flight $73
Air India Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Jul 1
The cheapest one-way flight from New Delhi to Chennai is currently $73
Last-minute weekend getaway $141
IndiGo Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 1 — Mon, May 4
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New Delhi to Chennai is currently $141
Cheapest business class flights $441
IndiGo 1 stop 6 hr Thu, May 14 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai is currently $441
Fastest flight 2 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from New Delhi to Chennai takes 2 hr 40 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 New Delhi to Chennai is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.
July
Cheapest
Typical prices: $95–115
October
Most expensive
Typical prices: $135–175

Popular airlines from New Delhi to Chennai

  • IndiGo
    Nonstop
    from $141
    Typical price: $110–160
    70 weekly nonstop flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
    949 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
  • Air India
    Nonstop
    from $151
    Typical price: $125–185
    58 weekly nonstop flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
    181 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
  • Emirates
    21 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
  • Air India Express
    21 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
  • Akasa Air
    21 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
  • SriLankan
    19 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAA Every day

Popular airports near New Delhi

  • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
    New Delhi India 24 min 6 mi
  • Hindon Airport (HDO)
    Ghaziabad India 45 min 10 mi
  • Jaipur International Airport (JAI)
    Jaipur India 4 hr 15 min 150 mi
  • Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh (IXC)
    Chandigarh India 4 hr 35 min 144 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 New Delhi to Chennai

The cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chennai are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $95 to $115.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $141. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from $73.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Chennai is $141, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from New Delhi to Chennai is $151, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai starts at $141 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $73 and departs on Wed, Jul 1.
2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from New Delhi 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 New Delhi 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 New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Chennai.

In terms of nonstop flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 70 nonstop flights and 949 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .

Other popular airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai are:
  • Air India offers 58 nonstop flights and 181 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • Air India Express offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air India Express flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • Akasa Air offers 21 connecting flights per week. Akasa Air flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • SriLankan offers 19 connecting flights per week. SriLankan flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New Delhi and Chennai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $141. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from $73.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Chennai is $141, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from New Delhi to Chennai is $151, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
IndiGo and Air India fly direct from New Delhi to Chennai.
  • There are 70 IndiGo direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 58 Air India direct flights from New Delhi 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 New Delhi and Chennai at price $141 is offered by IndiGo from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4.
IndiGo and Air India fly direct from New Delhi to Chennai.
  • There are 70 IndiGo direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 58 Air India direct flights from New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Chennai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New Delhi and Chennai start at $141 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5 with IndiGo.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New Delhi 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 New Delhi and Chennai start at $441 from Thu, May 14 to Sun, May 17 with IndiGo.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New Delhi and Chennai start at $141 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5.
To book business class trips from New Delhi 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 New Delhi and Chennai starts at $141 from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4 with IndiGo.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Delhi and Chennai at price $141 is offered by IndiGo from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4.
To find last-minute flight deals from New Delhi 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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