Cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $125
IndiGo Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Sun, Feb 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai is currently $125
Cheapest one-way flight $67
IndiGo Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Feb 4
The cheapest one-way flight from New Delhi to Chennai is currently $67
Last-minute weekend getaway $125
IndiGo Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Mon, Feb 9
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New Delhi to Chennai is currently $125
Cheapest business class flights $398
IndiGo 1 stop 6 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Sun, Apr 5
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai is currently $398
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: $100–120
October
Most expensive
Typical prices: $135–180

Popular airlines from New Delhi to Chennai

  • IndiGo
    Nonstop
    from $125
    Typical price: $115–155
    70 weekly nonstop flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
    948 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
  • Air India
    Nonstop
    from $138
    Typical price: $130–180
    63 weekly nonstop flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
    236 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
  • SpiceJet
    from $136
    Typical price: $195–350
    57 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
  • Air India Express
    24 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
  • Emirates
    21 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAA Every day
  • Etihad
    17 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAA Every day

Popular airports near New Delhi

  • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
    New Delhi India 23 min 6 mi
  • Hindon Airport (HDO)
    Ghaziabad India 45 min 10 mi
  • Jaipur International Airport (JAI)
    Jaipur India 4 hr 14 min 150 mi
  • Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh (IXC)
    Chandigarh India 4 hr 43 min 144 mi

Popular airports near Chennai

  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    Chennai India 46 min 9 mi
  • Tirupati International Airport (TIR)
    Tirupati India 2 hr 59 min 62 mi
  • Puducherry Airport (PNY)
    Puducherry India 3 hr 20 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 $100 to $120.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from $125. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from $67.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Chennai is $125, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 15.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from New Delhi to Chennai is $138, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 15.
  • The cheapest SpiceJet flight from New Delhi to Chennai is $136, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai starts at $125 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $67 and departs on Wed, Feb 4.
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 948 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 63 nonstop flights and 236 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • SpiceJet offers 57 connecting flights per week. SpiceJet flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) .
  • Air India Express offers 24 connecting flights per week. Air India Express 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) .
  • Etihad offers 17 connecting flights per week. Etihad 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 $125. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from $67.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Chennai is $125, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 15.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from New Delhi to Chennai is $138, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 15.
  • The cheapest SpiceJet flight from New Delhi to Chennai is $136, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
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 63 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 $125 is offered by IndiGo from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9.
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 63 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 $125 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15 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 $398 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5 with IndiGo.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New Delhi and Chennai start at $125 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15.
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 $125 from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9 with IndiGo.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Delhi and Chennai at price $125 is offered by IndiGo from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9.
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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