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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 May 2026.

Thu 10/906:10

KUL

-

MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Sat 19/908:05

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 3/5RM 1,014

Wed 16/906:10

KUL

-

MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Tue 22/908:05

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 1/5RM 1,022

Sat 1/821:45

KUL

-

MAA

Nonstop3h 50m

AirAsia

Wed 5/823:45

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 05m

AirAsia

Deal found 3/5RM 1,026

Sat 12/906:10

KUL

-

MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Sun 13/923:45

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 05m

AirAsia

Deal found 2/5RM 1,046

Sat 8/821:45

KUL

-

MAA

Nonstop3h 50m

AirAsia

Mon 10/808:05

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 2/5RM 1,057

Sun 2/821:45

KUL

-

MAA

Nonstop3h 50m

AirAsia

Thu 6/808:05

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 4/5RM 1,061

Wed 15/706:10

KUL

-

MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Mon 10/823:45

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 05m

AirAsia

Deal found 2/5RM 1,069

Mon 7/906:10

KUL

-

MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Wed 16/908:05

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 3/5RM 1,077

Tue 11/821:45

KUL

-

MAA

Nonstop3h 50m

AirAsia

Sun 16/823:45

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 05m

AirAsia

Deal found 2/5RM 1,081

Thu 24/921:45

KUL

-

MAA

Nonstop3h 50m

AirAsia

Fri 2/1008:05

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 3/5RM 1,085

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 16/9

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Tue 22/9

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,022

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 12/9

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Sun 13/9

23:45-06:20

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 1,046

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/9

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,061

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/8

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Thu 6/8

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,097

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 9/9

21:45-23:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Sun 20/9

23:45-06:20

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 1,133

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 25/8

21:45-23:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Thu 3/9

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,137

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/9

21:45-23:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Sat 19/9

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,137

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 13/9

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,148

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 13/9

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Sun 20/9

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,184

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 31/8

21:45-23:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Mon 7/9

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,212

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Chennai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines,SriLankan Airlines, andAirAsia to India by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

6.8

Okay

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

6.8

Okay

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

6.7

Okay

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

FAQ about direct flights to Chennai

How much are direct flights to Chennai?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Chennai will cost users approximately RM 684. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around RM 1,806.
Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?
At the moment, AirAsia, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines offer direct flights to Chennai. AirAsia is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Chennai.
How long is a direct flight to Chennai?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Chennai to last approximately 3h 32m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Penang (3h 20m), while the longest leaves from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (3h 45m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Chennai?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Chennai, July is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. November may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Chennai, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai is Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. A return direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai typically costs around RM 1,610.

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