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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 22 March 2026.

Thu 23/406:10

KUL

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MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Mon 27/408:05

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 17/3RM 899

Wed 17/606:10

KUL

-

MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Tue 23/608:05

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 19/3RM 903

Sat 13/606:10

KUL

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MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Sat 27/608:05

MAA

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KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 19/3RM 915

Thu 2/406:10

KUL

-

MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Tue 5/508:05

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 18/3RM 919

Wed 6/506:10

KUL

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MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Thu 14/523:45

MAA

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KUL

Nonstop4h 05m

AirAsia

Deal found 18/3RM 923

Sun 3/506:10

KUL

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MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Sun 10/523:45

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 05m

AirAsia

Deal found 19/3RM 927

Sat 25/406:10

KUL

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MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Sun 24/523:45

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 05m

AirAsia

Deal found 17/3RM 931

Mon 18/506:10

KUL

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MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Fri 22/508:05

MAA

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KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 19/3RM 935

Mon 8/621:45

KUL

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MAA

Nonstop3h 50m

AirAsia

Sat 20/608:05

MAA

-

KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 22/3RM 939

Sat 16/506:10

KUL

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MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Sat 23/508:05

MAA

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KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 22/3RM 943

Fri 17/406:10

KUL

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MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Tue 21/408:05

MAA

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KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 18/3RM 947

Wed 29/406:10

KUL

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MAA

Nonstop3h 45m

AirAsia

Tue 5/508:05

MAA

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KUL

Nonstop4h 00m

AirAsia

Deal found 18/3RM 951

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 23/4

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Mon 27/4

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 899

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 19/5

21:45-23:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Sat 23/5

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 994

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 8/8

21:45-23:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Mon 10/8

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,025

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/4

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Tue 7/4

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,029

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/5

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Mon 8/6

23:45-06:20

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 1,092

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 13/4

09:25-10:45

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Thu 16/4

23:55-06:30

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 1,131

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/5

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Mon 1/6

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,143

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 6/4

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Thu 14/5

23:45-06:20

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 1,147

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 13/4

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Thu 16/4

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,151

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Thu 4/6

08:05-14:35

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,155

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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

7.3

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

7.3

Good

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

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

7.3

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

7.3

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

7.3

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

7.3

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 536. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around RM 1,594.
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 4h 52m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (3h 45m), while the longest leaves from Penang (6h 00m).
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, April 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 1,410.

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