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Tue 17/606:30KUL - MAA

Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia

Tue 24/608:15MAA - KUL

Nonstop4h 05mAirAsia

Deal found 13/5RM 812

Tue 12/806:30KUL - MAA

Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 16/822:10MAA - KUL

Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/5RM 869

Sat 4/1009:25KUL - MAA

Nonstop3h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 14/1023:55MAA - KUL

Nonstop4h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 13/5RM 916

Sat 28/605:45KUL - MAA

Nonstop3h 45mIndiGo

Sat 5/722:10MAA - KUL

Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo

Deal found 14/5RM 920

Best flights to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 May 2025.

Tue 17/606:30KUL - MAA

Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia

Tue 24/608:15MAA - KUL

Nonstop4h 05mAirAsia

Deal found 13/5RM 812

Tue 12/806:30KUL - MAA

Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 16/822:10MAA - KUL

Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/5RM 869

Sat 4/1009:25KUL - MAA

Nonstop3h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 14/1023:55MAA - KUL

Nonstop4h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 13/5RM 916

Sat 28/605:45KUL - MAA

Nonstop3h 45mIndiGo

Sat 5/722:10MAA - KUL

Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo

Deal found 14/5RM 920

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Discover last-minute flight deals to Chennai. Data last updated 14 May 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 19/505:45KUL - MAA

Nonstop3h 45mIndiGo

Thu 22/522:10MAA - KUL

Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo

Deal found 13/5RM 1,011

Sat 24/506:30KUL - MAA

Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia

Wed 28/523:45MAA - KUL

Nonstop4h 00mAirAsia

Deal found 13/5RM 1,123

Sat 24/506:30KUL - MAA

Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/522:10MAA - KUL

Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5RM 1,219

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 17/6

06:30-07:45

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Tue 24/6

08:15-14:50

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 812

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 12/8

06:30-07:45

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Sat 16/8

22:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 869

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 4/10

09:25-10:45

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Tue 14/10

23:55-06:30

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 916

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 28/6

05:45-07:00

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Sat 5/7

22:10-04:45

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 920

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 12/7

06:30-07:45

Nonstop3h 45m

RM 372

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 9/6

05:45-07:00

Nonstop3h 45m

RM 536

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 28/5

09:25-10:45

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 1,037

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/5

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Chennai

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

8.0

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

7.7

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

MAA

Temperature

25 - 33 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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 568. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around RM 1,612.
Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?
At the moment, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, IndiGo, Scoot, Batik Air, SriLankan Airlines, Batik Air, Thai AirAsia 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 37m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Penang (3h 30m), 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, February is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. April 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 1,510.

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