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RM 389+ Cheap flights to Chennai

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Flights to Chennai in 2025

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 18 setembro 2025.

Return from

RM 787

One-way from

RM 389

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 1,001
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 21/10-25/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 00m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 22/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (RM 390 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 setembro 2025.

ter 21/1022:40KUL - MAA
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
sáb 25/1008:15MAA - KUL
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/9RM 787
sáb 1/1122:00KUL - MAA
1 stop27h 20mScoot
qua 5/1123:50MAA - KUL
1 stop15h 50mScoot
Deal found 17/9RM 796
sáb 15/1108:50KUL - MAA
1 stop8h 35mSriLankan Airlines
qua 19/1120:55MAA - KUL
1 stop7h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 804
dom 28/905:45KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mIndiGo
dom 5/1022:10MAA - KUL
Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 17/9RM 808
dom 2/1105:10KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
dom 9/1108:05MAA - KUL
Nonstop3h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 17/9RM 812
qui 13/1121:35KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 50mAirAsia
sex 21/1108:05MAA - KUL
Nonstop3h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 17/9RM 816
sáb 1/1106:10KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
sáb 8/1108:05MAA - KUL
Nonstop3h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 16/9RM 821
dom 28/906:30KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
ter 30/908:15MAA - KUL
Nonstop4h 05mAirAsia
Deal found 17/9RM 825
sáb 1/1122:00KUL - MAA
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
sáb 8/1108:05MAA - KUL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 829
sáb 1/1122:00KUL - MAA
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
sáb 15/1108:05MAA - KUL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 833
ter 7/1022:30KUL - MAA
1 stop27h 05mScoot
sex 10/1000:05MAA - KUL
1 stop18h 55mScoot
Deal found 16/9RM 837
qua 15/1009:25KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 50mMalaysia Airlines
ter 21/1023:55MAA - KUL
Nonstop4h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/9RM 842

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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

sáb 18/10

21:50-23:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

dom 26/10

08:05-14:25

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 854

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

ter 2/12

21:35-22:55

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

sex 12/12

08:05-14:25

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 854

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

qui 30/10

21:35-22:55

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

qui 6/11

08:05-14:25

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 854

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

seg 29/9

06:30-07:45

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

seg 6/10

23:45-06:15

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 875

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

sex 7/11

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

dom 9/11

08:05-14:25

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 875

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

sáb 27/9

22:30-23:05

1 stop27h 05m

Chennai

seg 29/9

00:05-06:00

1 stop27h 25m

RM 896

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

qua 7/1

14:00-22:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

dom 18/1

23:50-13:10

1 stop10h 50m

RM 1,068

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

seg 29/9

14:00-23:05

1 stop11h 35m

Chennai

dom 5/10

00:05-13:00

1 stop10h 25m

RM 1,068

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

sex 13/2

21:35-22:55

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

seg 23/2

08:05-14:25

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 1,076

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

seg 2/3

14:00-22:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

sex 3/4

00:05-13:00

1 stop10h 25m

RM 1,181

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chennai

When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 30 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai takes 7 hours 7 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 14 September 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Friday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo.

AirAsia
AirAsia
From RM 162
IndiGo
IndiGo
From RM 176
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 194
Scoot
Scoot
From RM 152

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are Singapore Airlines, Scoot and AirAsia.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 18 setembro 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines, IndiGo, andSriLankan Airlines 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
278 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
216 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
308 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

FAQs about flying to Chennai

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

    Booking a flight to Chennai (MAA) is your only option if you intend on flying to Chennai. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai to Chennai’s city centre. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 6 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 6 airlines have flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost RM 110, while return flights cost around RM 584.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around RM 195, however they can be found for as little as RM 139.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Penang Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Chennai have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai?

    Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

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