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RM 381+ Cheap flights to Chennai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Chennai in 2026

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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 21 January 2026.

Sat 28/221:35
KUL
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MAA
Nonstop3h 50m
AirAsia
Wed 11/323:45
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop3h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 20/1RM 778
Thu 5/205:45
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 45m
IndiGo
Thu 5/222:15
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop4h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 20/1RM 782
Wed 25/206:10
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/306:00
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1RM 786
Sat 16/521:50
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/500:05
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1RM 790
Tue 3/206:10
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 45m
AirAsia
Sat 7/208:05
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop3h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 20/1RM 794
Wed 4/206:10
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 45m
AirAsia
Mon 9/223:45
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop3h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 19/1RM 798
Tue 3/222:00
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/222:15
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1RM 802
Mon 2/314:55
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop26h 30m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 4/409:55
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop25h 30m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 19/1RM 806
Mon 2/308:50
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/323:45
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1RM 810
Mon 2/218:15
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/208:05
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1RM 814
Mon 2/218:15
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/222:15
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1RM 818
Mon 2/306:10
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 45m
AirAsia
Sat 7/308:05
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop3h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 19/1RM 822

Find flight deals to Chennai

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2026, 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 21 January 2026.

Return from

RM 778

One-way from

RM 381

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

RM 1,045
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  • 28/2-11/3
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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  • 21/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 2/2

14:00-22:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

Mon 9/2

23:55-13:10

1 stop10h 45m

RM 839

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 20/2

21:35-22:55

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

23:45-06:05

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 895

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 20/5

14:00-23:05

1 stop11h 35m

Chennai

Mon 1/6

00:05-13:10

1 stop10h 35m

RM 916

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 2/3

14:00-22:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

23:55-13:10

1 stop10h 45m

RM 928

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/5

08:50-14:55

1 stop8h 35m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

15:55-14:00

1 stop19h 35m

RM 952

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/2

06:40-22:50

2 stops18h 40m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

07:55-05:30

2 stops19h 05m

RM 988

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 24/4

14:00-23:05

1 stop11h 35m

Chennai

Sun 10/5

00:05-13:10

1 stop10h 35m

RM 1,013

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 6/7

14:00-23:05

1 stop11h 35m

Chennai

Sun 19/7

00:05-13:10

1 stop10h 35m

RM 1,025

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 2/2

14:00-22:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

Sun 8/2

23:55-13:10

1 stop10h 45m

RM 1,070

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 20/4

13:35-23:05

2 stops12h 00m

Chennai

Thu 23/4

02:15-16:10

1 stop11h 25m

RM 1,082

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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 16 January 2026.

Booking 77 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 5 hours 40 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.

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 655
IndiGo
IndiGo
From RM 718
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 796
Scoot
Scoot
From RM 610

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

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

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 21 January 2026.
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
290 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

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
290 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

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
78 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

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.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
223 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

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.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
527 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

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.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
315 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.5

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.

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, Scoot 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 161, while return flights cost around RM 650.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around RM 813, however they can be found for as little as RM 650.

  • 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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