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RM 398+ Cheap flights to Chennai

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— MAA
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Sun 23/1123:20KUL - MAA
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1108:05MAA - KUL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11RM 854
Wed 19/1106:10KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Sun 23/1108:05MAA - KUL
Nonstop3h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 18/11RM 879
Tue 25/1106:10KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Sat 29/1108:05MAA - KUL
Nonstop3h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 18/11RM 887
Fri 28/1106:10KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Sun 30/1108:05MAA - KUL
Nonstop3h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 17/11RM 896
Sun 23/1106:10KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Sat 29/1108:05MAA - KUL
Nonstop3h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 19/11RM 900
Fri 28/1106:10KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1223:55MAA - KUL
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11RM 904
Wed 26/1106:10KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Sun 30/1123:45MAA - KUL
Nonstop3h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 18/11RM 908
Wed 19/1116:05KUL - MAA
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1123:55MAA - KUL
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11RM 916
Fri 21/1108:50KUL - MAA
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1123:55MAA - KUL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11RM 921
Wed 26/1122:40KUL - MAA
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1123:55MAA - KUL
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11RM 941
Sun 23/1107:20SZB - MAA
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1102:20MAA - SZB
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11RM 1,402
Thu 27/1107:30SZB - MAA
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1102:20MAA - SZB
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11RM 1,435

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 20 November 2025.

Return from

RM 821

One-way from

RM 398

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 883
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 7/4-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 29/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (RM 85 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2025
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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/2

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Fri 13/2

22:15-04:45

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 858

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/3

14:55-08:40

1 stop20h 15m

Chennai

Fri 13/3

20:55-06:55

1 stop7h 30m

RM 883

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 6/3

14:00-22:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

23:55-13:10

1 stop10h 45m

RM 1,016

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/12

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Wed 17/12

08:05-14:25

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 1,028

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/3

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Sat 4/4

23:45-06:15

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,028

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/2

09:10-10:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Tue 10/2

00:20-06:50

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,049

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/12

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Fri 12/12

08:05-14:25

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 1,070

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sun 8/3

14:00-22:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

Sun 15/3

23:55-13:10

1 stop10h 45m

RM 1,091

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 10/12

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Fri 12/12

23:55-18:10

1 stop15h 45m

RM 1,111

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 10/3

21:40-23:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

00:20-06:50

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,194

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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 14 November 2025.

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 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 2 November 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 674
IndiGo
IndiGo
From RM 728
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 816
Scoot
Scoot
From RM 627

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 20 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, andIndiGo 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
281 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

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
281 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

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
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

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
497 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

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
222 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

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
311 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

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. 5 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 163, while return flights cost around RM 578.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around RM 809, however they can be found for as little as RM 578.

  • 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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