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— MAA
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
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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 15 August 2025.

Return from

RM 740

One-way from

RM 336

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 849
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 16/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 328 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 72 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Chennai
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Tue 16/922:30KUL - MAA
1 stop27h 05mScoot
Wed 24/900:05MAA - KUL
1 stop14h 50mScoot
Deal found 13/8RM 740
Mon 29/906:45KUL - MAA
1 stop18h 50mScoot
Sun 5/1000:05MAA - KUL
1 stop8h 20mScoot
Deal found 14/8RM 744
Sat 20/922:30KUL - MAA
1 stop27h 05mScoot
Wed 1/1000:05MAA - KUL
1 stop14h 50mScoot
Deal found 13/8RM 749
Thu 11/922:45KUL - MAA
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/908:15MAA - KUL
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8RM 753
Mon 15/911:55KUL - MAA
1 stop13h 40mScoot
Wed 24/900:05MAA - KUL
1 stop14h 50mScoot
Deal found 14/8RM 761
Mon 15/911:55KUL - MAA
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/921:45MAA - KUL
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8RM 765
Mon 8/918:25KUL - MAA
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/903:00MAA - KUL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8RM 770
Sat 30/822:40KUL - MAA
1 stop26h 55mScoot
Fri 5/900:05MAA - KUL
1 stop15h 40mScoot
Deal found 13/8RM 774
Mon 1/911:55KUL - MAA
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/912:55MAA - KUL
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8RM 778
Tue 30/922:30KUL - MAA
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1008:15MAA - KUL
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8RM 782
Fri 31/1014:00SZB - MAA
1 stop11h 20mScoot
Wed 12/1123:50MAA - SZB
1 stop10h 50mScoot
Deal found 13/8RM 883
Mon 29/914:00SZB - MAA
1 stop11h 35mScoot
Sun 5/1000:05MAA - SZB
1 stop10h 25mScoot
Deal found 13/8RM 1,018

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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 29/9

11:55-23:05

1 stop13h 40m

Chennai

Sun 5/10

00:05-21:40

1 stop19h 05m

RM 740

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 30/9

22:30-23:05

1 stop27h 05m

Chennai

Mon 6/10

00:05-10:55

1 stop8h 20m

RM 749

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/9

22:45-23:05

1 stop26h 50m

Chennai

Sun 14/9

08:15-14:50

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 753

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 15/9

11:55-23:05

1 stop13h 40m

Chennai

Thu 25/9

21:45-20:55

1 stop20h 40m

RM 761

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 14/9

23:30-23:05

1 stop26h 05m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

00:05-18:15

1 stop15h 40m

RM 761

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 29/9

18:25-23:05

1 stop7h 10m

Chennai

Fri 3/10

23:45-06:15

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 761

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 11/9

22:45-23:05

1 stop26h 50m

Chennai

Tue 30/9

20:40-20:55

1 stop21h 45m

RM 761

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 15/9

11:55-23:05

1 stop13h 40m

Chennai

Wed 24/9

00:05-18:15

1 stop15h 40m

RM 761

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 15/9

11:55-23:05

1 stop13h 40m

Chennai

Tue 30/9

21:45-20:55

1 stop20h 40m

RM 765

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 31/10

14:00-22:50

1 stop11h 20m

Chennai

Wed 12/11

23:50-13:10

1 stop10h 50m

RM 883

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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 8 August 2025.

Booking 37 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 0 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 10 August 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 159
IndiGo
IndiGo
From RM 175
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 192
Scoot
Scoot
From RM 153

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 15 August 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
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
6.8
Okay
479 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
6.7
Okay
211 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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 106, while return flights cost around RM 607.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around RM 172, however they can be found for as little as RM 144.

  • 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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