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RM 344+ 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 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 2 July 2025.

Return from

RM 725

One-way from

RM 344

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 834
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 30/7-3/8
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 16/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 333 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 74 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 2 July 2025.

Sat 16/806:30KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Wed 20/808:15MAA - KUL
Nonstop4h 05mAirAsia
Deal found 2/7RM 721
Wed 23/721:50KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/707:00MAA - KUL
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7RM 805
Wed 9/708:50KUL - MAA
1 stop8h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 13/721:15MAA - KUL
1 stop7h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 2/7RM 818
Wed 13/814:00SZB - MAA
1 stop11h 35mScoot
Wed 20/800:05MAA - SZB
1 stop10h 25mScoot
Deal found 30/6RM 855
Thu 3/705:45KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mIndiGo
Sat 5/716:50MAA - KUL
1 stop25h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 30/6RM 918
Fri 29/814:00SZB - MAA
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/900:05MAA - SZB
2 stops10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6RM 1,061

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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 16/8

06:30-07:45

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Wed 20/8

08:15-14:50

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 721

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 15/7

06:30-07:45

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Sat 19/7

16:50-20:30

1 stop25h 10m

RM 797

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 28/8

08:50-14:55

1 stop8h 35m

Chennai

Sun 31/8

21:15-07:20

1 stop7h 35m

RM 818

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 13/8

14:00-23:05

1 stop11h 35m

Chennai

Wed 20/8

00:05-13:00

1 stop10h 25m

RM 855

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 29/8

14:00-23:05

1 stop11h 35m

Chennai

Mon 1/9

00:05-12:35

2 stops10h 00m

RM 1,061

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 10/9

14:00-22:00

1 stop10h 30m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

23:15-13:00

1 stop11h 15m

RM 2,210

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 16/7

21:50-23:05

Nonstop3h 45m

RM 344

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 16/7

14:00-23:05

1 stop11h 35m

RM 365

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 19/8

06:05-15:10

1 stop11h 35m

RM 403

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 15/9

08:50-14:55

1 stop8h 35m

RM 461

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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 27 June 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 2 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 29 June 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 163
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 194
IndiGo
IndiGo
From RM 175
Scoot
Scoot
From RM 153

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 2 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
74 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
478 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
306 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.
AirAsia
6.6
Okay
208 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

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. 7 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 112, while return flights cost around RM 561.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around RM 141, however they can be found for as little as RM 134.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Kuala Lumpur offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 45 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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