Cheap flights to Chennai

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Flights to Chennai in 2023

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

RM 1,119

Return from

RM 745

One-way from

RM 384
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in September 2023
From Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
One-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai (MAA)

Cheap flights to Chennai in September & October 2023

The best prices found for MAA flights for September, October
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Chennai in September and October 2023. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.

Chennai 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chennai found for this year
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Chennai in 2023 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

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Fly from

Any airport

Budget

RM 745 - RM 1,798

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kuala Lumpur IntlChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 16/10

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Tue 24/10

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 745

Kuala Lumpur IntlChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/10

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Thu 26/10

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 749

Kuala Lumpur IntlChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 27/10

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Sun 5/11

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 754

Kuala Lumpur IntlChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/10

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Mon 30/10

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 773

Kuala Lumpur IntlChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 25/11

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Thu 30/11

Nonstop3h 55m

RM 824

Kuala Lumpur IntlChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 24/10

1 stop9h 05m

Chennai

Wed 1/11

1 stop19h 10m

RM 997

Kuala Lumpur IntlChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 19/11

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Wed 29/11

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,002

Kuala Lumpur IntlChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 19/11

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Thu 30/11

Nonstop3h 55m

RM 1,311

Kuala Lumpur IntlChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 28/1

1 stop6h 30m

Chennai

Fri 2/2

1 stop15h 30m

RM 1,798

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Deals found on 25/9

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air and AirAsia to Chennai to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Vistara
8.1
Very Good
47 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

Vistara
8.1
Very Good
47 reviews
Vistara
8.1
Very Good
47 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews
Vistara
8.1
Very Good
47 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews
Vistara
8.1
Very Good
47 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

AirAsia
7.5
Good
22 reviews
Vistara
8.1
Very Good
47 reviews

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The cheapest ticket to Chennai found for each month in 2023 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.

January

RM 1,091

February

RM 1,044

March

RM 941

April

RM 1,077

May

RM 1,203

June

RM 1,030

July

RM 1,025

August

RM 1,054

September

RM 1,002

October

RM 1,007

November

RM 1,016

December

RM 1,330

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Chennai is currently March; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

When is the best time to fly to Chennai?

Average Chennai flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2023 and 2024 by month

KUL - MAA

Price

RM 942 - RM 1,475

MAA

Temperature

25 - 33 °C

MAA

Rainfall

10 - 330 mm

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

Booking 55 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?

Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the third busiest airport in India and is the connection between South India and the world. Conveniently, it is only roughly a 4h flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUH). If you are coming from Penang International Airport (PEN), you can do the trip in 6h 55min with a stopover in Kuala Lumpur (KUH).

Where can you get non-stop flights to Chennai from?

The flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUH) to Chennai (MAA) is direct and takes 3h 45min to 3h 50min to fly there and 4h 5min to fly back. This makes it the perfect destination for a long weekend trip, a mini-break or an extended trip close to home to experience a different culture, cuisine, and scene. At Cheapflights, we have Chennai flight deals to help you get on your way.

How do you get from Chennai Airport to the city centre?

There are many ways to get from Chennai Airport (MAA) to the centre of Chennai, India. The easiest is by taxi, which takes 40-50min and costs MR 20-28. Be sure to book a prepaid taxi in the arrivals hall so you don’t get overcharged. Uber and Ola also operate from the airport. The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) bus costs about MR 2, which makes it cheap but slow. Then from Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT), you can reach other parts of the city. If your route is easier via train, take a taxi to Tirusulam Station and then the train line stops at all stations from Tambaram to Chennai Beach. For the metro, there is a free Inter Terminal Shuttle Service that will take you from arrivals to Chennai International Airport Metro Station. If you don’t have much luggage, you can also travel to the centre by rickshaw.

What are some things to do in Chennai?

Chennai in India, formerly known as Madras, is the cultural capital of South India and has many interesting things to see. Marina Beach, the second-longest urban beach in the world at 13 km long, is a sunset hotspot for its fun atmosphere, food stalls and theme park rides. Fort St. George pays homage to the legacy of the British East India Company. The was the first seat of power of the British and now houses the Government of Tamil Nadu. Onsite, you can also find St Mary’s Church and the Fort Museum, which is open from 10:00–17:00 every day except Friday. In nearby George Town, appreciate the grand Madras High Court with its beautiful and unique red architecture. The Triplicane neighbourhood offers multi-culturalism at its best, with Hindu and Jain temples, mosques, and Brahmin Agraharams almost side-by-side. For shopping, head to Thyagaraya Nagar. Be warned - this is one of the most crowded spots in India. The historic Mylapore area houses important religious buildings, including the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, one of the oldest places of worship in the world, and the Santhome Cathedral Basilica, reputedly one of three churches built over the tomb of one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Chennai?

Malaysian citizens are eligible for the India eVisa program, which is a quick and easy online application that gets processed in 3-4 business days and is valid for either one month, one year or five years. The price varies depending on the length of time you apply for and starts at about RM 100 for one month. You will need a passport that is valid for your entire stay in India.

What does MAA mean?

Great question - MAA just means Chennai Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights!

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 7 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 9 airlines have flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on a regular basis.

Other local departures to Chennai from Malaysia

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