Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are usually found in March or April, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kuala Lumpur (MY1) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 September 2026.
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August
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March
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RM 1,296
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (RM 412 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai (average of RM 950). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,377). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KUL to MAA?
Find hourly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
Explore weekly flight availability from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 24 September 2026.
The most flights from MY1 to MAA are scheduled on a Wednesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How often are flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Kuala Lumpur to Chennai flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Kuala Lumpur to Chennai flights?
Over the past year, Malaysia Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.
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 24 September 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines,SriLankan Airlines, andAirAsia
from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Kuala Lumpur?
For a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre vof the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from Kuala Lumpur per day. 6 airlines have flights to Chennai from Kuala Lumpur on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai round-trip?
Currently priced at RM 357, Scoot will fly you from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai and back. In addition to Scoot, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air India and AirAsia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from RM 437 and RM 707, respectively. Scoot is priced at 70% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Scoot, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as RM 300. However, be on the lookout for offers from AirAsia and SriLankan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on time: AirAsia (95%), JAL (90%), Garuda Indonesia (89%).
What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?
On average you can expect to pay RM 1,773 for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is RM 615 while the most popular route, (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Chennai) is currently priced at RM 1,011.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?
The most popular stopover on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is Singapore.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?
Sentosa, Masjid Sultan, and Istana are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Masjid Sultan, and Istana can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 15.7 km, and 17.2 km respectively from Singapore Changi.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Kuala Lumpur to Chennai flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is Colombo.
Can I find deals for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kuala Lumpur to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai (average of RM 950). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai in August is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,377). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Chennai departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 24 September 2026.
Top 6 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 24 September 2026.
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