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Cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

KUL — MAA
9 Nov — 16 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 1,250
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

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 960). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,397). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
88 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
235 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Scoot
6.7
Okay
336 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

Related info for your journey

  • 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 358, 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 438 and RM 709, 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 309. 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 (94%), JAL (90%), Garuda Indonesia (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

    On average you can expect to pay RM 1,699 for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is RM 601 while the most popular route, (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Chennai) is currently priced at RM 1,050.

  • 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 960). Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,397). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapestRM 358AverageRM 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air IndiaCheapestRM 438AverageRM 966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 709AverageRM 1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestRM 729AverageRM 774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IndiGoCheapestRM 826AverageRM 1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 902AverageRM 1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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