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Cheap flights from Malaysia to Chennai from RM 517

KUL — MAA
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Malaysia to Chennai

Fri 2/1017:50 -
1 stop7h 30m
Fri 9/1023:50 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 18/8RM 1,119
Fri 18/917:50 -
1 stop7h 30m
Sun 20/908:05 -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 19/8RM 1,127
Sat 3/1022:20 -
1 stop27h 00m
Wed 21/1008:05 -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 21/8RM 1,132
Wed 16/911:05 -
1 stop14h 15m
Sat 19/908:05 -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 17/8RM 1,136
Fri 2/1008:30 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Fri 9/1023:50 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 18/8RM 1,148
Wed 23/909:30 -
1 stop15h 50m
Wed 7/1001:20 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 17/8RM 1,156
Sat 26/922:20 -
1 stop27h 00m
Wed 7/1023:50 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 17/8RM 1,160
Fri 2/1008:30 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Thu 8/1001:20 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 18/8RM 1,164
Sun 15/1109:30 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Fri 20/1102:20 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 16/8RM 1,172
Fri 11/906:10 -
Nonstop3h 45m
Mon 14/923:50 -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 17/8RM 1,176
Thu 24/922:45 -
1 stop26h 35m
Sun 4/1008:05 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 20/8RM 1,180
Sat 10/1008:30 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Sat 24/1002:20 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 18/8RM 1,184

Find flight deals from Malaysia to Chennai

Round-trip from

RM 1,119

One-way from

RM 517

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 1,285

Good round-trip deal

RM 1,261 or less

Good one-way deal

RM 666 or less
Scoot
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  • 2/10-9/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 30m total
  • Malaysia to Chennai
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  • 23/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 30m total
  • Malaysia to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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PenangChennai

PEN Penang Intl - MAA Chennai

PENMAA

Penang Intl

Sat 3/10

08:30-09:25

Nonstop3h 25m

Chennai

Tue 20/10

01:20-07:30

Nonstop3h 40m

RM 1,188

PenangChennai

PEN Penang Intl - MAA Chennai

PENMAA

Penang Intl

Sat 3/10

08:30-09:25

Nonstop3h 25m

Chennai

Wed 21/10

01:20-07:30

Nonstop3h 40m

RM 1,212

PenangChennai

PEN Penang Intl - MAA Chennai

PENMAA

Penang Intl

Sun 13/9

20:45-22:50

2 stops28h 35m

Chennai

Sun 20/9

08:05-18:30

1 stop7h 55m

RM 1,330

Johor BahruChennai

JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl - MAA Chennai

JHBMAA

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Fri 2/10

19:50-07:25

1 stop14h 05m

Chennai

Fri 9/10

08:05-09:45

1 stop23h 10m

RM 1,495

Johor BahruChennai

JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl - MAA Chennai

JHBMAA

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Thu 1/10

19:50-22:50

2 stops29h 30m

Chennai

Thu 8/10

23:45-09:45

1 stop7h 30m

RM 1,499

PenangChennai

PEN Penang Intl - MAA Chennai

PENMAA

Penang Intl

Sun 20/9

08:30-09:25

Nonstop3h 25m

Chennai

Wed 23/9

23:50-16:20

1 stop14h 00m

RM 1,532

Johor BahruChennai

JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl - MAA Chennai

JHBMAA

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Thu 1/10

21:55-23:05

1 stop27h 40m

Chennai

Thu 8/10

23:45-09:45

1 stop7h 30m

RM 1,544

Johor BahruChennai

JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl - MAA Chennai

JHBMAA

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Fri 2/10

08:35-22:50

2 stops16h 45m

Chennai

Fri 9/10

08:05-21:10

1 stop10h 35m

RM 1,552

Johor BahruChennai

JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl - MAA Chennai

JHBMAA

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Fri 4/9

08:35-07:25

1 stop25h 20m

Chennai

Fri 11/9

08:05-19:25

1 stop8h 50m

RM 1,705

Johor BahruChennai

JHB Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl - MAA Chennai

JHBMAA

Johor Bahru Sultan Ismail Intl

Mon 19/10

06:35-10:45

1 stop6h 40m

Chennai

Thu 22/10

23:55-22:15

1 stop19h 50m

RM 1,774

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Best time to book a flight from Malaysia to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Malaysia to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malaysia to Chennai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to Chennai (average of RM 942). Flying from Malaysia to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,321). 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 MY to MAA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Malaysia to Chennai as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Malaysia to Chennai

The most flights from MY0 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 Malaysia to Chennai delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Malaysia to Chennai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night 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 Malaysia 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Malaysia to Chennai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Malaysia to Chennai, you should look to book at least 72 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines,SriLankan Airlines, andAirAsia from Malaysia 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
315 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
234 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
582 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
330 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Malaysia?

    Chennai (MAA), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Malaysia to Chennai.

  • How long is the flight from Malaysia to Chennai?

    For as low as RM 1,188, IndiGo can have you in Chennai from Malaysia in 3h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2364 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Malaysia to Chennai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Scoot. According to our data, you can fly for as low as RM 296. Users have also found prices from RM 371 and RM 402 on AirAsia and IndiGo, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Malaysia to Chennai?

    The most popular route from Malaysia to Chennai is Kuala Lumpur Intl - Chennai. You may also consider Kuala Lumpur Subang - Chennai or Penang Intl - Chennai.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Malaysia to Chennai?

    Before booking your flight to Chennai from Malaysia, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: AirAsia (99%), JAL (94%), Garuda Indonesia( 94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Malaysia to Chennai?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for RM 601. While the most popular route (Kuala Lumpur Intl - Chennai) can be booked for RM 998 on average, our data indicates RM 1,569 when flying from Malaysia to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia 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 Malaysia to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to Chennai (average of RM 942). Flying from Malaysia to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,321). 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 Malaysia to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapestRM 433AverageRM 955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ScootCheapestRM 537AverageRM 788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 616AverageRM 1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestRM 727AverageRM 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 751AverageRM 1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IndiGoCheapestRM 798AverageRM 1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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