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RM 403+ Cheap flights to Chennai

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— MAA
16 May — 23 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Chennai in 2026

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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 16 April 2026.

Mon 10/807:05
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop18h 15m
Scoot
Mon 17/823:50
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop19h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 11/4RM 770
Sat 11/722:45
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop26h 35m
Scoot
Wed 15/723:50
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop15h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 12/4RM 778
Wed 23/906:10
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1023:50
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4RM 786
Sat 11/722:45
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop26h 35m
Scoot
Mon 13/723:50
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop15h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 15/4RM 790
Tue 7/721:45
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/723:50
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4RM 794
Thu 16/721:45
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/723:50
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4RM 798
Mon 13/706:10
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/723:50
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4RM 814
Sat 4/722:45
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/708:05
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4RM 822
Tue 7/721:45
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 50m
AirAsia
Sun 12/708:05
MAA
-
KUL
Nonstop4h 00m
AirAsia
Deal found 12/4RM 826
Thu 17/921:45
KUL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/923:50
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4RM 830
Mon 31/807:05
KUL
-
MAA
1 stop18h 15m
Scoot
Mon 7/923:50
MAA
-
KUL
1 stop15h 05m
Scoot
Deal found 14/4RM 833
Mon 13/706:40
SZB
-
MAA
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/723:50
MAA
-
SZB
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4RM 1,019

Find flight deals to Chennai

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2026, 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 16 April 2026.

Return from

RM 770

One-way from

RM 399

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 928
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 10/8-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 9/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (RM 61 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 31/8

06:10-07:25

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Mon 7/9

23:45-06:20

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 1,066

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Tue 7/7

21:00-22:50

2 stops28h 20m

Chennai

Mon 13/7

23:50-22:50

2 stops20h 30m

RM 1,090

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 13/10

13:30-14:55

3 stops27h 55m

Chennai

Sun 18/10

23:50-10:35

1 stop8h 15m

RM 1,446

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 4/5

06:40-09:50

1 stop5h 40m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

01:55-17:05

1 stop12h 40m

RM 1,501

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 14/5

06:40-09:50

1 stop5h 40m

Chennai

Wed 20/5

01:55-12:45

1 stop8h 20m

RM 1,584

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 13/5

06:40-09:50

1 stop5h 40m

Chennai

Wed 3/6

01:55-12:45

1 stop8h 20m

RM 1,584

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Mon 4/5

06:40-22:50

2 stops18h 40m

Chennai

Mon 4/5

01:55-16:10

1 stop11h 45m

RM 1,698

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sun 3/5

06:40-09:50

1 stop5h 40m

Chennai

Sun 3/5

01:55-16:10

1 stop11h 45m

RM 1,758

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 5/6

06:40-09:50

1 stop5h 40m

Chennai

Wed 10/6

01:55-12:45

1 stop8h 20m

RM 1,856

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sun 26/4

06:40-22:50

2 stops18h 40m

Chennai

Wed 29/4

01:55-12:45

1 stop8h 20m

RM 1,884

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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 10 April 2026.

Booking 77 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 6 hours 10 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.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai 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).

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 637
IndiGo
IndiGo
From RM 726
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 776
Scoot
Scoot
From RM 585

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are Air India, Scoot and AirAsia.

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 16 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines,SriLankan Airlines, andAirAsia 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

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
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

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
82 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

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
232 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

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
551 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

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
325 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

7.0

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.

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 7 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 6 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, Air India 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 157, while return flights cost around RM 534.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around RM 2,207, however they can be found for as little as RM 534.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Penang Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 20 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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