Cheap flights to Chennai, India from $420

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — MAA
May 15 — May 221

Flights to Chennai in 2024

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,684,066 searches and data was last updated on May 10, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,112

Round-trip from

$908

One-way from

$420
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From New York to Chennai
One-way flight from New York to Chennai (MAA)

Cheap flights to Chennai in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Chennai in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,684,066 searches and data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
The lowest-priced flights departing to Chennai in May and June 2024 can be found below. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Wed 5/153:45 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops46h 55mAir Canada
Tue 5/211:50 amMAA - JFK
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 5/9$731
Wed 5/153:45 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops46h 55mAir Canada
Mon 10/141:50 amMAA - JFK
2 stops29h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 5/9$870
Sun 5/193:45 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/161:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$873
Sun 5/1911:00 amEWR - MAA
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/251:50 amMAA - EWR
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$873
Mon 5/207:00 amLGA - MAA
2 stops42h 15mAir Canada
Tue 5/281:50 amMAA - LGA
2 stops39h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 5/9$874
Mon 5/206:30 amEWR - MAA
2 stops42h 45mAir Canada
Tue 5/281:50 amMAA - EWR
2 stops39h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 5/9$874
Sat 5/183:55 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops33h 20mAir Canada
Sun 6/165:25 pmMAA - EWR
2 stops28h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 5/8$875
Sat 5/119:05 pmEWR - MAA
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/231:50 amMAA - EWR
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$878
Thu 5/169:00 amJFK - MAA
2 stops40h 15mAir Canada
Fri 6/215:25 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops37h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 5/8$879

Chennai 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Chennai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,684,066 searches and data were last updated on May 10, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Chennai in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 5/153:45 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops46h 55mAir Canada
Tue 5/211:50 amMAA - JFK
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 5/9$731
Mon 9/308:10 pmEWR - MAA
1 stop38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/315:25 pmMAA - EWR
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$738
Mon 9/25:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop23h 20mKuwait Airways
Tue 10/292:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 5/9$760
Thu 9/59:20 pmEWR - MAA
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/301:50 amMAA - EWR
2 stops41h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$781
Mon 9/25:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop23h 20mKuwait Airways
Sat 10/262:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 00mKuwait Airways
Deal found 5/9$785
Tue 9/312:00 pmEWR - MAA
1 stop21h 40mAir India
Tue 10/298:20 pmMAA - EWR
1 stop21h 05mAir India
Deal found 5/9$801
Fri 9/65:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop23h 20mKuwait Airways
Sat 10/262:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 00mKuwait Airways
Deal found 5/9$810
Wed 9/253:45 pmLGA - MAA
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/151:50 amMAA - LGA
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$813
Fri 11/85:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 00mKuwait Airways
Sat 11/232:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 5/9$817

Flights to Chennai departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Chennai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,684,066 searches and data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
Users traveling to Chennai last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Wed 5/153:45 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops46h 55mAir Canada
Tue 5/211:50 amMAA - JFK
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 5/9$731
Sun 5/1910:30 amJFK - MAA
2 stops38h 45mAir Canada
Sat 5/251:50 amMAA - JFK
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 5/10$849
Wed 5/153:45 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops46h 55mAir Canada
Mon 10/141:50 amMAA - JFK
2 stops29h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 5/9$870
Sun 5/193:45 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/161:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$873
Sun 5/1911:00 amEWR - MAA
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/251:50 amMAA - EWR
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$873
Mon 5/207:00 amLGA - MAA
2 stops42h 15mAir Canada
Tue 5/281:50 amMAA - LGA
2 stops39h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 5/9$874
Mon 5/206:30 amEWR - MAA
2 stops42h 45mAir Canada
Tue 5/281:50 amMAA - EWR
2 stops39h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 5/9$874
Sat 5/183:55 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops33h 20mAir Canada
Sun 6/165:25 pmMAA - EWR
2 stops28h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 5/8$875
Thu 5/169:00 amJFK - MAA
2 stops40h 15mAir Canada
Fri 6/215:25 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops37h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 5/8$879

One-way flights to Chennai

Explore one-way flight options to Chennai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,684,066 searches and data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Chennai. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Chennai instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Thu 8/83:30 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop19h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/9$420
Wed 8/712:30 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop25h 35mAir India
Deal found 5/9$461
Sun 8/41:20 amJFK - MAA
1 stop40h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/9$467
Mon 5/138:30 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/9$475
Mon 5/209:00 amJFK - MAA
2 stops40h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 5/9$478
Sat 5/187:20 pmLGA - MAA
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$478
Sat 5/183:55 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$478
Mon 5/139:05 pmEWR - MAA
1 stop37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$479
Tue 5/1410:30 amJFK - MAA
2 stops38h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 5/9$484

Average price of flights to Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Chennai is currently $469 while a round-trip flight costs $966. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Chennai (average of $984). Flying to Chennai in June will prove the most costly (average of $1,700). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,100

February

$1,083

March

$1,097

April

$1,108

May

$1,192

June

$1,700

July

$1,500

August

$1,140

September

$984

October

$1,052

November

$1,208

December

$1,561

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MAA

Temperature

77 - 91.4 °F

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 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Chennai. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Chennai. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Thursday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 May 10, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, United Airlines and Air Canada to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
3,979 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
3,979 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,979 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.8
Good
2,003 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,979 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.7
Good
4,417 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,979 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.7
Good
738 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,979 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.4
Good
11,016 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,979 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Chennai, affectionately referred to as the ‘Gateway of India’, is a much favored destination. It’s the capital city of Tamil Nadu and has a gloriously rich culture, which reflects in its Dravidian heritage. Chennai remains a cultural hub, where classical dance, architecture, music, crafts and sculpture interweave into its artistic fabric.

Festivals occur throughout the year, one of the most famous ones being Pongal. This festival marks the beginning of a 6-month period, when the sun makes its journey northwards. Pongal usually begins in the second week of January and lasts for 4 days. December is another exciting time to visit, to attend the music festival.

Guests are treated to a host of performances, from Tamil Nadu’s most prominent artists. A variety of dance festivals are staged throughout the year and you should check out Bharat Natyam. This classical dance is beautifully expressive and synonymous to Tamil Nadu culture.

Marina Beach is a top tourist hotspot and honeymooning couples can enjoy romantic long walks alongside the ocean. There is a great selection of restaurants to dine at here and natural scenic surroundings, make this location a favorite for Hindu and Islamic festivals.

Best Time to Fly to Chennai, India

The cheapest time to visit Chennai is during the summer season between April and June. At this time the weather is hot and humid, reaching up to 108 degrees during the day. In the evening, temperatures cool off, dropping down to 75 degrees. The Monsoon season brings lots of rain, between the months of June and September, continuing again from October to December. If you don’t mind the weather, you can find cheap tickets during the school holidays in July and August.

Getting around Chennai, India

Trains are a reliable and convenient way to travel around the city and can be a preferred option over taxis as roads are quite congested. There are two main long distance trains that connect Chennai to the nearby cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Make sure you book your train tickets in advance if you are planning to visit any of them. The suburban network train service travels across the city. Buses are another option and ideal when traveling to Marina Beach.

  • What does MAA mean?

    This is defined as Chennai Airport (MAA). Codes like MAA are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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

    For a flight to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers 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, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai Airport typically cost $17, while round-trip flights cost around $32.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Chennai?

    A round-trip flight to Chennai will typically cost around $76, however they can be found for as little as $32.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Philadelphia offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Chennai Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chennai Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai Airport?

    Yes. Chennai Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai Airport (0.0 mi away from Chennai Airport).

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