Cheap flights from Chennai
Quick answer: From Chennai (MAA), FlightGPT has guides for 70 domestic and 150 international routes. In FlightGPT searches made between 14 Sep, 2026 and 05 Oct, 2026, the lowest one-way fare seen from MAA was ₹5,807 to Hyderabad. Search your date for today's fare.
Flying from Chennai
Chennai is the main gateway for South India to South-East Asia and Sri Lanka, with frequent flights to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo and Bangkok alongside the domestic trunk routes. Northeast-monsoon rain from October to December can disrupt schedules, so build in slack on tight connections.
All flights use Chennai International Airport (MAA); the Chennai airport guide covers terminals, transport and lounges.
- For Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, compare the full-service and low-cost options on the same date — baggage often decides which is cheaper.
- Chennai–Delhi and Chennai–Mumbai are busy business routes; avoid the 7–9 am bank if price matters.
Fares seen in FlightGPT searches from Chennai
The most searched route from MAA was Chennai–Hyderabad, with 5 searches; the lowest one-way fare found on it was ₹5,807.
| Route | Searches | Lowest one-way fare seen | Typical lowest fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai–Hyderabad | 5 | ₹5,807 | ₹6,925 |
| Chennai–Delhi | 2 | ₹10,559 | ₹10,629 |
| Chennai–Mumbai | 1 | ₹7,881 | ₹7,881 |
| Chennai–Kolkata | 1 | ₹10,667 | ₹10,667 |
| Chennai–Varanasi | 1 | ₹13,021 | ₹13,021 |
Source: FlightGPT searches made between 14 Sep, 2026 and 05 Oct, 2026; one adult, economy, one way, any travel date. "Typical lowest" is the average of the lowest fare found in each search. These are past search results, not live prices.
Domestic flights from Chennai
Route guides from MAA to 70 Indian cities, the 25 most searched first. Each guide lists airlines, terminals, baggage and fare patterns.
| Destination | Flight time | Daily flights |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad (HYD) | ≈ 1h 20m non-stop | Roughly 16–22 non-stop departures a day across IndiGo, Air India… |
| Delhi (DEL) | ≈ 2h 45m non-stop | Around 15-20 non-stop departures a day… |
| Kolkata (CCU) | ≈ 2h 20m non-stop | Around 10-15 non-stop departures a day across five carriers |
| Mumbai (BOM) | approx 1h 50m non-stop | approx 20+ non-stop departures a day across IndiGo… |
| Varanasi (VNS) | ≈ 2h 20m non-stop | Roughly one IndiGo non-stop on most days of the week |
| Agartala (IXA) | ≈ 4h 15m non-stop | A few IndiGo non-stops a day… |
| Agra (AGR) | No non-stop service | Zero non-stop |
| Ahmedabad (AMD) | ≈ 2h 25m non-stop | Around 8–10 non-stop departures a day across IndiGo… |
| Aizawl (AJL) | ≈ 4h 30m–6h total with one stop | No non-stop service |
| Amritsar (ATQ) | ≈ 6–10h total with one stop, including layover | No non-stop operates |
| Aurangabad (IXU) | ≈ 4h-6h total | No non-stops |
| Ayodhya (AYJ) | ≈ 2h 27m | Still growing — a newer route… |
| Bagdogra (IXB) | ≈ 2h 35m–2h 55m non-stop | Roughly one to two non-stops a day across IndiGo and Air India Expr… |
| Bangalore (BLR) | ≈ 1h non-stop | Roughly 18–24 non-stop departures a day… |
| Belgaum (IXG) | Pure air time on a non-stop, when one exists… | Daily non-stops are scarce on Chennai–Belagavi |
| Bhopal (BHO) | approx 4h 10m on the fastest 1-stop itinerary | No non-stops |
| Bhubaneswar (BBI) | ≈ 1h 40m–1h 50m non-stop | Around 2 non-stops a day, all on IndiGo |
| Calicut (CCJ) | ≈ 1h 40m non-stop | ≈ 1–2 non-stops daily, plus connecting options |
| Chandigarh (IXC) | ≈ 2h 55m–3h 10m non-stop when available | Around one IndiGo non-stop on selected days |
| Coimbatore (CJB) | ≈ 1h 5m non-stop | Roughly 6–9 non-stop departures a day… |
| Colombo (CMB) | ≈ 1h 30m nonstop | ≈ 4–5 non-stops daily |
| Dehradun (DED) | ≈ 5h–7h total with one stop | No non-stop — connect via Delhi |
| Dibrugarh (DIB) | ≈ 6h+ total including a layover | No non-stop |
| Dimapur (DMU) | ≈ 6h–8h total | No scheduled non-stop |
| Durgapur (RDP) | ≈ 2h 35m | A few IndiGo non-stops a week — confirm on your date |
International flights from Chennai
Route guides from MAA to 150 international destinations, the 20 most searched first, including visa notes for Indian passport holders.
| Destination | Flight time | Daily flights |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi (AUH) | ≈ 4h 15m non-stop | Multiple non-stops daily |
| Accra (ACC) | ≈ 14–18h | No non-stop — 1-stop via Dubai, Addis Ababa or Doha |
| Addis Ababa (ADD) | ≈ 9–13h | Ethiopian Airlines via a domestic/Gulf stop |
| Adelaide (ADL) | ≈ 13–17h | No non-stop — 1-stop via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Melbourne |
| Al Ain (AAN) | ≈ 4h 15m non-stop or 5–8h via Dubai/Abu Dhabi | Limited non-stops — usually 1-stop via Dubai/Abu Dhabi |
| Almaty (ALA) | ≈ 9–13h | No non-stop from Chennai — 1-stop via Delhi, Tashkent or a Gulf hub |
| Amman (AMM) | ≈ 5–7h | No regular non-stop — 1-stop via Gulf hub |
| Amsterdam (AMS) | ≈ 10h–13h | ≈ 3–6 connecting flights daily |
| Astana (NQZ) | ≈ 11–15h | No non-stop — 1-stop via Delhi, Almaty or Dubai |
| Athens (ATH) | ≈ 11–15h | No non-stop &mdash |
| Atlanta (ATL) | ≈ 19–24h | No non-stop &mdash |
| Austin (AUS) | ≈ 21–26h | No non-stop &mdash |
| Baghdad (BGW) | ≈ 9–12h | No non-stop — 1-stop via Dubai or Doha |
| Bahrain (BAH) | ≈ 4h 55m | ≈ 7 non-stops weekly |
| Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) | ≈ 8–12h | No non-stop — 1-stop via Singapore/Kuala Lumpur |
| Bangkok (BKK) | ≈ 3h 35m non-stop | ≈ 3–4 non-stops daily |
| Barcelona (BCN) | ≈ 12–15h | No non-stop — 1-stop via Dubai/Doha/Istanbul/Frankfurt |
| Basel (BSL) | ≈ 13–17h | No non-stop &mdash |
| Basra (BSR) | ≈ 8–13h | No non-stop — 1-stop via Dubai/Sharjah/Doha |
| Beijing (PEK) | ≈ 11–15h | No non-stop — 1-stop via Singapore/Hong Kong/Bangkok/Guangzhou |
How to pay less on flights from Chennai
- Search two or three nearby dates — one search per date — and compare; a day's shift often matters more than the airline.
- Compare the total with baggage: the cheapest fare type on IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India Express may include a cabin bag only.
- Check the series fares FlightGPT shows from partner travel agents — they are often below the airline's own price on the same flight.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest flight from Chennai?
The lowest one-way fare seen in FlightGPT searches from Chennai between 14 Sep, 2026 and 05 Oct, 2026 was ₹5,807, to Hyderabad. It's a past search result, not a live price; search your date for today's fare.
Which route from Chennai is searched most on FlightGPT?
Chennai–Hyderabad, with 5 searches between 14 Sep, 2026 and 05 Oct, 2026. The lowest fare found was ₹5,807 and the typical lowest ₹6,925.
How many routes from Chennai does FlightGPT cover?
FlightGPT has route guides for 70 domestic and 150 international destinations from MAA. You can search any route, not only these — type it in plain English.
Which airport do flights from Chennai use?
Chennai International Airport (MAA). ≈ 7 km to Guindy; ~16 km to the centre
Are these Chennai fares live?
No. They are the lowest fares FlightGPT found in 10 real searches from MAA made between 14 Sep, 2026 and 05 Oct, 2026. A new search shows today's fare for your date.
Does FlightGPT add a fee to flights from Chennai?
No. FlightGPT adds ₹0 — it shows the provider's own fare, and a tap opens the provider's site to book and pay.