Find the cheapest Chennai to Bangalore flights — live fares on IndiGo, Air India & Akasa. Daily MAA-BLR schedule, discounted deals for 2026.
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Quick answer: Chennai to Bangalore non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, Roughly 18–24 non-stop departures a day, clustered in the morning and evening business windows with thinner midday coverage.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest MAA–BLR fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
| Akasa Air | 7 kg | 15 kg | Newer fleet; value fares |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
Chennai to Bengaluru is one of India's busiest short hops, flown non-stop by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air. IndiGo carries the most departures, with Air India offering a full-service cabin and the others competing on low-cost fares.
Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate and Vistara has merged into Air India, so you will not see those names. The route is so dense with non-stops that a one-stop fare almost never makes sense here.
At about 290 km this is a very short sector — actual airborne time is closer to 40–45 minutes, with the schedule showing roughly 1h once you add taxi time at two of India's busiest airports. On such a short hop, much of your journey is the airport process and the road transfer at each end, not the flight itself.
This is a high-frequency business route, so fares stay reasonably competitive, but they still rise around Pongal, Diwali and the year-end. With so many departures, you can often find a fair fare close to travel, though early-morning and early-evening peaks cost more.
| Period | Demand | Fare trend |
|---|---|---|
| Jun–Sep (monsoon) | Moderate | Generally lower fares |
| Oct–Nov (Diwali) | High | Spike around the festival |
| Dec–mid-Jan (holidays / Pongal) | High | Peaks; book a little earlier |
| Feb–May | Moderate | Steady; busy business demand |
These are trends only — fares change continuously on this dense route.
On a short, high-frequency route:
Frequencies cluster around the 6–9am outbound and the 6–9pm return business windows, with quieter midday slots. If you want the lowest fare and have flexible timing, the early-afternoon and late-evening departures are usually cheaper than the peak commuter flights.
Business: the dense morning bank means a flight roughly every 20–30 minutes at peak — but factor in that on such a short hop, the train or even a road journey can be competitive once airport time is counted.
Families: a midday non-stop avoids the commuter crush; with a one-hour flight, cabin-only keeps things simple with children.
Students: the cheapest seats are off-peak and mid-week; cabin baggage only is almost always enough for a short trip.
Chennai (MAA): domestic flights mostly use T1, with the new T2 now handling select IndiGo and Air India services. Check your boarding pass, as assignments are shifting.
Bengaluru (BLR): at Kempegowda International, T1 handles domestic IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet, while T2 handles Air India and Air India Express domestic flights. The two terminals are a short shuttle apart, so confirm which one your airline uses.
At Chennai, T1 is served by app cabs and is close to a Chennai Metro Blue Line station. Bengaluru's airport is around 35 km north of the city at Devanahalli — a major consideration on this route, as the road transfer can take well over an hour in traffic and often costs more in time and money than the flight. The Vayu Vajra AC buses and app cabs serve it; budget generously for the transfer.
Standard domestic economy is usually 15kg checked plus 7kg cabin, but on a one-hour hop most travellers go cabin-only. The cheapest LCC fares can be cabin-only anyway, so check before booking. See the IndiGo baggage guide for current limits and excess fees.
Bengaluru enjoys a mild climate year-round, while Chennai is warm and humid with its main rains in the north-east monsoon (Oct–Dec), when heavy showers can briefly disrupt MAA. Both cities see some south-west monsoon rain (Jun–Sep). Because the flight is so short, a delay at either airport can add proportionally more to your total journey, so keep a buffer for onward plans.
On a 290 km hop, the flight is the quick part — Bengaluru's airport is about 35 km out and Chennai's road and metro transfers add up too. Before booking the cheapest flight, compare your true door-to-door time and cost against the Chennai–Bengaluru trains; for some city-centre trips the train wins once airport transfers are counted.
The schedule shows about 1h, but airborne time is closer to 40–45 minutes. On such a short hop, airport and road-transfer time dominate your journey.
IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and Akasa Air operate non-stop. Go First and Jet Airways have ceased operations, and Vistara has merged into Air India.
Roughly 18–24 non-stop departures a day, clustered in the morning and evening business windows.
About 290 km by air — one of India's shortest mainline sectors.
Most domestic flights use T1, with the new T2 now handling select IndiGo and Air India services. Check your boarding pass, as assignments are changing.
T1 handles IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet domestic flights; T2 handles Air India and Air India Express. Confirm which your airline uses, as the terminals are a short shuttle apart.
Sometimes the train or road is competitive once airport time and Bengaluru's 35 km transfer are counted. Compare true door-to-door time and cost before booking.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, an airline cancellation entitles you to a full refund or an alternative flight, plus compensation in certain cases. If you cancel, refundability depends on your fare type.
Web check-in usually opens 48 hours before departure and closes 1–2 hours prior. On a short hop, doing it early and travelling cabin-only saves a lot of time.
Most domestic economy fares include 15kg checked plus 7kg cabin, but on a one-hour flight most travellers go cabin-only. The cheapest LCC fares may be cabin-only anyway.
Some carriers allow pets in cabin or cargo subject to weight, container and health rules. Policies vary, so arrange directly with the airline in advance.
Yes. Infants under two travel on an adult's lap at a reduced fare; carry age proof and add the infant when booking.
Chennai's north-east monsoon (Oct–Dec) can briefly disrupt MAA, and both cities see some south-west monsoon rain (Jun–Sep). On a short flight, a delay adds proportionally more, so keep a buffer.
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What you pay on the Chennai–Bangalore route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Chennai to Bangalore live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air.
Last-minute Chennai to Bangalore fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Chennai Bangalore prices across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
Most travellers prefer the Chennai to Bangalore non-stop option. The direct Chennai-Bangalore flight time is ≈ 1h non-stop. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Chennai Bangalore ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Chennai–Bangalore fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service IndiGo ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.