Find the cheapest Chennai to Kolkata flights — live fares on IndiGo, Air India & Akasa. Daily MAA-CCU schedule, discounted deals for 2026.
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Quick answer: Chennai to Kolkata non-stop flights take about ≈ 2h 20m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Around 10-15 non-stop departures a day across five carriers.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest MAA–CCU 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 |
| SpiceJet | 7 kg | 15 kg | Budget 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 Kolkata is a well-served east-coast trunk route flown non-stop by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet. IndiGo runs the most frequent service, with the others filling out the day. Between them you get a non-stop roughly every couple of hours from early morning to evening.
Connecting itineraries via Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar or Visakhapatnam show up in searches, but with this many non-stops there is seldom any reason to add a stop.
The distance is about 1,365 km and scheduled block time is roughly 2 hours 20 minutes. The route runs up the eastern seaboard over Andhra Pradesh and Odisha before turning toward the Bengal delta.
Both cities are on IST, so there is no time change. Evening arrivals into Kolkata can occasionally pick up holding time, but the route is generally smooth outside the monsoon.
Demand spikes hard around Durga Puja, when travel to and from Kolkata surges. Booking three to six weeks ahead generally secures the best non-stop fare on this competitive route.
| Period | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Oct-Feb | Medium-High | Pleasant winter weather at both ends; steady business and leisure demand |
| Mar-May | Medium | Hot season; summer-holiday spikes around school breaks |
| Jun-Sep | Lower-Medium | Monsoon affects both cities; softer fares between festival peaks |
| Durga Puja / Diwali | Very High | Kolkata's biggest travel surge — fares climb sharply, book weeks ahead |
Booking-site fares are live and change constantly; treat any single figure as a snapshot.
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FlightGPT puts the day's non-stops side by side so you can spot the genuinely cheapest option across the five airlines.
Morning departures (before 09:00) are the most reliable and give you a full day in Kolkata. Late-evening flights can be cheaper but carry a higher chance of delay, especially in the monsoon.
If you are connecting beyond Kolkata to the Northeast or onward, an earlier Chennai departure leaves more buffer for the connection.
Business travellers: an early non-stop with free seat selection and lounge access (on Air India or via card benefits) makes the 2h 20m sector productive; pick a flexible fare if plans may change.
Families: mid-morning departures are easiest with children, and early booking keeps the family together and the fare low. Pack snacks for the longer sector.
Students and budget flyers: a cabin-only fare on IndiGo, Akasa, SpiceJet or Air India Express is the cheapest crossing; weigh your bag at home to dodge gate-excess charges.
Chennai (MAA): domestic flights use Terminal 1 (Kamaraj) principally, with a newer integrated terminal expanding capacity — check your boarding pass for the exact terminal.
Kolkata (CCU): Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International operates from a single large integrated terminal (commonly referenced as T2) handling both domestic and international flights, so there is one terminal to head for on arrival and departure.
In Chennai: the airport at Tirusulam links to the city via the Chennai Metro (Airport station), suburban rail and app cabs — the metro is the most traffic-proof option.
In Kolkata: the airport at Dum Dum is in the city's north; app cabs and prepaid taxis reach central and southern Kolkata in 45-75 minutes depending on traffic. The under-extension metro link to the airport is improving connectivity, so check current status before relying on it.
Economy fares usually include 7 kg cabin baggage. Checked allowance depends on the fare you buy — low-cost carriers increasingly sell cabin-only fares, while Air India full-service fares include a checked bag.
Confirm before flying: IndiGo baggage, Air India baggage, SpiceJet baggage, Akasa Air baggage. Pre-paid bags are far cheaper than gate excess.
Both cities feel the monsoon June-September; Kolkata can see heavy spells and Chennai's separate northeast monsoon (October-December) brings its own rain. Outside these windows the winter months are the most settled and comfortable.
Kolkata humidity is high for much of the year — dress light. Keep your ID handy and arrive early during the Durga Puja and Diwali peaks, when the airport is at its busiest.
Five airlines compete on Chennai-Kolkata, so the cheapest non-stop swings widely by date and by fare type. Decide your baggage need first, then let FlightGPT compare the true all-in total across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa and SpiceJet for your exact day.
Non-stop flights take around 2 hours 20 minutes, covering roughly 1,365 km up the eastern seaboard. One-stop options take much longer and are rarely worthwhile.
IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet all operate non-stop, with IndiGo running the most frequent service.
Around 10 to 15 non-stop departures a day across the five carriers, spread from early morning to evening.
In Chennai, domestic flights mainly use Terminal 1; in Kolkata, all flights use the single integrated terminal (T2). Check your boarding pass for Chennai as airline allocations are shifting.
Three to six weeks ahead usually gets the best non-stop fare. Avoid the Durga Puja and Diwali peaks, when prices climb sharply, and favour midweek departures.
Under DGCA rules, airlines must refund statutory taxes even on non-refundable tickets and cannot charge a cancellation fee above the base fare plus fuel surcharge. Refundable fares return more — check your fare's terms.
Economy fares typically include 7 kg cabin baggage. Checked allowance depends on the fare; low-cost carriers increasingly sell cabin-only fares, so add a bag at booking if you need one.
Web check-in usually opens 48 hours before departure and closes a couple of hours prior, letting you pick a seat and skip the counter queue.
Both cities see monsoon rain — Kolkata in June-September and Chennai again in October-December. Flights operate but can face short delays, so allow buffer time in those months.
Some carriers allow pets in cabin or cargo with advance booking, health documents and a fee. Space is limited and policies vary, so confirm with the airline well ahead.
An infant under two travels on an adult's lap at a reduced fare and needs proof of age such as a birth certificate or Aadhaar. Carry it for verification at check-in.
Prices are usually comparable. Airline websites give the cleanest changes and refunds, while FlightGPT shows the cheapest non-stop across all five carriers in one view.
Arrive at least two hours before a domestic departure, and more during the Durga Puja and Diwali peaks when both airports are crowded.
A metro extension to the airport is being built to ease the journey from the city's north. Check the current operating status before relying on it; app cabs and prepaid taxis remain the standard options.
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What you pay on the Chennai–Kolkata 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 Kolkata 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, SpiceJet.
Last-minute Chennai to Kolkata 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 Kolkata prices across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, SpiceJet — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
Most travellers prefer the Chennai to Kolkata non-stop option. The direct Chennai-Kolkata flight time is ≈ 2h 20m 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 Kolkata ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Chennai–Kolkata 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.