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Quick answer: Mumbai to Chennai non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 55m – 2h 10m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, Roughly 18–25 non-stop departures a day, spread fairly evenly across the morning, midday and evening.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–MAA 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 | 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.
Mumbai to Chennai is one of the busier inter-metro routes in India, and you have a genuine choice of carriers flying it non-stop. The main operators in 2026 are IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air, with Air India fielding the largest single share of departures and IndiGo close behind.
Between them they put out roughly 18–25 non-stop flights a day, so you are rarely more than an hour or two from the next departure. Because all three fly the route directly, this is a true non-stop market — there is little reason to take a one-stop itinerary unless a connecting fare is unusually cheap.
A note on older names: Go First and Jet Airways are no longer operating, and Vistara has merged into Air India — so if you see those brands on an old listing, ignore them.
The two cities are about 1,040 km apart by air. A non-stop flight is scheduled at roughly 1h 55m to 2h 10m gate-to-gate, though the actual time in the air is usually a touch under two hours; the rest is taxiing at two busy airports.
The routing is a straightforward southerly track down the peninsula. Headwinds and air-traffic sequencing into Mumbai can add a few minutes, so if you have a tight onward connection at either end, give yourself a buffer rather than relying on the minimum scheduled time.
Fares on Mumbai–Chennai move with both leisure demand and the heavy business traffic between the two cities. As a rough guide:
| Period | Demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Dec–early Jan | High | Festive and holiday peak; book several weeks out |
| Apr–Jun | Moderate–High | Summer holidays and weddings push fares up |
| Jul–Sep | Lower | Monsoon shoulder; often the best value |
| Mid-Jan–Mar | Moderate | Steady business demand, occasional sales |
As a rule of thumb, booking three to six weeks ahead tends to land the most balanced fares. Last-minute weekday business fares can spike sharply.
A few honest levers actually move the price on this route:
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For value, the very first flights (around 5–7 am) and the late-evening departures (after 8 pm) are typically the cheapest, since business travellers cluster around the 8–10 am and 5–7 pm slots and push those fares up.
For comfort, an early-morning departure gets you into Chennai with most of the day intact and avoids the worst of Mumbai's afternoon ATC congestion. If you are connecting onward from Chennai, a morning flight also leaves margin if your inbound runs late.
Business travellers: stick to the 7–9 am or evening slots for same-day return feasibility; a fully flexible or higher fare class is worth it if your plans can shift. Air India and IndiGo both have reliable frequency for last-minute changes.
Families: a mid-morning flight after the early rush is calmer with children, and the two-hour duration is manageable. Pre-book seats together — on a busy route, free adjacent seats disappear quickly.
Students and budget travellers: book early, fly hand-baggage only on the first or last flight of the day, and stay flexible on dates. This is one route where patience genuinely pays, given how often the cheapest carrier changes.
Mumbai (BOM): all three carriers — IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air — depart from Terminal 2 (T2) at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International. Mumbai's domestic and international flights share T2, so allow time for a larger, busier building.
Chennai (MAA): domestic flights arrive at Terminal 1 (T1, the Anna Terminal), the newer integrated domestic terminal. (A small set of IndiGo regional ATR flights uses Terminal 4, but jet services on this route land at T1.) Allow extra time at peak hours, as Chennai's domestic terminal can get crowded.
In Mumbai: T2 is well connected by app-cabs and the airport road network, but the city's traffic is famously unpredictable — leave a generous margin, especially during the evening rush. The Metro and the upcoming links improve options, but a pre-booked cab remains the simplest door-to-terminal choice.
In Chennai: the airport sits at Meenambakkam in the south-west of the city and is one of the easiest in India to reach by rail — the Chennai Metro and suburban line both serve the airport, making the trip to central Chennai quick and cheap. App-cabs and the prepaid taxi counter are the alternatives.
On standard domestic economy fares, the usual allowance is 15 kg checked plus one 7 kg cabin bag, though the exact figure depends on the fare you buy — the cheapest fare families sometimes carry less, or hand-baggage only. Always check your specific fare before you pay.
For the precise, current rules see IndiGo baggage. Excess-baggage charges per kilo are far higher at the airport than when pre-purchased online, so weigh your bags at home if you are close to the limit.
Chennai is warm to hot for most of the year, with high humidity — pack light cottons whatever the season. Its main rains come with the north-east monsoon (roughly October–December), which is the opposite pattern to most of India, so flights can see weather delays in those months rather than in mid-year.
Mumbai's heavy rain runs June–September, when departures can back up. If you are flying in either city's wet season, take the earliest flight you reasonably can — delays compound through the day.
Because Air India, IndiGo and Akasa all fly Mumbai–Chennai non-stop in similar numbers, the cheapest carrier genuinely rotates by date and time of day. Don't loyalty-book one airline out of habit. Pull up your exact date on FlightGPT, compare all three side by side, and check the first-of-the-day and late-evening flights — that is where the value usually hides on this route.
A non-stop flight is scheduled at roughly 1 hour 55 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes gate-to-gate, with actual flying time usually a little under two hours.
In 2026 the non-stop operators are IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air. Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India.
Roughly 18 to 25 non-stop departures a day, spread across the morning, midday and evening.
All carriers on this route depart from Terminal 2 (T2) at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Domestic jet flights arrive at Terminal 1 (T1, the Anna Terminal). A few IndiGo regional ATR flights use Terminal 4, but services on this route land at T1.
Mid-week (Tuesday and Wednesday) and Saturday departures are usually softer than Monday-morning and Friday-evening business peaks. The first and last flights of the day are often cheapest.
Booking three to six weeks ahead tends to land the most balanced fares. Last-minute weekday fares can spike because of business demand.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels your flight you are entitled to a full refund or a free alternative flight, and in many cases compensation, regardless of the fare type. The statutory refund rights apply even on non-refundable tickets when the airline cancels.
Standard domestic economy is usually 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag, but it depends on your fare. Check your specific fare and see the IndiGo baggage page for exact figures.
Yes. All carriers on this route open web check-in 24–48 hours before departure, and it is the quickest way to pick a seat and skip the counter queue at busy T2 and T1.
It can. Mumbai's heavy rain (June–September) and Chennai's north-east monsoon (October–December) are the higher-risk windows. The earliest flight of the day is least likely to be caught in cascading delays.
Some carriers allow pets in the cabin or hold on domestic flights, subject to advance booking, weight limits and health documents. Policies vary by airline, so confirm directly before you travel.
Yes. Infants under two travel on an adult's lap at a reduced fare. Carry the child's age proof, and note that cabin-baggage and stroller rules vary by airline.
Headline fares are usually similar. Booking direct with the airline can simplify changes and refunds; comparison tools like FlightGPT help you spot the cheapest option first, then book wherever suits you.
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There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Mumbai to Chennai — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Mumbai–Chennai prices across IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Mumbai to Chennai at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available BOM–MAA fare side by side in seconds.
Most travellers prefer the Mumbai to Chennai non-stop option. The direct Mumbai-Chennai flight time is ≈ 1h 55m – 2h 10m 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 Mumbai Chennai ticket but are open to a layover.
Mumbai–Chennai pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Mumbai Chennai fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.