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Find cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai from $68

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New Delhi to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai (DEL-MAA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Delhi to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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6:30 pm - 11:30 pmDEL-MAA
5h 00m1 stop
6:10 pm - 1:50 amMAA-DEL
7h 40m1 stop
Thu, May 16 - Thu, May 23
6:30 pm - 11:30 pmDEL-MAA
5h 00m1 stop
6:10 pm - 1:50 amMAA-DEL
7h 40m1 stop
Thu, Jun 13 - Fri, Jun 21
7:50 am - 10:45 amDEL-MAA
2h 55mnonstop
6:40 am - 9:40 amMAA-DEL
3h 00mnonstop
$157Vistara
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Wed, May 15 - Tue, May 21
1:30 pm - 4:20 pmDEL-MAA
2h 50mnonstop
9:05 pm - 12:05 amMAA-DEL
3h 00mnonstop
$160Vistara
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, May 27
2:30 am - 5:15 amDEL-MAA
2h 45mnonstop
5:55 pm - 8:50 pmMAA-DEL
2h 55mnonstop
$161IndiGo
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
2:30 am - 5:15 amDEL-MAA
2h 45mnonstop
2:30 am - 5:20 amMAA-DEL
2h 50mnonstop
$162IndiGo
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Wed, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 20
11:10 am - 7:10 amDEL-MAA
20h 00m1 stop
6:30 pm - 12:30 pmMAA-DEL
18h 00m1 stop
$166Air India
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Sun, May 19 - Sun, May 26
9:25 am - 1:50 pmDEL-MAA
4h 25m1 stop
2:40 pm - 7:30 pmMAA-DEL
4h 50m1 stop
$168SpiceJet
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Thu, May 16 - Thu, May 23
3:35 am - 10:35 amDEL-MAA
7h 00m2 stops
4:10 pm - 11:00 pmMAA-DEL
6h 50m1 stop
$175Air India
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Wed, May 15 - Thu, May 23
5:40 am - 8:20 amDEL-MAA
2h 40mnonstop
8:45 am - 8:15 amMAA-DEL
23h 30m1 stop
$376SpiceJet
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Thu, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 8

Flights from New Delhi to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Delhi to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to Chennai?

The average price of all flights from New Delhi to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chennai on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to New Delhi, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New Delhi to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New Delhi to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $124 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is $170 and $162 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New Delhi to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New Delhi to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 63 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from New Delhi to Chennai found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $157 on Vistara, followed by IndiGo ($161). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $68 on IndiGo and from $78 on Vistara.

Which airlines fly most frequently between New Delhi and Chennai?

IndiGo connects New Delhi to Chennai with up to 10 flights per day. Air India also offers 4 flights per day, while Vistara follows with 4 flights per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between New Delhi and Chennai?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from New Delhi to Chennai.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from New Delhi to Chennai. They are: Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Vistara. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with SpiceJet at $74 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at SpiceJet.

How many flights are there between New Delhi and Chennai per day?

Each day, there are 19 nonstop flights that take off from New Delhi and land in Chennai, with an average flight time of 2h 49m. The most common departure time is 5:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 133 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 19.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New Delhi and Chennai?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New Delhi to Chennai take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Chennai from New Delhi is typically 2h 40m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,093 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from New Delhi to Chennai?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New Delhi at 2:30 am and will be landing in Chennai at 5:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from New Delhi to Chennai?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New Delhi to Chennai jets off at 10:45 pm and lands at 1:35 am.

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Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$68
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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When to book flights from New Delhi to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Delhi to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from New Delhi to Chennai

  • Are there any on-site airport hotels at Chennai Airport?

    If you are looking to stay close to the airport on arrival, there are four hotels located in the vicinity of the terminals, all within five to ten minutes and offering airport shuttle transfers. Alternatively, there are Retiring Rooms inside the terminal that offer a dormitory space for resting and sleeping, and showers are also available should you need to freshen up.

  • How do I travel on from Chennai Airport using public transport?

    The closest train station to the airport is 500m away from the terminal and provides suburban train connections between the airport and Chennai Park or Egmore stations. Another public transport option is the metro, which you can get from the metro station located across the airport car park. However, the airport line (the Blue Line) only goes halfway to the city centre, so if that’s where you’re heading you will need to transfer to the Green Line along the way.

  • Can I get a taxi from Chennai Airport?

    Taxis are readily available from the taxi ranks outside the terminal building, and you can choose between a metered taxi or a pre-paid one. If you prefer the latter option, head to the pre-paid taxi booth in Arrivals to pay the taxi fare and then simply give the ticket to the driver before your trip.

  • Is there Wi-Fi connection at Chennai Airport?

    Passengers wishing to stay connected upon arrival can use the airport’s free Wi-Fi service for up to 45 minutes. If you need to use the Internet for longer, you have the option of purchasing additional time. Please note that you must have a valid phone number in order to use the Wi-Fi connection as you will get sent a PIN number by SMS. If you have a SIM-free device, you can head to the information desk to ask for the PIN.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Delhi to Chennai was $68 for a one-way ticket and $136 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Delhi and Chennai?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from New Delhi to Chennai. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Only flydubai offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Delhi to Chennai flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Delhi to Chennai?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Delhi to Chennai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between New Delhi and Chennai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Delhi to Chennai?

    There are nonstop flights from New Delhi to Chennai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Delhi to Chennai, Vistara or IndiGo?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Delhi to Chennai are Vistara and IndiGo. With an average price for the route of $155 and an overall rating of 7.8, Vistara is the most popular choice. IndiGo is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $160 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Delhi to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Delhi to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from New Delhi is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to New Delhi with another airline. Booking your flights between New Delhi and MAA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from New Delhi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DEL to Chennai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $77 or less one-way and $162 or less round-trip.
  • If you have some time before your flight from New Delhi to Chennai, experience being a pilot at The Cockpit, a flight simulator located in Terminal 3 of New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport. There are over 24,000 flight routes to choose from and different weather conditions to simulate so it should keep you occupied for a while.
  • Passengers waiting for their flights from New Delhi to Chennai can head to one of the Plaza Premium airport lounges at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport if they wish to relax in a quiet space. There is at least one lounge in each of the airport terminals, and they are accessible to all passengers by paying a fee at the door or showing lounge memberships.
  • Strollers are available in New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport’s Terminal 1D, which can be used free of charge by passengers travelling with children. In addition, child care lounges are available in all terminals, and a gaming area is located in Terminal 3 that will keep both kids and adults occupied before their flight.
  • Luggage trolleys are available free of charge throughout Chennai Airport. If you wish to store your luggage after your flight from New Delhi to Chennai, you will find the left luggage service in the International Terminal, with pricing depending on the size of your stored luggage.
  • Food concessions are available throughout all terminals at both New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport and Chennai Airport, however if you have a late-night flight from New Delhi to Chennai you might want to pack some extra snacks – there are no confirmed 24-hour food options at either airport. There are, however, drinking water stations throughout both airports that you can use to refill your water bottle before or after your flight, at any time of the day or night.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from New Delhi to Chennai?

Find which airlines fly direct from Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai

Monday

Air Canada, Air India, American Airlines, +13 more

Air Canada, Air India, +14 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air India, Air Mauritius, +14 more

Air Canada, Air India, +15 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air India, American Airlines, +12 more

Air Canada, Air India, +13 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air India, Air Mauritius, +14 more

Air Canada, Air India, +15 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air India, American Airlines, +13 more

Air Canada, Air India, +14 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air India, American Airlines, +13 more

Air Canada, Air India, +14 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air India, Air Mauritius, +13 more

Air Canada, Air India, +14 more

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Nonstop returns

Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air France, Air India, +16 more

Air Canada, Air France, +17 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air France, Air India, +14 more

Air Canada, Air France, +15 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Air India, +16 more

Air Canada, Air France, +17 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air France, Air India, +15 more

Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air France, Air India, +15 more

Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air France, Air India, +15 more

Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Air India, +15 more

Air Canada, Air France, +16 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from New Delhi to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
VistaraOverall score based on 246 reviews
7.1entertainment
7.7food
8.1boarding
8.4crew
8.1comfort
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This was an old 320 without a screen or USB charging port even in the business class. The food could have been better.

10.0 ExcellentUday, Mar 2024CCU - BLR
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This was an old 320 without a screen or USB charging port even in the business class. The food could have been better.

a real good flying experince. Everything was excellent right from check-in to baggage collection at destination.

Food is tasting bad, and it is a fusion but not authentic.

Excellent experience and now my preferred airline. Even a fantastic meal with dessert in a 2 hour flight.

off late the crew and the air in the flight is becoming that of a budget airline not the earlier Vistara .

It wasn't clear from where to board flight international or domestic Airport

Information was not clear from where to check in international or domestic Airport at Ahmedabad.

The deplaning experience was bad, since they did not get the aerobridge at Madras on arrival and the bus felt like a local train during office hour rush

i bought a biz class fare but a few days before vistara always changes my biz class flight to economy .. happened to me 4 times .. seated could be wider .. boarding could be more organized .. crew did their best but not enough resources all in all very poor experience

Qatar said few times that the luggage will be at the final destination but they were wrong. Please check where your port of entry is at the destination. This is where the luggage would be. The food was terrible.

As usual invariably delayed Lots of time in getting chkd in baggage

Staff needs to be trained in managing customers better. Indigo appears to be a low cost airlines in all aspects.

Flight was delayed and also lots of mosquitoes on the flight

Two times the gate was changed and flight got delayed

INDIGO Never On Time & Always Prefer to Shuttle Passengers Like shuttle Corks

I did not like the communication gap existing amongst the staff and the customer. My flight to Nagpur was delayed by two and half hours but it was informed to me on email ( not by W.A. or SMS) when I have already left my home in Baner area. I was painfully detained at airport with luggage when the gate no. 10 was changed to 5. I'll never recommend your flight to anybody.

Seats don't recline, no charging points. New aircraft and very clean. Crew should serve some water atleast.

Wife and I were seated in separate seats across the aisle

There was inordinate delay without any plausible reason. This has become a normal feature of Indigo now a days.

Flight was inordinately delayed, which has become normal with Indigo. Crews were inattentive. After landing there was a lot of time for arrival of chek in baggage

I have been an NRI living abroad for the last 35 years, but I had one of my worst experiences recently at the Dharbhanga airport, especially with the ground staff. Their behavior was very rude; one of the staff members almost abused me and charged me extra for my laptop and cable that I was carrying from Dharbhanga to Delhi, where I had an international flight. Despite being careful with the weight limits, the ground staff treated me very poorly, making it one of the worst flying experiences of my life.

Staff could have been helpful when traveling with kids and seniors. Not at all professional staff, just some janitors who do not understand hospitality. The food was horrible; the tomatoes tasted foul. The flight was small and the legroom was not good.

Flight was changed without proper monitor display. Boarding process was confusing with no announcements.

Flight arrived on time even though boarding and takeoff were delayed. No infant seatbelt provided. Crew was a bit indifferent. Baggage was damaged and representatives refused to write up a damage report.

IGI T-1 terminal is under renovation. So, the boarding and check in process took extremely long, due to reduced number of kiosks. Further, the flight was delayed by 1 hour 15 mins. The same was not being properly informed to the passengers because of which a feeling of slight chaos was evident amongst the passengers. All this further increased the discomfort, which was already in the menu due to the ATR aircraft. Lastly, the Spicescreen website wasn't working properly due to pathetic interface and poor wifi connectivity, which otherwise could have been a pass-time during the flight. Such issues were not expected from Spicejet and need to be taken care and handled in a better manner in future.

The flight 3 time delay I was so nervous and full tired

Flight cancelled without notice at the 11th hour, refund not done now one week passed

Timing Should be Accurate to Fly Flight was Delay By 3 hrs

Fly has been canceled 3 hours before departure. That happens after 2 delayed departures. No automatic compensation. Spicejet refused to give us compensation form. Bad service.

Landing at Delhi IGI AIRPORT was not smooth.It made us bit nervous. Then the rest was ok. Staff and the crew are very efficient.

Entertainment system was not working and was told I would get a voucher and have not got one. No toiletries were available not even a toothbrush false sweet talk by ground staff

Worst International flight I ever had in my whole life time. Boarding is the worst of all and flight experience was also not good. Screens were not working, seats were not comfortable and lot more.

Air India needs to launch new planes. Seats are worn out, most of the plane's TV screens wasn't working, USB charging ports wasn't working as well so I can charge my phone & watch my download movies, Food was mediocre, the plane smells. How can Air India put through their customers with this bad experience? This complaint needs to get escalated to the upper management. How shameful is the upper management to improve this plane? The flight is going back & forth from NEW YORK & DELHI. Two of the big cities in the world and this is how your experience is for sitting in a plane for 12+ hrs? Get your planes fixed ASAP Air India (TATA Management do your job right).

One of my worst experiences. Nothing was working in the flight. Entertainment system was broken, seat was very uncomfortable, crew did not offer water until food was provided, lights were not working, attendant call was not working. In short everything was broken and duct taped.

Old aircraft, crew were so so. Meals were mediocre. Flight to delhi was delayed. Lounge needs update and was mediocre too.

The food on board the flight was atrocious - tasteless, spicy as hell, and simply a hodge podge of nonsensical items of poor quality.

The crew smile nicely when you board and exit, in between they are sullen and innattentive

Departure gate flipped twice within 15 minutes. Made passengers to move from one gate to other. Delayed boarding and departure. This is inconvenient for elderly wheelchair passengers and people traveling with children.

Flight got delayed by 3 hours but no compensation or anything

Better entertainment choices and better food required. Mediocre as compared to other airlines. Planes are old and need revamping

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/23Tue
nonstopIndiGo
3h 00mDEL-MAA
$68
5/29Wed
1 stop
16h 55mDEL-MAA
$69
5/11Sat
1 stop
16h 55mDEL-MAA
$71
6/15Sat
1 stopIndiGo
6h 55mDEL-MAA
$74
5/11Sat
nonstopVistara
2h 45mDEL-MAA
$78
9/26Thu
nonstopSpiceJet
2h 40mDEL-MAA
$82
9/2Mon
1 stopSpiceJet
4h 25mDEL-MAA
$86
5/15Wed
1 stopAir India
13h 35mDEL-MAA
$93
5/29Wed
2 stopsAir India
7h 00mDEL-MAA
$97
5/2Thu
nonstopVistara
2h 50mDEL-MAA
$98

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Last minute flights from New Delhi to Chennai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New Delhi to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/23Tue
nonstopIndiGo
2h 45mDEL-MAA
4/24Wed
nonstopIndiGo
2h 55mMAA-DEL
$135
4/23Tue
nonstopIndiGo
2h 45mDEL-MAA
4/24Wed
multi-stopIndiGo
5h 30mMAA-DEL
$145
4/23Tue
multi-stopVistara
6h 25mDEL-MAA
4/24Wed
multi-stopVistara
7h 05mMAA-DEL
$189
4/23Tue
multi-stopAir India
10h 45mDEL-MAA
4/24Wed
multi-stopAir India
14h 05mMAA-DEL
$229

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New Delhi - Chennai Flights

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