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Cheapest round-trip
$79
Typical prices: $72-$89
IndiGo
Thu 11/22Sun 11/25
MAA - BLR • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$42
Typical prices: $35-$46
IndiGo
Wed 11/28
MAA - BLR • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with IndiGo and Air India Express. Average duration is 1h 05m
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Most punctual • 95% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $241 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Bengaluru (MAA-BLR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chennai to Bengaluru

Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 25
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8:55 am - 10:05 amMAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 10mnonstop
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6:15 pm - 7:30 pmBLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 15mnonstop
$79IndiGo
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
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4:20 pm - 5:25 pmMAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 05mnonstop
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10:50 am - 11:55 amBLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 05mnonstop
$81IndiGo
Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 25
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8:55 am - 10:05 amMAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 10mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 1:40 pmBLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 00mnonstop
$81IndiGo
Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 13
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10:20 am - 11:25 amMAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 05mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 3:35 pmBLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 05mnonstop
$81IndiGo
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
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8:35 pm - 9:40 pmMAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 05mnonstop
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6:45 pm - 7:50 pmBLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 05mnonstop
$83Air India Express
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
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6:00 am - 7:05 amMAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 05mnonstop
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6:45 pm - 7:50 pmBLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 05mnonstop
$86Air India Express
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
Air India Logo
4:45 pm - 5:50 pmMAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 05mnonstop
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7:55 am - 8:55 amBLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 00mnonstop
$95Air India
Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 25
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7:10 am - 8:10 amMAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 00mnonstop
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8:10 pm - 9:15 pmBLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 05mnonstop
$97Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1
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9:50 am - 9:55 pmMAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
12h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi
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11:40 am - 8:45 amBLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
21h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi
$3,221Singapore Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22
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11:25 pm - 9:55 pmMAA  Chennai-BLR Bengaluru Intl
22h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
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11:50 am - 8:45 amBLR  Bengaluru Intl-MAA Chennai
20h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
$4,228Singapore Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chennai to Bengaluru flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chennai to Bengaluru?

Round-trip flights from Chennai to Bengaluru typically range from $72 to $89. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $79, on IndiGo.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Bengaluru?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Bengaluru. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Bengaluru?

•February and March are the cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Bengaluru at $69 round-trip.
•May ($90) and August ($87) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 30% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to Bengaluru

 
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Air India

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Robert Schrader

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on BLR and MAA

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for Chennai to Bengaluru flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$42
Beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 20% increase in travelers.
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Your Chennai to Bengaluru flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chennai to Bengaluru:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:05 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:45 pm and lands at 9:50 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 05m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chennai to Bengaluru.

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    A nonstop flight from Chennai to Bengaluru takes 1h 05m, covering 166 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Bengaluru flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chennai to Bengaluru range from $72 to $89, with an average of $82 over the past 12 months. Anything below $72 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $82 round-trip, compared to $241 via a layover through Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    Air India Express is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chennai to Bengaluru flights are:

    • Air India Express: 95% on time
    • IndiGo: 93% on time
    • Akasa Air: 93% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 93% of the time on average.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $14–$34 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo and Air India Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Chennai to Bengaluru spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Bengaluru flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Chennai to Bengaluru changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $79 to $639. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chennai to Bengaluru looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chennai to Bengaluru are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $47, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    Flights from Chennai to Bengaluru usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chennai to Bengaluru route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Bengaluru pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chennai to Bengaluru most commonly connect through:

    • Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 73% of one-stop connections
    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) - 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Chennai to Bengaluru. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $79 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $86, a difference of $7.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    2 airlines operate flights between Chennai and Bengaluru. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • IndiGo
    • Air India Express

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chennai to Bengaluru?

    Flying via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 41m, compared with 11h 12m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 11h 36m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD).

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chennai to Bengaluru flights?

    Among airlines operating Chennai to Bengaluru flights:

    • IndiGo: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chennai to Bengaluru flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

  • What is the luggage allowance on IndiGo flights from Chennai to Bengaluru (Bangalore)?

    IndiGo Airlines allows passengers to carry up to 35 lbs of checked-in baggage on flights from Chennai to Bengaluru (Bangalore). Additionally, passengers are permitted to carry one clear liter-sized transparent plastic bag which can contain small quantities of gels, pastes, or items of similar consistency. Infants are not allowed any checked baggage, but they are allowed one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 15 lbs.

  • What services does Air India offer for business-class passengers on flights from Chennai to Bengaluru (Bangalore)?

    As a full-service airline, Air India offers a range of refreshments and meals on all flights. Business-class passengers can enjoy more comfortable seating arrangements than economy-class passengers and are given priority check-in, which means that they can avoid long queues and save time when boarding flights from Chennai to Bengaluru (Bangalore). Air India offers business-class passengers access to lounge facilities where they can relax before their flight.

  • What transit options are available from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to the city center?

    There are several bus routes available that connect BLR to different parts of the city. The travel time can range from 45 minutes to over an hour, depending on the route and traffic. Taxis can also be hired from the airport's taxi stand, and are usually available throughout the day. Additionally, ride-hailing services like Uber and Ola are available at the airport, and can be used to book a ride to the city. The duration of the journey can vary depending on the traffic conditions.

  • What classes of service are available on Vistara flights from Chennai to Bengaluru (Bangalore)?

    Vistara Airlines offers three distinct cabin classes on its flights from Chennai to Bengaluru (Bangalore). Economy class is the standard seating option available on Vistara flights. Vistara also offers a premium economy seating option that provides passengers with extra space and greater comfort than economy class. The business-class cabin provides passengers with access to the most luxurious features, such as lie-flat seats and exclusive dining options.

Your guide to booking Chennai to Bengaluru flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $79, about $7 less than Sunday fares (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Bengaluru trip for February. Fares historically average $69 round-trip in that month - typically $21 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Air India Express. Over the past three months, 95% of Air India Express flights from Chennai to Bengaluru arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 93%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 44m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Bengaluru Intl Airport.

    • 080 Transit Hotel, T2
  • Vistara has taken important steps towards adopting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions, including on flights from Chennai (MAA) to Bengaluru (Bangalore) (BLR). The airline has adopted various operational measures to reduce engine noise, nitrogen oxide, and carbon dioxide emissions.
  • IndiGo offers pre-board courtesy to passengers who require assistance, including elderly passengers and passengers with limited mobility on flights from Chennai (MAA) to Bengaluru (Bangalore) (BLR). The airline provides wheelchair, electric cart assistance, and escort assistance and allows passengers to bring their own assistive devices on board.
  • Connecting flights from Chennai to Bengaluru (Bangalore) have layovers in various cities depending on the airline chosen. Some common layovers for the route include Mumbai (BOM), Vasco da Gama (GOI), and New Delhi (DEL).
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) has a single integrated terminal that handles both domestic and international flights. IndiGo passengers at MAA can purchase access to partner lounges at the airport at the time of booking their flight, or at the airport to relax before their flights to Bengaluru (Bangalore).
  • AirAsia India offers pre-booking of in-flight meals for all passengers, including families with kids, on flights from Chennai to Bengaluru (Bangalore). The airline's food menu may contain nuts, gluten, seafood, eggs, or dairy, and is subject to availability.

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Bengaluru (Bangalore)?

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

Direct departures

Chennai to Bengaluru Intl

Monday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Tuesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Wednesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Thursday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Friday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Saturday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Sunday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

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Direct returns

Bengaluru Intl to Chennai

Monday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Tuesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Wednesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Thursday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Friday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Saturday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Sunday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

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