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Cheapest round-trip
$111
Typical prices: $78-$112
Air India Express
Fri 9/28Sat 9/29
MAA - HYD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$53
Typical prices: $37-$56
Air India Express
Fri 9/28
MAA - HYD • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with IndiGo, Air India Express and Alliance Air. Average duration is 1h 18m
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Most punctual • 91% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $99 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 52m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Hyderabad (MAA-HYD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chennai to Hyderabad

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Sep 29
Air India Express Logo
1:45 pm - 3:10 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 25mnonstop
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8:05 am - 9:40 amHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 35mnonstop
$111Air India Express
Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 9
Air India Express Logo
10:45 am - 4:05 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
5h 20m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Express Logo
8:05 am - 9:40 amHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 35mnonstop
$113Air India Express
Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Sep 29
Air India Express Logo
4:30 pm - 8:25 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
3h 55m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Express Logo
8:05 am - 9:40 amHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 35mnonstop
$113Air India Express
Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4
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7:25 am - 6:40 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
11h 15m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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8:05 am - 9:40 amHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 35mnonstop
$113Air India Express
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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9:25 pm - 7:25 amMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
10h 00m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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8:05 am - 9:40 amHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 35mnonstop
$113Air India Express
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
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9:05 am - 10:20 amMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 15mnonstop
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5:45 pm - 9:25 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 40m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
$115IndiGo
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
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9:25 pm - 10:40 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 15mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 6:10 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 40m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
$115IndiGo
Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 13
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9:25 pm - 10:40 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 15mnonstop
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10:50 am - 3:30 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 40m1 stop Pune Lohegaon
$116IndiGo
Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 8
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9:55 am - 11:10 amMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 15mnonstop
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6:15 pm - 10:45 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 30m1 stop Coimbatore Peelamedu
$116IndiGo
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 15
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7:20 am - 3:00 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
7h 40m1 stop Vijayawada
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5:55 pm - 7:10 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 15mnonstop
$116IndiGo
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chennai to Hyderabad flights

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

Round-trip flights from Chennai to Hyderabad start at $111. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $78 to $112. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $111 on Air India Express.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Hyderabad, it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 1% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Hyderabad?

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Hyderabad at $76 round-trip.
  • July ($121) and June ($117) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 59% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chennai to Hyderabad the cheapest?

Flights from Chennai to Hyderabad are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to Hyderabad

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
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.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on IndiGo

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 HYD 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 Hyderabad flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$53
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chennai to Hyderabad

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Your Chennai to Hyderabad flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which method of transportation will cost visitors the least money to get from Chennai's central business district to the Chennai International Airport?

    The most cost-effective method of transportation from Chennai's central business district to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the suburban train. The suburban train network in Chennai provides a budget-friendly option for commuting. From the central business district, you can take a local train from Chennai Park or Chennai Beach station to Tirusulam station, which is the nearest station to the airport. From there, you can take an auto-rickshaw or walk to the airport terminal.

  • Which airline route offers the most reasonably priced flight alternatives between Chennai (MAA) and Hyderabad (HYD)?

    An indirect trip from Chennai to Hyderabad might be less expensive for travelers on a tight budget than a direct journey. Several airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Vistara, offer connecting flights on this route. Every one of these airlines makes stops in places like Bengaluru, Mumbai, or Delhi.

  • Which airlines allow pets on their flights between Chennai and Hyderabad?

    IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Vistara are some of the airlines that allow passengers to bring their dogs along on flights between Chennai and Hyderabad. However, it's important to get your ticket as soon as you can because there are restrictions on the number of pets that can board each plane. Your pet will be regarded as a carry-on item if its combined weight, including the carrier, is under 20 lbs.

  • Which airlines run flights between Chennai (MAA) and Hyderabad (HYD) and have friendly rules for checked baggage?

    For flights leaving from Chennai to Hyderabad, a number of airlines have loosened their baggage restrictions, including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Vistara. Passengers of these airlines are permitted to bring free carry-on bags, however, they must not exceed 22 lbs in weight. Additionally, for checked bags weighing less than fifty pounds, these airlines offer reduced rates.

  • What airlines are available from Chennai to Hyderabad?

    3 airlines operate flights between Chennai and Hyderabad. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • IndiGo
    • Air India Express
    • Alliance Air

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

    Flights from Chennai to Hyderabad usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chennai to Hyderabad 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
    • Alliance Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

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

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

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $93 round-trip, compared to $99 via a layover through Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$16 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 Hyderabad?

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

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

    Connecting flights from Chennai to Hyderabad most commonly pass through:

    • Bengaluru Intl (BLR) - 83% of one-stop connections
    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 17% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

    On the Chennai to Hyderabad route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 5%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $90 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $94: a $4 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    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 Hyderabad route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

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

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Hyderabad flights, with 30% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 30%, and night flights for 10%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Hyderabad?

    Some of the most popular sights in Hyderabad are Falaknuma Palace, Cyber Towers and Hyderabad International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Hyderabad on KAYAK.

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 8:28 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 10:53 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 18m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chennai to Hyderabad flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $93. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Hyderabad?

    A nonstop flight from Chennai to Hyderabad takes 1h 18m, covering 315 miles.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Chennai to Hyderabad 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 $111 to $402. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Chennai to Hyderabad are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $54, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

  • How does Alliance Air’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Chennai to Hyderabad flights?

    Alliance Air 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 Hyderabad flights are:

    • Alliance Air: 91% on time
    • IndiGo: 89% on time
    • Air India Express: 83% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are on time 88% of the time on average.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Chennai to Hyderabad?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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

    Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 19m, compared with 16h 52m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

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

    Round-trip flights from Chennai to Hyderabad range from $78 to $112, with an average of $93 over the past 12 months. Anything below $78 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chennai to Hyderabad flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $90 - about $4 less than Monday (4% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Hyderabad trip for September. Fares historically average $76 round-trip in that month - typically $45 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Alliance Air is the strongest pick on this route. 91% of Alliance Air flights from Chennai to Hyderabad arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 88%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour 58 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Airport.
    - Novotel Hyderabad Airport
  • When flying from Chennai (MAA) to Hyderabad, the vast majority of business travelers opt to arrive via Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD). Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is known for its efficient operations and quick turnaround times. This is especially crucial for business travelers who often have tight schedules and need to maximize their time. This airport's streamlined processes, including check-in, security, and baggage handling, help minimize delays and save valuable time.
  • If you want to travel in style from Chennai to Hyderabad, consider flying with Vistara Airlines, SpiceJet, or Air India. You will have the opportunity to use a special bidding procedure to ask for a seat upgrade from the initial cabin, whether it is business or economy class, to a first-class cabin, when purchasing your flight or checking-in with these airlines.
  • Consider using IndiGo Airlines, Air India, SpiceJet, or Vistara if you are looking for entertainment on your flight from Chennai (MAA) to Hyderabad (HYD). Customers flying with either of the above airlines can access free in-flight Wi-Fi to stream music albums, kid's cartoons, and their favorite TV shows.
  • When flying from Chennai to Hyderabad, the majority of environmental enthusiasts choose to leave through Chennai International Airport (MAA). This preference results from a significant increase in the airport's utilization of renewable energy sources. To provide clean electricity, the MAA Airport has focused on installing solar power-producing equipment. In an effort to lessen its dependency on energy produced by fossil fuels, MAA has also installed geothermal heating and cooling systems.
  • If you want to fly from Chennai to Hyderabad early in the morning, think about spending the night close to MAA Airport. Due to its easy access to MAA Airport, the Hotel Southern Comfort Hotel is a convenient alternative for overnight lodging.

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

Direct departures

Chennai to Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India Express,Alliance Air,IndiGo

Air India Express,Alliance Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Wednesday

Air India Express,Alliance Air,IndiGo

Air India Express,Alliance Air, +1 more

Thursday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Friday

Air India Express,Alliance Air,IndiGo

Air India Express,Alliance Air, +1 more

Saturday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Sunday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

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Direct returns

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl to Chennai

Monday

Air India Express,Alliance Air,IndiGo

Air India Express,Alliance Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Wednesday

Air India Express,Alliance Air,IndiGo

Air India Express,Alliance Air, +1 more

Thursday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Friday

Air India Express,Alliance Air,IndiGo

Air India Express,Alliance Air, +1 more

Saturday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

Sunday

Air India Express,IndiGo

Air India Express,IndiGo

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