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Cheapest round-trip
$119
Typical prices: $87-$123
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MAA - HYD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$58
Typical prices: $43-$63
IndiGo
Thu 2/1
MAA - HYD • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with IndiGo, Alliance Air and Air India Express. Average duration is 1h 19m
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Most punctual • 93% 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 42% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $109 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 52m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Hyderabad (MAA-HYD)

 

Cheap flights from Chennai to Hyderabad with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Jan 31
IndiGo Logo
9:35 pm - 10:50 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 15mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
5:40 pm - 7:00 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 20mnonstop
$119IndiGo
Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31
IndiGo Logo
9:35 pm - 10:50 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 15mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
2:55 pm - 4:15 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 20mnonstop
$119IndiGo
Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6
IndiGo Logo
3:45 pm - 5:00 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 15mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
9:40 pm - 11:00 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 20mnonstop
$119IndiGo
Fri, Jan 29 - Sat, Jan 30
IndiGo Logo
5:25 pm - 6:40 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 15mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
8:35 pm - 9:55 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 20mnonstop
$119IndiGo
Thu, Jan 28 - Sat, Jan 30
IndiGo Logo
9:40 am - 11:00 amMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 20mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
2:55 pm - 4:15 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 20mnonstop
$119IndiGo
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
IndiGo Logo
9:35 pm - 10:50 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 15mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
12:30 pm - 1:45 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 15mnonstop
$119IndiGo
Tue, Dec 29 - Wed, Dec 30
IndiGo Logo
9:35 pm - 10:50 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 15mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
11:45 am - 1:00 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 15mnonstop
$120IndiGo
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
IndiGo Logo
9:35 pm - 10:50 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 15mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
9:40 pm - 11:00 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
1h 20mnonstop
$120IndiGo
Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Oct 30
Air India Logo
9:55 pm - 6:10 amMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
8h 15m1 stop Pune Lohegaon
Air India Logo
8:15 am - 4:05 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
7h 50m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
$127Air India
Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 8:55 pmMAA  Chennai-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
1h 15mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:50 pmHYD  Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-MAA Chennai
13h 35m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
$131Multiple Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Chennai to Hyderabad flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Chennai to Hyderabad typically range from $87 to $123. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $119, on IndiGo.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Hyderabad. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 3% higher.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Hyderabad at $75 round-trip.
•August ($151) and September ($125) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 101% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chennai to Hyderabad the cheapest?

Flights from Chennai to Hyderabad are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 42% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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

$58
Beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in travelers.
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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 answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • 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 8:29 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 11:54 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 19m.

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

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chennai to Hyderabad:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Hyderabad?

    A nonstop flight from Chennai to Hyderabad takes 1h 19m, 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Chennai to Hyderabad range from $87 to $123, with an average of $107 over the past 12 months. Anything below $87 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $107 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $107 round-trip and layover options via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) at $109.

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

    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: 93% on time
    • IndiGo: 89% on time
    • SpiceJet: 83% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

  • 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 Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

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

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Hyderabad flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 22%, and night flights for 11%.

  • 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 varied from about $119 to $208. That means the highest observed fare was about 74% 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 $59, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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).

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

    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 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, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

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

    Connecting flights from Chennai to Hyderabad most commonly pass through:

    • Bengaluru Intl (BLR) - 89% of one-stop connections
    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 11% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Chennai to Hyderabad. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $101 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $111, a difference of $10.

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

  • What airlines fly from Chennai to Hyderabad?

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

    • IndiGo
    • Alliance Air
    • Air India Express

  • 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 4h 56m, compared with 16h 52m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Hyderabad?

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

  • 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 always check the fare details before booking.

  • 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.

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 are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $101, about $10 less than Tuesday fares (9% 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 42% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Hyderabad trip for November. Fares historically average $75 round-trip in that month - typically $76 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Alliance Air. Over the past three months, 93% of Alliance Air flights from Chennai to Hyderabad arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 89%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 56m, 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 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Hyderabad?

 
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

Alliance Air,IndiGo

Alliance Air,IndiGo

Tuesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Wednesday

Alliance Air,IndiGo

Alliance Air,IndiGo

Thursday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Friday

Alliance Air,IndiGo

Alliance Air,IndiGo

Saturday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Sunday

IndiGo

IndiGo

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Direct returns

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl to Chennai

Monday

Alliance Air,IndiGo

Alliance Air,IndiGo

Tuesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Wednesday

Alliance Air,IndiGo

Alliance Air,IndiGo

Thursday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Friday

Alliance Air,IndiGo

Alliance Air,IndiGo

Saturday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Sunday

IndiGo

IndiGo

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