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Cheapest round-trip
$139
Typical prices: $93-$132
IndiGo
Sun 11/4Sun 11/4
MAA - BOM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$75
Typical prices: $49-$70
IndiGo
Sat 11/3
MAA - BOM • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air. Average duration is 2h 08m
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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 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $135 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Mumbai (MAA-BOM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chennai to Mumbai

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 4
IndiGo Logo
5:30 am - 7:35 amMAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
1:05 pm - 3:20 pmBOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 15mnonstop
$139IndiGo
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 3
IndiGo Logo
6:55 am - 9:00 amMAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
2:30 pm - 4:35 pmBOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mnonstop
$139IndiGo
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 3
IndiGo Logo
6:55 am - 9:00 amMAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
2:30 pm - 4:35 pmBOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mnonstop
$142IndiGo
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 2
IndiGo Logo
5:30 am - 7:35 amMAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
2:30 pm - 4:35 pmBOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mnonstop
$142IndiGo
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
Air India Logo
10:45 am - 12:50 pmMAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mnonstop
Air India Logo
8:00 am - 10:00 amBOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 00mnonstop
$169Air India
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 3
Air India Express Logo
9:35 am - 6:45 pmMAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
9h 10m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Express Logo
6:00 am - 4:05 pmBOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
10h 05m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
$180Air India Express
Sat, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 16
Air India Express Logo
9:35 am - 6:45 pmMAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
9h 10m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Express Logo
2:25 pm - 7:50 pmBOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
5h 25m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
$202Air India Express
Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22
Air India Logo
8:35 pm - 4:25 amMAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
7h 50m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Logo
6:40 am - 8:40 amBOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 00mnonstop
$210Air India
Tue, Mar 16 - Fri, Mar 19
Air India Express Logo
6:00 am - 6:45 pmMAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
12h 45m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Express Logo
2:25 pm - 7:50 pmBOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
5h 25m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
$210Air India Express
Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22
Air India Logo
8:35 pm - 4:25 amMAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
7h 50m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Logo
9:50 pm - 11:50 pmBOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 00mnonstop
$221Air India
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chennai to Mumbai 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 Mumbai?

Round-trip flights from Chennai to Mumbai typically range from $93 to $132. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $139, on IndiGo.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Mumbai. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

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

•February, March and November are the cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Mumbai at $93 round-trip.
•September ($145) and August ($145) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chennai to Mumbai the cheapest?

Flights from Chennai to Mumbai are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% 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 Mumbai

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

Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on IndiGo and BOM

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.

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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.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on 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 Mumbai flights

Low season

July

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Beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 35% increase in travelers.
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Your Chennai to Mumbai 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 Mumbai?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 2:30 am and lands at 4:38 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:15 pm and lands at 1:23 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 08m.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Mumbai?

    A nonstop flight from Chennai to Mumbai takes 2h 08m, covering 642 miles.

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

    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 Mumbai flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chennai to Mumbai range from $93 to $132, with an average of $109 over the past 12 months. Anything below $93 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $109 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 Mumbai?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $109 round-trip, compared to $135 via a layover through Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

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

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

    • Air India: 93% on time
    • Akasa Air: 85% on time
    • IndiGo: 84% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time on average.

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

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $44–$44 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 Mumbai?

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

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

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Mumbai flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 23%, afternoon flights for 18%, and evening flights for 17%.

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

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $139 to $242. That means the highest observed fare was about 73% higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Chennai to Mumbai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $97, which is 70% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flights from Chennai to Mumbai usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

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

    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 Mumbai?

    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 Mumbai route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

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

    Connecting flights from Chennai to Mumbai most commonly pass through:

    • Bengaluru Intl (BLR) - 86% of one-stop connections
    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 14% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Chennai to Mumbai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $102 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $119, a difference of $17.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Chennai to Mumbai?

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

    • IndiGo
    • Air India
    • Akasa Air

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

    Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 41m, compared with 16h 57m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Mumbai?

    Some of the most popular sights in Mumbai are Juhu Beach, Gateway of India and Wankhede Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mumbai on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chennai to Mumbai 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
    • Akasa Air: 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.

  • Which airlines operate direct flights from Chennai International Airport to Mumbai International Airport?

    You'll find numerous airlines operating direct flights between these two destinations. Some of the cheaper flights are operated by the low-cost airline IndiGo, which provides direct flights in around 2h. The airline GoFirst offers direct flights that have a travel time between 1h 50min and 2h. You'll also find direct flights offered by Vistara, Air India and SpiceJet, which all have a similar travel time.

  • What transport options can I use to get to the city centre from Mumbai International Airport?

    Mumbai is well connected through its public transport system, which includes options like the BEST buses, taxis, tuk-tuks and the Suburban Railway. If you're used to travelling through India on public transport, consider using the Suburban Trains, which reaches almost all parts of the city. For a more convenient way to travel, hire a taxi outside of the terminal or book a trip through a taxi app, which will have designated pick-up areas located outside the main terminal.

Your guide to booking Chennai to Mumbai 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $102, about $17 less than Monday fares (14% 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 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Mumbai trip for February. Fares historically average $93 round-trip in that month - typically $52 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 Air India. Over the past three months, 93% of Air India flights from Chennai to Mumbai arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 87%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 11m, 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 Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport.

    • The Lalit Mumbai
    • The Leela Mumbai
    • Niranta Airport Transit Hotel & Lounge Terminal 2 Arrivals
  • If you find yourself at Mumbai International Airport (BOM) with a bit of time to kill after your flight, consider heading to Adani New Museum, located in Terminal 2, and explore the 5,500+ displayed works from more than 100 artists. This museum was conceived as an initiation into the immediate environment of the surrounding areas and India as a whole.
  • If you're at Chennai International Airport (MAA) and struggling with minor health issues, you can make your way to the medical and health scan facilities located in the Terminal 1 departures area to get immediate access to healthcare.
  • Mumbai International Airport offers a premium guest relation and concierge service through their Pranaam service. This service offers assistance from the aerobridge, porter assistance, personal buggy service, facilitation through immigration and a range of other services.
  • Travelling with young children can often be challenging. Because of this, Mumbai International Airport offers specialised childcare rooms for you to tend to your kids in private. You'll find these childcare rooms behind Island P in the departure check-in area, in post immigration, by the Level 3 retail areas, as well as near Boarding Gate 42.

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Mumbai?

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

Direct departures

Chennai to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Monday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Thursday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Friday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Saturday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Sunday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

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Direct returns

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl to Chennai

Monday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Thursday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Friday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Saturday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Sunday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

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