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Cheapest round-trip
$294
Typical prices: $218-$320
AirAsia
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KUL - MAA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$154
Typical prices: $103-$170
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Sun 9/13
KUL - MAA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai (KUL-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
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9:45 pm - 11:05 pmKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 50mnonstop
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8:05 am - 2:35 pmMAA  Chennai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
4h 00mnonstop
$294AirAsia
Wed, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 18
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9:35 pm - 10:55 pmKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 50mnonstop
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11:45 pm - 6:05 amMAA  Chennai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
3h 50mnonstop
$299AirAsia
Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:10 am - 7:25 amKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 45mnonstop
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11:45 pm - 6:05 amMAA  Chennai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
3h 50mnonstop
$304AirAsia
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27
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9:45 pm - 11:05 pmKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 50mnonstop
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10:55 am - 9:00 pmMAA  Chennai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
7h 35m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
$310Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 27
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6:10 am - 7:25 amKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 45mnonstop
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10:55 am - 9:00 pmMAA  Chennai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
7h 35m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
$312Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 12
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6:10 am - 7:25 amKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 45mnonstop
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7:05 am - 9:00 pmMAA  Chennai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
11h 25m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
$316Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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10:00 pm - 9:25 pmKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 55m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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7:05 pm - 9:00 pmMAA  Chennai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
23h 25m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
$337IndiGo
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
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5:45 am - 6:55 amKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 40mnonstop
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7:05 pm - 9:00 pmMAA  Chennai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
23h 25m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
$338IndiGo
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25
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9:10 am - 10:45 amKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 05mnonstop
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11:45 am - 6:15 pmMAA  Chennai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
4h 00mnonstop
$402Malaysia Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Thu, Jan 14
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9:10 am - 10:45 amKUL  Kuala Lumpur Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 05mnonstop
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11:45 am - 6:15 pmMAA  Chennai-KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl
4h 00mnonstop
$591Malaysia Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kuala Lumpur to Chennai flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chennai from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport usually cost between $247 and $373 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $294 on AirAsia (Sep 19-Sep 23).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chennai, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai is March, where tickets cost $226 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $329 and $317 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $323, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur to Chennai flights

  • What is the best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Lumpur International Airport?

    The KLIA Ekspres is an express train service (28 min) between KL Sentral and the airport. It is incredibly convenient, allowing you to check-in at the train station and drop your bags off, which you can then pick up upon arrival in Chennai. A single ticket costs RM 55. If you're driving, you'll find a long-term car park at the airport which costs RM 32 per day.

  • What is the best way to transfer from Chennai International Airport to the city centre?

    One option is to take the train. You have to walk 2 km to Tirusulam station, and from there take the train to Chennai Park station. A single ticket costs ₹ 10 (≈ RM 0.6). Alternatively, you can take a bus from outside the terminal (the 1B or 18A routes) for ₹ 45 (≈ RM 2.6). If you'd prefer to go directly to your destination, you can take a cab for ₹ 350–500 (≈ RM 20–29). Whichever type of transport you choose, you can expect the journey to take roughly 45 min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai was $154 for a one-way ticket and $294 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai?

    A passport is required to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

    Only Scoot offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kuala Lumpur to Chennai flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kuala Lumpur to Chennai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

    There are nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, Malaysia Airlines or AirAsia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia. With an average price for the route of $320 and an overall rating of 7.3, Malaysia Airlines is the most popular choice. AirAsia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $276 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur to Chennai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur with another airline. Booking your flights between Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $174 or less one-way and $323 or less round-trip.
  • For direct flights on this route, book with AirAsia, Malindo Air, Batik Air, or Malaysia Airlines. Alternatively, there are flights with a layover from Scoot, IndiGo, and SriLankan.
  • When choosing your flight, it's worth bearing in mind that although international flights land at both Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 of Chennai International Airport, (MAA) the latter is more modern (having opened in 2017).
  • There is a large duty-free shop in the arrivals area of Chennai International Airport, ideal if you want to pick up a bargain before continuing your journey.
  • To make the start of your journey quick and hassle-free, you can book the Airport FastTrack@KLIA service to get dedicated priority access at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Prices start at RM 80 per person.

Prefer to fly direct from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kuala Lumpur Intl to Chennai.
Find which airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Chennai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kuala Lumpur Intl to Chennai

Monday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

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Direct returns

Chennai to Kuala Lumpur Intl

Monday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

Tuesday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

Wednesday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

Thursday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

Friday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

Saturday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

Sunday

AirAsia,IndiGo,Malaysia Airlines

AirAsia,IndiGo, +1 more

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