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$60 Find Cheap Flights from New Delhi to Chennai

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Cheapest round-trip
$122
Overall average: $143
IndiGo
Sun 3/1Sat 3/7
DEL - MAA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$60
Typical prices: $66-$85
IndiGo
Wed 2/18
DEL - MAA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from New Delhi to Chennai (DEL-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Chennai

Sun, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 7
IndiGo Logo
9:45 pm - 12:35 am
DEL
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MAA
2h 50mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
3:30 am - 5:25 am
MAA
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DEL
1h 55mnonstop
$122IndiGo
Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 8
Air India Logo
2:10 am - 4:55 am
DEL
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MAA
2h 45mnonstop
Air India Logo
6:55 am - 9:35 am
MAA
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DEL
2h 40mnonstop
$123Air India
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15
IndiGo Logo
5:30 pm - 8:25 pm
DEL
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MAA
2h 55mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
11:15 pm - 2:10 am
MAA
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DEL
2h 55mnonstop
$124IndiGo
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
Air India Logo
2:10 am - 4:55 am
DEL
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MAA
2h 45mnonstop
Air India Logo
6:00 am - 8:55 am
MAA
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DEL
2h 55mnonstop
$125Air India
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
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7:40 pm - 11:50 pm
DEL
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MAA
4h 10m
1 stop
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8:00 pm - 10:45 pm
MAA
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DEL
2h 45mnonstop
$127Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15
IndiGo Logo
12:20 pm - 3:20 pm
DEL
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MAA
3h 00mnonstop
IndiGo Logo
5:05 am - 9:55 am
MAA
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DEL
4h 50m
1 stop
$128IndiGo
Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 18
IndiGo Logo
9:45 pm - 12:35 am
DEL
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MAA
2h 50mnonstop
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2:30 am - 5:25 am
MAA
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DEL
2h 55mnonstop
$130IndiGo
Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 23
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3:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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5h 15m
1 stop
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4:55 am - 9:50 am
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DEL
4h 55m
1 stop
$131IndiGo
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8
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9:55 am - 12:55 pm
DEL
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MAA
3h 00mnonstop
Air India Logo
2:30 pm - 5:15 pm
MAA
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DEL
2h 45mnonstop
$132Air India
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8
IndiGo Logo
5:30 am - 10:25 am
DEL
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MAA
4h 55m
1 stop
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9:05 pm - 12:05 am
MAA
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DEL
3h 00mnonstop
$143IndiGo
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Delhi to Chennai flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to Chennai?

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

When flying from New Delhi to Chennai, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New Delhi, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Chennai is July, where tickets cost $135 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $171 and $162 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New Delhi 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 $139, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Delhi 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 New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New Delhi to Chennai

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

Ramsey Qubein

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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

Expert on IndiGo and DEL

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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Gabriel Leigh

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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.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$60
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from New Delhi to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Delhi to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from New Delhi to Chennai

  • Are there any on-site airport hotels at Chennai Airport?

    If you are looking to stay close to the airport on arrival, there are four hotels located in the vicinity of the terminals, all within five to ten minutes and offering airport shuttle transfers. Alternatively, there are Retiring Rooms inside the terminal that offer a dormitory space for resting and sleeping, and showers are also available should you need to freshen up.

  • How do I travel on from Chennai Airport using public transport?

    The closest train station to the airport is 500m away from the terminal and provides suburban train connections between the airport and Chennai Park or Egmore stations. Another public transport option is the metro, which you can get from the metro station located across the airport car park. However, the airport line (the Blue Line) only goes halfway to the city centre, so if that’s where you’re heading you will need to transfer to the Green Line along the way.

  • Can I get a taxi from Chennai Airport?

    Taxis are readily available from the taxi ranks outside the terminal building, and you can choose between a metered taxi or a pre-paid one. If you prefer the latter option, head to the pre-paid taxi booth in Arrivals to pay the taxi fare and then simply give the ticket to the driver before your trip.

  • Is there Wi-Fi connection at Chennai Airport?

    Passengers wishing to stay connected upon arrival can use the airport’s free Wi-Fi service for up to 45 minutes. If you need to use the Internet for longer, you have the option of purchasing additional time. Please note that you must have a valid phone number in order to use the Wi-Fi connection as you will get sent a PIN number by SMS. If you have a SIM-free device, you can head to the information desk to ask for the PIN.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Delhi to Chennai was $60 for a one-way ticket and $122 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Delhi and Chennai?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from New Delhi to Chennai. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Delhi to Chennai?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Delhi to Chennai flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Delhi to Chennai?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Delhi to Chennai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New Delhi and Chennai.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Delhi to Chennai?

    There are nonstop flights from New Delhi to Chennai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Delhi to Chennai, IndiGo or Air India?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Delhi to Chennai are IndiGo and Air India. With an average price for the route of $159 and an overall rating of 6.8, IndiGo is the most popular choice. Air India is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $154 and an overall rating of 5.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Chennai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from New Delhi 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 New Delhi 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 New Delhi with another airline. Booking your flights between New Delhi 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 New Delhi 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 New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Chennai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $74 or less one-way and $127 or less round-trip.
  • If you have some time before your flight from New Delhi to Chennai, experience being a pilot at The Cockpit, a flight simulator located in Terminal 3 of New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport. There are over 24,000 flight routes to choose from and different weather conditions to simulate so it should keep you occupied for a while.
  • Passengers waiting for their flights from New Delhi to Chennai can head to one of the Plaza Premium airport lounges at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport if they wish to relax in a quiet space. There is at least one lounge in each of the airport terminals, and they are accessible to all passengers by paying a fee at the door or showing lounge memberships.
  • Strollers are available in New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport’s Terminal 1D, which can be used free of charge by passengers travelling with children. In addition, child care lounges are available in all terminals, and a gaming area is located in Terminal 3 that will keep both kids and adults occupied before their flight.
  • Luggage trolleys are available free of charge throughout Chennai Airport. If you wish to store your luggage after your flight from New Delhi to Chennai, you will find the left luggage service in the International Terminal, with pricing depending on the size of your stored luggage.
  • Food concessions are available throughout all terminals at both New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport and Chennai Airport, however if you have a late-night flight from New Delhi to Chennai you might want to pack some extra snacks – there are no confirmed 24-hour food options at either airport. There are, however, drinking water stations throughout both airports that you can use to refill your water bottle before or after your flight, at any time of the day or night.

Prefer to fly direct from New Delhi to Chennai?

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

Direct departures

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai

Monday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

Tuesday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

Wednesday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

Thursday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

Friday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

Saturday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

Sunday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

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Direct returns

Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

Tuesday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

Wednesday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

Thursday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

Friday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

Saturday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

Sunday

Air India, IndiGo

Air India, IndiGo

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Delhi to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.8
IndiGoOverall score based on 528 reviews
6.7Comfort
5.6Entertainment
7.4Crew
6.8Boarding
6.2Food
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Flight was delayed and due to this we almost miss the connection flight

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jan 2026
IXZ - MAA
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Flight was delayed and due to this we almost miss the connection flight

The flight was delayed by 3 hours, causing me to miss my connecting international flight. I then had to wait in the airport 18 hours for the next flight. The reason for the delay was a computer issue, not something outside of their control like weather. To add insult to injury, instead of trying to expedite the flight to make up for lost time, they ran a carry-on baggage check to verify every bag onboard belonged to someone on the plane, which took another 20 minutes.

झूठा है इंडिगो फ्लाइट में मील दिया नहीं जब शिकायत किया तो बोला आपको मिल चुका है

It took a lot of time to declare that the flight gonna be cancelled ☹️ very disappointed.

Electronic check in is must these days. Food could be better.

They denied my meal which was included in ticket and also damaged my bag completely and broke the wheel and still not accepting their fault

As budget airline everything was good. Except that - boarding process can be more organised. Then if entertainment systems are not operational. Its better to keep them switch off.

Flight cancelled after 4+ hour delay. Indigo created a nightmare scenario and showed the most callus attitude towards the passengers I will refer to them was IndiNoGo!

Very nice and pleasant. Boarding was quick and the crew were responsive

Foreign nationals are not permitted to check in online in advance. We can only check in at the airport, so choice of seat was limited. I was stuck in a very uncomfortable location. I would expect a meal included in a flight of this duration. The food options to buy are very basic. IngiGo are a very good domestic carrier, but if they are serious about operating more international, longer haul flights, they need to improve this service to match every other airline I know.

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

Flight has no entertainment. Crew doesn't care atall. Horrible service and never going to take Air india and will spread their Horrible service.

Very bad experience luggage never made to destination no help form airlines staff aircraft was old crappy forts staff service bad airlines staff

The boarding experience was very organized and easy to follow. The flight was pleasant and the food provided was also very good. Both Delhi and Mumbai airport have metro connections which make getting around much easier.

Undisputed leader in sky for Indians. Very good crew right from ground to mid sky. Very sumptuous meals twice

I reached the check in counter 1 hour before take off and was denied boarding because the luggage could no longer be transferred to the flight. I was aback when throughout the world(including India) for a domestic flight, you need to report 1 hour before boarding. Then on top of that i was made to buy a brand new ticket. I had paid $350 for a business ticket between delhi and mumbai and then was made to buy another economy ticket for $100, No concessions/discounts were made for the airline's own inefficiency! The reservation counter was also extremely rude and unapologetic about making me pay a second time. For such a mediocre airline, there seems to be zero focus on providing good service to their customers and providing a pleasant experience.

Worst staff from Vienna. one of the server was very rude and annoying as she thinks she owns the airlines

Overall it was good. But air planes should be upgraded.

very run down aircraft. seat tilted. the mobile / magazine holder was broken. The entertainment screen was not working. The crew was good, polite and helpful

Food is good, staff is good... Wi-fi quality is poor, disembarkment after landing is atrocious.

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