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

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 9:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 9:05 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

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

A nonstop flight from Varanasi to Chennai takes 2h 25m, covering 878 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Varanasi to Chennai range from $160 to $191, with an average of $182 over the past 12 months. Anything below $160 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $162 round-trip via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), compared to $184 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $14–$28 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Varanasi to Chennai flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $173 to $1,108. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Varanasi to Chennai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $95.

Flights from Varanasi to Chennai usually depart from Varanasi (VNS) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

One-stop flights from Varanasi to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) - 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Varanasi to Chennai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $157 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $201, a difference of $44.

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

Only IndiGo operates flights between Varanasi and Chennai.

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 53m, compared with 6h 17m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) and 6h 43m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Among airlines operating Varanasi to Chennai flights:

• IndiGo: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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