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Low Price Flights from New Delhi to Chennai

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from New Delhi to Chennai

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from New Delhi to Chennai, including Air India, IndiGo, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Air India.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New Delhi to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chennai in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 96, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 186.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DEL 02:15
        2h 40m
        Direct
        MAA 04:55
        New Delhi - Chennai | Mon, May 25 | Air India
        MAA 16:20
        3h
        Direct
        DEL 19:20
        Chennai - New Delhi | Sun, May 31 | Air India
        AU$ 186 AU$ 207
        10% off
        10% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 186
      • DEL 16:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        MAA 19:10
        New Delhi - Chennai | Sat, May 23 | Air India
        MAA 08:05
        3h
        Direct
        DEL 11:05
        Chennai - New Delhi | Mon, May 25 | Air India
        AU$ 186 AU$ 207
        10% off
        10% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 186
      • DEL 21:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MAA 00:30
        New Delhi - Chennai | Thu, May 21 | Air India
        MAA 06:00
        2h 55m
        Direct
        DEL 08:55
        Chennai - New Delhi | Mon, May 25 | Air India
        AU$ 186 AU$ 207
        10% off
        10% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 186
      • DEL 16:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        MAA 19:10
        New Delhi - Chennai | Sun, May 24 | Air India
        MAA 06:00
        2h 55m
        Direct
        DEL 08:55
        Chennai - New Delhi | Sun, May 31 | Air India
        AU$ 186
        10% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 186
      • DEL 16:15
        2h 55m
        Direct
        MAA 19:10
        New Delhi - Chennai | Tue, Jun 16 | Air India
        MAA 23:45
        2h 55m
        Direct
        DEL 02:40
        Chennai - New Delhi | Sun, Jun 21 | IndiGo
        AU$ 190
        8% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 190
      • DEL 19:30
        3h 10m
        Direct
        MAA 22:40
        New Delhi - Chennai | Sun, May 31 | Air India
        MAA 06:00
        2h 50m
        Direct
        DEL 08:50
        Chennai - New Delhi | Fri, Jun 5 | Air India
        AU$ 190
        8% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 190
      • DEL 07:30
        2h 50m
        Direct
        MAA 10:20
        New Delhi - Chennai | Fri, May 29 | Air India
        MAA 21:40
        3h
        Direct
        DEL 00:40
        Chennai - New Delhi | Sun, May 31 | Air India
        AU$ 191
        8% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 191
      • DEL 02:10
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MAA 04:55
        New Delhi - Chennai | Wed, May 20 | Air India
        MAA 09:50
        3h 5m
        Direct
        DEL 12:55
        Chennai - New Delhi | Wed, May 20 | Air India
        AU$ 191
        8% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 191
      • DEL 10:00
        2h 45m
        Direct
        MAA 12:45
        New Delhi - Chennai | Thu, May 28 | Air India
        MAA 14:00
        2h 55m
        Direct
        DEL 16:55
        Chennai - New Delhi | Thu, Jun 4 | Air India
        AU$ 192
        7% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 192
      • DEL 09:55
        3h
        Direct
        MAA 12:55
        New Delhi - Chennai | Tue, May 26 | Air India
        MAA 20:40
        2h 45m
        Direct
        DEL 23:25
        Chennai - New Delhi | Tue, Jun 2 | Air India
        AU$ 192
        7% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 192
      • DEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        New Delhi - Chennai | Thu, May 21 | Normal Airline
        MAA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        DEL 16:00
        Chennai - New Delhi | Sat, May 23 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DEL 21:30
        2h 50m
        Direct
        MAA 00:20
        New Delhi - Chennai | Sun, Jul 5 | Air India
        AU$ 96 AU$ 109
        12% off
        12% off
        AU$ 109 AU$ 96
      • DEL 21:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MAA 00:30
        New Delhi - Chennai | Fri, Jun 19 | Air India
        AU$ 99 AU$ 109
        9% off
        9% off
        AU$ 109 AU$ 99
      • DEL 21:25
        3h 5m
        Direct
        MAA 00:30
        New Delhi - Chennai | Sun, Jun 7 | Air India
        AU$ 99 AU$ 109
        9% off
        9% off
        AU$ 109 AU$ 99
      • DEL 07:30
        2h 50m
        Direct
        MAA 10:20
        New Delhi - Chennai | Thu, Jul 9 | Air India
        AU$ 101
        7% off
        AU$ 109 AU$ 101
      • DEL 16:20
        5h 30m
        1 stop
        MAA 21:50
        New Delhi - Chennai | Sun, Jun 28 | IndiGo
        AU$ 96
        12% off
        AU$ 109 AU$ 96
      • DEL 16:20
        5h 30m
        1 stop
        MAA 21:50
        New Delhi - Chennai | Wed, Jul 15 | IndiGo
        AU$ 96
        12% off
        AU$ 109 AU$ 96
      • DEL 16:15
        5h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:05
        New Delhi - Chennai | Fri, Jul 3 | IndiGo
        AU$ 99
        9% off
        AU$ 109 AU$ 99
      • DEL 02:20
        5h
        1 stop
        MAA 07:20
        New Delhi - Chennai | Mon, Jul 6 | IndiGo
        AU$ 101
        7% off
        AU$ 109 AU$ 101
      • DEL 13:30
        5h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 19:10
        New Delhi - Chennai | Fri, Jul 17 | IndiGo
        AU$ 101
        7% off
        AU$ 109 AU$ 101
      • DEL 09:40
        5h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 15:30
        New Delhi - Chennai | Mon, Jun 29 | IndiGo
        AU$ 101
        7% off
        AU$ 109 AU$ 101
      • DEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        New Delhi - Chennai | Thu, May 21 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from New Delhi to Chennai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

New Delhi to Chennai Flight Details

The distance between New Delhi and Chennai is approximately 1,760.57km. It takes around 2 hours 42 minutes on average to fly from New Delhi to Chennai. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 96
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 186
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,760.57km
Average flight time2 hours 42 minutes
Popular airlineAir India
Flight statistics for the New Delhi–Chennai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from New Delhi to Chennai

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from to Chennai?

Average price of one-way flights from to Chennai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from to Chennai is November, with an average price of AU$ 115. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 155.

AU$ 155
AU$ 135
AU$ 115
AU$ 95
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 133
    May
  • AU$ 120
    Jun
  • AU$ 130
    Jul
  • AU$ 120
    Aug
  • AU$ 119
    Sep
  • AU$ 127
    Oct
  • AU$ 115
    Nov
  • AU$ 155
    Dec
  • AU$ 153
    Jan
  • AU$ 124
    Feb
  • AU$ 119
    Mar
  • AU$ 130
    Apr

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from to Chennai?

Average price of round-trip flights from to Chennai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from to Chennai are found during April, with an average price of AU$ 216. Conversely, the highest prices are found during January, with an average price of up to AU$ 315.

AU$ 315
AU$ 266
AU$ 216
AU$ 167
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 241
    May
  • AU$ 244
    Jun
  • AU$ 262
    Jul
  • AU$ 264
    Aug
  • AU$ 217
    Sep
  • AU$ 301
    Oct
  • AU$ 225
    Nov
  • AU$ 305
    Dec
  • AU$ 315
    Jan
  • AU$ 248
    Feb
  • AU$ 241
    Mar
  • AU$ 216
    Apr

What's the cheapest day to fly from to Chennai?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from to Chennai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from to Chennai is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 148
AU$ 134
AU$ 119
AU$ 105
  • AU$ 135
    Mon
  • AU$ 119
    Tue
  • AU$ 127
    Wed
  • AU$ 122
    Thu
  • AU$ 131
    Fri
  • AU$ 121
    Sat
  • AU$ 148
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from New Delhi to Chennai during King's Birthday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from New Delhi to Chennai during King's Birthday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

King's Birthday is scheduled for Jun 8. The lowest flight fares from New Delhi to Chennai are available on Jun 4, starting from AU$ 101.

AU$ 107
AU$ 104
AU$ 101
AU$ 98
  • AU$ 101
    4
    Jun
  • AU$ 104
    5
  • AU$ 102
    6
  • AU$ 104
    7
  • AU$ 107
    8
  • AU$ 102
    9
  • AU$ 104
    10

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, IndiGo offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 96 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DEL to MAA on Sun, Jun 28), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 186 departing on Mon, May 25 and returning on Sun, May 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New Delhi to Chennai with the following airlines, including: Air India IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 42 minutes to fly from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 54 flight per week flying from New Delhi to Chennai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air India: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AI2525 (06:16) IndiGo: -/M/T/-/-/-/- -- 6E2203 (04:59)
  • To find best deals on flights from New Delhi to Chennai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Jun 28, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 96.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air India.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chennai travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from New Delhi to Chennai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New Delhi to Chennai on May 26, 2026 with Air India, with prices starting at AU$ 88.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chennai International Airport (DEL-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and New Delhi is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from New Delhi toChennai

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from New Delhi to Chennai on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Spicejet/Air India Express offers the cheapest nonstop flights from New Delhi to Chennai, with an average price of AU$ 133.

AU$ 129
AU$ 133
AU$ 137
AU$ 141
AU$ 145
Spicejet
AU$ 133
Spicejet
Air India Express
AU$ 133
Air India Express
Air India
AU$ 135
Air India
IndiGo
AU$ 145
IndiGo

Which airlines operate the most flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

Data is based on the number of flights from New Delhi to Chennai operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, IndiGo operates the most flights from New Delhi to Chennai, with 211 flight per week.

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16
114
211
IndiGo
211
IndiGo
Virgin Atlantic
77
Virgin Atlantic
Japan Airlines
77
Japan Airlines
Air India
63
Air India
British Airways
23
British Airways
Turkish Airlines
16
Turkish Airlines

How many flights are there each day from New Delhi to Chennai?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from New Delhi to Chennai within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from New Delhi to Chennai depart on Friday/Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

404
309
214
119
Highest
214
Mon
263
Tue
303
Wed
304
Thu
404
Fri
404
Sat
321
Sun

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