Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Dubai to Chennai

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Dubai to Chennai, including IndiGo, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Emirates.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dubai to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Dubai 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$ 248, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 358.

Displayed flight fares from Dubai to Chennai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Dubai to Chennai Flight Details

The distance between Dubai and Chennai is approximately 2,934km. It takes around 4 hours 5 minutes on average to fly from Dubai to Chennai. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 200
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 353
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance2,934km
Average flight time4 hours 5 minutes
Popular airlineIndiGo
Flight statistics for the Dubai–Chennai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Dubai to Chennai

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

Average price of one-way flights from Dubai 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 Dubai to Chennai is September, with an average price of AU$ 169. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically June, with an average price of up to AU$ 382.

AU$ 382
AU$ 276
AU$ 169
AU$ 63
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 195
    Apr
  • AU$ 276
    May
  • AU$ 382
    Jun
  • AU$ 329
    Jul
  • AU$ 190
    Aug
  • AU$ 169
    Sep
  • AU$ 248
    Oct
  • AU$ 310
    Nov
  • AU$ 358
    Dec
  • AU$ 266
    Jan
  • AU$ 211
    Feb
  • AU$ 341
    Mar

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

Average price of round-trip flights from Dubai 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 Dubai to Chennai are found during April, with an average price of AU$ 389. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to AU$ 676.

AU$ 676
AU$ 533
AU$ 389
AU$ 246
  • AU$ 389
    Apr
  • AU$ 459
    May
  • AU$ 646
    Jun
  • AU$ 569
    Jul
  • AU$ 544
    Aug
  • AU$ 456
    Sep
  • AU$ 485
    Oct
  • AU$ 544
    Nov
  • AU$ 676
    Dec
  • AU$ 534
    Jan
  • AU$ 415
    Feb
  • AU$ 565
    Mar

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

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Dubai 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 Dubai to Chennai is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tuesday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 299
AU$ 281
AU$ 262
AU$ 244
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 274
    Mon
  • AU$ 299
    Tue
  • AU$ 262
    Wed
  • AU$ 283
    Thu
  • AU$ 297
    Fri
  • AU$ 283
    Sat
  • AU$ 283
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Chennai during ANZAC Day Holiday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Dubai to Chennai during ANZAC Day Holiday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

ANZAC Day Holiday runs from Apr 25 to Apr 27. The cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai are available on Apr 23, with fares starting at AU$ 268.

AU$ 402
AU$ 335
AU$ 268
AU$ 201
  • AU$ 402
    22
    Apr
  • AU$ 268
    23
  • AU$ 395
    24
  • AU$ 304
    25
  • AU$ 310
    26
  • AU$ 290
    27
  • AU$ 274
    28

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, SriLankan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 200 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DXB to MAA on Sun, Jun 7), while SriLankan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 353 departing on Wed, May 6 and returning on Wed, May 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Chennai with the following airlines, including: 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 4 hours 5 minutes to fly from Dubai (DXB) 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 Dubai 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 20 flight per week flying from Dubai to Chennai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK544 (03:48) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK542 (21:15) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK546 (16:10)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dubai 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 7, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 200.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Emirates.
    · 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 December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Chennai is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Chennai on April 13, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at AU$ 158.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Dubai International Airport to Chennai International Airport (DXB-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and Dubai is 1h.
  • 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 Dubai toChennai

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Dubai to Chennai?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Dubai to Chennai, with an average price of AU$ 249.

AU$ 197
AU$ 249
AU$ 301
AU$ 353
AU$ 405
Etihad Airways
AU$ 249
Etihad Airways
SriLankan Airlines
AU$ 301
SriLankan Airlines
Air India
AU$ 312
Air India
IndiGo
AU$ 320
IndiGo
Oman Air
AU$ 330
Oman Air
Emirates
AU$ 405
Emirates

Which airlines operate the most flights from Dubai to Chennai?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Emirates operates the most flights from Dubai to Chennai, with 23 flight per week.

0
1
12
23
Emirates
23
Emirates
IndiGo
1
IndiGo
Air India
1
Air India
Air India Express
1
Air India Express

How many flights are there each day from Dubai to Chennai?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Dubai to Chennai depart on Sunday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

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14
11
8
Highest
11
Mon
12
Tue
12
Wed
12
Thu
15
Fri
16
Sat
17
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.