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Low Price Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, including Malaysia Airlines, IndiGo, and AirAsia. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AirAsia.
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
IndiGo logo IndiGo
AirAsia logo AirAsia
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur 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$ 204, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 418.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 06:10
        3h 45m
        Direct
        MAA 07:25
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Fri, Jul 10 | AirAsia
        MAA 23:45
        4h 5m
        Direct
        KUL 06:20
        Chennai - Kuala Lumpur | Sun, Jul 12 | AirAsia
        AU$ 418 AU$ 454
        8% off
        8% off
        AU$ 454 AU$ 418
      • KUL 06:10
        3h 45m
        Direct
        MAA 07:25
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Sat, Jul 4 | AirAsia
        MAA 23:45
        4h 5m
        Direct
        KUL 06:20
        Chennai - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Jul 6 | AirAsia
        AU$ 421 AU$ 454
        7% off
        7% off
        AU$ 454 AU$ 421
      • KUL 18:25
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:50
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Mon, Jul 6 | Scoot
        MAA 23:50
        8h 15m
        1 stop
        KUL 10:35
        Chennai - Kuala Lumpur | Wed, Jul 8 | Scoot
        AU$ 358 AU$ 454
        21% off
        21% off
        AU$ 454 AU$ 358
      • KUL 11:35
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:50
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Sun, Jul 5 | Scoot
        MAA 23:45
        4h 5m
        Direct
        KUL 06:20
        Chennai - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Jul 9 | AirAsia
        AU$ 379
        17% off
        AU$ 454 AU$ 379
      • KUL 22:45
        26h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:50
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Tue, Jul 7 | Scoot
        MAA 08:05
        4h
        Direct
        KUL 14:35
        Chennai - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Jul 10 | AirAsia
        AU$ 388
        15% off
        AU$ 454 AU$ 388
      • KUL 18:25
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:50
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Mon, Jul 13 | Scoot
        MAA 08:05
        4h
        Direct
        KUL 14:35
        Chennai - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Jul 17 | AirAsia
        AU$ 393
        13% off
        AU$ 454 AU$ 393
      • KUL 18:25
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:50
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Wed, Jul 8 | Scoot
        MAA 08:05
        4h
        Direct
        KUL 14:35
        Chennai - Kuala Lumpur | Fri, Jul 10 | AirAsia
        AU$ 418
        8% off
        AU$ 454 AU$ 418
      • KUL 22:45
        26h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:50
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Tue, Jul 14 | Scoot
        MAA 23:45
        4h 5m
        Direct
        KUL 06:20
        Chennai - Kuala Lumpur | Mon, Jul 20 | AirAsia
        AU$ 419
        8% off
        AU$ 454 AU$ 419
      • KUL 22:45
        26h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:50
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Sat, Jul 18 | Scoot
        MAA 11:45
        4h 5m
        Direct
        KUL 18:20
        Chennai - Kuala Lumpur | Thu, Jul 23 | Malaysia Airlines
        AU$ 421
        7% off
        AU$ 454 AU$ 421
      • KUL 22:45
        26h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:50
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Thu, Jul 9 | Scoot
        MAA 23:45
        4h 5m
        Direct
        KUL 06:20
        Chennai - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, Jul 11 | AirAsia
        AU$ 422
        7% off
        AU$ 454 AU$ 422
      • KUL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Thu, May 21 | Normal Airline
        MAA 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        KUL 16:00
        Chennai - Kuala Lumpur | Sat, May 23 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        KUL 06:10
        3h 45m
        Direct
        MAA 07:25
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Sat, Jul 11 | AirAsia
        AU$ 204 AU$ 238
        14% off
        14% off
        AU$ 238 AU$ 204
      • KUL 21:45
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MAA 23:05
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Wed, Jul 15 | AirAsia
        AU$ 219 AU$ 238
        8% off
        8% off
        AU$ 238 AU$ 219
      • KUL 21:45
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MAA 23:05
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Mon, Jul 13 | AirAsia
        AU$ 219 AU$ 238
        8% off
        8% off
        AU$ 238 AU$ 219
      • KUL 21:45
        3h 50m
        Direct
        MAA 23:05
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Tue, Jul 14 | AirAsia
        AU$ 219
        8% off
        AU$ 238 AU$ 219
      • KUL 06:10
        3h 45m
        Direct
        MAA 07:25
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Sun, Jul 5 | AirAsia
        AU$ 221
        7% off
        AU$ 238 AU$ 221
      • KUL 06:10
        3h 45m
        Direct
        MAA 07:25
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Wed, Jul 8 | AirAsia
        AU$ 221
        7% off
        AU$ 238 AU$ 221
      • KUL 22:45
        26h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:50
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Tue, Jul 14 | Scoot
        AU$ 198
        17% off
        AU$ 238 AU$ 198
      • KUL 22:45
        26h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:50
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Tue, Jul 7 | Scoot
        AU$ 198
        17% off
        AU$ 238 AU$ 198
      • KUL 11:35
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:50
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Wed, Jul 15 | Scoot
        AU$ 199
        16% off
        AU$ 238 AU$ 199
      • KUL 22:45
        26h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:50
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Sat, Jul 18 | Scoot
        AU$ 212
        11% off
        AU$ 238 AU$ 212
      • KUL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Kuala Lumpur - Chennai | Thu, May 21 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Kuala Lumpur to Chennai Flight Details

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai is approximately 2,607.56km. It takes around 3 hours 52 minutes on average to fly from Kuala Lumpur 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$ 198
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 358
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,607.56km
Average flight time3 hours 52 minutes
Popular airlineMalaysia Airlines
Flight statistics for the Kuala Lumpur–Chennai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Kuala Lumpur 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 September, with an average price of AU$ 161. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically May, with an average price of up to AU$ 290.

AU$ 290
AU$ 226
AU$ 161
AU$ 97
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 290
    May
  • AU$ 187
    Jun
  • AU$ 169
    Jul
  • AU$ 165
    Aug
  • AU$ 161
    Sep
  • AU$ 163
    Oct
  • AU$ 164
    Nov
  • AU$ 204
    Dec
  • AU$ 175
    Jan
  • AU$ 196
    Feb
  • AU$ 181
    Mar
  • AU$ 191
    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 July, with an average price of AU$ 367. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to AU$ 496.

AU$ 496
AU$ 432
AU$ 367
AU$ 303
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 480
    May
  • AU$ 396
    Jun
  • AU$ 367
    Jul
  • AU$ 373
    Aug
  • AU$ 419
    Sep
  • AU$ 387
    Oct
  • AU$ 368
    Nov
  • AU$ 496
    Dec
  • AU$ 431
    Jan
  • AU$ 459
    Feb
  • AU$ 399
    Mar
  • AU$ 461
    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 Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 246
AU$ 233
AU$ 219
AU$ 206
  • AU$ 219
    Mon
  • AU$ 226
    Tue
  • AU$ 228
    Wed
  • AU$ 231
    Thu
  • AU$ 240
    Fri
  • AU$ 246
    Sat
  • AU$ 243
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai during King's Birthday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are available on Jun 6, starting from AU$ 243.

AU$ 256
AU$ 250
AU$ 243
AU$ 237
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 247
    4
    Jun
  • AU$ 247
    5
  • AU$ 243
    6
  • AU$ 252
    7
  • AU$ 243
    8
  • AU$ 249
    9
  • AU$ 256
    10

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chennai (MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Scoot offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 198 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to MAA on Tue, Jul 14), while Scoot offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 358 departing on Mon, Jul 6 and returning on Wed, Jul 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai with the following airlines, including: Malaysia Airlines IndiGo AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 52 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) 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 Kuala Lumpur 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 5 flight per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 6E1032 (05:48) IndiGo: -/-/T/-/-/-/- -- 6E1038 (22:07) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK011 (06:20)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur 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 Tue, Jul 14, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 198.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia.
    · 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.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on May 19, 2026 with SriLankan Airlines, with prices starting at AU$ 264.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai International Airport (KUL-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and Kuala Lumpur is 2h.
  • 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 Kuala Lumpur toChennai

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Scoot offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, with an average price of AU$ 143.

AU$ 67
AU$ 143
AU$ 220
AU$ 296
AU$ 372
Scoot
AU$ 143
Scoot
SriLankan Airlines
AU$ 209
SriLankan Airlines
AirAsia
AU$ 229
AirAsia
IndiGo
AU$ 292
IndiGo
Air India
AU$ 301
Air India
Malaysia Airlines
AU$ 372
Malaysia Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, AirAsia operates the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, with 16 flight per week.

3
7
12
16
AirAsia
16
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
13
Malaysia Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
13
Garuda Indonesia
IndiGo
11
IndiGo
Japan Airlines
7
Japan Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

43
33
22
12
Highest
22
Mon
24
Tue
32
Wed
34
Thu
43
Fri
42
Sat
41
Sun

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