Cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai from £46

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — MAA
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai are usually found in July or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Delhi to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 October 2025.

Thu 4/1222:20DEL - MAA
1 stop20h 30mAir India
Thu 11/1220:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mAir India
Deal found 20/10£108
Wed 17/1215:30DEL - MAA
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1202:30MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10£108
Thu 4/1222:20DEL - MAA
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1202:30MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10£109
Fri 21/1110:15DEL - MAA
1 stop8h 25mAir India
Mon 24/1112:10MAA - DEL
1 stop6h 50mAir India
Deal found 20/10£110
Tue 16/1202:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Sat 20/1204:55MAA - DEL
1 stop5h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 21/10£127
Wed 3/1200:30DEL - MAA
1 stop6h 05mIndiGo
Thu 11/1220:10MAA - DEL
1 stop6h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 20/10£139

Cheap flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£108

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£115

Good one-way deal

£44 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 4/12-11/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 15m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£2 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£1 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Delhi to Chennai that are best for you.

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New Delhi

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 17/12

15:30-21:45

1 stop6h 15m

Chennai

Sat 20/12

02:30-05:25

Nonstop2h 55m

£108

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 4/12

22:20-18:50

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Wed 10/12

02:30-05:25

Nonstop2h 55m

£109

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 21/11

10:15-18:40

1 stop8h 25m

Chennai

Mon 24/11

12:10-19:00

1 stop6h 50m

£110

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 31/1

02:30-05:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Sat 7/2

02:30-05:25

Nonstop2h 55m

£124

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 25/11

15:30-07:20

1 stop15h 50m

£46

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 24/11

04:10-16:20

1 stop12h 10m

£52

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 29/10

10:55-02:15

1 stop15h 20m

£244

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 2/12

10:35-20:10

1 stop9h 35m

£247

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 1/11

04:25-15:10

1 stop10h 45m

£285

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 30/11

04:25-08:10

1 stop27h 45m

£303

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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Delhi to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New Delhi to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Delhi to Chennai is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai (average of £55). Flying from New Delhi to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of £93). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DEL to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Delhi to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Delhi to Chennai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Delhi to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 19 October 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Delhi to Chennai flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 22 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air India from New Delhi to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

4.6

Food

5.8

Crew

6.6

Comfort

5.5

Boarding

6.2

Overall

5.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JASWINDER,Mar 2025

DEL - YYZ

Seating could be better. Some more privacy especially while sleeping.

Entertainment

4.6

Food

5.8

Crew

6.6

Comfort

5.5

Boarding

6.2

Overall

5.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

JASWINDER,Mar 2025

DEL - YYZ

Seating could be better. Some more privacy especially while sleeping.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Delhi to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Chennai is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Booking flights from Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there are 47 daily flights to Chennai from 1 airline. 2h 50m is how long a flight from New Delhi to Chennai will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this New Delhi to Chennai flight route?

  • How long is the flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Departing from New Delhi to Chennai will take you 20h 30m. The distance from New Delhi to Chennai is about 1093 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Delhi to Chennai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Delhi to Chennai round-trip from £82. Air India is priced at 26% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Before booking your flight to Chennai from New Delhi, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air India Express (100%), Air Mauritius (100%), LOT( 98%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

    On average you can expect to pay £48 for a flight from New Delhi to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is £37 while the most popular route, (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Chennai) is currently priced at £54.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Delhi to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Delhi to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai (average of £55). Flying from New Delhi to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of £93). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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