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Cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai from £66

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 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — MAA
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai are usually found in July or September, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 26 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£110

One-way from

£66

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£106

Good round-trip deal

£107 or less

Good one-way deal

£48 or less
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 15/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 20m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 29/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£3 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai.
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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 26 August 2025.

Wed 15/1018:30DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 15mIndiGo
Tue 21/1009:20MAA - DEL
1 stop5h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 24/8£110
Wed 8/1001:55DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 20mIndiGo
Thu 16/1008:00MAA - DEL
1 stop5h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 25/8£137
Tue 14/1001:55DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1010:15MAA - DEL
2 stops9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8£140
Wed 8/1001:55DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1016:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£146
Wed 8/1002:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mAir India
Thu 16/1020:40MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mAir India
Deal found 25/8£154

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Delhi to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
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New Delhi

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 15/10

18:30-23:45

1 stop5h 15m

Chennai

Tue 21/10

09:20-14:25

1 stop5h 05m

£110

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 8/10

01:55-07:15

1 stop5h 20m

Chennai

Thu 16/10

08:00-13:10

1 stop5h 10m

£137

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 14/10

01:55-07:15

1 stop5h 20m

Chennai

Tue 21/10

10:15-20:00

2 stops9h 45m

£140

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 14/1

23:00-01:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Wed 21/1

22:45-04:45

1 stop6h 00m

£145

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 8/10

01:55-07:15

1 stop5h 20m

Chennai

Thu 16/10

16:00-18:50

Nonstop2h 50m

£146

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 29/11

13:40-16:35

Nonstop2h 55m

£66

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 29/11

18:05-23:20

1 stop5h 15m

£79

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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 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Delhi to Chennai is 46 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from New Delhi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). 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 26 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Delhi to Chennai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 24 August 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.

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 26 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with IndiGo and 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.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
482 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
482 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
482 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,929 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
482 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

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 56 daily flights to Chennai from 2 different airlines. 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?

    The New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai flight path was viewed by 51 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Departing from New Delhi to Chennai will take you 5h 15m. The distance from New Delhi to Chennai is about 1093 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Delhi to Chennai round-trip from £80. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air India. IndiGo is priced at 27% 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: American Airlines (98%), Air France (98%), KLM( 97%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £83 for a flight from New Delhi to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is £44 while the most popular route, (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Chennai) is currently priced at £53.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai (average of £620). Flying from New Delhi to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,013). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest£80Average£117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest£81Average£115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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