What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from New Delhi to Chennai delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between New Delhi and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Delhi to Chennai flights?

Over the past year, Air Canada have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 1% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Delhi to Chennai flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this New Delhi to Chennai flight route?

The New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai flight path was viewed by 46 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 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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.

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 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.

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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. New Delhi to Chennai flights typically cost between £102 and £130 in December. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £108 on Air India (4 Dec-11 Dec).

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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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

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Wed 17/1215:30DEL - MAA

1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 20/1202:30MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£108

Fri 21/1110:15DEL - MAA

1 stop8h 25mAir India

Mon 24/1112:10MAA - DEL

1 stop6h 50mAir India

Deal found 20/10£110

Sat 31/102:30DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo

Sat 7/202:30MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo

Deal found 20/10£124

Thu 4/1222:20DEL - MAA

1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1202:30MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10£109

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Sat 31/102:30DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo

Sat 7/202:30MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo

Deal found 20/10£124

Fri 23/102:30DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo

Sun 25/102:30MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo

Deal found 20/10£125

Wed 3/1202:10DEL - MAA

Nonstop2h 45mAir India

Thu 11/1206:55MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 40mAir India

Deal found 20/10£126

Fri 20/319:30DEL - MAA

Nonstop3h 10mAir India

Mon 23/321:40MAA - DEL

Nonstop2h 50mAir India

Deal found 21/10£136

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Tue 25/1115:30DEL - MAA

1 stop15h 50mAir India

Deal found 22/10£46

Mon 24/1104:10DEL - MAA

1 stop12h 10mAir India Express

Deal found 22/10£52

Wed 29/1010:55DEL - MAA

1 stop15h 20mEmirates

Deal found 21/10£244

Tue 2/1210:35DEL - MAA

1 stop9h 35mEmirates

Deal found 21/10£247

Sat 1/1104:25DEL - MAA

1 stop10h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/10£285

Sun 30/1104:25DEL - MAA

1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/10£303

Tue 2/1206:40DEL - MAA

2 stops27h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10£553

Mon 1/1206:55DEL - MAA

2 stops29h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10£602

Thu 30/1008:00DEL - MAA

2 stops27h 05mAir Mauritius

Deal found 21/10£638

Sat 6/1206:55DEL - MAA

2 stops27h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 21/10£669

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Round-trip from	£108
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	£115
Good one-way deal	£44 or less

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23h 15m total
New Delhi to Chennai

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

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?

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?

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

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.

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,938 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

JASWINDER,Mar 2025

DEL - YYZ

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

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,938 reviews

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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

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?
The New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai flight path was viewed by 46 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 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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