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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — MAA
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 Thursday or Monday and return on a Saturday
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Fri 5/1206:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 45mAir India
Fri 5/1211:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mAir India
Deal found 3/12£124
Sat 13/1218:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mAir India
Fri 2/109:50MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 05mAir India
Deal found 3/12£126
Fri 5/1210:05DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mAir India
Thu 11/1221:40MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mAir India
Deal found 4/12£184
Thu 4/1223:10DEL - MAA
1 stop11h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 5/1200:20MAA - DEL
1 stop21h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 4/12£633
Sun 14/1223:10DEL - MAA
1 stop11h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 24/1211:45MAA - DEL
1 stop24h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/12£702
Mon 15/1211:10DEL - MAA
1 stop21h 25mMAI
Tue 30/1209:35MAA - DEL
1 stop24h 25mMAI
Deal found 5/12£859
Best flights from New Delhi to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Mon 19/107:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mIndiGo
Mon 26/108:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 4/12£100
Mon 19/113:00DEL - MAA
2 stops8h 20mAir India Express
Mon 26/116:55MAA - DEL
1 stop15h 55mAir India Express
Deal found 4/12£136
Fri 23/109:55DEL - MAA
Nonstop3h 00mAir India
Fri 30/109:50MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 05mAir India
Deal found 3/12£161
Fri 9/104:45DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 35mIndiGo
Sun 11/105:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 3/12£128
Fri 13/222:20DEL - MAA
1 stop10h 00mSpiceJet
Tue 17/214:35MAA - DEL
1 stop17h 05mSpiceJet
Deal found 3/12£334
Thu 26/219:40DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 20mAir India
Sun 1/306:15MAA - DEL
1 stop5h 30mAir India
Deal found 3/12£286
Sun 11/119:40DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 20mAir India
Sun 18/106:15MAA - DEL
1 stop5h 30mAir India
Deal found 3/12£288
Direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai
Explore direct flight options from New Delhi to Chennai based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Mon 19/107:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mIndiGo
Mon 26/108:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 4/12£100
Fri 9/102:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£106
Fri 23/109:55DEL - MAA
Nonstop3h 00mAir India
Fri 30/109:50MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 05mAir India
Deal found 3/12£161
Last-minute flights from New Delhi to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 5/1206:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 45mAir India
Fri 5/1211:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mAir India
Deal found 3/12£124
Fri 5/1210:05DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mAir India
Thu 11/1221:40MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mAir India
Deal found 4/12£184
Sat 13/1218:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mAir India
Fri 2/109:50MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 05mAir India
Deal found 3/12£126
Fri 9/102:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/121:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£106
Fri 9/104:45DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 35mIndiGo
Sun 11/105:55MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 3/12£128
Mon 19/107:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 40mIndiGo
Mon 26/108:00MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 4/12£100
Mon 19/113:00DEL - MAA
2 stops8h 20mAir India Express
Mon 26/116:55MAA - DEL
1 stop15h 55mAir India Express
Deal found 4/12£136
Fri 23/109:55DEL - MAA
Nonstop3h 00mAir India
Fri 30/109:50MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 05mAir India
Deal found 3/12£161
One-way flights from New Delhi to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from New Delhi to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Wed 17/1219:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop3h 10mAir India
Deal found 4/12£53
Mon 15/1215:30DEL - MAA
1 stop6h 00mAir India
Deal found 3/12£55
Sat 3/106:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 45mAir India
Deal found 3/12£64
Wed 17/1216:45DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 4/12£67
Mon 29/1207:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mAir India
Deal found 4/12£69
Sat 20/1207:20DEL - MAA
1 stop6h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 3/12£75
Sat 20/1219:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop3h 10mAir India
Deal found 3/12£79
Mon 29/1222:20DEL - MAA
1 stop10h 00mSpiceJet
Deal found 4/12£81
Sun 21/1215:45DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 45mAir India
Deal found 3/12£82
Mon 15/1217:35DEL - MAA
2 stops12h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 3/12£82
Wed 17/1207:35DEL - MAA
2 stops13h 55mAir India Express
Deal found 4/12£97
Find 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 5 December 2025.
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Chennai
Route
Depart
Return
Price
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Mon 19/1
07:10-09:50
Nonstop2h 40m
Chennai
Mon 26/1
08:00-10:45
Nonstop2h 45m
£100
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Fri 9/1
04:45-10:20
1 stop5h 35m
Chennai
Sun 11/1
05:55-08:45
Nonstop2h 50m
£128
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Mon 19/1
13:00-21:20
2 stops8h 20m
Chennai
Mon 26/1
16:55-08:50
1 stop15h 55m
£136
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Fri 23/1
09:55-12:55
Nonstop3h 00m
Chennai
Fri 30/1
09:50-12:55
Nonstop3h 05m
£161
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Thu 26/2
19:40-01:00
1 stop5h 20m
Chennai
Sun 1/3
06:15-11:45
1 stop5h 30m
£286
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sun 11/1
19:40-01:00
1 stop5h 20m
Chennai
Sun 18/1
06:15-11:45
1 stop5h 30m
£288
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Fri 13/2
22:20-08:20
1 stop10h 00m
Chennai
Tue 17/2
14:35-07:40
1 stop17h 05m
£334
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sat 17/1
07:10-09:50
Nonstop2h 40m
£53
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Wed 17/12
19:30-22:40
Nonstop3h 10m
£53
New DelhiChennai
DEL - MAA
DELMAA
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Mon 15/12
15:30-21:30
1 stop6h 00m
£55
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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai
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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 28 November 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 October is currently the most expensive (average of £94). 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 5 December 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 29 November 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Delhi to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from New Delhi to Chennai
Explore weekly flight availability from New Delhi to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
The most flights from DEL to MAA are scheduled on a Thursday (60 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (55 on average).
How often are flights from New Delhi to Chennai delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between New Delhi and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.
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.
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.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Delhi to Chennai flights?
Over the past year, Vistara have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.
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 5 December 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.
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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 58 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 38 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 2h 40m. The distance from New Delhi to Chennai is about 1093 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 £58. Air India is priced at 47% 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: SpiceJet (100%), Air France (87%), American Airlines( 86%).
What are the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chennai?
On average you can expect to pay £100 for a flight from New Delhi to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is £43 while the most popular route, (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Chennai) is currently priced at £54.
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 October is currently the most expensive (average of £94). 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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