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Cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai from £44

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 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — MAA
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
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 46 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£95

One-way from

£44

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£100

Good round-trip deal

£106 or less

Good one-way deal

£48 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 29/9-7/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 50m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 28/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£1 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 September 2025.

Mon 29/902:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mAir India
Tue 7/1006:50MAA - DEL
Nonstop3h 00mAir India
Deal found 16/9£95
Mon 29/902:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1021:20MAA - DEL
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£108
Tue 30/909:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo
Mon 6/1003:15MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 16/9£117
Fri 31/1007:20DEL - MAA
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1121:20MAA - DEL
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£119
Thu 30/1002:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mAir India
Fri 7/1121:20MAA - DEL
1 stop11h 25mAir India
Deal found 16/9£124
Fri 31/1007:20DEL - MAA
1 stop6h 25mIndiGo
Thu 6/1102:30MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 16/9£129

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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 17 September 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

Mon 29/9

02:30-05:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Tue 7/10

06:50-09:50

Nonstop3h 00m

£95

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 30/9

09:30-12:15

Nonstop2h 45m

Chennai

Tue 7/10

21:20-03:25

1 stop6h 05m

£108

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 31/10

07:20-13:45

1 stop6h 25m

Chennai

Fri 7/11

21:20-08:45

1 stop11h 25m

£119

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 30/9

19:40-00:20

1 stop4h 40m

Chennai

Mon 6/10

03:15-06:10

Nonstop2h 55m

£125

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 31/10

20:00-22:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Chennai

Fri 7/11

06:00-08:55

Nonstop2h 55m

£136

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 31/10

11:00-13:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Thu 6/11

02:30-05:25

Nonstop2h 55m

£137

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 28/11

11:10-08:35

1 stop21h 25m

Chennai

Tue 2/12

09:35-10:00

1 stop24h 25m

£520

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 25/10

23:00-10:45

1 stop11h 45m

Chennai

Tue 28/10

00:20-21:50

1 stop21h 30m

£2,361

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 23/12

23:10-10:45

1 stop11h 35m

Chennai

Wed 24/12

00:20-12:20

1 stop12h 00m

£2,361

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 23/12

23:10-10:45

1 stop11h 35m

Chennai

Sat 27/12

00:20-21:50

1 stop21h 30m

£2,361

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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 12 September 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 17 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Delhi to Chennai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% 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 14 September 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. Tuesday 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 17 September 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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
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Entertainment

4.6

Boarding

6.2

Comfort

5.5

Crew

6.6

Overall

5.5

Food

5.8

Reviews

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
2,930 reviews
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

4.6

Boarding

6.2

Comfort

5.5

Crew

6.6

Overall

5.5

Food

5.8

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 54 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 48 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 50m. 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 £80. 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: American Airlines (98%), Air France (98%), KLM( 93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £111 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 £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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