Cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai from £63

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — MAA
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai are usually found in March or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 27 June 2026.

Thu 13/816:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 30m
IndiGo
Sat 15/813:10
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 26/6£108
Sun 2/816:15
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 50m
IndiGo
Sun 9/818:20
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 24/6£112
Thu 20/811:10
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 55m
IndiGo
Sun 23/807:10
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 22/6£113
Tue 14/721:50
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Wed 29/708:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Deal found 24/6£135
Tue 14/715:45
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Fri 17/711:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Deal found 22/6£136
Sun 12/706:00
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 40m
Air India
Tue 21/706:55
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Deal found 24/6£139

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 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£108

One-way from

£63

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£111
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 13/8-15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 05m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 20m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£4 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 20/8

11:10-17:05

1 stop5h 55m

Chennai

Sun 23/8

06:30-09:25

Nonstop2h 55m

£122

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 26/7

10:00-12:45

Nonstop2h 45m

Chennai

Wed 29/7

06:55-09:55

Nonstop3h 00m

£135
Fastest return journey

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 5/8

06:00-08:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Chennai

Wed 5/8

20:10-22:55

Nonstop2h 45m

£135

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 3/9

02:15-04:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Chennai

Fri 4/9

09:50-12:45

Nonstop2h 55m

£136

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 12/7

06:00-08:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Chennai

Tue 21/7

06:55-09:55

Nonstop3h 00m

£139

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 20/8

07:30-10:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Sun 23/8

08:05-11:05

Nonstop3h 00m

£179

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 23/9

09:30-14:50

1 stop5h 20m

Chennai

Fri 25/9

09:50-12:45

Nonstop2h 55m

£218
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 3/7

18:15-20:55

Nonstop2h 40m

£76

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 4/7

21:50-00:45

Nonstop2h 55m

£111

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 22/7

22:30-11:10

2 stops12h 40m

£121

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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?

The best time to book flights from New Delhi to Chennai is 37 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai (average of £98). Flying from New Delhi to Chennai in October is currently the most expensive (average of £130). 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 27 June 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New Delhi to Chennai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 27 June 2026.
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.

Comfort

5.5

Entertainment

4.6

Crew

6.7

Food

5.8

Boarding

6.3

Overall

5.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Arpan,Dec 2025

DEL - CCU

They cancelled the flights and didnt even rebook it. The airport was a chaos and no staff helping out

Comfort

5.5

Entertainment

4.6

Crew

6.7

Food

5.8

Boarding

6.3

Overall

5.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Arpan,Dec 2025

DEL - CCU

They cancelled the flights and didnt even rebook it. The airport was a chaos and no staff helping out

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?

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

    Departing from New Delhi to Chennai will take you 2h 45m. 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 £84. Air India is priced at 25% 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: KLM (99%), Air France (98%), American Airlines( 97%).

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai (average of £98). Flying from New Delhi to Chennai in October is currently the most expensive (average of £130). 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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