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Cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai from £40

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — MAA
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£83

One-way from

£40

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£103

Good round-trip deal

£84 or less

Good one-way deal

£44 or less
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 19/8-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 50m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 19/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 55m total
  • New Delhi to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£3 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£1 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 11 July 2025.

Wed 20/813:30DEL - MAA
2 stops12h 00mAir India Express
Mon 25/806:05MAA - DEL
1 stop14h 05mAir India Express
Deal found 9/7£91
Tue 19/802:20DEL - MAA
1 stop4h 55mIndiGo
Sun 24/803:15MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 9/7£93
Sun 7/1202:30DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 50mAir India
Wed 10/1211:20MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mAir India
Deal found 8/7£148
Wed 20/805:00DEL - MAA
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/801:10MAA - DEL
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£150
Mon 28/723:00DEL - MAA
1 stop23h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 31/711:45MAA - DEL
1 stop24h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/7£1,510

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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 11 July 2025.
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Fly from

New Delhi

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 20/8

13:30-01:30

2 stops12h 00m

Chennai

Mon 25/8

06:05-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

£91

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 19/8

02:20-07:15

1 stop4h 55m

Chennai

Sun 24/8

03:15-06:10

Nonstop2h 55m

£93

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 7/12

02:30-05:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Wed 10/12

11:20-14:15

Nonstop2h 55m

£148

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 20/8

05:00-13:55

1 stop8h 55m

Chennai

Sun 24/8

01:10-07:50

1 stop6h 40m

£150

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 28/7

23:00-22:50

1 stop23h 50m

Chennai

Thu 31/7

11:45-12:15

1 stop24h 30m

£1,510

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 19/8

02:20-07:15

1 stop4h 55m

£40

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 16/7

13:30-01:30

2 stops12h 00m

£43

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 19/8

02:30-05:20

Nonstop2h 50m

£49

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 16/7

15:50-10:50

3 stops19h 00m

£68

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 31/7

08:00-08:55

2 stops24h 55m

£580

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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 27 June 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 11 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Delhi to Chennai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% 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 6 July 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.

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 11 July 2025.

The most flights from DEL to MAA are scheduled on a Thursday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (53 on average).

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 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines, IndiGo, andAir 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.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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 53 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?

  • 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 £83. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air India Express, from £91, and Air India, from £148. IndiGo is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Delhi to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Delhi to Chennai are IndiGo (£40), Air India Express (£43), and Air India (£49).

  • 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 France (97%), American Airlines (97%), KLM( 93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £71 for a flight from New Delhi to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is £39 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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IndiGoCheapest£80Average£116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest£81Average£114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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