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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Chennai from £278

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — MAA
11 Sep — 18 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sheffield to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from Sheffield to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sheffield to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 August 2026.

Mon 12/1020:45 -
1 stop13h 50m
Mon 2/1103:55 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 8/8£516
Thu 3/909:20 -
1 stop18h 35m
Thu 1/1021:55 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 10/8£518
Sat 17/1013:10 -
2 stops21h 00m
Fri 6/1121:25 -
1 stop14h 40m
Deal found 8/8£520
Sat 7/1108:15 -
1 stop12h 50m
Mon 23/1103:55 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 10/8£520
Tue 6/1020:45 -
1 stop18h 55m
Wed 4/1121:50 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 8/8£521
Thu 12/1111:05 -
2 stops21h 45m
Thu 26/1105:35 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 10/8£522
Mon 30/1113:35 -
2 stops20h 00m
Sun 31/116:10 -
1 stop31h 15m
Deal found 12/8£523
Sun 1/1115:40 -
2 stops17h 10m
Tue 1/1205:35 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 8/8£525
Sun 30/820:45 -
1 stop13h 25m
Fri 18/915:40 -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 8/8£527
Tue 10/1111:05 -
2 stops17h 35m
Wed 25/1105:35 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 10/8£529
Fri 20/1114:15 -
3 stops32h 25m
Tue 1/1207:20 -
3 stops35h 05m
Deal found 11/8£529

Find flight deals from Sheffield to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sheffield to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 12 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£516

One-way from

£278

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£759
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/10-3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Sheffield to Chennai
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • Sheffield to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Tue 29/9

05:55-00:10

1 stop13h 45m

Chennai

Wed 4/11

01:45-16:15

2 stops20h 00m

£572

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Tue 6/10

08:05-02:50

1 stop14h 15m

Chennai

Thu 29/10

03:25-19:40

1 stop21h 45m

£592
Fastest return journey

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Tue 1/9

09:50-02:30

1 stop12h 10m

Chennai

Tue 8/9

09:50-19:15

1 stop13h 55m

£627

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Mon 12/10

18:40-08:55

2 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Tue 10/11

20:00-08:20

2 stops17h 50m

£663

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Sun 1/11

18:45-08:45

2 stops32h 30m

Chennai

Thu 3/12

18:00-08:20

2 stops19h 50m

£714

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Mon 30/11

06:00-06:35

2 stops19h 05m

Chennai

Mon 1/2

07:35-18:05

1 stop16h 00m

£741

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Mon 21/9

08:05-02:50

1 stop14h 15m

Chennai

Wed 23/9

04:20-13:20

1 stop13h 30m

£749

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Mon 21/9

21:45-07:25

2 stops29h 10m

Chennai

Wed 23/9

15:30-06:20

2 stops43h 20m

£750

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Fri 18/12

12:55-15:05

3 stops20h 40m

Chennai

Sat 2/1

03:40-23:05

2 stops24h 55m

£946
Cheapest one-way

ManchesterChennai

MAN Manchester - MAA Chennai

MANMAA

Manchester

Wed 2/9

15:00-18:10

3 stops22h 40m

£290

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Deals found on 9/8

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sheffield to Chennai

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sheffield to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sheffield to Chennai flights typically cost between £598 and £1,004 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £516 on Etihad Airways (12 Oct–4 Nov).

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 12 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Sheffield to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,743 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,502 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,181 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
583 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,651 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sharyn,Jun 2023

DXB - BOM

Seats were very narrow. The seat belts were very tight. The gluten-free food was awful. The roll was listed as vegan….not gluten free. I received vegan butter. Butter itself is gluten free so why couldn’t I have had regular butter?!?!?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sheffield to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Sheffield?

    For a flight from Sheffield to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Sheffield per day. 9 airlines have flights to Chennai from Sheffield on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Sheffield to Chennai?

    For as low as £627, Qatar Airways can have you in Chennai from Sheffield in 12h 10m. The distance between Sheffield and Chennai is about 5187 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £251. Etihad Airways flights start at £255 while deals on IndiGo start at £258 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sheffield to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sheffield to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sheffield to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sheffield to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sheffield to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sheffield 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Sheffield to Chennai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Sheffield to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Gulf AirCheapest£328Average£542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapest£366Average£817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest£374Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest£402Average£472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IndiGoCheapest£423Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£442Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£458Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£481Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£501Average£763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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