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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Chennai from £268

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — MAA
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sheffield to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sheffield to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£481

One-way from

£268

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£542
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/3-6/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • Sheffield to Chennai
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 00m total
  • Sheffield to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 8 January 2026.

Wed 14/106:10MAN - MAA
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/200:15MAA - MAN
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£480
Wed 4/307:15MAN - MAA
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/310:00MAA - MAN
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£481
Mon 9/210:50MAN - MAA
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/312:25MAA - MAN
3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£483
Thu 15/108:30MAN - MAA
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/200:15MAA - MAN
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1£484
Wed 14/111:35MAN - MAA
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/220:30MAA - MAN
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£485
Sun 8/211:40MAN - MAA
1 stop15h 15mIndiGo
Sun 8/300:15MAA - MAN
1 stop14h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 5/1£486
Sat 10/114:15MAN - MAA
2 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/103:55MAA - MAN
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£487
Sun 8/207:05MAN - MAA
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/303:25MAA - MAN
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£489
Thu 15/110:15MAN - MAA
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/216:00MAA - MAN
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£491
Mon 9/206:55MAN - MAA
3 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/305:35MAA - MAN
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£492
Mon 9/214:05MAN - MAA
1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 18/203:25MAA - MAN
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1£493
Fri 16/110:15MAN - MAA
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/221:05MAA - MAN
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£494

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sheffield to Chennai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Mon 19/1

11:40-10:20

1 stop17h 10m

Chennai

Thu 5/2

16:10-06:10

1 stop19h 30m

£484

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Mon 19/1

11:40-10:20

1 stop17h 10m

Chennai

Thu 5/2

00:15-09:15

1 stop14h 30m

£491

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Tue 10/2

11:40-08:25

1 stop15h 15m

Chennai

Fri 6/3

03:55-12:15

1 stop13h 50m

£500

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Mon 9/2

07:50-08:25

2 stops19h 05m

Chennai

Wed 4/3

03:55-12:15

1 stop13h 50m

£500

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Mon 9/2

06:00-07:50

2 stops20h 20m

Chennai

Thu 19/2

22:30-10:10

2 stops17h 10m

£500

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Sun 15/3

11:40-08:25

1 stop15h 15m

Chennai

Wed 15/4

08:05-23:15

2 stops19h 40m

£504

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Sun 18/1

11:40-08:25

1 stop15h 15m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

21:05-09:30

1 stop17h 55m

£509

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Fri 1/5

10:55-20:50

1 stop29h 25m

Chennai

Sat 23/5

21:35-07:15

1 stop14h 10m

£509

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Sun 8/2

11:40-08:25

1 stop15h 15m

Chennai

Fri 6/3

10:00-17:55

1 stop13h 25m

£512

ManchesterChennai

MAN - MAA

MANMAA

Manchester

Sun 15/3

06:00-00:05

1 stop12h 35m

Chennai

Tue 14/4

01:55-17:35

1 stop20h 10m

£513

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Best time to book a flight from Sheffield to Chennai

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sheffield to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sheffield to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Sheffield to Chennai is 55 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 Sheffield to Chennai?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Chennai (average of £422). Flying from Sheffield to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £552). 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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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 8 January 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
3,462 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,701 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,692 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
518 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 £491, IndiGo can have you in Chennai from Sheffield in 17h 10m. The distance between Sheffield and Chennai is about 5187 mi.

  • 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 £259 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sheffield to Chennai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Chennai (average of £422). Flying from Sheffield to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £552). 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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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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest£402Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IndiGoCheapest£425Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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LufthansaCheapest£441Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Gulf AirCheapest£444Average£535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£476Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£479Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest£501Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest£525Average£635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest£534Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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