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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Chennai from £274

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.
STN — MAA
14 Sep — 21 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Stansted to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from Stansted to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Stansted to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2026.

Mon 12/1012:15 -
2 stops34h 40m
Mon 9/1113:45 -
3 stops38h 30m
Deal found 13/8£470
Wed 2/922:45 -
2 stops23h 35m
Wed 16/915:40 -
2 stops24h 25m
Deal found 14/8£471
Mon 26/1012:15 -
2 stops21h 20m
Fri 20/1107:20 -
2 stops21h 50m
Deal found 12/8£472
Wed 2/922:45 -
2 stops23h 35m
Tue 22/904:05 -
2 stops32h 15m
Deal found 14/8£474
Wed 19/800:20 -
2 stops31h 10m
Fri 18/921:35 -
2 stops20h 45m
Deal found 12/8£475
Wed 9/922:45 -
2 stops23h 35m
Wed 30/904:05 -
2 stops23h 45m
Deal found 11/8£478
Thu 29/1006:00 -
2 stops16h 40m
Sat 7/1109:50 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 10/8£479
Wed 25/1108:30 -
2 stops25h 05m
Wed 16/1215:00 -
2 stops29h 05m
Deal found 10/8£482
Wed 16/915:25 -
2 stops24h 15m
Wed 30/909:50 -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 14/8£483
Wed 19/822:30 -
3 stops36h 50m
Wed 9/902:30 -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 13/8£484
Thu 24/916:15 -
2 stops17h 55m
Thu 1/1010:15 -
2 stops17h 35m
Deal found 10/8£484
Thu 3/907:25 -
3 stops26h 45m
Thu 17/909:50 -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 12/8£485

Find flight deals from Stansted to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Stansted (STN) 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 15 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£470

One-way from

£274

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£1,077
12/10-9/11
  • 12/10-9/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 73h 10m total
  • London to Chennai
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • London to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£115 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Stansted 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 15 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Stansted Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Thu 12/11

14:05-08:15

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Mon 16/11

03:50-12:05

1 stop13h 45m

£572

LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Tue 6/10

21:05-20:30

1 stop18h 55m

Chennai

Tue 20/10

04:05-12:55

1 stop13h 20m

£573

LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Wed 23/9

14:55-08:05

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Tue 27/10

03:50-12:05

1 stop13h 45m

£573

LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Fri 18/9

14:55-08:05

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

09:50-13:05

1 stop31h 45m

£594

LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Wed 2/9

21:05-20:30

1 stop18h 55m

Chennai

Fri 18/9

04:05-12:55

1 stop13h 20m

£603
Fastest return journey

LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Tue 26/1

14:05-08:15

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Sun 28/2

09:50-17:55

1 stop13h 35m

£603

LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Wed 30/9

14:55-08:05

1 stop12h 40m

Chennai

Wed 16/12

03:50-12:05

1 stop13h 45m

£606

LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Fri 25/9

14:55-02:30

1 stop31h 05m

Chennai

Fri 2/10

09:50-18:45

1 stop13h 25m

£623
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Tue 8/9

14:55-08:05

1 stop12h 40m

£497

LondonChennai

STN London Stansted - MAA Chennai

STNMAA

London Stansted

Sun 13/9

21:05-02:30

1 stop24h 55m

£500

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Deals found on 10/8

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Stansted Airport to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Chennai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Chennai (average of £525). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Chennai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £926). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Stansted Airport to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Stansted Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between £890 and £1,092 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £470 on Multiple Airlines (12 Oct–9 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 15 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates from London Stansted Airport 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
3,655 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
3,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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 Stansted 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 London Stansted?

    Located just 10.2 mi from the city center, Chennai is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from London Stansted. Booking flights from London Stansted to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from London Stansted from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from London Stansted Airport to Chennai?

    A quick flight from London Stansted Airport to Chennai can take about 12h 40m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £572. London Stansted Airport and Chennai are separated by a distance of 5083 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Stansted Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Emirates, at £486, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Stansted Airport to Chennai.. Emirates is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted 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 London Stansted Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Chennai (average of £525). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Chennai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £926). 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 airline flying from Stansted to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£486Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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