Cheap flights from Chennai to New Delhi from £49

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 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — DEL
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl are usually found in June or July, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to New Delhi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to New Delhi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 November 2025.

Wed 17/1219:25MAA - DEL
1 stop14h 15mAir India
Wed 24/1209:55DEL - MAA
Nonstop3h 00mAir India
Deal found 2/11£103
Tue 9/1202:30MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1213:00DEL - MAA
2 stops8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£107
Sun 2/1102:30MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Mon 3/1123:00DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 2/11£107
Tue 9/1202:30MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Fri 12/1223:00DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 3/11£109
Wed 17/1212:10MAA - DEL
1 stop6h 50mAir India
Wed 17/1222:20DEL - MAA
1 stop9h 00mAir India
Deal found 2/11£110
Tue 16/1202:30MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1221:25DEL - MAA
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11£114
Tue 16/1201:10MAA - DEL
1 stop6h 05mIndiGo
Tue 23/1204:45DEL - MAA
1 stop5h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 2/11£119
Tue 16/1202:30MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1202:10DEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11£122
Wed 26/1108:05MAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 50mAir India
Wed 26/1123:00DEL - MAA
1 stop9h 45mAir India
Deal found 3/11£127

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to New Delhi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to New Delhi (DEL). 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 4 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£103

One-way from

£49

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£108

Good round-trip deal

£132 or less

Good one-way deal

£49 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 17/12-24/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Chennai to New Delhi
Air India
  • Air India
  • 13/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Chennai to New Delhi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£1 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 November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl.

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Chennai

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New Delhi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Wed 17/12

19:25-09:40

1 stop14h 15m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 24/12

09:55-12:55

Nonstop3h 00m

£103

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Wed 10/12

18:10-20:55

Nonstop2h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 11/12

02:30-05:20

Nonstop2h 50m

£109

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Wed 17/12

12:10-19:00

1 stop6h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 17/12

22:20-07:20

1 stop9h 00m

£110

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Wed 17/12

08:00-10:45

Nonstop2h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 23/12

04:45-10:20

1 stop5h 35m

£112

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Tue 16/12

02:30-05:25

Nonstop2h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 24/12

18:10-21:00

Nonstop2h 50m

£113

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Wed 24/12

20:00-22:45

Nonstop2h 45m

£52

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Thu 13/11

11:55-21:55

1 stop10h 00m

£53

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Thu 27/11

16:00-18:50

Nonstop2h 50m

£56

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Wed 24/12

06:20-11:30

1 stop5h 10m

£59

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Thu 13/11

09:35-21:25

2 stops11h 50m

£59

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to New Delhi

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chennai to New Delhi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of £75). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in May is currently the most expensive (average of £95). 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 MAA to DEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to New Delhi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chennai to New Delhi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 80% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Delhi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Delhi. 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 New Delhi. Reviews last updated 4 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with IndiGo and Air India from Chennai to New Delhi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to New Delhi. 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 Chennai to New Delhi?

    Booking a flight from Chennai (MAA) to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) is your only option if you wish to fly from Chennai to New Delhi. On a typical day, there are 55 flights from Chennai to Indira Gandhi Intl, all of which are around 2h 50m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi.

  • How popular is this Chennai to New Delhi flight route?

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

    For as low as £109, Air India can have you in New Delhi from Chennai in 2h 45m. There are 1093 mi between Chennai and New Delhi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to New Delhi round-trip?

    IndiGo, at £52, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to New Delhi. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air India. IndiGo is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chennai to New Delhi?

    Consider LOT (86%), Singapore Airlines (85%) or KLM (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chennai to New Delhi.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chennai to New Delhi? While on average our users pay £566, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £43. The most popular route (Chennai - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), is priced around £55.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to New Delhi?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to New Delhi 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 Chennai to New Delhi?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of £75). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in May is currently the most expensive (average of £95). 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 2 airlines flying from Chennai to New Delhi

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest£52Average£101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest£82Average£121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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