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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — DEL
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
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 Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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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 7 February 2026.

Sat 21/321:40
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Sat 28/319:30
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop3h 10m
Air India
Deal found 4/2£89
Sat 21/306:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/319:40
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£92
Mon 23/314:30
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Sun 29/303:50
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 20m
Air India
Deal found 6/2£96
Mon 23/322:05
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 35m
Air India Express
Mon 30/311:30
DEL
-
MAA
2 stops10h 00m
Air India Express
Deal found 6/2£97
Mon 4/511:40
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 00m
Air India
Tue 5/519:40
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 20m
Air India
Deal found 5/2£255
Thu 23/411:40
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 00m
Air India
Thu 30/419:40
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 20m
Air India
Deal found 7/2£257
Tue 28/406:15
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 30m
Air India
Sun 3/519:40
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 20m
Air India
Deal found 4/2£258
Thu 12/316:25
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop15h 25m
SpiceJet
Sun 15/319:40
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop27h 20m
SpiceJet
Deal found 6/2£314
Mon 16/319:30
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop16h 00m
SpiceJet
Thu 19/322:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop10h 30m
SpiceJet
Deal found 3/2£316
Thu 5/307:05
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop14h 05m
SpiceJet
Mon 9/322:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop10h 30m
SpiceJet
Deal found 6/2£339

Find 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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£89

One-way from

£49

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£106

Good round-trip deal

£332 or less

Good one-way deal

£128 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 21/3-28/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Chennai to New Delhi
Air India
  • Air India
  • 17/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Chennai to New Delhi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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

Sat 21/3

21:40-00:30

Nonstop2h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 28/3

19:30-22:40

Nonstop3h 10m

£89

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Sat 21/3

06:00-08:55

Nonstop2h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 28/3

19:40-23:50

1 stop4h 10m

£92

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Mon 23/3

17:05-21:55

1 stop4h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 30/3

10:10-02:10

1 stop16h 00m

£94

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Mon 23/3

08:05-10:55

Nonstop2h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 29/3

02:30-05:15

Nonstop2h 45m

£96

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Mon 23/3

22:05-03:40

1 stop5h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 30/3

11:30-21:30

2 stops10h 00m

£97

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Mon 4/5

11:40-16:40

1 stop5h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 5/5

19:40-01:00

1 stop5h 20m

£255

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Thu 23/4

11:40-16:40

1 stop5h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 30/4

19:40-01:00

1 stop5h 20m

£257

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Wed 10/6

06:15-11:45

1 stop5h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 16/6

18:00-23:15

1 stop5h 15m

£258

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Tue 28/4

06:15-11:45

1 stop5h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 3/5

19:40-01:00

1 stop5h 20m

£258

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

Mon 16/3

19:30-11:30

1 stop16h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 19/3

19:40-23:00

1 stop27h 20m

£314

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi

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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 30 January 2026.

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of £48). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in October is currently the most expensive (average of £100). 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 7 February 2026.

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 72% 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 7 February 2026.
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.

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.2

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.4

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

shaq,Dec 2025

DEL - GAU

They denied my meal which was included in ticket and also broke my bag completely and now they are denying responsibility

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.2

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.4

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

shaq,Dec 2025

DEL - GAU

They denied my meal which was included in ticket and also broke my bag completely and now they are denying responsibility

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.6

Food

6.2

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.4

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

shaq,Dec 2025

DEL - GAU

They denied my meal which was included in ticket and also broke my bag completely and now they are denying responsibility

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 53 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 £89, Air India can have you in New Delhi from Chennai in 2h 50m. There are 1093 mi between Chennai and New Delhi. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    IndiGo, at £72, 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 35% 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 ANA (90%), Egyptair (87%) or Air India (83%) 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 £285, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £53. The most popular route (Chennai - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), is priced around £53.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of £48). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in October is currently the most expensive (average of £100). 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£72Average£100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest£79Average£110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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