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MAA — DEL
23 May — 30 May1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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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 23 April 2026.
Thu 4/613:10
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 35m
IndiGo
Thu 11/616:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 20/4£119
Fri 12/613:10
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 35m
IndiGo
Tue 16/616:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 21/4£121
Sat 16/511:10
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
IndiGo
Sat 23/511:50
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 18/4£127
Sat 16/509:50
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/507:30
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop6h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£130
Sat 16/514:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Sat 23/516:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Deal found 18/4£132
Thu 4/620:40
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Thu 11/607:30
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Deal found 20/4£132
Fri 12/609:50
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Tue 16/621:30
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Deal found 21/4£133
Tue 9/608:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Tue 16/616:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Deal found 22/4£138
Sun 17/508:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Fri 22/507:30
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Deal found 20/4£139
Sat 16/522:05
MAA
-
DEL
2 stops14h 10m
Air India Express
Sat 23/521:15
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop10h 25m
Air India Express
Deal found 18/4£184
Best flights from Chennai to New Delhi
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chennai to New Delhi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 April 2026.
Fri 12/613:10
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 35m
IndiGo
Tue 16/616:20
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 21/4£121
Sat 16/509:50
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/507:30
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop6h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£130
Sat 16/514:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Sat 23/516:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Deal found 18/4£132
Sat 16/522:05
MAA
-
DEL
2 stops14h 10m
Air India Express
Sat 23/521:15
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop10h 25m
Air India Express
Deal found 18/4£184
Thu 4/613:10
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop5h 35m
IndiGo
Thu 11/618:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 40m
IndiGo
Deal found 20/4£125
Tue 9/608:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Tue 16/616:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Deal found 22/4£138
Sun 17/508:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Fri 22/507:30
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Deal found 20/4£139
Fri 12/610:45
MAA
-
DEL
2 stops14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/606:10
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4£198
Sat 6/611:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Sat 13/609:30
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 35m
Air India
Deal found 21/4£215
Sun 17/508:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Sun 24/509:30
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 20m
Air India
Deal found 20/4£218
Direct flights from Chennai to New Delhi
Explore direct flight options from Chennai to New Delhi based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 23 April 2026.
Sat 16/514:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Sat 23/516:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Deal found 18/4£132
Thu 4/620:40
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Thu 11/607:30
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Deal found 20/4£132
Fri 12/609:50
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Tue 16/621:30
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Deal found 21/4£133
Tue 9/608:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Tue 16/616:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Deal found 22/4£138
Sun 17/508:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Fri 22/507:30
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Deal found 20/4£139
Last-minute flights from Chennai to New Delhi
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chennai to New Delhi. Data last updated 23 April 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 16/511:10
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
IndiGo
Sat 23/511:50
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 18/4£127
Sat 16/509:50
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/507:30
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop6h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£130
Sat 16/514:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Sat 23/516:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
Air India
Deal found 18/4£132
Sat 16/522:05
MAA
-
DEL
2 stops14h 10m
Air India Express
Sat 23/521:15
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop10h 25m
Air India Express
Deal found 18/4£184
Sun 17/508:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Fri 22/507:30
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Deal found 20/4£139
Sun 17/508:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Sun 24/509:30
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 20m
Air India
Deal found 20/4£218
Sun 24/506:55
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Tue 26/509:30
DEL
-
MAA
1 stop5h 35m
Air India
Deal found 21/4£215
One-way flights from Chennai to New Delhi
Search for one-way flight options from Chennai to New Delhi. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 April 2026.
Sun 18/1008:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Deal found 21/4£73
Thu 30/408:05
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
Air India
Deal found 21/4£88
Thu 30/406:50
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop13h 20m
SpiceJet
Deal found 21/4£205
Wed 5/809:50
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop23h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 18/4£241
Tue 28/406:50
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop26h 10m
SpiceJet
Deal found 23/4£242
Wed 17/604:05
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop10h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 23/4£248
Thu 2/702:00
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop14h 10m
Thai Lion Air
Deal found 22/4£254
Thu 7/504:05
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop16h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 22/4£261
Mon 4/504:05
MAA
-
DEL
1 stop10h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 19/4£272
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 23 April 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to New Delhi 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 23 April 2026.
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ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA - DEL
MAADEL
Chennai
Fri 12/6
13:10-18:45
1 stop5h 35m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Tue 16/6
16:20-21:50
1 stop5h 30m
£121
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA - DEL
MAADEL
Chennai
Thu 4/6
13:10-18:45
1 stop5h 35m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Thu 11/6
18:15-20:55
Nonstop2h 40m
£125
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA - DEL
MAADEL
Chennai
Sat 16/5
09:50-12:45
Nonstop2h 55m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sat 23/5
07:30-13:40
1 stop6h 10m
£130
Fastest return journey
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA - DEL
MAADEL
Chennai
Sat 16/5
14:00-16:55
Nonstop2h 55m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sat 23/5
16:15-19:10
Nonstop2h 55m
£132
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA - DEL
MAADEL
Chennai
Tue 9/6
08:05-11:05
Nonstop3h 00m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Tue 16/6
16:15-19:10
Nonstop2h 55m
£138
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA - DEL
MAADEL
Chennai
Sun 17/5
08:05-11:05
Nonstop3h 00m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Fri 22/5
07:30-10:20
Nonstop2h 50m
£139
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA - DEL
MAADEL
Chennai
Sat 16/5
22:05-12:15
2 stops14h 10m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sat 23/5
21:15-07:40
1 stop10h 25m
£184
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA - DEL
MAADEL
Chennai
Fri 12/6
10:45-01:10
2 stops14h 25m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Tue 16/6
06:10-15:50
1 stop9h 40m
£198
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA - DEL
MAADEL
Chennai
Sat 6/6
11:00-14:00
Nonstop3h 00m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sat 13/6
09:30-15:05
1 stop5h 35m
£215
ChennaiNew Delhi
MAA - DEL
MAADEL
Chennai
Sun 17/5
08:05-11:05
Nonstop3h 00m
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sun 24/5
09:30-14:50
1 stop5h 20m
£218
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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 17 April 2026.
Booking 64 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of £95). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in October is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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 23 April 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 74% on airfare.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to New Delhi?
Weekly flight availability from Chennai to New Delhi
Explore weekly flight availability from Chennai to New Delhi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 April 2026.
The most flights from MAA to DEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (53 on average).
How often are flights from Chennai to New Delhi delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Chennai and New Delhi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Chennai to New Delhi flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chennai to New Delhi flights?
Over the past year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.
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 23 April 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.
Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
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 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?
Flights from Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl have been viewed 161 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Chennai to New Delhi?
For as low as £133, IndiGo can have you in New Delhi from Chennai in 2h 55m. 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 £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 34% 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 Kam Air (100%), Aegean Airlines (97%) or Egyptair (97%) 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 £169, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £52. The most popular route (Chennai - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), is priced around £53.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of £95). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in October is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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.
Explore flights to New Delhi departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 April 2026.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to New Delhi. 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 23 April 2026.
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