Cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights₹12,206
IndiGoNonstop3 hrThu, Jan 22 — Sun, Jan 25
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai is currently ₹12,206
Cheapest one-way flight₹6,165
IndiGoNonstop3 hrThu, Jan 8
The cheapest one-way flight from New Delhi to Chennai is currently ₹6,165
Last-minute weekend getaway₹13,385
IndiGo1 stop7 hrThu, Dec 25 — Mon, Dec 29
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New Delhi to Chennai is currently ₹13,385
Cheapest business class flights₹22,532
IndiGo1 stop6 hrThu, Jan 8 — Sun, Jan 11
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai is currently ₹22,532
Fastest flight2 hr 40 minThe fastest nonstop flight from New Delhi to Chennai takes 2 hr 40 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Chennai is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically October.
July
Cheapest
Typical prices: ₹9,300–11,000
October
Most expensive
Typical prices: ₹12,500–16,500

Popular airlines from New Delhi to Chennai

  • IndiGo
    Nonstop
    from ₹12,206
    Typical price: ₹10,500–14,500
    70 weekly nonstop flights
    DEL - MAAEvery day
    974 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAAEvery day
  • Air India
    Nonstop
    from ₹12,572
    Typical price: ₹12,000–16,500
    63 weekly nonstop flights
    DEL - MAAEvery day
    239 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAAEvery day
  • Air India Express
    28 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAAEvery day
  • SpiceJet
    from ₹18,591
    Typical price: ₹17,500–32,000
    26 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAAEvery day
  • Emirates
    21 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAAEvery day
  • Etihad
    19 weekly connecting flights
    DEL - MAAEvery day

Popular airports near New Delhi

  • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
    New DelhiIndia23 min10 km
  • Hindon Airport (HDO)
    GhaziabadIndia46 min16 km
  • Jaipur International Airport (JAI)
    JaipurIndia4 hr 14 min242 km
  • Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh (IXC)
    ChandigarhIndia4 hr 42 min232 km

Popular airports near Chennai

  • Chennai International Airport (MAA)
    ChennaiIndia45 min14 km
  • Tirupati International Airport (TIR)
    TirupatiIndia2 hr 58 min99 km
  • Puducherry Airport (PNY)
    PuducherryIndia3 hr 21 min133 km

Frequently asked questions about flying from New Delhi to Chennai

The cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chennai are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from ₹9,300 to ₹11,000.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from ₹12,206. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from ₹6,165.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Chennai is ₹12,206, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from New Delhi to Chennai is ₹12,572, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
  • The cheapest SpiceJet flight from New Delhi to Chennai is ₹18,591, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai starts at ₹12,206 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at ₹6,165 and departs on Thu, Jan 8.
2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from New Delhi to Chennai.
Peak travel periods include May–Jun and Dec–Jan. Chennai has a hot and humid climate. Generally, there is very little rain Jan–May. Torrential rains arrive during the northeast monsoon, usually around Oct–Nov. The Marghazi Festival of Music & Dance (Dec–Jan) focuses on classical South Indian Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam dances. The Pongal Festival (Jan), is a traditional harvest celebration, typical of Tamil Nadu, with sweet rice delicacies, ornamented cattle and streets decorated with powdered chalk designs.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New Delhi to Chennai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New Delhi to Chennai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New Delhi to Chennai.

In terms of nonstop flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 70 nonstop flights and 974 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Other popular airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai are:
  • Air India offers 63 nonstop flights and 239 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • Air India Express offers 28 connecting flights per week. Air India Express flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • SpiceJet offers 26 connecting flights per week. SpiceJet flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • Etihad offers 19 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New Delhi and Chennai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai recently found on Google Flights was with IndiGo from ₹12,206. The cheapest one-way flight was with IndiGo from ₹6,165.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Chennai is ₹12,206, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from New Delhi to Chennai is ₹12,572, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
  • The cheapest SpiceJet flight from New Delhi to Chennai is ₹18,591, flying from Jan 22 to Jan 25.
IndiGo and Air India fly direct from New Delhi to Chennai.
  • There are 70 IndiGo direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 63 Air India direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Delhi and Chennai at price ₹13,385 is offered by IndiGo from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
IndiGo and Air India fly direct from New Delhi to Chennai.
  • There are 70 IndiGo direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 63 Air India direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New Delhi and Chennai start at ₹12,206 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25 with IndiGo.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New Delhi to Chennai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New Delhi and Chennai start at ₹22,532 from Thu, Jan 8 to Sun, Jan 11 with IndiGo.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New Delhi and Chennai start at ₹12,206 from Thu, Jan 22 to Sun, Jan 25.
To book business class trips from New Delhi to Chennai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New Delhi and Chennai starts at ₹13,385 from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29 with IndiGo.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Delhi and Chennai at price ₹13,385 is offered by IndiGo from Thu, Dec 25 to Mon, Dec 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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