Cheap Flights to Chennai

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Route One Way Return
Sydney to Chennai flights $342 $626
Perth to Chennai flights   $570
Melbourne to Chennai flights   $745
Brisbane to Chennai flights   $870
Adelaide to Chennai flights   $1502
Route One Way Return
Abu Dhabi to Chennai flights $393  

Prices last updated: 13 Jul 2026 09:03


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Chennai

Return fares to Chennai by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026
$837
Sep 2026
$420
Oct 2026
$631
Nov 2026
$579
Feb 2027
$629
Mar 2027
$917

The cheapest month to fly to Chennai is September 2026, with return fares from $420 — 54% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $917).

When Should You Fly to Chennai?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Chennai, with return fares from $420. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $917.

Across the year, return fares to Chennai average around $669. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, November and February, you'll generally pay up to 37% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Chennai

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Chennai

August 2026
$837
September 2026
$420
October 2026
$631
November 2026
$579
February 2027
$629
March 2027
$917

Average Prices for Return Flights to Chennai

These are the average prices for return airfares to Chennai

August 2026
$1,737
September 2026
$1,629
October 2026
$1,744
November 2026
$1,623
December 2026
$2,702
January 2027
$2,419
February 2027
$1,763
March 2027
$1,566

Frequently Asked Questions about flying to Chennai

When is the cheapest time to travel to Chennai?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights to Chennai cost?

The best price we found for a return flight to Chennai is $571.

What is the cheapest date to fly to Chennai?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Chennai is 26 March 2027.

What is the cheapest airline that flys to Chennai?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Chennai is Scoot.

How long does a direct flight to Chennai take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Chennai.

What is the IATA airport code for Chennai?

The IATA code for Chennai is MAA. It is located in India at coordinates 12.9821, 80.16372.

When should you book flights to Chennai?

From our data, you should book flights to Chennai 60 days out.


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