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Cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai from £39

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IndiGo Logo
11:30 - 16:45DEL-MAA
5h 15m1 stop
IndiGo Logo
16:50 - 22:10MAA-DEL
5h 20m1 stop
£86IndiGo
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Tue, 2 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Air India Express Logo
13:30 - 01:30DEL-MAA
12h 00m2 stops
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06:05 - 20:10MAA-DEL
14h 05m1 stop
£92Air India Express
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Tue, 2 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
IndiGo Logo
10:45 - 16:45DEL-MAA
6h 00m1 stop
IndiGo Logo
05:55 - 08:45MAA-DEL
2h 50mdirect
£96IndiGo
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Tue, 2 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Air India Logo
02:30 - 05:20DEL-MAA
2h 50mdirect
Air India Logo
16:00 - 04:00MAA-DEL
12h 00m2 stops
£98Air India
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Fri, 22 Aug - Sat, 23 Aug
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07:20 - 15:40DEL-MAA
8h 20m1 stop
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19:30 - 22:25MAA-DEL
2h 55mdirect
£104
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
IndiGo Logo
02:20 - 07:15DEL-MAA
4h 55m1 stop
IndiGo Logo
16:50 - 22:10MAA-DEL
5h 20m1 stop
£105IndiGo
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Mon, 1 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Air India Logo
02:30 - 05:20DEL-MAA
2h 50mdirect
Air India Logo
16:00 - 06:35MAA-DEL
14h 35m2 stops
£107Air India
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Fri, 22 Aug - Sat, 23 Aug
Malaysia Airlines Logo
23:00 - 10:45DEL-MAA
11h 45m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
00:20 - 21:50MAA-DEL
21h 30m1 stop
£479Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 18 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
Malaysia Airlines Logo
23:10 - 10:45DEL-MAA
11h 35m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:45 - 12:20MAA-DEL
24h 35m1 stop
£506Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, 25 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
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23:00 - 10:45DEL-MAA
11h 45m1 stop
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01:10 - 22:05MAA-DEL
20h 55m2 stops
£1,387
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Sat, 13 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep

IndiGo flights from New Delhi to Chennai

Our best IndiGo deals on New Delhi to Chennai flight tickets
IndiGo
2 Sept
DEL11:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
5h 15m
1 stop
MAA16:45Chennai
11 Sept
MAA16:50Chennai
5h 20m
1 stop
DEL22:10New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£86
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IndiGo
2 Sept
DEL10:45New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
6h 00m
1 stop
MAA16:45Chennai
11 Sept
MAA05:55Chennai
2h 50m
DEL08:45New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£96
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IndiGo
1 Sept
DEL02:20New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
4h 55m
1 stop
MAA07:15Chennai
11 Sept
MAA16:50Chennai
5h 20m
1 stop
DEL22:10New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£105
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Air India flights from New Delhi to Chennai

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Air India
22 Aug
DEL02:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
2h 50m
MAA05:20Chennai
23 Aug
MAA16:00Chennai
12h 00m
2 stops
DEL04:00New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£98
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Air India
22 Aug
DEL02:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
2h 50m
MAA05:20Chennai
23 Aug
MAA16:00Chennai
14h 35m
2 stops
DEL06:35New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£107
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Air India
22 Aug
DEL02:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
2h 50m
MAA05:20Chennai
23 Aug
MAA08:55Chennai
3h 00m
DEL11:55New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£108
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Delhi to Chennai 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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 1 August 2025.
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New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 2/9

11:30-16:45

1 stop5h 15m

Chennai

Thu 11/9

16:50-22:10

1 stop5h 20m

£86

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 2/9

13:30-01:30

2 stops12h 00m

Chennai

Thu 11/9

06:05-20:10

1 stop14h 05m

£92

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 2/9

10:45-16:45

1 stop6h 00m

Chennai

Thu 11/9

05:55-08:45

Nonstop2h 50m

£96

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 22/8

02:30-05:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Sat 23/8

16:00-04:00

2 stops12h 00m

£98

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 13/9

07:20-15:40

1 stop8h 20m

Chennai

Sat 20/9

19:30-22:25

Nonstop2h 55m

£104

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 1/9

02:20-07:15

1 stop4h 55m

Chennai

Thu 11/9

16:50-22:10

1 stop5h 20m

£105

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 22/8

02:30-05:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Sat 23/8

16:00-06:35

2 stops14h 35m

£107

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 18/10

23:00-10:45

1 stop11h 45m

Chennai

Sun 26/10

00:20-21:50

1 stop21h 30m

£479

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 25/12

23:10-10:45

1 stop11h 35m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

11:45-12:20

1 stop24h 35m

£506

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 13/9

23:00-10:45

1 stop11h 45m

Chennai

Fri 19/9

01:10-22:05

2 stops20h 55m

£1,387

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from New Delhi, with most prices found around £104. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Chennai from New Delhi during July instead. Flights to Chennai in July, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around £105.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as £113. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around £165. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chennai.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Flying to Chennai from New Delhi in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £120 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chennai is in the afternoon when prices are around £141.

What is the cheapest New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from New Delhi when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around £113 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from New Delhi for as low as £108 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have New Delhi to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for New Delhi to Chennai flights are approximately 5% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New Delhi to Chennai

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New Delhi to Chennai according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap New Delhi to Chennai (DEL to MAA) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

£39

Fastest flight time

2h 45m

Direct flights

Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Chennai

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chennai from New Delhi in the past 72 hours is £39. The best return flight deal from New Delhi to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £86.
The fastest flight from New Delhi to Chennai takes 2h 45m
Direct flights go from New Delhi to Chennai on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Air India and IndiGo..
There is 1 airport near Chennai: Chennai (MAA)
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  • How far is New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai by plane?

    New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl and Chennai are 1089.8 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 2h 45m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

    Prices for flights from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to Chennai Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to Chennai Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai

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IndiGoPriceFrom £82Free CancellationRating
6.8
478 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom £83Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,928 reviews
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  • IndiGo Flights From New Delhi to Chennai

    IndiGo is one of the most popular airlines flying from New Delhi to Chennai, operating 63 flights/week on average for this route. A good IndiGo flight deal for New Delhi to Chennai starts from £108 round-trip, up to an average price of £158. Our users have rated IndiGo at 6.8/10.

  • Air India Flights From New Delhi to Chennai

    The best Air India deal for New Delhi to Chennai flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was £110, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Air India flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at £155 round-trip. Air India operates 69 flights out of New Delhi into Chennai in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 2,928 Air India reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 5.5/10.

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