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RM 372+ Cheap flights to Chennai

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— MAA
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
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Flights to Chennai in 2025

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 12 April 2025.

Return from

RM 814

One-way from

RM 385

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 978
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 20/6-1/7
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 26/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (RM 380 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Thu 24/422:45KUL - MAA
1 stop26h 50mScoot
Sun 27/400:05MAA - KUL
1 stop14h 50mScoot
Deal found 10/4RM 814
Fri 20/614:00SZB - MAA
1 stop11h 35mScoot
Mon 30/600:05MAA - SZB
1 stop10h 25mScoot
Deal found 10/4RM 819
Thu 10/706:30KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Wed 16/708:15MAA - KUL
Nonstop4h 05mAirAsia
Deal found 11/4RM 823
Sat 30/822:30KUL - MAA
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/908:15MAA - KUL
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4RM 850
Fri 25/408:50KUL - MAA
1 stop8h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 25/421:15MAA - KUL
1 stop14h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 10/4RM 1,106
Wed 16/405:45KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mIndiGo
Sat 19/422:10MAA - KUL
Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 10/4RM 1,124
Thu 10/707:20SZB - MAA
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/702:15MAA - SZB
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4RM 1,230
Fri 22/821:30KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 30/811:45MAA - KUL
Nonstop4h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/4RM 1,412
Thu 8/514:00SZB - MAA
1 stop10h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 14/523:15MAA - SZB
1 stop11h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/4RM 2,133

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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 24/4

22:45-23:05

1 stop26h 50m

Chennai

Sun 27/4

00:05-17:25

1 stop14h 50m

RM 814

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Fri 20/6

14:00-23:05

1 stop11h 35m

Chennai

Mon 30/6

00:05-13:00

1 stop10h 25m

RM 819

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 10/7

06:30-07:45

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Wed 16/7

08:15-14:50

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 823

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/8

22:30-23:05

1 stop27h 05m

Chennai

Sat 6/9

08:15-14:50

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 850

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 25/4

08:50-14:55

1 stop8h 35m

Chennai

Fri 25/4

21:15-14:00

1 stop14h 15m

RM 1,106

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 10/7

07:20-10:30

1 stop5h 40m

Chennai

Fri 11/7

02:15-11:10

1 stop6h 25m

RM 1,230

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/8

21:30-22:50

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Sat 30/8

11:45-18:20

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 1,412

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 31/5

05:45-07:00

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Sun 8/6

23:45-20:30

1 stop18h 15m

RM 1,659

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 8/5

14:00-22:00

1 stop10h 30m

Chennai

Wed 14/5

23:15-13:00

1 stop11h 15m

RM 2,133

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 28/4

19:15-23:05

1 stop6h 20m

RM 372

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chennai

When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai takes 4 hours 42 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Friday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Chennai

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo.

AirAsia

AirAsia

From RM 156

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From RM 196

IndiGo

IndiGo

From RM 206

Scoot

Scoot

From RM 152

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are Scoot, AirAsia and SriLankan Airlines.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. 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 Chennai. Reviews last updated 12 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Thai Airways to Chennai to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
322 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
844 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

FAQs about flying to Chennai

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

    Booking a flight to Chennai (MAA) is your only option if you intend on flying to Chennai. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai to Chennai’s city centre. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 6 daily flights from Kuala Lumpur. 7 airlines have flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost RM 75, while return flights cost around RM 264.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around RM 240, however they can be found for as little as RM 60.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Penang Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Chennai have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai?

    Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

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