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Flights to Chennai in 2024

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2024, 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 21 December 2024.

Return from

RM 888

One-way from

RM 437

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 1,194
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 18/2-22/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 20/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
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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 21 December 2024.

Sat 21/1210:40KUL - MAA
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/123:45MAA - KUL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12RM 973
Wed 25/1205:45KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mIndiGo
Sun 29/1222:15MAA - KUL
Nonstop4h 00mIndiGo
Deal found 20/12RM 1,077
Thu 26/1206:10KUL - MAA
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Thu 2/123:45MAA - KUL
Nonstop3h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 20/12RM 1,081
Thu 26/1209:10KUL - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 1/100:20MAA - KUL
Nonstop4h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/12RM 1,347
Fri 27/1207:20SZB - MAA
1 stop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1202:15MAA - SZB
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12RM 1,469
Mon 23/1206:40KUL - MAA
1 stop18h 40mScoot
Fri 27/1223:50MAA - KUL
1 stop15h 50mScoot
Deal found 20/12RM 1,920
Tue 24/1208:20KUL - MAA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 2/101:50MAA - KUL
1 stop16h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/12RM 1,947
Sat 28/1214:45KUL - MAA
1 stop7h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 30/1220:55MAA - KUL
1 stop14h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 20/12RM 2,136
Wed 25/1214:10SZB - MAA
1 stop11h 10mScoot
Sun 29/1223:50MAA - SZB
1 stop10h 50mScoot
Deal found 20/12RM 2,474
Wed 25/1221:45KUL - MAA
1 stop13h 30mSingapore Airlines
Thu 2/123:25MAA - KUL
1 stop6h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/12RM 2,785
Fri 27/1213:05KUL - MAA
1 stop13h 55mThai Airways
Wed 8/101:30MAA - KUL
1 stop7h 55mThai Airways
Deal found 20/12RM 2,924

Find flights to Chennai within your budget

Locate flights to Chennai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 21 December 2024.

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Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 17/2

21:35-22:55

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Fri 21/2

08:05-14:25

Nonstop3h 50m

RM 888

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 19/3

14:10-22:50

1 stop11h 10m

Chennai

Sun 23/3

23:50-13:10

1 stop10h 50m

RM 888

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 13/1

19:10-22:50

1 stop6h 10m

Chennai

Sat 25/1

23:10-02:00

1 stop24h 20m

RM 892

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 10/2

19:10-22:50

1 stop6h 10m

Chennai

Wed 12/2

23:50-18:10

1 stop15h 50m

RM 906

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 8/1

03:00-15:45

1 stop15h 15m

Chennai

Mon 13/1

08:40-02:00

1 stop14h 50m

RM 1,099

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 19/2

07:20-10:35

1 stop5h 45m

Chennai

Tue 25/2

02:15-11:10

1 stop6h 25m

RM 1,226

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 24/5

15:00-08:50

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Thu 5/6

21:15-14:00

1 stop14h 15m

RM 1,244

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 7/1

21:40-23:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Thu 16/1

00:20-06:50

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 1,257

Kuala LumpurChennai

SZB - MAA

SZBMAA

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Tue 18/2

14:10-22:10

1 stop10h 30m

Chennai

Sat 22/2

23:25-13:10

1 stop11h 15m

RM 1,888

Kuala LumpurChennai

KUL - MAA

KULMAA

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 17/2

19:10-22:50

1 stop6h 10m

RM 437

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 13 December 2024.

Booking 50 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 7 hours 0 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 16 December 2024.

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 Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 143

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From RM 184

IndiGo

IndiGo

From RM 194

Batik Air

Batik Air

From RM 190

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are AirAsia, Scoot 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 21 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Scoot 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,330 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
292 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,899 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

IndiGo
6.9
Okay
510 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

  • 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. 9 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, AirAsia 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 98, while return flights cost around RM 637.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around RM 149, however they can be found for as little as RM 141.

  • 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 35 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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