Cheap flights from Colombo to Chennai from $129 CMB → MAA

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $203 to $233.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

121 fares on 14 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $218.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $113 to $155.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 30 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

13 fares on 13 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $129.

Return

The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Colombo to Chennai?

The cheapest return found recently is $218 with IndiGo, 21 Nov to 25 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $238 to $259.

How much is a one-way flight from Colombo to Chennai?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $129 with IndiGo, 30 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $135 to $150.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Chennai?

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $218, 21 Nov to 25 Nov, found 2 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $129, 30 Nov, found 3 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo to Chennai?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Colombo to Chennai?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $218 with IndiGo, 21 Nov to 25 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $129 with IndiGo, 30 Nov, found 3 days ago.

How long is the flight from Colombo to Chennai?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with IndiGo on 30 Nov, takes 1 h 25 min from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chennai Airport (MAA).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Colombo to Chennai?

Between 13 Nov and 30 May 2027, IndiGo has the cheapest return on 9 of the 14 departure dates we hold, and SriLankan Airlines on 5. Between 25 Nov and 23 Feb 2027, IndiGo has the cheapest one-way on all 13 departure dates we hold.