Cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai from $105 DEL → MAA
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest return found recently is $238 with IndiGo, 2 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $105 with IndiGo, 18 Apr 2027, found 7 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $105, IndiGo, found 7 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $238, 2 Jan 2027 to 12 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $245 to $251
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $238 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Air India, IndiGo
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 50 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $245 to $251.
Cheapest return found recently
$238
2 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 · IndiGo
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA)
Leaves 4:15 p.m. · Return leaves 1:25 p.m. · 8 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop · via Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$249
2 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 · IndiGo
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA)
Leaves 4:15 p.m. · Return leaves 1:45 p.m. · 5 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from New Delhi to Chennai
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$238 2 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
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 $190 to $238.
At $238, the cheapest return found recently is at the high end of that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates from 27 Nov to 6 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 10-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 2 Jan 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
112 fares on 11 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov – 9 Dec | $247 | Air India Express | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 15 Dec | $242 | Air India Express | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027 | $252 | IndiGo | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 | $238 | IndiGo | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 3 Jan 2027 | $254 | IndiGo | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 | $248 | IndiGo | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 | $244 | Air India Express | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 | $249 | IndiGo | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 | $248 | IndiGo | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 23 Feb 2027 | $249 | IndiGo | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027 | $255 | Air India Express | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $238.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: IndiGo, Air India Express.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$105
18 Apr 2027 · IndiGo
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA)
Leaves 7:30 a.m. · 6 h 20 min trip
1 stop · via Rajahmundry Airport (RJA)
found 7 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$125
18 Apr 2027 · Air India
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA)
Leaves 7:30 a.m. · 2 h 50 min trip
nonstop
found 7 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$105 18 Apr 2027found 7 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 34 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $98 to $127.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
9 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2027 | $105 | IndiGo | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) → Chennai Airport (MAA) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: IndiGo.
Premium cabin fares from New Delhi to Chennai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 2 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for New Delhi to Chennai?
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $220 | $196 | Cheapest seen | 29 |
| 7–13 days | $233 | $196 | +6% | 30 |
| 14–29 days | $228 | $190 | +4% | 40 |
| 30–59 days | $229 | $200 | +4% | 49 |
| 60–89 days | $231 | $229 | +5% | 49 |
| 90–179 days | $227 | $221 | +3% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $235 | $230 | +7% | 10 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 34 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
New Delhi → Tirupati
110 km from Chennai
$173
$65 less than flying to Chennai
22 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 · DEL → TIR · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 2 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from New Delhi to Chennai?
The cheapest return found recently is $238 with IndiGo, 2 Jan 2027 to 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $245 to $251.
How much is a one-way flight from New Delhi to Chennai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $105 with IndiGo, 18 Apr 2027, found 7 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Chennai?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $238, 2 Jan 2027 to 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from New Delhi to Chennai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $249 with IndiGo, 2 Jan 2027 to 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $125 with Air India, 18 Apr 2027, found 7 days ago.
How long is the flight from New Delhi to Chennai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Air India on 18 Apr 2027, takes 2 h 50 min from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai Airport (MAA). The cheapest one-way found recently, with IndiGo on 18 Apr 2027, takes 6 h 20 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chennai?
Between 27 Nov and 6 Mar 2027, IndiGo has the cheapest return on 7 of the 11 departure dates we hold, and Air India Express on 4.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work