Cheap flights from Chennai to Colombo from $65 MAA → CMB

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $202 to $228.

At $228, the cheapest return found recently is at the high end of that range.

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

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 28-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

91 fares on 13 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $216.

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 $65 to $122.

At $65, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.

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 19 Nov, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

25 fares on 23 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $65.

Return

The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 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 14 to 29 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 Chennai to Colombo?

The cheapest return found recently is $228 with IndiGo, 15 Dec to 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $216 with SriLankan Airlines, 13 Nov to 19 Nov, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $236 to $276.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $65 with SriLankan Airlines, 19 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 23 departure dates is usually $131 to $140.

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

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $216, 13 Nov to 19 Nov, found 8 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $65, 19 Nov, found 2 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Chennai to Colombo?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $228 with IndiGo, 15 Dec to 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $132 with SriLankan Airlines, 6 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Colombo?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with SriLankan Airlines on 6 Jan 2027, takes 1 h 20 min from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chennai to Colombo?

Between 13 Nov and 22 Jan 2027, IndiGo has the cheapest return on 7 of the 13 departure dates we hold, and SriLankan Airlines on 6. Between 19 Nov and 26 Feb 2027, IndiGo has the cheapest one-way on 15 of the 23 departure dates we hold, and SriLankan Airlines on 8.