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Cheap flights from Chennai to New Delhi from $125 MAA → DEL

Chennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

The cheapest return found recently is $239 with IndiGo, 16 Nov – 20 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $125 with IndiGo, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$125, IndiGo, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$239, 16 Nov to 20 Nov
Usual return price
$239 to $246
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $238 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Air India, IndiGo
Shortest nonstop flight found
2 h 45 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $239 to $246.

Cheapest return found recently

$239

16 Nov – 20 Nov · IndiGo

Chennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Leaves 9:30 p.m. · Return leaves 2:10 a.m. · 5 h 45 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$239

16 Nov – 20 Nov · IndiGo

Chennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Leaves 9:30 p.m. · Return leaves 2:10 a.m. · 5 h 45 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $239 16 Nov – 20 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $238 13 Dec – 21 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $190 to $242.

$239, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $190 to $242.

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 4 departure dates from 14 Nov to 13 Dec, 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?

We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

29 fares on 4 departure dates

14 Nov – 14 Nov: $261, found 3 days ago16 Nov – 20 Nov: $239, found 3 days ago18 Nov – 25 Nov: $241, found 3 days ago13 Dec – 21 Dec: $238, found 5 days agoNovDec
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov – 14 Nov$261IndiGoChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Nov – 20 Nov$239IndiGoChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Nov – 25 Nov$241IndiGoChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 Dec – 21 Dec$238IndiGoChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $238.

November 2026From $2393 departure dates16 Nov – 20 Nov · found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $238Cheapest seen1 departure date13 Dec – 21 Dec · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $124 to $128.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$125

18 Jan 2027 · IndiGo

Chennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Leaves 1:25 p.m. · 6 h trip

1 stop · via Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$129

18 Jan 2027 · IndiGo

Chennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Leaves 11:00 a.m. · 2 h 45 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $125 18 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $112 5 Jan 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $90 to $118.

At $125, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

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

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates from 24 Nov to 26 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?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

83 fares on 15 departure dates

24 Nov: $130, found 2 days ago10 Dec: $126, found 5 days ago11 Dec: $126, found 3 days ago21 Dec: $123, found 6 days ago22 Dec: $128, found 6 days ago3 Jan 2027: $130, found 2 days ago5 Jan 2027: $112, found 5 days ago9 Jan 2027: $124, found 6 days ago18 Jan 2027: $125, found 2 days ago3 Feb 2027: $124, found 6 days ago14 Feb 2027: $118, found 7 days ago2 Mar 2027: $128, found 4 days ago7 Mar 2027: $127, found 2 days ago10 Mar 2027: $128, found 2 days ago26 Mar 2027: $125, found 3 days agoNovDecJanFebMar
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
24 Nov$130IndiGoChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
10 Dec$126Air India ExpressChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
11 Dec$126Air India ExpressChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
21 Dec$123IndiGoChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
22 Dec$128IndiGoChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
3 Jan 2027$130IndiGoChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)nonstopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
5 Jan 2027$112IndiGoChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
9 Jan 2027$124IndiGoChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
18 Jan 2027$125IndiGoChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
3 Feb 2027$124Air India ExpressChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
14 Feb 2027$118IndiGoChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
2 Mar 2027$128Air India ExpressChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
7 Mar 2027$127Air India ExpressChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
10 Mar 2027$128Air India ExpressChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
26 Mar 2027$125IndiGoChennai Airport (MAA) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $112.

November 2026From $1301 departure date24 Nov · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $1234 departure dates21 Dec · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $112Cheapest seen4 departure dates5 Jan 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $1182 departure dates14 Feb 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $1254 departure dates26 Mar 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Chennai to New Delhi

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.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chennai to New Delhi?

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$225$213+2%24
7–13 days$221$190Cheapest seen20
14–29 days$237$190+7%11
30–59 days$231$205+5%42
60–89 days$231$228+5%32
90–179 days$262$230+19%14

One-way

Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.

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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$111$92Cheapest seen12
14–29 days$117$90+5%18
30–59 days$115$99+4%48
60–89 days$115$102+4%47
90–179 days$114$109+3%48
180+ days$116$113+5%27

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

One-way

Tirupati → New Delhi

110 km from Chennai

$80

$45 less than flying from Chennai

15 May 2027 · TIR → DEL · nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Pondicherry → New Delhi

136 km from Chennai

$148

$23 more than flying from Chennai

9 Jan 2027 · PNY → DEL · 1 stop

found 5 days ago

Check today's price

Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 16 Nov – 20 Nov. 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 Chennai to New Delhi?

The cheapest return found recently is $239 with IndiGo, 16 Nov to 20 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $238 with IndiGo, 13 Dec to 21 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $239 to $246.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $125 with IndiGo, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $112 with IndiGo, 5 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 15 departure dates is usually $124 to $128.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to New Delhi?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $238, 13 Dec to 21 Dec, found 5 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $112, 5 Jan 2027, found 5 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure. One-way fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away.

Is there a direct flight from Chennai to New Delhi?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $239 with IndiGo, 16 Nov to 20 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $129 with IndiGo, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Chennai to New Delhi?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with IndiGo on 18 Jan 2027, takes 2 h 45 min from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). The cheapest one-way found recently, with IndiGo on 18 Jan 2027, takes 6 h with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chennai to New Delhi?

Between 14 Nov and 13 Dec, IndiGo has the cheapest return on all 4 departure dates we hold. Between 24 Nov and 26 Mar 2027, IndiGo has the cheapest one-way on 9 of the 15 departure dates we hold, and Air India Express on 6.

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