Cheap flights from Chennai to Dubai from $148 MAA → DXB, XNB
Chennai Airport (MAA) → Dubai Airport (DXB), Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB)
The cheapest return found recently is $310 with Etihad Airways, 24 Nov – 3 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $148 with Gulf Air, 11 May 2027, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $148, Gulf Air, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $310, 24 Nov to 3 Dec
- Usual return price
- $310 to $354
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $290 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Emirates, IndiGo, Air Arabia
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 4 h
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $310 to $354.
Cheapest return found recently
$310
24 Nov – 3 Dec · Etihad Airways
Chennai Airport (MAA) → Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB)
Leaves 3:55 a.m. · Return leaves 6:35 a.m. · 17 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · overnight connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$345
24 Nov – 3 Dec · Emirates
Chennai Airport (MAA) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 9:50 a.m. · Return leaves 12:50 a.m. · 8 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$310 24 Nov – 3 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$290 16 Nov – 19 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $233 to $369.
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 5 departure dates from 16 Nov to 10 May 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 9-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
114 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov | $290 | Etihad Airways | Chennai Airport (MAA) → Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 3 Dec | $310 | Etihad Airways | Chennai Airport (MAA) → Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 3 Dec | $310 | Etihad Airways | Chennai Airport (MAA) → Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Dec – 10 Dec | $440 | IndiGo | Chennai Airport (MAA) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 May 2027 – 17 Jun 2027 | $354 | Oman Air | Chennai Airport (MAA) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $290.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Oman Air.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$148
11 May 2027 · Gulf Air
Chennai Airport (MAA) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 6:10 a.m. · 11 h 15 min trip
1 stop · via Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$217
11 May 2027 · Emirates
Chennai Airport (MAA) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 9:50 a.m. · 4 h trip
nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$148 11 May 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
$146 11 May 2027found 6 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $111 to $239.
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 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 11 May 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
35 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2027 | $164 | Kuwait Airways | Chennai Airport (MAA) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 May 2027 | $146 | Gulf Air | Chennai Airport (MAA) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Kuwait Airways, Gulf Air.
Premium cabin fares from Chennai to Dubai
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 24 Nov – 3 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 11 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chennai to Dubai?
Return
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 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 | $309 | $233 | +22% | 35 |
| 7–13 days | $275 | $233 | +8% | 22 |
| 14–29 days | $291 | $234 | +15% | 34 |
| 30–59 days | $284 | $234 | +12% | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $331 | $331 | +30% | 11 |
| 90–179 days | $254 | $254 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 180+ days | $338 | $338 | +33% | 15 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $126 | $115 | Cheapest seen | 17 |
| 30–59 days | $149 | $146 | +18% | 19 |
| 60–89 days | $219 | $146 | +74% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $170 | $155 | +35% | 23 |
| 180+ days | $144 | $141 | +14% | 12 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Chennai → Sharjah
22 km from Dubai
$341
$193 more than flying to Dubai
3 Jan 2027 · MAA → SHJ · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
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 24 Nov – 3 Dec. 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 Dubai?
The cheapest return found recently is $310 with Etihad Airways, 24 Nov to 3 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $290 with Etihad Airways, 16 Nov to 19 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $310 to $354.
How much is a one-way flight from Chennai to Dubai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $148 with Gulf Air, 11 May 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $146 with Gulf Air, 11 May 2027, found 6 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Dubai?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $290, 16 Nov to 19 Nov, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to Dubai?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 18% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Chennai to Dubai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $345 with Emirates, 24 Nov to 3 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $217 with Emirates, 11 May 2027, found 6 days ago.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Dubai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Emirates on 11 May 2027, takes 4 h from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Dubai Airport (DXB). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Gulf Air on 11 May 2027, takes 11 h 15 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chennai to Dubai?
Between 16 Nov and 10 May 2027, Etihad Airways has the cheapest return on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, IndiGo on 1 and Oman Air on 1.
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