Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai from C$ 184
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MAA
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Sunday
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2026.
Wed 9/126:35 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 15/128:55 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/9C$ 409
Wed 9/129:40 a.m. -
1 stop23h 00m
Tue 15/129:05 p.m. -
1 stop11h 35m
Deal found 9/9C$ 824
Wed 9/99:40 a.m. -
2 stops11h 15m
Sat 19/95:55 a.m. -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 8/9C$ 883
Wed 9/99:40 a.m. -
2 stops11h 15m
Tue 22/95:55 a.m. -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 8/9C$ 959
Tue 20/104:05 p.m. -
1 stop9h 00m
Fri 20/116:00 a.m. -
2 stops9h 00m
Deal found 12/9C$ 1,046
Mon 21/911:35 a.m. -
1 stop10h 25m
Sun 4/1011:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,388
Mon 21/911:35 a.m. -
1 stop10h 25m
Fri 2/1011:00 a.m. -
2 stops47h 35m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,428
Thu 24/911:35 a.m. -
1 stop10h 25m
Sun 27/911:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 11/9C$ 1,471
Wed 23/912:50 a.m. -
1 stop21h 10m
Fri 2/1011:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,476
Sun 25/1012:45 a.m. -
1 stop21h 25m
Thu 12/1110:00 a.m. -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 8/9C$ 1,518
Fri 18/911:35 a.m. -
1 stop21h 30m
Sun 4/105:00 p.m. -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,524
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Colombo to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2026.
Tue 20/104:05 p.m. -
1 stop9h 00m
Fri 20/116:00 a.m. -
2 stops9h 00m
Deal found 12/9C$ 1,046
Thu 24/911:35 a.m. -
1 stop10h 25m
Sun 27/911:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 11/9C$ 1,471
Fri 30/105:20 p.m. -
2 stops16h 40m
Thu 5/119:05 p.m. -
2 stops19h 15m
Deal found 12/9C$ 1,548
Thu 22/105:35 p.m. -
2 stops17h 35m
Thu 29/109:10 p.m. -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,548
Sun 25/105:20 p.m. -
2 stops16h 40m
Sun 1/119:10 p.m. -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 10/9C$ 1,548
Thu 5/115:20 p.m. -
2 stops16h 40m
Sat 7/119:10 p.m. -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,548
Sat 2/15:20 p.m. -
2 stops16h 40m
Thu 14/19:10 p.m. -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 10/9C$ 1,548
Tue 20/105:35 p.m. -
2 stops17h 35m
Fri 20/119:05 p.m. -
2 stops19h 15m
Deal found 12/9C$ 1,548
Sat 24/105:35 p.m. -
2 stops16h 25m
Sat 31/109:10 p.m. -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 9/9C$ 1,548
Sat 10/105:35 p.m. -
2 stops17h 35m
Sat 17/109:05 p.m. -
2 stops19h 30m
Deal found 11/9C$ 1,549
Direct flights from Colombo to Chennai
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Wed 9/126:35 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 15/128:55 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/9C$ 409
Last-minute flights from Colombo to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Chennai. Data last updated 12 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 18/911:35 a.m. -
1 stop21h 30m
Sun 4/105:00 p.m. -
2 stops30h 35m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,524
Fri 18/911:35 a.m. -
1 stop21h 30m
Fri 2/102:00 p.m. -
2 stops33h 35m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,559
Mon 21/911:35 a.m. -
1 stop10h 25m
Sun 4/1011:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,388
Mon 21/911:35 a.m. -
1 stop10h 25m
Fri 2/1011:00 a.m. -
2 stops47h 35m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,428
Mon 21/911:35 a.m. -
1 stop21h 45m
Tue 29/95:55 a.m. -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,552
Wed 23/912:50 a.m. -
1 stop21h 10m
Fri 2/1011:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 7/9C$ 1,476
Thu 24/911:35 a.m. -
1 stop10h 25m
Sun 27/911:15 p.m. -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 11/9C$ 1,471
Thu 1/105:35 p.m. -
2 stops17h 35m
Sun 1/119:10 p.m. -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 11/9C$ 1,549
Tue 20/104:05 p.m. -
1 stop9h 00m
Fri 20/116:00 a.m. -
2 stops9h 00m
Deal found 12/9C$ 1,046
Sat 24/105:35 p.m. -
2 stops16h 25m
Sun 1/119:10 p.m. -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 10/9C$ 1,548
Sun 25/1012:45 a.m. -
1 stop21h 25m
Thu 12/1110:00 a.m. -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 8/9C$ 1,518
One-way flights from Colombo to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Colombo to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 September 2026.
Sat 31/105:15 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9C$ 184
Sat 31/107:30 a.m. -
2 stops7h 35m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9C$ 302
Wed 7/109:40 a.m. -
2 stops11h 15m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9C$ 593
Fri 12/212:45 a.m. -
1 stop21h 25m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 12/9C$ 625
Wed 30/99:40 a.m. -
2 stops11h 15m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 7/9C$ 643
Thu 24/911:35 a.m. -
1 stop10h 25m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9C$ 689
Wed 7/1012:50 a.m. -
1 stop21h 10m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9C$ 761
Wed 21/109:40 a.m. -
2 stops11h 15m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 7/9C$ 774
Mon 21/912:50 a.m. -
1 stop21h 10m
Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/9C$ 779
Find flight deals from Colombo to Chennai
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Depart
Return
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Cheapest round-trip
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 12/2
12:45 a.m.-10:10 p.m.
1 stop21h 25m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 625
Quickest round-trip
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 23/9
11:35 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
1 stop10h 25m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 779
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 1/10
5:35 p.m.-11:10 a.m.
2 stops17h 35m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 931
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 18/10
5:35 p.m.-11:10 a.m.
2 stops17h 35m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 932
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 15/11
5:20 p.m.-11:05 a.m.
2 stops17h 45m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 932
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 20/9
5:35 p.m.-11:10 a.m.
2 stops17h 35m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 932
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 2/10
5:35 p.m.-11:10 a.m.
2 stops17h 35m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 932
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 20/10
4:05 p.m.-1:05 a.m.
1 stop9h 00m
Chennai
Fri 20/11
6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
2 stops9h 00m
C$ 1,046
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 6/1
11:15 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
3 stops21h 30m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 1,079
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 21/10
11:15 a.m.-8:40 a.m.
3 stops21h 25m
Chennai
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 1,100
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?
Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (average of C$ 222). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 296). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to MAA?
Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2026.
When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Colombo to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 5 September 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?
Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between C$ 191 and C$ 288 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 409 on SriLankan Airlines (9 Dec-15 Dec).
Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai
Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 September 2026.
The most flights from CMB to MAA are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).
How often are flights from Colombo to Chennai delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Colombo and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Chennai flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Chennai flights?
Over the past year, IndiGo has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 12 September 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai, such as SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Booking flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?
Departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai will take you 9h. Airlines will cover a distance of 645 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai round-trip from C$ 205. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is SriLankan Airlines. IndiGo is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai on time: IndiGo (93%), Korean Air (82%), SriLankan Airlines (73%).
Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Chennai?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (average of C$ 222). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 296). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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