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DEL — MAA
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai are usually found in July or September, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 188

Good round-trip deal

C$ 198 or less
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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai (average of C$ 1,183). Flying from New Delhi to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,732). 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 DEL to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Delhi 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 11 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Delhi to Chennai at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 11 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with IndiGo from New Delhi to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
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Overall

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.4

Food

6.3

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.4

Food

6.3

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this New Delhi to Chennai flight route?

    Within the past month, 32 users have taken a look at flights from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Delhi to Chennai round-trip?

    IndiGo, at C$ 187, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Delhi to Chennai.. Users have found that IndiGo is 9% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Before booking your flight to Chennai from New Delhi, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (98%), Air France (98%), KLM( 94%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Delhi to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Delhi to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Delhi to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Chennai (average of C$ 1,183). Flying from New Delhi to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,732). 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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Top airline flying from New Delhi to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapestC$ 187AverageC$ 203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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