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Cheap flights from Chennai to New Delhi

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

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl are usually found in June or July, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to New Delhi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to New Delhi (DEL). 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

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 191

Good round-trip deal

C$ 226 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 270 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Delhi from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to New Delhi

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Chennai to New Delhi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 18 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of C$ 1,124). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,597). 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 MAA to DEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to New Delhi. 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.

When flying from Chennai to New Delhi, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 83% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Delhi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Delhi. 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 New Delhi. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with IndiGo and Air India from Chennai to New Delhi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
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Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.8

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

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.8

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
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
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Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

Comfort

6.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to New Delhi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flights from Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl have been viewed 191 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to New Delhi round-trip?

    IndiGo, at C$ 163, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to New Delhi. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air India. IndiGo is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    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 Chennai to New Delhi on time: Air Mauritius (100%), LOT (98%), Ethiopian Air (95%).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to New Delhi 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 Chennai to New Delhi?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of C$ 1,124). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,597). 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 2 airlines flying from Chennai to New Delhi

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to New Delhi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapestC$ 163AverageC$ 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapestC$ 164AverageC$ 224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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