Our cheapest offers for flights from New Delhi to Chennai

Here you can compare cheap flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Chennai. Prices and availability may change at any time.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
New Delhi Chennai	Outbound 18-08-25 1 Stopover (HYD) 6E6217, 6E6174 04h 45min	Return 09-09-25 1 Stopover (GAU) IX2655, IX1143 14h 10min	IndiGo Airlines	?	₹117
Best option New Delhi Chennai	Outbound 31-07-25 direct AI0537 02h 55min	Return 29-08-25 direct AI0440 02h 55min	Air India		₹131
New Delhi Chennai	Outbound 01-08-25 2 Stopovers (GAU, CCU) IX1142, IX1594, IX1594 07h 30min	Return 09-08-25 1 Stopover (HYD) 6E0562, 6E0192 05h 40min	Air India Express	?	₹118
New Delhi Chennai	Outbound 19-08-25 1 Stopover (IXB) IX1552, IX2613 08h 55min	Return 14-09-25 1 Stopover (HYD) 6E0193, 6E6076 05h 40min	Air India Express	?	₹120
New Delhi Chennai	Outbound 10-08-25 direct 6E6115 02h 50min	Return 20-08-25 1 Stopover (GAU) IX2655, IX1192 08h 05min	IndiGo Airlines	?	₹127
New Delhi Chennai	Outbound 26-08-25 1 Stopover (COK) IX1103, IX1638 07h 00min	Return 24-09-25 direct 6E6021 03h 00min	Air India Express	?	₹128
New Delhi Chennai	Outbound 18-08-25 1 Stopover (HYD) 6E6217, 6E6174 04h 45min	Return 09-09-25 direct AI2836 02h 55min	IndiGo Airlines		₹129
New Delhi Chennai	Outbound 31-07-25 1 Stopover (HYD) 6E5164, 6E0514 06h 00min	Return 29-08-25 direct AI2484 02h 50min	IndiGo Airlines	?	₹130
New Delhi Chennai	Outbound 31-07-25 direct 6E2308 02h 45min	Return 29-08-25 direct AI0538 02h 45min	IndiGo Airlines		₹134
New Delhi Chennai	Outbound 17-08-25 direct 6E6115 02h 50min	Return 14-09-25 direct 6E6021 03h 00min	IndiGo Airlines		₹136

Useful information about the flight from New Delhi to Chennai

Chennai: unique cosmopolitan city in South India

Chennai is a city with a long past that blends tradition with modernity, inviting visitors to discover its unique culture. The capital of Tamil Nadu is a major hub in South India and its extensive beachfront on the Bay of Bengal, as well as a thriving arts scene, budding nightlife and local food encourage travellers to explore the cosmopolitan city.

Seasons and attractions for Chennai travels

The climate in Chennai is tropical, with temperatures climbing up to 40°C in late May and June. The best time to visit is in January, when temperatures are around 25°C. Otherwise, the monsoon season lasts from mid-October to mid-December and cyclones can occur. In terms of events and holidays, the year starts with Pongal, a harvest festival held in January. Religious celebrations include the festival of light Karthikai Deepam in November-December, and Vinayak Chaturthi, a 10-day event honouring Ganesh in September. As for cultural events, the Chennai Music and Dance Festival is held from mid-December to mid-January, showcasing classical music from South India.

Important things to know

The risk of malaria is low in Chennai. Routine vaccines should be updated and recommended shots are hepatitis B, and rabies and Japanese encephalitis in some cases. While the official language is Tamil, a local dialect called Madras Bashai is also spoken. The cost of living is pretty low, with cheap meals costing about Rs 20. Travellers can get familiar with Kollywood, the Tamil film industry.

Public transport in Chennai and lodging

From the airport, the city centre can be reached via suburban train, with tickets costing around Rs 5. The trains stop at Chennai Park and Egmore and depart from Tirusulam station. Otherwise, prepaid taxis are available and can be booked from a booth. It costs about Rs 300 to travel to central Chennai by taxi cab. Cheap accommodation is available here, with hostels and boarding houses at approximately Rs 400 a night, while mid-range hotels cost around Rs 1,000. Public transport includes auto-rickshaws, which are metered and should cost about Rs 25 for 1.8 km. Tickets on MTC buses are about Rs 3, day passes costing around Rs 50 and weekly passes Rs 300 or so. Traffic can be heavy though, and suburban trains are faster, with tickets about Rs 5. The minimum fare for taxis with no air-conditioning is ca. Rs 100 for 4 km, and Rs 12 per additional km.

Important flight information

Flight information: New Delhi - Chennai

Outbound and return flight from	116,60 ₹
Flight duration	min. 02:40 / max. 05:40
Return flight duration	min. 02:40/ max. 05:40
Distance	1763 km
Flights per week	242
Departure airport	Airport New Delhi Indira Gandhi (DEL)
Arrival airport	Airport Chennai (Madras) (MAA)
Destination country	Flights to India

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