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Cheap flights to Chennai from S$ 128

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2-5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — MAA
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1-5
Wed 8-5

Flights to Chennai in 2024

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 200,158 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

S$ 423

Return from

S$ 226

One-way from

S$ 128
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Singapore Changi to Chennai
One-way flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Chennai (MAA)

Cheap flights to Chennai in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Chennai in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 200,158 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Chennai in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Wed 1-522:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mScoot
Thu 30-501:20MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 25mScoot
Deal found 25-4S$ 246
Wed 1-522:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31-511:25MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25-4S$ 260
Sun 28-421:50SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30-410:00MAA - SIN
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25-4S$ 271
Wed 1-522:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31-516:05MAA - SIN
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25-4S$ 279
Mon 29-409:00SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3-510:00MAA - SIN
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 280
Sat 4-505:30SIN - MAA
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26-510:00MAA - SIN
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 286
Wed 1-510:30SIN - MAA
1 stop15h 20mVistara
Sun 5-506:45MAA - SIN
1 stop24h 00mVistara
Deal found 26-4S$ 288
Sat 4-510:30SIN - MAA
1 stop11h 50mVistara
Wed 8-520:30MAA - SIN
1 stop10h 15mVistara
Deal found 26-4S$ 290
Sat 27-402:45SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mIndiGo
Mon 29-423:05MAA - SIN
1 stop16h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 26-4S$ 294

Chennai 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Chennai in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 200,158 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
The lowest fares on flights traveling to Chennai in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 23-809:00SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Sat 31-811:25MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mAir India
Deal found 25-4S$ 226
Fri 2-809:00SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Sun 11-811:25MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mAir India
Deal found 24-4S$ 227
Wed 4-909:00SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Sun 8-911:25MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mAir India
Deal found 26-4S$ 237
Wed 4-909:00SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Sun 8-911:25MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mAir India
Deal found 25-4S$ 239
Wed 1-522:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mScoot
Thu 30-501:20MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 25mScoot
Deal found 25-4S$ 246
Wed 24-722:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31-711:25MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24-4S$ 248
Wed 24-722:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26-711:25MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24-4S$ 249
Wed 19-622:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mScoot
Mon 15-701:20MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 25mScoot
Deal found 26-4S$ 250
Sun 4-809:00SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7-801:40MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 252

Flights to Chennai departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Chennai, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 200,158 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights leaving last minute to Chennai. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Sat 4-505:30SIN - MAA
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26-510:00MAA - SIN
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 286
Wed 1-510:30SIN - MAA
1 stop15h 20mVistara
Sun 5-506:45MAA - SIN
1 stop24h 00mVistara
Deal found 26-4S$ 288
Wed 1-522:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13-514:15MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25-4S$ 294
Wed 1-521:20SIN - MAA
1 stop25h 00mVistara
Fri 31-520:30MAA - SIN
1 stop21h 20mVistara
Deal found 25-4S$ 295
Wed 1-521:20SIN - MAA
1 stop25h 00mVistara
Mon 13-520:30MAA - SIN
1 stop21h 20mVistara
Deal found 25-4S$ 298
Mon 6-522:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9-514:15MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24-4S$ 299
Wed 1-521:20SIN - MAA
1 stop25h 00mVistara
Mon 13-520:30MAA - SIN
1 stop21h 20mVistara
Deal found 25-4S$ 305
Thu 2-510:30SIN - MAA
1 stop11h 50mVistara
Mon 6-506:45MAA - SIN
1 stop11h 05mVistara
Deal found 25-4S$ 306
Wed 1-522:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mScoot
Sun 12-501:20MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 25mScoot
Deal found 25-4S$ 307

One-way flights to Chennai

Explore one-way flight options to Chennai for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 200,158 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights traveling to Chennai at this time. Book a round-trip flight to Chennai instead by using the search form above.
Thu 2-521:50SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 20mAir India Express
Deal found 25-4S$ 128
Thu 2-509:00SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Deal found 26-4S$ 132
Thu 2-505:30SIN - MAA
1 stop26h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 26-4S$ 133
Fri 2-809:00SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Deal found 25-4S$ 135
Tue 25-622:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mScoot
Deal found 26-4S$ 136
Wed 1-522:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mScoot
Deal found 26-4S$ 137
Mon 17-622:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mScoot
Deal found 26-4S$ 139
Mon 6-522:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mScoot
Deal found 26-4S$ 140
Sun 30-622:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mScoot
Deal found 25-4S$ 143

Direct flights to Chennai

Fri 23-809:00SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Sat 31-811:25MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mAir India
Deal found 25-4S$ 226
Fri 2-809:00SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Sun 11-811:25MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mAir India
Deal found 24-4S$ 227
Wed 4-909:00SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Sun 8-911:25MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mAir India
Deal found 26-4S$ 237
Wed 4-909:00SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India
Sun 8-911:25MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mAir India
Deal found 25-4S$ 239
Wed 24-722:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31-711:25MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24-4S$ 248
Wed 24-722:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26-711:25MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24-4S$ 249
Wed 19-622:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mScoot
Mon 15-701:20MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 25mScoot
Deal found 26-4S$ 250
Sun 4-809:00SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7-801:40MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 252
Wed 24-722:20SIN - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mScoot
Thu 25-701:20MAA - SIN
Nonstop4h 25mScoot
Deal found 24-4S$ 253

Average price of flights to Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Chennai is currently S$ 136 while a return flight costs S$ 290. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Chennai (average of S$ 184). Flying to Chennai in June will prove the most costly (average of S$ 310). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

S$ 282

February

S$ 250

March

S$ 261

April

S$ 282

May

S$ 355

June

S$ 422

July

S$ 366

August

S$ 378

September

S$ 358

October

S$ 378

November

S$ 422

December

S$ 393

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MAA

Temperature

25 - 33 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 5 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 26 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Chennai, such as Scoot, SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.8
Good
247 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

7.8
Good
247 reviews
7.8
Good
247 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

7.5
Good
403 reviews
7.8
Good
247 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

7.5
Good
305 reviews
7.8
Good
247 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

7.2
Good
128 reviews
7.8
Good
247 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

7.0
Good
538 reviews
7.8
Good
247 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Vistara is one of the best domestic flights. Got a window seat without any extra charge. Comfortable seats, decent leg space, timely landing and good food for free. Only if I could get a free upgrade to premium economy is my wish that vistara can fulfill.

Direct flights from the UK to Chennai International Airport (MAA) are available from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with British Airways. On all other flights from UK airports, your journey to Chennai will include at least one stopover. If you’re setting off from London, one quick, cheap way to get to Chennai is to fly with Lufthansa from Heathrow. This journey includes one stopover in Frankfurt (FRA). You can also fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) with Lufthansa, or fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) with Etihad and change planes in Abu Dhabi (AUH).

If you’re looking for somewhere to sleep after your international flights to Chennai, you will find several hotel options located conveniently close to the terminals. Passengers can stay at the Collection O Grace Residency, which is just a 5-minute walk or a 2-minute taxi ride from the airport. You could also stay at SaiBala Hotel Residency, which is situated around a 10-minute taxi ride from Chennai International. To travel this distance from the airport by taxi, will usually cost around INR 400 (GBP 4).

You must have a British passport and a visa to fly to India from the UK. Passengers can check visa requirements, and apply for an e-visa online through the Indian Bureau of Immigration. You must also make sure that your passport is valid for at least six months when you enter India, and that it has two blank pages for your visa stamps. Tourists are not permitted to bring Indian rupees across the border with them, so don’t change money from pounds before you travel. Instead, you should bring your debit card to exchange currency after your arrival.

  • What should I pack for a flight to Chennai?

    Chennai has a tropical climate, with generally hot, dry weather from January to May, and a warm rainy season from July to December. This means that travellers should pack loose, cool clothing that will help them feel comfortable in the heat. It is also a good idea to take a sunhat, sandals or light shoes, and a pair of sunglasses for when you go exploring in Chennai. If you’re travelling during the wet season, you should take clothes that are lightweight and waterproof, or that will dry quickly. This will help you stay comfortable when the weather is humid or if you get caught in the rain.

  • What are some things to do in Chennai?

    Chennai has many incredible cultural landmarks and fun attractions that are perfect for a family day out. If you enjoy visiting heritage sites and learning about Indian culture, you can visit Chennai temples like the Vadapalani Murugan Temple, the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, or the Kapaleeshwarar Temple. You could also visit the Mylapore Old Town, which has a traditional market and a man-made lake close to its temples. Kids will love a trip to the VGP Marine Kingdom Aquarium. Meanwhile, the Express Avenue Mall and the T Nagar district are perfect places to shop or to try some local street food.

  • Can I take public transit from Chennai Madras International Airport to Chennai?

    There are excellent public transit links between Chennai International Airport and Chennai. Passengers arriving at Chennai Airport can take metro lines 70C, 70V, S69FS, 111, and S100FS to reach the city centre in around 15 to 20 minutes. Taking the metro to Chennai from the terminals is highly affordable, and will usually cost around 100 INR (less than 1 GBP). If you don't want to take local buses to the city, you can also take a taxi from the airport. Taxis can take around 20 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic, and cost around 900 INR (9 GBP). There are also numerous car hire branches located close to Chennai Airport, but you will have to take a short taxi ride to reach them.

  • What does MAA mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Chennai Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MAA flight.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 10 daily flights from Singapore. 12 airlines have flights from Singapore to Chennai on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SriLankan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai Airport typically cost S$ 30, while return flights cost around S$ 142.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around S$ 256, however they can be found for as little as S$ 104.

  • Does Chennai Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chennai Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai Airport?

    Yes. Chennai Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai Airport (0.0 km away from Chennai Airport).

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