S$ 123+ Cheap flights to Chennai

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 5-4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
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Flights to Chennai in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Sun 10-521:20
SIN
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Scoot
Mon 25-523:50
MAA
-
SIN
Nonstop4h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 20-3S$ 217
Sun 10-521:20
SIN
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Scoot
Fri 29-523:50
MAA
-
SIN
Nonstop4h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 22-3S$ 219
Wed 12-821:20
SIN
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Scoot
Wed 19-823:50
MAA
-
SIN
Nonstop4h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 23-3S$ 223
Mon 13-721:20
SIN
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Scoot
Mon 20-723:50
MAA
-
SIN
Nonstop4h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 18-3S$ 234
Sun 21-621:20
SIN
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Scoot
Mon 20-723:50
MAA
-
SIN
Nonstop4h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 19-3S$ 237
Thu 9-709:45
SIN
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 10m
Air India
Tue 14-710:45
MAA
-
SIN
2 stops29h 15m
Air India
Deal found 23-3S$ 238
Fri 19-621:20
SIN
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 00m
Scoot
Fri 3-723:50
MAA
-
SIN
Nonstop4h 30m
Scoot
Deal found 23-3S$ 239
Thu 2-409:45
SIN
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 10m
Air India
Thu 9-410:45
MAA
-
SIN
2 stops18h 30m
Air India
Deal found 18-3S$ 240
Thu 2-409:45
SIN
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 10m
Air India
Mon 6-410:45
MAA
-
SIN
2 stops29h 15m
Air India
Deal found 19-3S$ 242
Sun 12-409:45
SIN
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 10m
Air India
Wed 15-421:25
MAA
-
SIN
2 stops18h 35m
Air India
Deal found 18-3S$ 243
Wed 25-308:45
SIN
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 15m
Air India
Sun 29-321:25
MAA
-
SIN
2 stops18h 35m
Air India
Deal found 19-3S$ 244
Tue 24-308:45
SIN
-
MAA
Nonstop4h 15m
Air India
Tue 31-310:45
MAA
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SIN
2 stops18h 30m
Air India
Deal found 19-3S$ 246

Find flight deals to Chennai

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 200,618 searches and data was last updated on 23 March 2026.

Return from

S$ 217

One-way from

S$ 123

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

S$ 248

Good round-trip deal

S$ 230 or less

Good one-way deal

S$ 132 or less
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 10-5-25-5
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 30m total
  • Singapore to Chennai
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 5-4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Singapore to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (S$ 42 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (S$ 12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Singapore Changi to Chennai.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Singapore Changi to Chennai.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SingaporeChennai

SIN - MAA

SINMAA

Singapore Changi

Wed 15-4

09:45-11:25

Nonstop4h 10m

Chennai

Wed 22-4

08:55-18:30

2 stops31h 05m

S$ 262

SingaporeChennai

SIN - MAA

SINMAA

Singapore Changi

Sun 10-5

21:20-22:50

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Mon 18-5

15:55-08:30

1 stop14h 05m

S$ 297

SingaporeChennai

SIN - MAA

SINMAA

Singapore Changi

Sat 2-5

09:45-15:00

1 stop7h 45m

Chennai

Sat 9-5

14:20-21:20

Nonstop4h 30m

S$ 334

SingaporeChennai

SIN - MAA

SINMAA

Singapore Changi

Thu 2-4

09:45-11:25

Nonstop4h 10m

Chennai

Sun 3-5

06:30-13:35

Nonstop4h 35m

S$ 394

SingaporeChennai

SIN - MAA

SINMAA

Singapore Changi

Thu 23-4

06:20-10:45

1 stop6h 55m

Chennai

Sat 25-4

23:55-12:55

1 stop10h 30m

S$ 422

SingaporeChennai

SIN - MAA

SINMAA

Singapore Changi

Thu 17-9

19:15-22:50

1 stop6h 05m

Chennai

Mon 21-9

11:45-00:10

1 stop9h 55m

S$ 572

SingaporeChennai

SIN - MAA

SINMAA

Singapore Changi

Tue 28-4

18:15-07:25

2 stops15h 40m

Chennai

Thu 14-5

08:15-12:55

2 stops26h 10m

S$ 631
Fastest return journey

SingaporeChennai

SIN - MAA

SINMAA

Singapore Changi

Sat 9-5

07:40-09:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Chennai

Sun 17-5

23:15-06:10

Nonstop4h 25m

S$ 640

SingaporeChennai

SIN - MAA

SINMAA

Singapore Changi

Wed 22-4

07:50-01:05

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Thu 14-5

10:30-17:40

Nonstop4h 40m

S$ 710

SingaporeChennai

SIN - MAA

SINMAA

Singapore Changi

Sun 19-4

15:35-07:25

2 stops18h 20m

Chennai

Tue 21-4

08:15-11:25

2 stops24h 40m

S$ 843

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Singapore to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 23 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Singapore to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 23 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,SriLankan Airlines, andIndiGo to India. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

FAQs about flying to Chennai

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 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 17 daily flights from Singapore. 10 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, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

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

    Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost S$ 49, while return flights cost around S$ 105.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around S$ 108, however they can be found for as little as S$ 105.

  • Does Chennai have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai?

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

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