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CMH — MAA
Apr 29 — May 61
1 adult
Mon 29/4
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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 626 323 searches and data was last updated on 24 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R14 009
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Average for return flights in April 2024
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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 R0 while a return flight costs R0. 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 R695). Flying to Chennai in December will prove the most costly (average of R856). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R13 645

February

R13 319

March

R13 549

April

R14 104

May

R13 587

June

R14 009

July

R13 357

August

R13 894

September

R13 568

October

R13 491

November

R13 434

December

R16 404

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 67 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 Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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  • What does MAA mean?

    Chennai Airport is MAA. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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

    For a flight to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16,5 km from the centre of the city.

  • 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, Etihad Airways 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 R1 064, while return flights cost around R2 283.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around R134, however they can be found for as little as R119.

  • Does Chennai Airport have car hire?

    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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