Follow us

Find cheap flights

Find deals now
(-12)
  1. Home
  2.  
  3. Flights
  4.  
  5. Asia
  6.  
  7. India
  8.  
  9. Cheap flights to Chennai

Cheap flights to Chennai

See all departure points

Chennai, affectionately referred to as the 'Gateway of India', is a much favored destination. It's the capital city of Tamil Nadu and has a gloriously rich culture, which reflects in its Dravidian heritage. Chennai remains a cultural hub, where classical dance, architecture, music, crafts and sculpture interweave into its artistic fabric.

Festivals occur throughout the year, one of the most famous ones being Pongal. This festival marks the beginning of a 6-month period, when the sun makes its journey northwards. Pongal usually begins in the second week of January and lasts for 4 days. December is another exciting time to visit, to attend the music festival.

Guests are treated to a host of performances, from Tamil Nadu's most prominent artists. A variety of dance festivals are staged throughout the year and you should check out Bharat Natyam. This classical dance is beautifully expressive and synonymous to Tamil Nadu culture.

Marina Beach is a top tourist hotspot and honeymooning couples can enjoy romantic long walks alongside the ocean. There is a great selection of restaurants to dine at here and natural scenic surroundings, make this location a favorite for Hindu and Islamic festivals.

Best Time to Fly to Chennai

The cheapest time to visit Chennai is during the summer season between April and June. At this time the weather is hot and humid, reaching up to 108 degrees during the day. In the evening, temperatures cool off, dropping down to 75 degrees. The Monsoon season brings lots of rain, between the months of June and September, continuing again from October to December. If you don't mind the weather, you can find cheap tickets during the school holidays in July and August.

Getting around Chennai

Trains are a reliable and convenient way to travel around the city and can be a preferred option over taxis as roads are quite congested. There are two main long distance trains that connect Chennai to the nearby cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Make sure you book your train tickets in advance if you are planning to visit any of them. The suburban network train service travels across the city. Buses are another option and ideal when traveling to Marina Beach.

Select the airport or region closest to you to compare the prices of cheap flights to Chennai

USA departure airports for flights to Chennai

Departing from Canada: Flights to Chennai
Departing from United Kingdom: Flights to Chennai
Departing from Australia: Chennai flights
Departing from South Africa: Flights to Chennai
Departing from New Zealand: Flights to Chennai
Departing from Singapore: Flights to Chennai
Airlines that fly to Chennai
 

This is useful information about Chennai

Photo of Chennai   Chennai
Avg temperature for this monthChennai94.1 °FSource: World Weather Online
Avg monthly rainfall inChennai5.29 inSource: World Weather Online
Foreign-exchange rate inChennai1.00 INR = $0.01Source: Open Exchange Rates
Airlines that fly toChennaiSaudia, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways
Deals available on flights toChennai5552
Advertisers with deals toChennai5

 How much do things cost in Chennai?

  • Large bottle of water: $0.41
  • 3 bedroom apartment in the suburbs: $245.29
  • Taxi - fixed fee: $1.50
  • Small bottle of water (0.33 liter): $0.19
  • Pair of jeans: $31.98
  • 1 bedroom apartment downtown: $167.16
  • Gasoline: $4.48
  • 1 hour taxi waiting fee: $1.50
  • Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle): $2.86
  • Meal at McDonald's or similar: $3.00
source
Search By Date
From placeholder To placeholder
Staying in placeholder
Pick up placeholder
(under 12)
Find deals