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Cheap flights to Chennai
| Most popular in | December | High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | October | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
| Average price | $939 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | $598 | From New York to Chennai |
Cheapest Prices for Chennai flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Chennai?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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Price
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$919 - $1820
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Temperature
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84.2 - 100.4 °F
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Rainfall
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0.59 - 14.72 inches
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When is the best time to book flights to Chennai?
Booking 56 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.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Chennai?
At the moment, Friday is the most economical day to take a flight to Chennai. Monday is likely to be the most costly.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
Chennai flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the afternoon. Booking a flight at noon will likely mean higher prices.
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.
