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$101+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Chennai (MAA)

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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MAA
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai are usually found in June or July, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:25 am
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 5/89:55 am
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 3/11$161
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/107:45 am
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Fri 4/171:20 am
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 3/10$163
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/313:45 am
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Tue 4/77:40 pm
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 15m
IndiGo
Deal found 3/11$165
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/53:45 am
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Mon 4/132:55 pm
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 3/7$166
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/101:30 pm
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Tue 7/219:15 pm
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 3/10$167
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/313:45 am
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Wed 4/157:40 pm
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 3/11$168
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2912:30 pm
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 15m
IndiGo
Sun 9/2010:10 am
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 3/10$169
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1012:30 pm
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 15m
IndiGo
Tue 8/257:40 pm
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 15m
IndiGo
Deal found 3/7$170
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/313:45 am
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Mon 4/62:55 pm
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 3/10$171
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/212:30 pm
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 15m
IndiGo
Sun 4/57:40 pm
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 3/9$172
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/11:30 pm
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Sun 4/59:55 am
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 25m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 3/9$173
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/177:20 am
CMB
-
MAA
Nonstop1h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 3/208:55 pm
MAA
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 20m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 3/9$174

Find flight deals from Colombo to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$101
(Booking.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$171

Good round-trip deal

$179 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/10

9:15 pm-8:15 am

1 stop11h 00m

Chennai

Tue 8/25

7:40 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$213
Quickest round-trip

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/28

11:30 am-6:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Chennai

Wed 6/24

7:40 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$213

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/2

9:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Chennai

Thu 4/9

2:55 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$221

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/2

4:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops15h 40m

Chennai

Thu 4/9

8:40 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$395

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/26

8:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Chennai

Wed 6/24

6:25 am-6:15 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$460

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/1

9:40 am-9:00 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Chennai

Mon 4/6

6:00 pm-7:00 am

2 stops13h 00m

$501

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/1

9:40 am-8:55 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Chennai

Wed 4/15

5:30 am-6:15 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$589

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/23

11:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Chennai

Sat 5/30

11:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$742

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/2

8:00 am-7:10 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Chennai

Sun 4/5

6:00 pm-7:00 am

2 stops13h 00m

$771

ColomboChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/11

12:50 am-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Chennai

Fri 7/17

11:15 pm-10:45 am

1 stop11h 30m

$1,137

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Colombo to Chennai in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Colombo to Chennai. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai, you should look to book at least 37 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $128). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in February is currently the most expensive (average of $158). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 12, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Colombo to Chennai. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown SriLankan Airlines,IndiGo, andAir India from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
81 reviews

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
81 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
81 reviews

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
542 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
81 reviews

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,969 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
81 reviews

Comfort

6.7

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 10.2 mi journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in 11h. Fly via IndiGo or Air India to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 401 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Air India, at $129, was found to be the cheapest airline from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. Air India is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for IndiGo. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $93 and $117 on Air India and SriLankan Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai are IndiGo (92%), Korean Air (77%) and SriLankan Airlines (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

    The cheapest flight price from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai is $118. On average you can expect to pay $304. The most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Chennai), can usually be booked for $182.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $128). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in February is currently the most expensive (average of $158). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Colombo to Chennai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$129Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IndiGoCheapest$131Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$138Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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