$116+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Chennai (MAA)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MAA
Nov 3 — Nov 101
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to ChennaiExplore 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 October 4, 2026.
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 October 4, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/119:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sat 10/177:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/29![IndiGo logo]()
$203
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Fri 10/23:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Wed 3/2410:10 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/30![IndiGo logo]()
$204
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 10/812:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sun 10/111:20 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 10/3![IndiGo logo]()
$205
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 10/63:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Wed 10/141:20 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 10/2![IndiGo logo]()
$206
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Fri 10/23:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Wed 10/77:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/30![IndiGo logo]()
$207
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Wed 11/1112:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 11/188:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 10/1![IndiGo logo]()
$208
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 12/223:00 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Tue 2/210:10 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/29![IndiGo logo]()
$209
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/33:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 10/57:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/29![IndiGo logo]()
$211
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 9/293:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Tue 10/67:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Deal found 9/29![IndiGo logo]()
$212
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/83:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 10/197:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 10/1![IndiGo logo]()
$213
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Sat 11/147:25 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sat 11/288:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/30![SriLankan Airlines logo]()
$214
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 11/179:10 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 11/2312:40 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 10/3![IndiGo logo]()
$216
Best flights from Colombo to ChennaiDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Colombo to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Colombo to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
Fri 12/255:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Fri 12/258:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 10/4![IndiGo logo]()
$227
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Sat 11/149:10 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sat 11/287:05 am -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 9/29![IndiGo logo]()
$306
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Air India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/219:40 am -
2 stops11h 15m
Wed 10/288:05 am -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 9/30![Air India logo]()
$689
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
Fri 12/2510:40 am -
2 stops9h 10m
Fri 12/2511:45 pm -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 10/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$803
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Air India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/234:05 pm -
1 stop9h 00m
Thu 10/296:00 am -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 9/30![Air India logo]()
$706
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Air India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/234:05 pm -
1 stop9h 00m
Mon 10/266:00 am -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 9/29![Air India logo]()
$706
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Air India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1412:15 pm -
1 stop9h 10m
Sat 11/286:00 am -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 9/30![Air India logo]()
$958
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Air India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/49:40 am -
2 stops11h 45m
Sun 11/226:00 am -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 10/1![Air India logo]()
$968
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Air India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/109:40 am -
2 stops10h 10m
Sat 2/206:00 am -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 10/1![Air India logo]()
$1,001
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 Air India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/154:05 pm -
1 stop7h 45m
Mon 11/306:00 am -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 10/3![Air India logo]()
$1,045
Last-minute flights from Colombo to ChennaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Chennai. Data last updated October 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Chennai. Data last updated October 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/83:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Mon 10/197:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 10/1![IndiGo logo]()
$213
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
Fri 10/912:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Sat 10/101:20 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 10/3![IndiGo logo]()
$206
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/93:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Fri 10/161:20 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 10/3![IndiGo logo]()
$226
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/103:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Thu 10/151:20 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/29![IndiGo logo]()
$204
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/119:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sat 10/177:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/29![IndiGo logo]()
$203
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/1212:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 15m
Fri 10/161:20 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/29![IndiGo logo]()
$207
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/135:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Sat 10/177:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 9/29![IndiGo logo]()
$208
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 10/133:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Fri 10/161:20 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 10/2![IndiGo logo]()
$223
One-way flights from Colombo to ChennaiSearch for one-way flight options from Colombo to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Colombo to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 10/133:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/2![IndiGo logo]()
$116
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
Fri 10/93:45 am -
Nonstop1h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/3![IndiGo logo]()
$117
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Wed 10/2812:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/2![IndiGo logo]()
$127
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 12/53:00 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/30![IndiGo logo]()
$128
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 2/163:00 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/29![IndiGo logo]()
$129
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 11/33:00 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/2![IndiGo logo]()
$137
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 1/59:10 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/1![IndiGo logo]()
$141
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/281:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/30![SriLankan Airlines logo]()
$145
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 1/2812:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/1![IndiGo logo]()
$146
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 11/239:10 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/3![IndiGo logo]()
$149
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/139:10 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/3![IndiGo logo]()
$151
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 October 4, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $205 (Booking.com) |
One-way from | $116 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | September |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $203 |
Good round-trip deal | $218 or less |
Good one-way deal | $145 or less |
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai that are best for you.
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Cheapest round-trip
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 1/5
9:10 am-10:35 am
Nonstop1h 25m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$141
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 2/17
1:25 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop10h 10m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$166
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 12/25
5:15 pm-6:40 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
Chennai
Fri 12/25
8:55 pm-10:15 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
$227
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 12/6
10:40 am-7:20 pm
2 stops8h 40m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$260
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 12/13
10:40 am-7:20 pm
2 stops8h 40m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$277
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 11/14
9:10 am-10:35 am
Nonstop1h 25m
Chennai
Sat 11/28
7:05 am-8:50 pm
1 stop13h 45m
$306
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 12/8
9:50 pm-7:00 am
2 stops9h 10m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$333
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 1/5
8:15 am-4:05 pm
2 stops7h 50m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$359
Quickest round-trip
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 1/1
7:25 am-8:45 am
Nonstop1h 20m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$398
ColomboChennai
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAA Chennai
CMBMAA
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 2/12
12:45 am-10:10 pm
1 stop21h 25m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$452
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Compare providers for flights from Colombo to Chennai
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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Colombo with our price prediction graph.
CMB-MAA
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai?
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 78 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $160). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai in September is currently the most expensive (average of $221). 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 October 4, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 3% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
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 September 26, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Colombo to Chennai delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Colombo and Chennai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Chennai flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Chennai flights?
Over the last year, IndiGo have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
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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 October 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo 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.
Boarding
6.8
Food
7.0
Entertainment
6.2
Overall
6.8
Comfort
6.8
Crew
7.6
Reviews
1 / 1
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2024
CMB - SYD
Boarding
6.8
Food
7.0
Entertainment
6.2
Overall
6.8
Comfort
6.8
Crew
7.6
Reviews
1 / 1
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2024
CMB - SYD
Boarding
6.8
Food
7.0
Entertainment
6.2
Overall
6.8
Comfort
6.8
Crew
7.6
Reviews
1 / 1
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2024
CMB - SYD
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$134 | Average$191 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
| Cheapest$172 | Average$210 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% |