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$381+ Cheap flights from Heathrow (LHR) 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — MAA
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Thu 6/4
Thu 6/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Chennai are usually found in September or May, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/162:45 pm
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/223:25 am
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$577
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/142:45 pm
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/203:25 am
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/142:45 pm
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/214:05 am
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/30$583
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/122:45 pm
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 6/204:05 am
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4$586
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/112:45 pm
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/2610:15 am
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop31h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4$589
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1110:05 pm
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop18h 15m
Gulf Air
Mon 6/226:10 am
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop13h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 5/1$597
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/122:45 pm
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/1910:15 am
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4$598
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 5/22:45 pm
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/234:05 pm
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/1$603
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/122:45 pm
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/294:05 am
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4$604
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/19:45 pm
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop12h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/83:40 pm
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4$605
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/122:45 pm
LHR
-
MAA
1 stop19h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/263:40 pm
MAA
-
LHR
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/30$609

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) 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 May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$577
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$381
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$650

Good round-trip deal

$1,420 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for London Heathrow-Chennai flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sat 9/19

6:40 pm-8:55 am

2 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Wed 9/30

6:00 pm-7:55 am

2 stops18h 25m

$880

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 9/16

8:05 pm-4:55 am

2 stops28h 20m

Chennai

Thu 10/15

6:00 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops24h 10m

$945

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Sat 9/19

4:45 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Chennai

Tue 9/29

3:25 am-2:45 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$972
Quickest round-trip

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

12:40 pm-3:30 am

Nonstop10h 20m

Chennai

Tue 9/15

4:20 am-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$1,003

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 6/10

9:10 pm-2:40 am

2 stops25h 00m

Chennai

Fri 9/18

3:55 am-2:10 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$1,053

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 9/23

4:45 pm-7:10 am

1 stop33h 55m

Chennai

Fri 10/9

9:05 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,101

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 6/10

4:45 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Chennai

Sat 9/19

8:10 am-10:00 am

1 stop30h 20m

$1,101

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Mon 7/13

8:05 am-2:40 am

1 stop14h 05m

Chennai

Sun 8/2

3:55 am-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$1,104

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Wed 9/23

7:15 pm-4:55 am

3 stops29h 10m

Chennai

Fri 10/9

6:00 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops24h 10m

$1,124
Cheapest one-way

LondonChennai

LHR - MAA

LHRMAA

London Heathrow

Thu 7/30

9:45 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$569

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Compare providers for flights from Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Chennai in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice 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 London Heathrow Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on London Heathrow Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from London Heathrow Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on London Heathrow 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 London Heathrow 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 Heathrow to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, you should look to book at least 29 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 London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai (average of $627). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,051). 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 LHR to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 May 5, 2026.

When flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

The best insider tips for London Heathrow Airport to Chennai flights

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Ramsey Qubein

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Expert on LHR

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Ria Gupta

Expert on MAA

An independent journalist born and brought up in India, Ria travels to learn from the world at large. She’s a solo traveler at heart, and hopes that her tips, insights, and inspirations can help people take off without waiting for others. With a passion for flying, Ria finds freedom in the skies as much as on the ground. She’s contributed to titles like Condé Nast Traveller, Elle Decor, and Harper’s Bazaar.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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 May 5, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Etihad Airways, andGulf Air from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,433 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
232 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,943 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,953 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,568 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow 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 London Heathrow?

    Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Heathrow to Chennai. 5 airlines have flights to Chennai from London Heathrow on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Heathrow to Chennai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

    There are many flights that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in 33h 45m. Fly via SWISS to get the fastest option. London Heathrow Airport and Chennai are separated by a distance of 5113 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai is Air India. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $508 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Gulf Air and Etihad Airways, starting at $534 and $622 round-trip. Users have found that Air India is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $273. Etihad Airways flights start at $382 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $418 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai is generally $1,818, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,420. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Chennai), you can expect to pay $703 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai (average of $627). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,051). 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 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Chennai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$508Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Gulf AirCheapest$534Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$622Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$772Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$786Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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