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$265+ Cheap flights from Malé (MLE) 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MLE — MAA
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Malé to Chennai

Cheapest flights from Malé to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Malé to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/178:00 amMLE - MAA
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/211:05 pmMAA - MLE
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$351
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/178:35 amMLE - MAA
1 stop7h 45mIndiGo
Sun 12/211:05 pmMAA - MLE
1 stop6h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 12/13$396
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/198:35 amMLE - MAA
1 stop12h 10mIndiGo
Mon 12/221:05 pmMAA - MLE
1 stop6h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 12/14$416
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/198:55 pmMLE - MAA
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/221:05 pmMAA - MLE
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$439

Find flight deals from Malé to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Malé (MLE) 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 December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(Priceline)

One-way from

$265
(Booking.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$419
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Malé 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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Malé to Chennai that are best for you.

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Malé

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

Wed 1/28

4:05 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Chennai

Wed 2/4

8:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$314

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

Thu 2/5

4:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Chennai

Thu 2/19

9:20 am-6:55 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$317

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

Thu 2/5

4:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Chennai

Thu 2/19

8:30 am-5:00 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$378

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

Wed 1/28

8:35 am-9:30 pm

2 stops12h 25m

Chennai

Wed 2/4

12:25 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$462

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

Thu 1/8

2:05 pm-7:55 am

1 stop17h 20m

Chennai

Thu 1/22

8:55 pm-8:15 am

1 stop11h 50m

$466

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

Sun 1/11

8:35 am-10:15 am

1 stop25h 10m

$265

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

Thu 1/8

2:05 pm-7:55 am

1 stop17h 20m

$272

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

Sun 1/4

9:25 am-8:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$283

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

Thu 1/8

12:50 pm-1:00 am

2 stops11h 40m

$289

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

Sun 1/11

8:55 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$289

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Deals found on 12/14

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Compare providers for flights from Malé 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 Malé to Chennai in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice 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 Malé-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Malé-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Malé-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Malé-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Malé-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 Malé to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Malé with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Malé to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malé to Chennai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malé to Chennai (average of $249). Flying from Malé to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 MLE to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Malé 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 December 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Malé to Chennai at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo from Malé 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.
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.7

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
508 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews

Crew

7.5

Overall

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.7

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 Malé to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Malé to Chennai?

    Departing from Malé to Chennai will take you 23h 10m. The distance from Malé to Chennai is about 757 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Malé to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on IndiGo is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $263. Another option worth looking into is SriLankan Airlines, starting at $410 round trip. You may be able to fly from Malé to Chennai for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malé 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 Malé to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malé to Chennai (average of $249). Flying from Malé to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 2 airlines flying from Malé to Chennai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Malé 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$268Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$410Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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