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$177+ 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MLE — MAA
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$321
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$177
(Booking.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$365
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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 septiembre 11, 2025.

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dom. 10/2612:10 pmMLE - MAA
1 stop12h 05mIndiGo
dom. 11/27:15 amMAA - MLE
1 stop8h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11$321
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
dom. 10/2612:10 pmMLE - MAA
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/27:15 amMAA - MLE
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$386
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/289:00 pmMLE - MAA
1 stop22h 40mSriLankan Airlines
dom. 10/59:55 amMAA - MLE
1 stop5h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 9/10$481

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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

dom. 10/26

12:10 pm-12:45 am

1 stop12h 05m

Chennai

dom. 11/2

7:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$321

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

dom. 10/26

12:10 pm-6:35 am

2 stops17h 55m

Chennai

dom. 11/2

7:15 am-2:50 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$386

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

sáb. 3/7

12:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Chennai

dom. 3/8

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop16h 30m

$448

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

dom. 9/28

9:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Chennai

dom. 10/5

9:55 am-2:25 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$481

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

sáb. 3/7

9:10 am-7:55 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Chennai

sáb. 3/7

3:55 am-1:50 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$1,891

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

vie. 10/3

8:00 am-11:10 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$177

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

jue. 10/9

8:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$182

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

vie. 10/3

8:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$214

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

jue. 10/9

3:35 pm-8:50 am

1 stop16h 45m

$282

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

jue. 10/9

9:20 am-6:15 am

2 stops20h 25m

$2,325

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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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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malé to Chennai (average of $936). Flying from Malé to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Malé to Chennai at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Malé to Chennai?

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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines 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.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews

Crew

7.4

Food

6.3

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews

Crew

7.4

Food

6.3

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews

Crew

7.4

Food

6.3

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

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 6h 50m. The distance from Malé to Chennai is about 757 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $369 round trip. You may be able to fly from Malé to Chennai for 24% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malé to Chennai (average of $936). Flying from Malé to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$263Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$369Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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