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$166+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MLE — MAA
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mar. 8/5
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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 julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$271
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$166
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$328
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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 julio 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/228:00 amMLE - MAA
1 stop7h 15mIndiGo
jue. 9/42:35 pmMAA - MLE
1 stop24h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 7/30$271
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sáb. 8/210:25 pmMLE - MAA
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 8/49:55 amMAA - MLE
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$407
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dom. 12/289:25 amMLE - MAA
1 stop5h 00mSriLankan Airlines
dom. 12/288:55 pmMAA - MLE
1 stop11h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 7/30$421

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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

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Chennai

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Depart

Return

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MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

vie. 8/22

8:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Chennai

jue. 9/4

2:35 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$271

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

dom. 12/28

9:25 am-2:55 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Chennai

dom. 12/28

8:55 pm-8:15 am

1 stop11h 50m

$421

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

vie. 8/22

8:00 am-11:10 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Chennai

mié. 9/3

1:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop11h 15m

$446

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

mar. 9/9

3:50 pm-6:05 am

1 stop13h 45m

$166

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

vie. 12/26

12:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$238

MaléChennai

MLE - MAA

MLEMAA

Male

dom. 9/14

9:00 pm-10:45 am

2 stops13h 15m

$1,583

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Deals found on 7/31

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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 $941). 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 julio 31, 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.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Malé to Chennai?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Malé to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Colombo (CMB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Malé to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Malé to Chennai?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Malé to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Bengaluru (BLR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $303.

What’s the fastest layover option from Malé to Chennai?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Malé to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Colombo (CMB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Malé to Chennai?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Malé to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Colombo (CMB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 40m.

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 julio 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines, 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
271 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
271 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
271 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
271 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
478 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
271 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,928 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
271 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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.

  • 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 $271. Another option worth looking into is SriLankan Airlines, starting at $421 round trip. You may be able to fly from Malé to Chennai for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Malé to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is IndiGo, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $166. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and Malaysia Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Malé to Chennai for a low price.

  • 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 $941). 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$263Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$358Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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