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$79+ Cheap flights from Muscat (MCT) 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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCT — MAA
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Mon 8/18
Mon 8/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Muscat Seeb to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Muscat to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Muscat (MCT) 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 August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$152
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$243

Good round-trip deal

$167 or less

Good one-way deal

$84 or less
From Muscat Seeb to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from Muscat to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Muscat to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 13, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/310:20 pmMCT - MAA
Nonstop4h 05mAir India Express
Wed 9/176:50 pmMAA - MCT
Nonstop4h 00mAir India Express
Deal found 8/12$152
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Wed 9/311:40 amMCT - MAA
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 9/174:35 pmMAA - MCT
1 stop12h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12$161
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Tue 8/1912:25 amMCT - MAA
2 stops13h 50mAir India
Fri 8/298:10 amMAA - MCT
2 stops16h 45mAir India
Deal found 8/12$169
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/36:30 pmMCT - MAA
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/176:50 pmMAA - MCT
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$175
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/242:05 amMCT - MAA
Nonstop3h 50mOman Air
Thu 10/28:25 amMAA - MCT
Nonstop3h 50mOman Air
Deal found 8/11$186
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Wed 9/311:40 pmMCT - MAA
2 stops20h 25mAir India
Wed 9/178:10 amMAA - MCT
2 stops16h 00mAir India
Deal found 8/12$197

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Muscat 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 August 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Muscat to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Muscat

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MuscatChennai

MCT - MAA

MCTMAA

Muscat Seeb

Wed 9/3

10:20 pm-3:55 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Chennai

Wed 9/17

6:50 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$152

MuscatChennai

MCT - MAA

MCTMAA

Muscat Seeb

Wed 9/3

11:40 am-8:30 am

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Wed 9/17

4:35 pm-3:10 am

1 stop12h 05m

$161

MuscatChennai

MCT - MAA

MCTMAA

Muscat Seeb

Wed 9/3

6:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop12h 30m

Chennai

Wed 9/17

6:50 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$175

MuscatChennai

MCT - MAA

MCTMAA

Muscat Seeb

Fri 12/26

9:10 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Chennai

Sun 12/28

7:20 am-9:50 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$186

MuscatChennai

MCT - MAA

MCTMAA

Muscat Seeb

Wed 9/24

2:05 am-7:25 am

Nonstop3h 50m

Chennai

Thu 10/2

8:25 am-10:45 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$186

MuscatChennai

MCT - MAA

MCTMAA

Muscat Seeb

Wed 9/3

11:40 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Chennai

Wed 9/17

8:10 am-10:40 pm

2 stops16h 00m

$197

MuscatChennai

MCT - MAA

MCTMAA

Muscat Seeb

Thu 9/25

10:20 pm-3:35 am

Nonstop3h 45m

Chennai

Sat 10/4

11:45 am-10:40 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$205

MuscatChennai

MCT - MAA

MCTMAA

Muscat Seeb

Fri 12/26

10:20 pm-3:50 am

Nonstop4h 00m

Chennai

Sat 12/27

4:10 am-6:40 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$216

MuscatChennai

MCT - MAA

MCTMAA

Muscat Seeb

Fri 8/29

2:05 am-7:25 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$79

MuscatChennai

MCT - MAA

MCTMAA

Muscat Seeb

Sat 8/30

2:05 am-7:25 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$79

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Best time to book a flight from Muscat to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Muscat to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Muscat to Chennai. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Muscat to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Muscat to Chennai (average of $938). Flying from Muscat 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 MCT to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Muscat 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 August 13, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Muscat to Chennai at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Muscat to Chennai

Explore weekly flight availability from Muscat to Chennai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 13, 2025.

The most flights from MCT to MAA are scheduled on a Wednesday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

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

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Muscat to Chennai on Cheapflights.

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

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

Sharjah (SHJ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $206.

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

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

Flights via Sharjah (SHJ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 15m.

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

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

Flights via Sharjah (SHJ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.

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 August 13, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Muscat to Chennai, such as IndiGo and Air India. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
479 reviews

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.4

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
6.8
Okay
479 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
479 reviews

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.4

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
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
479 reviews

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.4

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Muscat to Chennai?

    To fly from Muscat to Chennai, you need to book a flight from Seeb (MCT) to Chennai (MAA). Nonstop flights to Chennai from Muscat Seeb take 3h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 2 outbound flights from Seeb to Chennai offered by 3 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Muscat to Chennai flight route?

    Within the past month, 61 users have taken a look at flights from Muscat Seeb to Chennai.

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

    Flying on Air India Express is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $152. Another option worth looking into is Etihad Airways, starting at $161 round trip. Air India Express is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Muscat to Chennai?

    Consider Oman Air (80%), Air India (78%) or Air India Express (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Muscat to Chennai.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Muscat to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from Muscat to Chennai is generally $149, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $68. When looking at the most popular route, (Muscat Seeb - Chennai), you can expect to pay $233 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Muscat to Chennai (average of $938). Flying from Muscat 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 3 airlines flying from Muscat to Chennai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Muscat 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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$143Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Oman AirCheapest$180Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IndiGoCheapest$226Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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