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$139+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MAA
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chennai are usually found in February or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) 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 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$258
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$336
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/134:45 pmRUH - MAA
1 stop13h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 9/204:35 pmMAA - RUH
1 stop7h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/16$258
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 9/1510:15 amRUH - MAA
1 stop19h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/224:35 pmMAA - RUH
1 stop7h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/18$259
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sun 9/146:45 amRUH - MAA
1 stop10h 55mAir India
Sun 9/217:50 pmMAA - RUH
1 stop12h 40mAir India
Deal found 8/17$268
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/137:55 amRUH - MAA
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/2010:10 pmMAA - RUH
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 9/154:20 amRUH - MAA
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/2211:45 amMAA - RUH
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$289
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/305:25 pmRUH - MAA
1 stop9h 25mAir India
Tue 10/78:05 amMAA - RUH
1 stop10h 50mAir India
Deal found 8/16$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 9/2912:35 amRUH - MAA
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/711:45 pmMAA - RUH
2 stops13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 9/2012:35 amRUH - MAA
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/2511:45 amMAA - RUH
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$303
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 8/215:25 pmRUH - MAA
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1610:45 amMAA - RUH
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$304

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Chennai that are best for you.

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RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 9/13

4:45 pm-8:30 am

1 stop13h 15m

Chennai

Sat 9/20

4:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$258

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 9/14

10:15 am-8:30 am

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Sun 9/21

3:45 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$258

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 9/15

10:15 am-8:30 am

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Mon 9/22

4:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$259

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 9/14

6:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Chennai

Sun 9/21

7:50 pm-6:00 am

1 stop12h 40m

$268

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/28

7:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Chennai

Sun 11/30

7:50 pm-6:00 am

1 stop12h 40m

$268

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 9/13

7:55 am-3:50 am

1 stop17h 25m

Chennai

Sat 9/20

10:10 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$286

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 10/2

11:20 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$286

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 9/14

10:35 pm-8:30 am

1 stop7h 25m

Chennai

Sun 9/21

4:00 pm-10:55 am

2 stops21h 25m

$286

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 9/15

4:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Chennai

Mon 9/22

11:45 am-8:50 am

2 stops23h 35m

$289

RiyadhChennai

RUH - MAA

RUHMAA

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 9/15

9:30 pm-11:00 am

2 stops11h 00m

$139

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Chennai is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh 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 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Riyadh to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Riyadh 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 40% of 1-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Chennai on Cheapflights.

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

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

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $317.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Riyadh 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: 7h 15m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Riyadh 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 03m.

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 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, and Gulf Air from Riyadh to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Gulf Air
7.1
Good
207 reviews
Air Arabia
7.5
Good
49 reviews

Entertainment

5.8

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Chennai?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways and Air India fly from Riyadh to Chennai in about 10h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 20m. There are 2328 mi between Riyadh and Chennai. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Gulf Air is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $284. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Oman Air, with the lowest prices starting at $310 and $337, respectively. You may be able to fly from Riyadh to Chennai for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Chennai (average of $938). Flying from Riyadh 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 4 airlines flying from Riyadh to Chennai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Gulf AirCheapest$284Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$310Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Oman AirCheapest$337Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ArabiaCheapest$381Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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