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$69+ Cheap flights from Chennai to New Delhi (MAA - DEL)

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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — DEL
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl are usually found in June or July, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to New Delhi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to New Delhi (DEL). 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

$133
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$69
(Booking.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$138

Good round-trip deal

$185 or less

Good one-way deal

$97 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to New Delhi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to New Delhi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 11, 2025.

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jue. 9/189:20 pmMAA - DEL
1 stop6h 05mAir India
vie. 9/1910:15 pmDEL - MAA
1 stop27h 15mAir India
Deal found 9/10$124
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dom. 9/146:05 amMAA - DEL
1 stop14h 05mAir India
jue. 9/1810:15 pmDEL - MAA
1 stop27h 15mAir India
Deal found 9/10$125
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/166:55 amMAA - DEL
2 stops28h 20mAir India
mié. 9/178:55 pmDEL - MAA
Nonstop3h 00mAir India
Deal found 9/11$128
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mar. 9/167:30 pmMAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
mié. 9/179:30 amDEL - MAA
Nonstop2h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11$132
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sáb. 9/133:15 amMAA - DEL
Nonstop2h 55mIndiGo
mié. 9/171:55 amDEL - MAA
1 stop5h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 9/10$134
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lun. 9/1512:15 pmMAA - DEL
1 stop5h 50mIndiGo
jue. 10/1612:15 pmDEL - MAA
1 stop5h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 9/11$137
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lun. 10/2011:10 amMAA - DEL
1 stop5h 50mIndiGo
mar. 10/2111:30 amDEL - MAA
1 stop5h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 9/10$139

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chennai to New Delhi 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to New Delhi that are best for you.

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Chennai

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New Delhi

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Return

Price

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

lun. 10/20

11:10 am-5:00 pm

1 stop5h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

mar. 10/21

11:30 am-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$139

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

mar. 9/30

5:55 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

mar. 9/30

7:40 pm-12:20 am

1 stop4h 40m

$160

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

mié. 10/8

8:20 pm-2:00 am

1 stop5h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

mié. 10/15

11:30 pm-5:10 am

1 stop5h 40m

$164

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

mié. 10/15

5:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

jue. 10/16

6:30 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$175

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

jue. 10/9

6:50 am-9:50 am

Nonstop3h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

jue. 10/16

6:00 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$179

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

jue. 10/16

8:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

jue. 10/16

6:30 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$179

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

mié. 10/8

3:15 am-6:10 am

Nonstop2h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

mié. 10/15

2:30 am-5:20 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$185

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

dom. 10/26

6:45 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

sáb. 11/1

2:30 am-5:20 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$186

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

mar. 9/16

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$76

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA - DEL

MAADEL

Chennai

lun. 9/29

5:55 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$82

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The best insider tips for Chennai to New Delhi flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chennai to New Delhi trip
Airlines
Air India

Air India offers hot meals in all classes, enhancing the in-flight dining experience.


Air India's Comfort Plus fare allows free changes 72 hours before departure.

Read more about Air Indiaby Andreas Spaeth
IndiGo

IndiGo offers priority boarding and wider seats with Super 6E, ideal for added comfort.


IndiGo's online check-in is smooth, avoiding airport rush with easy seat selection.

Read more about IndiGoby Sharad Ranabhat
Airports
MAA

Arrive at MAA at least 2 hours in advance for domestic flights. Self-check-in kiosks can save time, but bring printed documents as a backup.

Read more about MAAby Ria Gupta
DEL

For a smooth arrival at DEL, organize airport transfers in advance. Many hotels offer official pickup services, minimizing stress and language barriers.

Read more about DELby Jessica Macdonald
Our travel experts
Andreas Spaeth

Andreas Spaeth

Expert on Air India

Andreas Spaeth

Andreas Spaeth

Andreas hails from Hamburg, Germany, and has been visiting over 130 countries around the globe in his never-ending curiosity to explore new places. Visiting airlines and airports on every continent is a good excuse to see their home countries. Andreas is particularly proud he visited the North Pole (by icebreaker) and Antarctica (landing on an ice runway).

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Sharad Ranabhat

Sharad Ranabhat

Expert on IndiGo

Sharad Ranabhat

Sharad Ranabhat

Sharad, a Nepal-based aviation journalist, is passionate about uncovering the latest in airline news and airport reviews. When he's not diving into the world of aviation, you’ll find him exploring new destinations and sharing stories that connect and inspire.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on DEL

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Ria Gupta

Ria Gupta

Expert on MAA

Ria Gupta

Ria Gupta

An independent journalist born and brought up in India, Ria travels to learn from the world at large. She’s a solo traveler at heart, and hopes that her tips, insights, and inspirations can help people take off without waiting for others. With a passion for flying, Ria finds freedom in the skies as much as on the ground. She’s contributed to titles like Condé Nast Traveller, Elle Decor, and Harper’s Bazaar.

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Delhi from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to New Delhi

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chennai to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chennai to New Delhi, you should look to book at least 18 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of $765). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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 MAA to DEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to New Delhi. 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.

When flying from Chennai to New Delhi, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 83% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to New Delhi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chennai to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chennai to New Delhi flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Delhi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Delhi. 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 New Delhi. Reviews last updated septiembre 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with IndiGo and Air India from Chennai to New Delhi 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.
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

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

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

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
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
IndiGo
6.9
Okay
484 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.9

Food

6.3

Crew

7.4

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 Chennai to New Delhi. 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 Chennai to New Delhi?

    To fly from Chennai to New Delhi, you need to book a flight from Chennai (MAA) to Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL). Nonstop flights to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl from Chennai take 2h 50m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 49 outbound flights from Chennai to Indira Gandhi Intl offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Chennai to New Delhi flight route?

    The Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl flight path was viewed by 64 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to New Delhi?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chennai to New Delhi in 5h 50m. Fly via IndiGo to get the fastest option. The distance from Chennai to New Delhi is about 1093 mi.

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

    Air India, at $101, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to New Delhi. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be IndiGo. Air India is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chennai to New Delhi?

    Before booking your flight to New Delhi from Chennai, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Mauritius (100%), LOT (98%), Ethiopian Air( 95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to New Delhi?

    While on average a flight from Chennai to New Delhi is generally $1,202, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $69. When looking at the most popular route, (Chennai - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), you can expect to pay $72 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to New Delhi?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to New Delhi 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 Chennai to New Delhi?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of $765). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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 Chennai to New Delhi

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to New Delhi. 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
Air IndiaCheapest$101Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IndiGoCheapest$108Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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