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$82+ 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — DEL
Sep 14 — Sep 211
Mon 9/14
Mon 9/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/177:35 am -
1 stop5h 15m
Thu 9/244:20 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 8/10$158
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/101:10 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Fri 9/114:15 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 8/11$162
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/291:10 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Tue 10/64:20 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 8/15$165
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/99:05 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Wed 9/165:20 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 8/12$169
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/291:10 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Sat 10/39:15 am -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 8/11$171
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.
Wed 8/194:30 pm -
1 stop8h 35m
Thu 8/208:30 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 8/12$173
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/198:45 am -
2 stops9h 55m
Thu 8/2012:55 pm -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 8/13$175
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:00 pm -
1 stop4h 55m
Sun 8/239:40 am -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 8/13$178
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/185:00 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Thu 8/2011:00 am -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 8/13$179

Find 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 August 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$158
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$82
(Booking.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$143

Good round-trip deal

$181 or less

Good one-way deal

$348 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 August 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to New Delhi that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

MAADEL

Chennai

Sat 9/19

1:10 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 9/24

4:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$158

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

MAADEL

Chennai

Fri 9/4

6:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 9/12

1:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$176

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

MAADEL

Chennai

Mon 9/7

10:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop5h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 9/10

1:10 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$182
Quickest round-trip

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

MAADEL

Chennai

Wed 9/9

7:00 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/16

1:10 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$187

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

MAADEL

Chennai

Thu 9/17

7:00 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 9/24

8:30 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$187

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

MAADEL

Chennai

Tue 9/29

1:00 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 10/5

2:55 am-5:45 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$191

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

MAADEL

Chennai

Tue 9/8

11:45 pm-2:40 am

Nonstop2h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 9/10

4:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$202
Cheapest one-way

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

MAADEL

Chennai

Sun 9/13

6:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$87

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

MAADEL

Chennai

Wed 8/19

2:30 am-5:30 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$89
Quickest one-way

ChennaiNew Delhi

MAA Chennai - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

MAADEL

Chennai

Sat 10/31

5:55 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$96

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Compare providers for flights from Chennai to New Delhi

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chennai to New Delhi in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chennai-New Delhi flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chennai-New Delhi flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chennai-New Delhi flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chennai-New Delhi flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chennai-New Delhi flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chennai to New Delhi, you should look to book at least 63 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of $132). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in October is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 August 15, 2026.

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 82% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 August 15, 2026.

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Chennai to New Delhi flights typically cost between $127 and $171 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $158 on IndiGo (Sep 17-Sep 24).

The best insider tips for Chennai to New Delhi flights

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Sharad Ranabhat

Sharad Ranabhat

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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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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 August 15, 2026.
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
6.8
Okay
583 reviews

Food

6.2

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Narasimha V Prasad,Jul 2026

HYD - TIR

Boarding got delayed due to server down but the flight departure timing didn’t change they hurried us though no fault of ours
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
583 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
583 reviews

Food

6.2

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Narasimha V Prasad,Jul 2026

HYD - TIR

Boarding got delayed due to server down but the flight departure timing didn’t change they hurried us though no fault of ours
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,947 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
583 reviews

Food

6.2

Overall

6.8

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Narasimha V Prasad,Jul 2026

HYD - TIR

Boarding got delayed due to server down but the flight departure timing didn’t change they hurried us though no fault of ours

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 53 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 33 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 35m. 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 $115, 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 24% 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: SAUDIA (93%), Singapore Airlines (93%), Ethiopian Air( 90%).

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

    While on average a flight from Chennai to New Delhi is generally $1,611, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $86. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New Delhi (average of $132). Flying from Chennai to New Delhi in October is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 August 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$115Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IndiGoCheapest$124Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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