What percentage of Bengaluru to Chennai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, a significant majority of flights from Bengaluru to Chennai were direct, accounting for 85.2% of all flights. For those flights that did include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that travelers can typically find non-stop options for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai?

The typical direct flight from Bengaluru to Chennai has a median duration of 1 hour and 5 minutes. This route covers a distance of 269 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Bengaluru to Chennai come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Bengaluru to Chennai are considered frequent. This assessment is based on pricing trends observed over a 30-day period. Travelers can often find favorable prices for this route.

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Bengaluru to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Bengaluru to Chennai, March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $43. Other budget-friendly options include May and July, both showing median fares of $46. These months offer competitive pricing for this route.

Right now, fares for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai are typically found in the range of $43–$50, with a median price of $46. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting opportunities for better pricing may arise.

When flying from Bengaluru to Chennai, you'll find that almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 85.2% of recent fares being direct flights. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

A typical journey from Bengaluru to Chennai takes about 1h 5m, including any connections. This reflects the quick travel time between these two cities, with direct flights also averaging 1h 5m. Even connecting itineraries have a median duration of 11h 5m, though direct options are dominant.

How much is a round trip from Bengaluru to Chennai

Regular price: $62 - $94

Prices for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai is between $62 and $94. The current lowest deal is $82 with Air India Express, for travel from Sep 7-Sep 8.

now $82

Low $62

High $94

The cheapest time to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai

Flights from BLR to MAA are generally lower from March to September. The cheapest month to fly is September, with a median price of $45. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $109.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $45

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $109

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

Air India Express

Last-minute flights going from Bengaluru to Chennai

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BLR - Chennai

Bengaluru (BLR) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$111

$85

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BLR - Chennai

Bengaluru (BLR) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$114

$85

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BLR - Chennai

Bengaluru (BLR) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$111

$85

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BLR - Chennai

Bengaluru (BLR) - Chennai (MAA)

Air India Express

$114

$86

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BLR - Chennai

Bengaluru (BLR) - Chennai (MAA)

Air India Express

$103

$86

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BLR - Chennai

Bengaluru (BLR) - Chennai (MAA)

Air India Express

$94

$90

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

$166 → $85

49%

3 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 4

$144 → $87

40%

6 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 15

$142 → $87

39%

10 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 26

$131 → $87

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai

Bengaluru - Chennai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Bengaluru to Chennai are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March, May, and July offer the lowest median prices for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Direct flights from Bengaluru to Chennai typically take 1 hour 5 minutes, covering 269 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

Around 85% of recent flights from Bengaluru to Chennai are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Express offers direct flights

Air India Express is one airline providing direct flights on the Bengaluru to Chennai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 9% of the time

Historically, good prices for this route are available 9% of the time over a 90-day window.

Bengaluru main airports to depart from

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Cheapest

Bengaluru International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Chennai.

📍 ~28 km from Bengaluru city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$82

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai.

📍 ~14 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$82

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering a reliable alternative for long-haul international travel.

📍 ~300 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel)

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Sep 07

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$556

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Chennai, India

47% AI deal score

$522

$423

Save $99

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Chennai, India

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$547

$427

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $49. Prices tend to be higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $109. Similarly, booking too far in advance, such as 28-59 days prior, saw average prices around $115. For those planning significantly ahead, prices 60+ days out also averaged $49.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Bengaluru to Chennai is considered to be $43 or less. The median price observed for this route was $46. Prices up to $50 are still within the 75th percentile of fares. These figures are based on pricing data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai include March, May, and July. In March, the median price was $43, while May and July both had a median price of $46. The annual median price for this route is $46. These insights are based on pricing trends observed over a 270-day period.

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Bengaluru to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

How much is a round trip from Bengaluru to Chennai

Regular price: $62 - $94

Prices for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai is between $62 and $94. The current lowest deal is $82 with Air India Express, for travel from Sep 7-Sep 8.

now $82

Low $62

High $94

The cheapest time to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai

September

Cheapest

Flights from $45

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $109

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

Air India Express

Last-minute flights going from Bengaluru to Chennai

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BLR - Chennai

Bengaluru (BLR) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$111

$85

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BLR - Chennai

Bengaluru (BLR) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$114

$85

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BLR - Chennai

Bengaluru (BLR) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$111

$85

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BLR - Chennai

Bengaluru (BLR) - Chennai (MAA)

Air India Express

$114

$86

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BLR - Chennai

Bengaluru (BLR) - Chennai (MAA)

Air India Express

$103

$86

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BLR - Chennai

Bengaluru (BLR) - Chennai (MAA)

Air India Express

$94

$90

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

$166 → $85

49%

3 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 4

$144 → $87

40%

6 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 15

$142 → $87

39%

10 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 26

$131 → $87

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai

Bengaluru - Chennai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Bengaluru to Chennai are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March, May, and July offer the lowest median prices for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Direct flights from Bengaluru to Chennai typically take 1 hour 5 minutes, covering 269 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

Around 85% of recent flights from Bengaluru to Chennai are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Express offers direct flights

Air India Express is one airline providing direct flights on the Bengaluru to Chennai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 9% of the time

Historically, good prices for this route are available 9% of the time over a 90-day window.

Bengaluru main airports to depart from

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Cheapest

Bengaluru International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Chennai.

📍 ~28 km from Bengaluru city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$82

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai.

📍 ~14 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$82

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Chennai, India

46% AI deal score

$524

$443

Save $81

Air India Limited

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

Cheap Flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

Today’s best flight deals from Bengaluru to Chennai

Bengaluru to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

How much is a round trip from Bengaluru to Chennai

The cheapest time to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai

Direct flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

Last-minute flights going from Bengaluru to Chennai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

Popular Airports to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai

Bengaluru - Chennai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Direct flights are dominant

Air India Express offers direct flights

Good prices are available 9% of the time

Bengaluru main airports to depart from

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chennai

Best Elite deals to Chennai

Sep 07

Sep 06

Sep 08

Sep 07

Sep 09

Sep 05

Sep 06

Sep 06

Sep 05

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Sep 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

When should I buy Bengaluru to Chennai tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Bengaluru to Chennai?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Bengaluru to Chennai?

What percentage of Bengaluru to Chennai flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai?

How often do cheap flights from Bengaluru to Chennai come up?

Related routes

More routes from Bengaluru

Flights to Chennai from other cities

Bengaluru to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

How much is a round trip from Bengaluru to Chennai

The cheapest time to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai

Direct flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

Last-minute flights going from Bengaluru to Chennai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Bengaluru to Chennai

Popular Airports to fly from Bengaluru to Chennai

Bengaluru - Chennai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 5m

Direct flights are dominant

Air India Express offers direct flights

Good prices are available 9% of the time

Bengaluru main airports to depart from

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chennai

Best Elite deals to Chennai

Sep 07

Sep 06

Sep 08

Sep 07

Sep 09

Sep 05

Sep 06

Sep 06

Sep 05

Sep 05

Sep 21

Sep 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

When should I buy Bengaluru to Chennai tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Bengaluru to Chennai?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Bengaluru to Chennai?