What percentage of New Delhi to Chennai flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, a significant majority of flights from New Delhi to Chennai were direct, accounting for 96.6% of all flights. For the small percentage of flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that travelers can typically expect a non-stop journey on this route.

How many hours is the flight from New Delhi to Chennai?

The typical direct flight from New Delhi to Chennai has a median duration of 2 hours and 50 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1761 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases to 5 hours and 40 minutes, which is significantly longer than a direct flight.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from New Delhi to Chennai?

Historically, good prices on flights from New Delhi to Chennai have been frequent. This route is classified as having a consistent availability of favorable deals. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when planning their trips on this route.

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New Delhi to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Chennai

For flights from New Delhi to Chennai, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 96.6% of recent fares offering direct service. This means you are very likely to find a convenient non-stop option for your journey. When connections are present, they typically involve one stopover.

Right now, the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Chennai typically range from $79 to $107, with a median fare of $83. Currently, fares are above the typical level, but 6% of recent fares were still classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare movements.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Chennai, the data indicates that May is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $78. Following closely are September, with a median fare of $81, and June, where the median fare is $82. Planning your trip during these months could lead to savings.

A typical journey from New Delhi to Chennai takes about 2h 50m. This duration reflects the median flight time for all itineraries, including the vast majority of direct flights on this route. The distance between New Delhi and Chennai is 1761 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Chennai

Regular price: $146 - $284

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

The regular price range for flights from New Delhi to Chennai is between $146 and $284. The current lowest deal is $178 with Air India Express for travel from Oct 6-Oct 13.

now $178

Low $146

High $284

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Chennai

The cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Chennai is May, with a median price of $78. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $178. Generally, prices are lower from January to December, including January, February, May, June, September, and December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $78

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $178

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Direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai

IndiGo

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Chennai

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chennai

New Delhi (DEL) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$138

$193

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chennai

New Delhi (DEL) - Chennai (MAA)

Air India Limited

$258

$213

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chennai

New Delhi (DEL) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$220

$191

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chennai

New Delhi (DEL) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$151

$193

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chennai

New Delhi (DEL) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$161

$193

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chennai

New Delhi (DEL) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$165

$193

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to Chennai

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$255 → $195

24%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$252 → $195

23%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$250 → $195

22%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$250 → $195

22%

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Chennai

New Delhi - Chennai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for DEL to MAA are above the typical level compared to historical prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May has the lowest median price at $78, making it the cheapest month to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 50m

The typical direct flight from DEL to MAA takes 2 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

96.6% of flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 96.6% of recent flights being nonstop.

🏆 Airline highlight

IndiGo offers direct flights

IndiGo is one airline that offers direct flights on the New Delhi to Chennai route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New Delhi to Chennai are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport is a primary departure point for flights from New Delhi to Chennai.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi city center (reachable by car or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$161

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Chennai.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive global and domestic networks.

📍 ~280 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel from Chennai)

💸 Flights from ~$175

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chennai

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from New Delhi to Chennai is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $91. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging around $144. Even last-minute bookings, within 6 days of departure, show an average price of $98, which is higher than the 7-13 day window.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from New Delhi to Chennai is considered to be $79 or less. The median price for this route was $83. Prices typically increase for flights above the median, with 75% of prices being $107 or less.

Across the trailing quarter, May historically offered the lowest median price for flights from New Delhi to Chennai at $78. September and June also presented favorable median prices of $81 and $82 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $83.

New Delhi to Chennai: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Chennai

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Chennai

Regular price: $146 - $284

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

The regular price range for flights from New Delhi to Chennai is between $146 and $284. The current lowest deal is $178 with Air India Express for travel from Oct 6-Oct 13.

now $178

Low $146

High $284

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Chennai

May

Cheapest

Flights from $78

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $178

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec