What percentage of New Delhi to Chennai flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, a significant majority of flights from New Delhi to Chennai are direct, accounting for 96.6% of all flights. For the small percentage of flights that do include stopovers, travelers typically experience a single stop. This indicates that direct routes are overwhelmingly common for this journey.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from New Delhi to Chennai is 2 hours and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to 5 hours and 40 minutes. The direct route covers a distance of 1761 kilometers, offering a relatively quick journey between the two cities.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from New Delhi to Chennai are frequently available. This route is classified as one with frequent deals. Travelers can often find favorable fares when planning their trips between these two cities, based on observations from the trailing 30 days.

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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. For the small percentage of itineraries that do include connections, a typical journey involves one stopover.

When considering cheap flights from New Delhi to Chennai, fares typically range from $79 to $107, with a median price of $83. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Chennai, May stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $78. September also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $81, followed closely by June, where the median fare is $82.

A typical journey from New Delhi to Chennai takes approximately 2h 50m. This duration reflects the median flight time for all itineraries, including the vast majority of direct flights from New Delhi to Chennai. For the few connecting itineraries, the median journey time extends to 6h 3m.

The distance between New Delhi and Chennai is 1761 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a comfortable flight duration that bridges a significant geographical span within India.

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Chennai

Regular price: $154 - $274

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

The regular price range for flights from New Delhi to Chennai is between $154 and $274. The current lowest deal is $160 with IndiGo, for travel from Sep 5-Sep 8.

now $160

Low $154

High $274

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. Prices are generally lower from January to 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

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chennai

New Delhi (DEL) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$219

$170

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chennai

New Delhi (DEL) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$255

$170

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chennai

New Delhi (DEL) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$257

$170

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chennai

New Delhi (DEL) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$263

$171

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chennai

New Delhi (DEL) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$261

$172

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Chennai

New Delhi (DEL) - Chennai (MAA)

IndiGo

$231

$173

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$263 → $171

35%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$261 → $172

34%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$257 → $170

34%

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$255 → $170

33%

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 from New Delhi to Chennai are above the typical level of $83.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $78.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 50m

The typical direct flight duration from New Delhi to Chennai is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

IndiGo offers direct flights

IndiGo offers direct flights on this route, with 96.6% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

IndiGo has a current deal for $160

IndiGo has a current deal for $160 from New Delhi to Chennai, Sep 5-Sep 8.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from New Delhi to Chennai are frequent, appearing often over the last 30 days.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport is a good option for flights from New Delhi to Chennai.

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

💸 Flights from ~$162

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip 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, offering high frequency of flights.

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

💸 Flights from ~$163

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 window, the average price observed was $91. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, with an average of $144 for flights booked 28-59 days out. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of travel, showed a slightly higher average price of $98 across the trailing quarter.

Across 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 begin to increase significantly above this threshold, with 75% of prices observed being $107 or less. Travelers aiming for value should target fares around the $79 mark.

Historically, May has been the most affordable month to fly from New Delhi to Chennai, with a median price of $78. September and June also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $81 and $82 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $83. While June was also among the cheapest, it was also identified as the most expensive month overall, indicating price variability within that period across the trailing 270 days.

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: $154 - $274

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

The regular price range for flights from New Delhi to Chennai is between $154 and $274. The current lowest deal is $160 with IndiGo, for travel from Sep 5-Sep 8.

now $160

Low $154

High $274

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Chennai

May

Cheapest

Flights from $78

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $178

Jan

Feb

Apr

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Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec