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Find cheap flights from China to Chennai from ₹ 16,117

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Chennai departing on 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai?

The average price of all flights to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chennai is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 37,806. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are ₹ 66,348 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai?

The average price for all flights to Chennai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai is generally at night, when flights cost ₹ 37,806 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chennai is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₹ 37,806.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

The duration of your flight to Chennai depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Chennai on KAYAK are from Shanghai, which takes 9h 06m, and Beijing, which takes 27h 30m.

How many direct flights to Chennai are there each day?

There are around 155 direct flights from within China to Chennai every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 07:00 the most common departure time and 37% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Chennai are there each week?

Each week there are around 1,082 direct flights from within China to Chennai. The most common day for departures is Saturday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Cheapest flight

₹ 16,117
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Chennai

FAQs - booking Chennai flights

  • How far is Chennai from central Chennai?

    The city centre of Chennai is 16 km from Chennai.

  • What is the name of Chennai’s airport?

    When flying to Chennai, you'll arrive at Chennai (MAA). The airport is also known as Chennai or Chennai Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Chennai?

    Of the 8 airlines that fly to Chennai, IndiGo offers the most flights, with around 804 per week, followed by Air India with 115 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chennai

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chennai flight deals.

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Direct departures

China to Chennai

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +45 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +46 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +47 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +48 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +44 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +45 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +47 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +48 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +45 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +46 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +48 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +49 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +44 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +45 more

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Direct returns

Chennai to China

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +45 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +46 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +47 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +48 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +44 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +45 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +47 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +48 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +45 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +46 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +48 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +49 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +44 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +45 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
24/6Mon
1 stopThai Airways
9h 06mPVG-MAA
27/6Thu
1 stopThai Airways
12h 20mMAA-PVG
₹ 47,932
23/6Sun
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
10h 50mPVG-MAA
28/6Fri
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
11h 05mMAA-PVG
₹ 69,810
24/6Mon
1 stopSingapore Airlines
29h 20mPVG-MAA
28/6Fri
1 stopSingapore Airlines
11h 40mMAA-PVG
₹ 71,397
24/6Mon
1 stopSingapore Airlines
29h 20mPVG-MAA
28/6Fri
1 stopSingapore Airlines
11h 40mMAA-PVG
₹ 71,480
24/5Fri
1 stop
12h 55mPEK-MAA
25/5Sat
3 stops
25h 40mMAA-PEK
₹ 122,252
25/5Sat
1 stop
15h 35mPEK-MAA
25/5Sat
2 stops
17h 05mMAA-PEK
₹ 146,218
25/5Sat
1 stop
15h 35mPEK-MAA
25/5Sat
1 stop
12h 55mMAA-PEK
₹ 162,835
24/5Fri
1 stop
15h 35mPEK-MAA
25/5Sat
1 stop
15h 15mMAA-PEK
₹ 182,125
23/6Sun
2 stopsANA
22h 55mPVG-MAA
27/6Thu
2 stopsANA
30h 55mMAA-PVG
₹ 371,849
23/6Sun
2 stopsANA
22h 55mPVG-MAA
27/6Thu
2 stopsANA
30h 55mMAA-PVG
₹ 371,932

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/6Tue
1 stop
32h 40mPVG-MAA
₹ 16,117
20/6Thu
1 stop
24h 00mPVG-MAA
₹ 16,200
19/6Wed
2 stops
15h 50mPVG-MAA
₹ 16,618
20/6Thu
1 stopScoot
33h 20mNKG-MAA
₹ 19,707
29/6Sat
1 stopScoot
33h 20mNKG-MAA
₹ 26,722
28/7Sun
1 stopThai Airways
9h 26mPEK-MAA
₹ 26,805
30/5Thu
1 stopThai Airways
9h 06mPVG-MAA
₹ 28,475
1/6Sat
1 stopCathay Pacific
9h 55mPEK-MAA
₹ 33,569
20/6Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
13h 25mSHA-MAA
₹ 35,239
31/5Fri
2 stopsEgypt Air
33h 20mPEK-MAA
₹ 84,925

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Last minute flights to Chennai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
16/5Thu
multi-stopThai Airways
9h 26mPEK-MAA
19/5Sun
multi-stopThai Airways
12h 05mMAA-PEK
₹ 61,460
19/5Sun
multi-stop
22h 55mPVG-MAA
25/5Sat
multi-stop
16h 05mMAA-PVG
₹ 73,735
19/5Sun
multi-stopThai Airways
9h 06mPVG-MAA
25/5Sat
multi-stopThai Airways
12h 20mMAA-PVG
₹ 82,086
19/5Sun
multi-stopScoot
33h 20mNKG-MAA
22/5Wed
multi-stopScoot
12h 00mMAA-NKG
₹ 84,173
16/5Thu
multi-stopThai Airways
9h 26mPEK-MAA
19/5Sun
multi-stopThai Airways
12h 05mMAA-PEK
₹ 93,693
19/5Sun
multi-stopScoot
33h 20mNKG-MAA
22/5Wed
multi-stopScoot
12h 00mMAA-NKG
₹ 97,200
19/5Sun
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
18h 45mNKG-MAA
23/5Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
26h 50mMAA-NKG
₹ 97,284
19/5Sun
multi-stop
21h 50mPVG-MAA
26/5Sun
multi-stop
14h 05mMAA-PVG
₹ 99,121
19/5Sun
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
18h 45mNKG-MAA
23/5Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
26h 50mMAA-NKG
₹ 100,039
19/5Sun
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
21h 50mPVG-MAA
26/5Sun
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
11h 05mMAA-PVG
₹ 106,720

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Flights to Chennai

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Chennai (MAA)India

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Chennai - China

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