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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chennai to Bengaluru:

• Earliest: departs at 05:50 and lands at 06:56
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 23:06.

The flight takes about 1h 06m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chennai to Bengaluru:

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from Chennai to Bengaluru takes 1h 06m, covering 430 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Chennai to Bengaluru range from ₹ 5,865 to ₹ 8,210, with an average of ₹ 7,100 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 5,865 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 0% above the ₹ 7,100 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 7,100 return, compared with ₹ 23,592 via a stopover through Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Air India Express is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chennai to Bengaluru flights are:

• Air India Express: 95% on time
• IndiGo: 93% on time
• Akasa Air: 93% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 93% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 2,215–₹ 3,263 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo and Air India Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Bengaluru flights, with 36% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 7%.

One-way fares from Chennai to Bengaluru are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 5,832, which is 60% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Chennai to Bengaluru usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chennai to Bengaluru route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

Connecting flights from Chennai to Bengaluru most commonly pass through:

• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 71% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 29% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Chennai to Bengaluru. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 6,714 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₹ 7,386, a difference of ₹ 671.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chennai and Bengaluru. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Air India Express

Flying via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 40m, compared to 11h 12m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you're looking to reduce your carbon footprint, use the KAYAK search function to find airlines that are more environmentally friendly. For instance, Air India complete this route releasing around 93% fewer emission than the average airline does. This means that during the journey, the Air India flights produce about 30 kg CO2 per passenger compared to 446 kg CO2.

Even though there are airlines that complete this route directly, you might find some indirect flights more convenient for you. For instance, if you were to fly with IndiGo you would be likely to make a transfer at Tiruchirappalli Civil Airport (TRZ) which takes about 6h 20min in total.