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Cheapest return flight
₹ 16,663
Typical prices: ₹ 15,654-₹ 18,754
IndiGo
Sat 3/3Thu 8/3
MAA - IXC • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 7,903
Typical prices: ₹ 7,711-₹ 9,673
IndiGo
Sat 29/12
MAA - IXC • Direct
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You can fly direct with IndiGo. Average duration is 2h 55m
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Most punctual • 89% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg ₹ 15,024 (return)
Shortest trip • 6h 12m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Chandigarh (MAA-IXC)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Chandigarh

Wed, 3 Mar - Mon, 8 Mar
IndiGo Logo
08:35 - 11:30MAA  Chennai-IXC Chandigarh
2h 55mdirect
IndiGo Logo
12:05 - 15:05IXC  Chandigarh-MAA Chennai
3h 00mdirect
₹ 16,663IndiGo
3+ days ago
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
IndiGo Logo
08:35 - 11:30MAA  Chennai-IXC Chandigarh
2h 55mdirect
IndiGo Logo
12:05 - 15:05IXC  Chandigarh-MAA Chennai
3h 00mdirect
₹ 18,186IndiGo
3+ days ago
Mon, 11 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan
Air India Express Logo
06:00 - 10:55MAA  Chennai-IXC Chandigarh
4h 55m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Express Logo
19:25 - 08:55IXC  Chandigarh-MAA Chennai
13h 30m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
₹ 18,281Air India Express
2 days ago
Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
IndiGo Logo
08:35 - 11:30MAA  Chennai-IXC Chandigarh
2h 55mdirect
IndiGo Logo
12:05 - 15:05IXC  Chandigarh-MAA Chennai
3h 00mdirect
₹ 18,948IndiGo
3+ days ago
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
IndiGo Logo
08:35 - 11:30MAA  Chennai-IXC Chandigarh
2h 55mdirect
IndiGo Logo
06:25 - 16:15IXC  Chandigarh-MAA Chennai
9h 50m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
₹ 19,234IndiGo
3+ days ago
Thu, 14 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan
Air India Logo
09:35 - 18:50MAA  Chennai-IXC Chandigarh
9h 15m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Logo
15:25 - 21:15IXC  Chandigarh-MAA Chennai
5h 50m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
₹ 20,186Air India
1 hour ago
Sat, 23 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 - 20:20MAA  Chennai-IXC Chandigarh
8h 05m1 stop Indore
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 - 19:50IXC  Chandigarh-MAA Chennai
8h 10m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
₹ 20,757Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 14 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan
Air India Logo
09:35 - 18:50MAA  Chennai-IXC Chandigarh
9h 15m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Logo
15:25 - 21:15IXC  Chandigarh-MAA Chennai
5h 50m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
₹ 20,947Air India
1 day ago
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 11:30MAA  Chennai-IXC Chandigarh
2h 55mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:25 - 08:55IXC  Chandigarh-MAA Chennai
13h 30m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
₹ 21,424Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Thu, 14 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan
Air India Logo
09:35 - 18:50MAA  Chennai-IXC Chandigarh
9h 15m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
Air India Logo
15:25 - 21:15IXC  Chandigarh-MAA Chennai
5h 50m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
₹ 21,900Air India
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Chennai to Chandigarh flights

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How much is a return flight from Chennai to Chandigarh?

Return flights from Chennai to Chandigarh typically range from ₹ 15,654 to ₹ 18,754. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 16,663 on IndiGo.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Chandigarh?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Chandigarh. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 2% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Chandigarh?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Chandigarh at ₹ 15,139 return.
•April (₹ 18,662) and May (₹ 18,281) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 23% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chennai to Chandigarh the cheapest?

Flights from Chennai to Chandigarh are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Chennai to Chandigarh flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

₹ 7,903
Beat the crowds with an average 58% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 33% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Chennai to Chandigarh

When to book flights from Chennai to Chandigarh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Chandigarh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chennai to Chandigarh flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chennai to Chandigarh?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 08:35 and lands at 11:30
    • Latest: departs at 08:35 and lands at 11:30.

    The flight takes about 2h 55m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Chandigarh?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Chennai to Chandigarh.

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Chandigarh?

    A direct flight from Chennai to Chandigarh takes 2h 55m, covering 3,211 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Chandigarh?

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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Chandigarh flight?

    Return flights from Chennai to Chandigarh range from ₹ 15,654 to ₹ 18,754, with an average of ₹ 17,068 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 15,654 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chennai to Chandigarh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the ₹ 17,068 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Chennai to Chandigarh?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 15,024 return via Bengaluru Intl (BLR), compared with ₹ 16,987 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Chennai to Chandigarh?

    IndiGo is the only airline operating Chennai to Chandigarh flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Chennai to Chandigarh?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 1,356–₹ 1,356 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chennai to Chandigarh?

    The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Chennai to Chandigarh spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Chandigarh flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Chennai to Chandigarh changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 16,663 to ₹ 41,495. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chennai to Chandigarh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chennai to Chandigarh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 9,702, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Chandigarh?

    Flights from Chennai to Chandigarh usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Chandigarh (IXC).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Chennai to Chandigarh?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chennai to Chandigarh?

    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 Chandigarh route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Chandigarh pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chennai to Chandigarh most commonly connect through:

    • New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 74% of one-stop connections
    • Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 14% of one-stop connections
    • Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 4% of one-stop connections
    • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Chandigarh?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Chennai to Chandigarh. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 16,091 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₹ 17,520, a difference of ₹ 1,428.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from Chennai to Chandigarh?

    Only IndiGo operates flights between Chennai and Chandigarh.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chennai to Chandigarh?

    Flying via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 12m, compared to 6h 19m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) and 7h 02m via Pune Lohegaon (PNQ).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chennai to Chandigarh flights?

    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

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

Your guide to booking Chennai to Chandigarh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average ₹ 16,091, which is about ₹ 1,428 less than Tuesday fares (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Chandigarh trip for February. Fares historically average ₹ 15,139 return in that month – typically ₹ 3,523 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Bengaluru Intl Airport (BLR) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages ₹ 15,024 return on this route – about ₹ 1,963 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chandigarh Airport.

    • Hotel Turquoise
    • Mercure Chandigarh Tribune Chowk
    • The Altius Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Chandigarh?

 
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Direct departures

Chennai to Chandigarh

Monday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Tuesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Wednesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Thursday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Friday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Saturday

IndiGo

IndiGo

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Direct returns

Chandigarh to Chennai

Monday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Tuesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Wednesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Thursday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Friday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Saturday

IndiGo

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