MAA - KNU

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Cheapest return flight
₹ 17,681
Typical prices: ₹ 17,777-₹ 21,841
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Sat 20/10Sat 27/10
MAA - KNU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 8,746
Typical prices: ₹ 7,310-₹ 8,470
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Fri 21/9
MAA - KNU • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chennai and Kanpur. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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April
Cheapest • 12% price drop
November
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Top stopover airports
Bengaluru Intl (BLR)
Cheapest • Avg ₹ 16,013 (return)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD)
Shortest trip • 5h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Kanpur (MAA-KNU)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Kanpur

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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06:30 - 15:35MAA  Chennai-KNU Kanpur
9h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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12:00 - 17:50KNU  Kanpur-MAA Chennai
5h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 17,681IndiGo
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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09:15 - 15:35MAA  Chennai-KNU Kanpur
6h 20m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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12:00 - 23:35KNU  Kanpur-MAA Chennai
11h 35m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Bengaluru Intl
₹ 22,910IndiGo
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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21:25 - 12:00MAA  Chennai-KNU Kanpur
14h 35m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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12:00 - 22:35KNU  Kanpur-MAA Chennai
10h 35m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Bengaluru Intl
₹ 26,427Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov
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02:45 - 11:25MAA  Chennai-KNU Kanpur
8h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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14:15 - 22:20KNU  Kanpur-MAA Chennai
8h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
₹ 26,427IndiGo
Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov
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02:45 - 11:25MAA  Chennai-KNU Kanpur
8h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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14:15 - 23:35KNU  Kanpur-MAA Chennai
9h 20m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Bengaluru Intl
₹ 34,222IndiGo
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Chennai to Kanpur flights

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How much is a return flight from Chennai to Kanpur?

Return flights from Chennai to Kanpur start at ₹ 17,681. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from ₹ 17,777 to ₹ 21,841. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 17,681 on IndiGo.

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Key details for Chennai to Kanpur flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

₹ 8,746
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When to book flights from Chennai to Kanpur

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Kanpur 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 Kanpur flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

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

    Flights from Chennai to Kanpur usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Kanpur (KNU).

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

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

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

    Connecting flights from Chennai to Kanpur most commonly pass through:

    • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 75% of one-stop connections
    • Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 25% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Chennai to Kanpur route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 17,301 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 30,135, a difference of ₹ 12,833. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Kanpur?

    A direct flight from Chennai to Kanpur takes 0h 00m, covering 2,399 km.

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

    No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

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

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about ₹ 17,681 to ₹ 34,222. That means the highest observed fare was about 93% higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Chennai to Kanpur are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 14,735, which is 101% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 32m, compared to 5h 56m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD).

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

    Return flights from Chennai to Kanpur range from ₹ 17,777 to ₹ 21,841, with an average of ₹ 19,709 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 17,777 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chennai to Kanpur 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 Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average ₹ 17,301 – about ₹ 12,833 less than Sunday (43% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Kanpur trip for April. Fares historically average ₹ 17,301 return in that month – typically ₹ 12,833 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).

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