₹ 5,332 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Kochi (Cochin) – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:10 and lands at 08:25
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 23:00.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Chennai to Kochi takes 1h 15m, covering 833 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 Kochi range from ₹ 8,345 to ₹ 12,785, with an average of ₹ 10,476 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 8,345 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the ₹ 10,476 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 10,376 return, compared with ₹ 10,978 via a stopover through Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Kochi flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 17%, and Night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Chennai to Kochi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 6,094, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Chennai to Kochi usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Kochi (COK).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Kochi route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

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

• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 94% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Chennai to Kochi. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 9,807 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₹ 11,426, a difference of ₹ 1,619.

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

Only IndiGo operates flights between Chennai and Kochi.

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 51m, compared to 16h 14m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 23h via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

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
• SpiceJet: 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.