MAA - SXV

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Cheapest return flight
₹ 7,658
Typical prices: ₹ 7,135-₹ 10,349
IndiGo
Mon 12/11Thu 15/11
MAA - SXV • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 3,733
Typical prices: ₹ 3,239-₹ 4,035
IndiGo
Wed 28/11
MAA - SXV • Direct
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Every day
You can fly direct with IndiGo. Average duration is 1h 10m
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 20% price drop
May
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Salem (MAA-SXV)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Salem

Thu, 12 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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11:00 - 12:10MAA  Chennai-SXV Salem
1h 10mdirect
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12:30 - 13:35SXV  Salem-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
₹ 7,658IndiGo
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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14:15 - 15:25MAA  Chennai-SXV Salem
1h 10mdirect
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17:10 - 18:15SXV  Salem-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
₹ 8,424IndiGo
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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14:15 - 15:25MAA  Chennai-SXV Salem
1h 10mdirect
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17:10 - 18:15SXV  Salem-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
₹ 8,424IndiGo
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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15:40 - 16:50MAA  Chennai-SXV Salem
1h 10mdirect
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12:30 - 13:35SXV  Salem-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
₹ 8,520IndiGo
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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08:55 - 12:35MAA  Chennai-SXV Salem
3h 40m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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17:10 - 18:15SXV  Salem-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
₹ 9,860IndiGo
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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07:10 - 12:35MAA  Chennai-SXV Salem
5h 25m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
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12:30 - 13:35SXV  Salem-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
₹ 17,423IndiGo
Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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03:10 - 12:35MAA  Chennai-SXV Salem
9h 25m2 stops Pune Lohegaon Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
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17:10 - 18:15SXV  Salem-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
₹ 18,763IndiGo
Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
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21:25 - 12:35MAA  Chennai-SXV Salem
15h 10m3 stops Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Pune Lohegaon Bengaluru Intl
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12:30 - 13:35SXV  Salem-MAA Chennai
1h 05mdirect
₹ 19,337IndiGo
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Chennai to Salem flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Chennai to Salem with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Chennai to Salem?

Return flights from Chennai to Salem start at ₹ 7,658. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from ₹ 7,135 to ₹ 10,349. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 7,658 on IndiGo.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Salem and is 15% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 13% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•February and March are the cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Salem at ₹ 6,701 return.
•August (₹ 11,487) and July (₹ 10,434) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 71% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Chennai to Salem flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

₹ 3,733
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flights from Chennai to Salem

When to book flights from Chennai to Salem

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

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

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 11:00 and lands at 12:10
    • Latest: departs at 15:40 and lands at 16:50.

    The flight takes about 1h 10m.

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Salem?

    A direct flight from Chennai to Salem takes 1h 10m, covering 425 km.

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

    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.

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

    Return flights from Chennai to Salem range from ₹ 7,135 to ₹ 10,349, with an average of ₹ 8,402 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 7,135 counts as a good deal.

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

    On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 7,809 return, compared with ₹ 12,206 via a stopover through Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

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

    The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 42 / ATR 72 variants.

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

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Salem flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Chennai to Salem 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 ₹ 7,658 to ₹ 19,337. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Chennai to Salem are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 8,778, which is 148% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flights from Chennai to Salem usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Salem (SXV).

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

    Most connecting flights from Chennai to Salem pass through Bengaluru Intl (BLR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Chennai to Salem route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 7,180 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₹ 9,573, a difference of ₹ 2,393. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Chennai to Salem?

    Only IndiGo operates flights between Chennai and Salem.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chennai to Salem 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

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

Your guide to booking Chennai to Salem 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 Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average ₹ 7,180 – about ₹ 2,393 less than Thursday (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Salem trip for February. Fares historically average ₹ 6,701 return in that month – typically ₹ 4,786 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Salem?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Chennai Airport to Salem Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chennai to Salem

Monday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Tuesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Wednesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Thursday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Friday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Saturday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Sunday

IndiGo

IndiGo

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Direct returns

Salem to Chennai

Monday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Tuesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Wednesday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Thursday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Friday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Saturday

IndiGo

IndiGo

Sunday

IndiGo

IndiGo

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