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

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

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

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

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

Connecting flights from Kanpur to Chennai most commonly pass through: • Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 60% of one-stop connections • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 40% 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 Kanpur to Chennai?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Kanpur to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 15,875 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 26,712, a difference of ₹ 10,837. 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 Kanpur to Chennai?

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

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

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 Kanpur to Chennai 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 ₹ 16,541 to ₹ 38,975. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Kanpur to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 13,023, which is 77% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 08m, compared to 5h 22m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD).

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kanpur to Chennai?

IndiGo (₹ 17,586) offered the cheapest return ticket from Kanpur to Chennai in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Kanpur to Chennai?

Bengaluru Intl (BLR) is the most popular stopover for the Kanpur to Chennai route. 60% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via BLR.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Kanpur to Chennai?

Flights via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ₹ 15,259. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Kanpur to Chennai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Bengaluru Intl (BLR) had the shortest average connection time for Kanpur to Chennai stopovers at 197 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Shortest trip • 5h 08m (one-way)

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Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

12:30 - 20:55KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

8h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

09:15 - 15:35MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

6h 20m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 17,586IndiGo

Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

14:35 - 19:15KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

4h 40m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

02:45 - 11:25MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

8h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 17,777IndiGo

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

12:30 - 20:50KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

8h 20m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Bengaluru Intl

09:15 - 15:35MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

6h 20m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 24,811Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

14:35 - 23:00KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

8h 25m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Tiruchirappalli Civil

02:45 - 11:25MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

8h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 25,001IndiGo

Sat, 10 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

16:10 - 08:10KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

16h 00m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Bengaluru Intl

09:15 - 15:35MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

6h 20m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 25,286Multiple Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

14:35 - 22:55KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

8h 20m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

00:45 - 11:25MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

10h 40m3 stops Pune Lohegaon Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 26,237IndiGo

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

12:30 - 19:30KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

7h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12:40 - 12:00MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

23h 20m3 stops Tiruchirappalli Civil Bengaluru Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 28,043IndiGo

Fri, 23 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

14:35 - 23:00KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

8h 25m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Tiruchirappalli Civil

00:45 - 11:25MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

10h 40m3 stops Pune Lohegaon Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 30,230IndiGo

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

12:30 - 20:50KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

8h 20m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Bengaluru Intl

12:40 - 12:00MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

23h 20m3 stops Tiruchirappalli Civil Bengaluru Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 31,085Multiple Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

12:30 - 19:30KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

7h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

22:00 - 12:00MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

14h 00m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 32,321IndiGo

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How much is a return flight from Kanpur to Chennai?

Return flights from Kanpur to Chennai start at ₹ 17,586. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from ₹ 16,020 to ₹ 20,811. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 17,586 on IndiGo.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Kanpur to Chennai?
Flights from Kanpur to Chennai usually depart from Kanpur (KNU) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Kanpur to Chennai?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Kanpur to Chennai.
Which airports do connecting flights from Kanpur to Chennai pass through?
Connecting flights from Kanpur to Chennai most commonly pass through:

• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 40% 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 Kanpur to Chennai?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Kanpur to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 15,875 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 26,712, a difference of ₹ 10,837. 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 Kanpur to Chennai?
A direct flight from Kanpur to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 2,399 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Kanpur to Chennai?
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 Kanpur to Chennai 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 ₹ 16,541 to ₹ 38,975. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Kanpur to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Kanpur to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 13,023, which is 77% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Kanpur to Chennai?
Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 08m, compared to 5h 22m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average ₹ 15,875 – about ₹ 10,837 less than Sunday (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
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