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

• Earliest: departs at 00:15 and lands at 02:03
• Latest: departs at 23:20 and lands at 01:08.

The flight takes about 1h 48m.

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

A direct flight from Pune to Chennai takes 1h 48m, covering 1,468 km.

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.

Return flights from Pune to Chennai range from ₹ 8,965 to ₹ 11,735, with an average of ₹ 10,365 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 8,965 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of ₹ 10,365. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 9,092 return via Bengaluru Intl (BLR), compared with ₹ 10,330 for direct.

IndiGo is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air India Express has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Pune to Chennai flights are:

• IndiGo: 83% on time
• Air India Express: 79% on time
• SpiceJet: 59% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 2,453–₹ 2,453 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India Express and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Pune to Chennai flights, with 57% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, Afternoon flights for 14%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 9,964 to ₹ 31,496. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Pune to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 5,691, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Pune to Chennai usually depart from Pune Lohegaon (PNQ) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Pune to Chennai route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 0 minutes.

Connecting flights from Pune to Chennai most commonly pass through:

• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Pune to Chennai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 9,581 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 10,731, a difference of ₹ 1,150. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Pune and Chennai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Air India Express

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 39m, compared to 6h 51m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD).

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
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India: 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.