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Only IndiGo operates flights between Varanasi and Chennai.

Flights from Varanasi to Chennai usually depart from Varanasi (VNS) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

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.

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 14,855 return, compared with ₹ 16,306 via a stopover through Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD).

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 20% of one-stop connections

Bengaluru Intl (BLR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Varanasi to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 14,732 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 19,229, a difference of ₹ 4,496. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Varanasi to Chennai flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:55 and lands at 13:16
• Latest: departs at 18:40 and lands at 21:01.

The flight takes about 2h 21m.

A direct flight from Varanasi to Chennai takes 2h 21m, covering 2,275 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 15,306 to ₹ 45,947. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Varanasi to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 7,672, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 24m, compared to 6h 20m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and 6h 29m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

Return flights from Varanasi to Chennai range from ₹ 13,460 to ₹ 17,599, with an average of ₹ 15,569 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 13,460 counts as a good deal.