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Flight deals from Kolkata to Chennai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM486. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.RM241 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Air India Express.Outbound direct flight with Air India Express departs from Kolkata on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM241, select.
Chennai.RM243 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep.One-way flight with Air India Express.Outbound direct flight with Air India Express departs from Kolkata on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM243, select.
Chennai.RM246 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov.One-way flight with Air India Express.Outbound direct flight with Air India Express departs from Kolkata on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM246, select.
Chennai.RM248 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Air India Express.Outbound direct flight with Air India Express departs from Kolkata on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM248, select.
Chennai.RM249 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM249, select.
Chennai.RM249 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Apr.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM249, select.
Chennai.RM249 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM249, select.
Chennai.RM249 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM249, select.
Chennai.RM250 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM250, select.
Chennai.RM250 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM250, select.
Chennai.RM250 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Jul.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kolkata on Tue, 13 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM250, select.
Chennai.RM307 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound direct flight with Air India departs from Kolkata on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM307, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kolkata to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kolkata to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from RM308
Aug
from RM242
Sep
from RM243
Oct
from RM248
Nov
from RM246
Dec
from RM250
Jan
from RM250
Feb
from RM250
Mar
from RM251
Apr
from RM249
May
from RM249
Jun
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Kolkata to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Kolkata to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

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Kolkata to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM241
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week89

Finding cheap flights from Kolkata to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kolkata to Chennai is RM466. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Kolkata to Chennai.
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express fly direct from Kolkata to Chennai.
As of July 2026, there are 89 flights per week flying from Kolkata to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Kolkata to Chennai is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Air India Express offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • Kolkata and Chennai are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.

  • There are 61 Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport flights each week.

  • Your CCU to MAA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport. When you're ready to start your Chennai adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of India:

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.

  • IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers CCU to MAA flights, with 79.67% of its services arriving as planned.

  • If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CCU and MAA:

    • Bengaluru Airport

    • Hyderabad Airport

    • Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • At the moment, RM242 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM466. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To secure cheap tickets from CCU to MAA, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure.

  • Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CCU to MAA.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)

  • When it comes to Kolkata Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Kolkata Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CCU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Chennai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in September.

  • Lock in your flight from Kolkata Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from CCU to MAA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.

Explore more of India

  • You've seen Chennai, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to tick off its top sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're ready to explore another side of India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple are among the biggest draws.

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