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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

What to know about flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai is approximately 2,607.56km. The average flight time between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai is 3 hours 48 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£108
Scoot Scoot KUL-MAA 26h 35m · 1 stop Wed, Oct 28
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Cheapest return
£190
AirAsia AirAsia KUL-MAA 3h 45m · Direct Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 9
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Best time to book
October
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,607.56km
Flight distance
3h 48m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £108 and round-trip from £190. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai operate an average of 7 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 20.4% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Kuala Lumpur to Chennai flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are IndiGo, AirAsia, and Malaysia Airlines, among 3 carriers on this route. Scoot offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Kuala Lumpur to Chennai Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

Average price of one-way tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, fares are lowest in October (£87) and highest in June (£135).

£135
£111
£87
£63
    Cheapest
  • £95
    Sep
  • £87
    Oct
  • £88
    Nov
  • £109
    Dec
  • £94
    Jan
  • £105
    Feb
  • £97
    Mar
  • £103
    Apr
  • £132
    May
  • £135
    Jun
  • £122
    Jul
  • £120
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

Average price of return tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, fares are lowest in November (£197) and highest in August (£281).

£281
£239
£197
£155
    Cheapest
  • £227
    Sep
  • £207
    Oct
  • £197
    Nov
  • £265
    Dec
  • £231
    Jan
  • £246
    Feb
  • £214
    Mar
  • £247
    Apr
  • £269
    May
  • £269
    Jun
  • £259
    Jul
  • £281
    Aug

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

    Based on Trip.com data, Scoot offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £108 (for example, KUL–MAA on Wed, Oct 28). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, AirAsia offers fares from £190, departing on Sat, Oct 3 and returning on Fri, Oct 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai with the following airlines, including: IndiGo AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Malaysia Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chennai (MAA) takes an average of 3 hours 48 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 32 direct flights operate each week between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S – AK011 (departure at 06:17) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S – AK013 (departure at 21:50) IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – 6E1032 (departure at 05:45)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Oct 28, with one-way fares from just £108.
    · Compare airlines. AirAsia currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Chennai.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on September 27, 2026 with Scoot, with prices starting at £84.
  • Flights to Chennai can arrive at: Chennai International Airport (MAA). The most common route connects Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Chennai International Airport (KUL–MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and Kuala Lumpur is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is £199. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is £314. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Kuala Lumpur and Chennai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), IndiGo and Scootare the most popular budget airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.