What to know about flights from Mumbai to Chennai?

The distance between Mumbai and Chennai is approximately 1,033.96km. The average flight time between Mumbai and Chennai is 2 hours 5 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£27
Akasa Air Akasa Air BOM-MAA 2h · Direct Thu, Nov 5
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Cheapest return
£94
Air India Air India BOM-MAA 9h 35m · 2 stops Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,033.96km
Flight distance
2h 5m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Mumbai to Chennai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £27 and round-trip from £94. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Mumbai to Chennai operate an average of 47 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 51.4% on-time departure rate and a 89.2% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Mumbai to Chennai flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Mumbai to Chennai are IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air, among 3 carriers on this route. Akasa Air 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 Mumbai to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Mumbai to Chennai Flights

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

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

For a one-way flight from Mumbai to Chennai, fares are lowest in September (£44) and highest in July (£71).

£71
£58
£44
£31
  • £44
    Sep
  • £51
    Oct
  • £44
    Nov
  • £66
    Dec
  • £56
    Jan
  • £50
    Feb
  • £47
    Mar
  • £54
    Apr
  • £54
    May
  • £61
    Jun
  • £71
    Jul
  • £61
    Aug

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

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

For a return flight from Mumbai to Chennai, fares are lowest in March (£95) and highest in August (£132).

£132
£114
£95
£77
    Cheapest
  • £96
    Sep
  • £115
    Oct
  • £103
    Nov
  • £119
    Dec
  • £102
    Jan
  • £96
    Feb
  • £95
    Mar
  • £95
    Apr
  • £102
    May
  • £115
    Jun
  • £118
    Jul
  • £132
    Aug

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Mumbai to Chennai?

    Based on Trip.com data, Akasa Air offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £27 (for example, BOM–MAA on Thu, Nov 5). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Air India offers fares from £94, departing on Mon, Oct 5 and returning on Fri, Oct 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Mumbai to Chennai with the following airlines, including: IndiGo Air India Akasa Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai (MAA) takes an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Mumbai 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, 123 direct flights operate each week between Mumbai and Chennai. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – 6E5105 (departure at 19:45) Air India: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – AI2827 (departure at 21:04) Air India: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – AI2739 (departure at 09:15)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Mumbai to Chennai on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Thu, Nov 5, with one-way fares from just £27.
    · Compare airlines. Akasa Air 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 Mumbai 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 Mumbai to Chennai on September 21, 2026 with Akasa Air, with prices starting at £42.
  • Flights to Chennai can arrive at: Chennai International Airport (MAA). The most common route connects Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Chennai International Airport (BOM–MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and Mumbai is 0m.
  • 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 Mumbai to Chennai is £57. 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 Mumbai to Chennai is £110. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Mumbai 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.
  • IndiGo, Akasa Air and Spicejetare the most popular budget airlines flying from Mumbai 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

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
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.