Flights from Dubai to Chennai
Nonstop flights from Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA) take about 4h 10m (2,932 km). IndiGo and Emirates fly it. Lowest fare seen: $155 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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Airlines flying Dubai to Chennai
Carriers on DXB–MAA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Dubai to Chennai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $155 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $151. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $15528 Oct 2026 · IndiGo | — |
| Nov 2026 | $17119 Nov 2026 · IndiGo | $151 · 1 stop19 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $18930 Dec 2026 · IndiGo | $177 · 1 stop31 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $16818 Jan 2027 · IndiGo | $158 · 1 stop18 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $15525 Feb 2027 · IndiGo | — |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $151 for November 2026, $155 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dubai to Chennai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Chennai
Based on weather and travel conditions in India
The cool season (October–March) is the most comfortable nationwide. April–June is extremely hot in the plains. The monsoon (June–September) is vibrant but disrupts travel in some regions.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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