Lodhi Garden, New Delhi. taken by Anita Mishra, New Delhi — flights from Chennai to New Delhi
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Flights from Chennai to Delhi

Nonstop flights from Chennai (MAA) to Delhi (DEL) take about 2h 42m (1,760 km). IndiGo and Air India fly it. Lowest fare seen: $111 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Delhi: Anita Mishra, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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Airlines flying Chennai to Delhi

Carriers on MAA–DEL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ IndiGononstop fare seen✈ Air Indianonstop fare seen

Chennai to Delhi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $111 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$11131 Oct 2026 · IndiGo—
Nov 2026$1111 Nov 2026 · IndiGo—
Dec 2026$1111 Dec 2026 · IndiGo—
Jan 2027$11122 Jan 2027 · Air India—
Feb 2027$11521 Feb 2027 · Air India—
Mar 2027$12211 Mar 2027 · Air India—
May 2027$1167 May 2027 · IndiGo—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $111 for October 2026, $111 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Chennai to Delhi, 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 Delhi

Based on weather and travel conditions in India

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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.

Peak season: October – March

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Frequently asked questions — Chennai to Delhi flights

How long is the flight from Chennai to Delhi?
A nonstop flight from Chennai (MAA) to Delhi (DEL) takes about 2h 42m, covering 1,760 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Chennai from Delhi by air?
The great-circle distance between Chennai International Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport is 1,760 km (1,094 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Chennai to Delhi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MAA–DEL route include IndiGo and Air India. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Chennai to Delhi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MAA–DEL was $111 USD with IndiGo (nonstop), departing 21 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Delhi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $111 one-way, against $122 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Chennai to Delhi?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $102 with one stop against $111 nonstop, a saving of $9. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from India to India?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter India visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Delhi?
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.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 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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