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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 202
Typical prices: C$ 138-C$ 171
IndiGo
Mon 12/11Wed 14/11
BOM - MAA • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 77
Typical prices: C$ 61-C$ 85
Akasa Air
Fri 14/12
BOM - MAA • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air. Average duration is 2h 05m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 88% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Mumbai to Chennai (BOM-MAA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Mumbai to Chennai

Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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10:15 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mdirect
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8:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mdirect
C$ 202IndiGo
Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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10:15 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mdirect
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8:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mdirect
C$ 203IndiGo
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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7:05 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mdirect
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11:15 p.m. - 1:20 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mdirect
C$ 209IndiGo
Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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8:15 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mdirect
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5:30 a.m. - 7:35 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mdirect
C$ 210IndiGo
Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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7:05 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mdirect
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11:15 p.m. - 1:20 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mdirect
C$ 214IndiGo
Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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10:15 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mdirect
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8:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mdirect
C$ 216IndiGo
Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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7:00 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 35m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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5:30 a.m. - 7:35 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mdirect
C$ 226IndiGo
Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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10:15 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mdirect
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6:55 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
5h 10m1 stop Vasco da Gama Goa Intl
C$ 227IndiGo
Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
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2:35 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
5h 55m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
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9:55 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mdirect
C$ 228IndiGo
Wed, 7 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
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1:10 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
7h 05m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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10:00 p.m. - 2:50 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
4h 50m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
C$ 230IndiGo
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Mumbai to Chennai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Mumbai to Chennai with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Mumbai to Chennai?

Round-trip flights from Mumbai to Chennai start at C$ 202. Prices are above average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 138 to C$ 171. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 202 on IndiGo.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mumbai to Chennai?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mumbai to Chennai and is 4% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 3% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Chennai?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Chennai at C$ 132 round-trip.
•July (C$ 188) and August (C$ 165) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 42% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Mumbai to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Mumbai to Chennai are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 16% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Mumbai to Chennai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on BOM

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on MAA

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for Mumbai to Chennai flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

C$ 77
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Mumbai to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Mumbai to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Mumbai to Chennai: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Mumbai to Chennai 
Verified travelerFlew with IndiGo-Jun 2026
Metro is available at both airports. It is very convenient if you are a light traveller
DarnieFlew with Air India-Jan 2025
There is work going on in the airport - T2 so there is only one security for domestic and international flights. Please keep extra margin for reaching the airport

Your Mumbai to Chennai flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Mumbai to Chennai?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Mumbai to Chennai:

    • Earliest: departs at 4:05 am and lands at 6:10 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 1:05 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 05m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Mumbai to Chennai?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Mumbai to Chennai:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long does a flight from Mumbai to Chennai take?

    A direct flight from Mumbai to Chennai takes 2h 05m, covering 1,662 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Mumbai to Chennai?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Mumbai to Chennai flight?

    Round-trip flights from Mumbai to Chennai range from C$ 138 to C$ 171, with an average of C$ 152 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 138 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Mumbai to Chennai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% above the route average of C$ 152. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Mumbai to Chennai?

    On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 152 round-trip and layover options via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) at C$ 158.

  • How does Akasa Air's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Mumbai to Chennai flights?

    Akasa Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Mumbai to Chennai flights are:

    • Akasa Air: 88% on time
    • IndiGo: 84% on time
    • Air India: 80% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Mumbai to Chennai?

    The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Mumbai to Chennai spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Mumbai to Chennai flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 23%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 16%.

  • Have flight prices from Mumbai to Chennai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 202 to C$ 1,805. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Mumbai to Chennai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Mumbai to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 121, which is 65% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Mumbai to Chennai?

    Flights from Mumbai to Chennai usually depart from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Mumbai to Chennai?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Mumbai to Chennai?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Mumbai to Chennai route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Mumbai to Chennai pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Mumbai to Chennai pass through Bengaluru Intl (BLR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Mumbai to Chennai?

    On the Mumbai to Chennai route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 8%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 147 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 158 – a C$ 11 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Mumbai to Chennai?

    3 airlines operate flights between Mumbai and Chennai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • IndiGo
    • Air India
    • Akasa Air

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Mumbai to Chennai flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • IndiGo: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Akasa Air: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air India: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Mumbai to Chennai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 147 – about C$ 11 less than Friday (7% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 16% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Mumbai to Chennai trip for November. Fares historically average C$ 132 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 56 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Akasa Air is the strongest pick on this route. 88% of Akasa Air flights from Mumbai to Chennai arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 82%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours9 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.
    - Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
    - Hotel Mount Manor

Prefer to fly direct from Mumbai to Chennai?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport to Chennai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl to Chennai

Monday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Thursday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Friday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Saturday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Sunday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

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Direct returns

Chennai to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Monday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Thursday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Friday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Saturday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Sunday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

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