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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 198
Typical prices: C$ 141-C$ 194
IndiGo
Sat 24/11Sun 25/11
BOM - MAA • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 211
Typical prices: C$ 141-C$ 194
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Sun 25/11Tue 27/11
BOM - MAA • Direct
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You can fly direct with IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air. Average duration is 2h 06m
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Most punctual • 89% on-time
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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

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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4:15 a.m. - 6:15 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 00mdirect
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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$ 198IndiGo
1 day ago
Fri, 1 Jan - Sun, 10 Jan
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4:15 a.m. - 6:15 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 00mdirect
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8:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
4h 45m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
C$ 200IndiGo
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Tue, 26 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
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7:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 25m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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6:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
6h 45m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
C$ 201IndiGo
22 hours ago
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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3:05 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
3h 55m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
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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$ 204IndiGo
3+ days ago
Sun, 22 Nov - Tue, 24 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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8:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
4h 45m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
C$ 205IndiGo
1 day ago
Sat, 2 Jan - Sun, 10 Jan
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2:30 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mdirect
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8:45 p.m. - 2:55 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
6h 10m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
C$ 207IndiGo
3+ days ago
Wed, 25 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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4:25 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mdirect
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9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 15mdirect
C$ 211IndiGo
1 day ago
Sat, 26 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
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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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10:00 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mdirect
C$ 212IndiGo
7 hours ago
Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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1:15 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mdirect
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8:45 p.m. - 2:55 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
6h 10m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
C$ 214IndiGo
2 days ago
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
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12:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 15m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
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10:00 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mdirect
C$ 216IndiGo
2 days ago
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 with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Mumbai to Chennai typically range from C$ 141 to C$ 194. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 198, on IndiGo.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mumbai to Chennai. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

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.
•September (C$ 205) and October (C$ 204) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Mumbai to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Mumbai to Chennai are cheapest in the 2 weeks before departure, based on KAYAK prices tracked over the past 12 months. During this period, fares are -5% below average.

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

September

Cheapest flight

C$ 95
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 41% increase in traveller numbers.
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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 answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • 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 4:15 am and lands at 6:21 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 12:21 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 06m.

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mumbai to Chennai.

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

    A direct flight from Mumbai to Chennai takes 2h 06m, 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 another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

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

    Round-trip flights from Mumbai to Chennai range from C$ 141 to C$ 194, with an average of C$ 161 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 141 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the C$ 161 route average. Book 2 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 flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 161 round-trip, compared to C$ 186 via a layover through Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Mumbai to Chennai?

    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: 89% on time
    • IndiGo: 84% on time
    • Air India: 80% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Mumbai to Chennai?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 20–C$ 40 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • 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 42% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 24%, Evening flights for 17%, and Night flights for 17%.

  • 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 varied from about C$ 198 to C$ 280. That means the highest observed fare was about 41% 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$ 103, which is 30% 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).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Mumbai to Chennai?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • 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, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

  • 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.

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Mumbai to Chennai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 153 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 171, a difference of C$ 18.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly 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 offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Mumbai to Chennai flights?

    Among airlines operating Mumbai to Chennai flights:

    • IndiGo: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • 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

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always 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 Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average C$ 153, about C$ 18 less than Tuesday fares (11% savings) based on the 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$ 74 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Akasa Air. Over the past three months, 89% of Akasa Air flights from Mumbai to Chennai arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 83%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 09m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • 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
    • NK Grand Park Hotel

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

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Tuesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

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Wednesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

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Thursday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

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Friday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

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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

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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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