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

• Earliest: departs at 2:10 am and lands at 5:02 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 1:52 am.

The flight takes about 2h 52m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Delhi to Chennai.

A direct flight from New Delhi to Chennai takes 2h 52m, covering 2,831 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from New Delhi to Chennai range from C$ 191 to C$ 265, with an average of C$ 220 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 191 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the C$ 220 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 205 round-trip via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD), compared to C$ 218 for direct.

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

• IndiGo: 85% on time
• Air India: 81% on time
• SpiceJet: 33% on time

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

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.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Chennai flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 202, which is 71% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from New Delhi to Chennai usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

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

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 New Delhi to Chennai route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

One-stop flights from New Delhi to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Raipur (RPR) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Guwahati Borjhar (GAU) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from New Delhi to Chennai. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 194 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 241, a difference of C$ 46.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between New Delhi and Chennai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Air India

Flying via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 46m, compared with 5h 14m via Pune Lohegaon (PNQ) and 5h 32m via Raipur (RPR).

Among airlines operating New Delhi to Chennai flights:

• IndiGo: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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
• Air India: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SpiceJet: 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.