How long is a direct flight to Chennai?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Chennai to last approximately 5h 40m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Hong Kong (5h 40m), while the longest leaves from Hong Kong (5h 40m).

What is the best time of year to fly direct to Chennai?

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Chennai, November is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. January may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Chennai, when demand is typically at its lowest.

What is the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai?

Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai is Hong Kong. A return direct flight from Hong Kong to Chennai typically costs around HK$6,067.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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Deal found 10-10HK$5,893

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Deal found 10-10HK$5,925

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Deal found 9-10HK$5,933

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Deal found 8-10HK$5,988

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Deal found 12-10HK$6,011

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Deal found 9-10HK$6,035

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Deal found 9-10HK$6,058

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Deal found 9-10HK$6,066

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Deal found 9-10HK$6,200

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Deal found 9-10HK$7,950

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Price

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Hong KongChennai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - MAA Chennai

HKGMAA

Hong Kong Intl

Sat 17-10

20:35-23:35

Nonstop5h 30m

Chennai

Wed 31-12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$3,571

Hong KongChennai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - MAA Chennai

HKGMAA

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 8-1

21:25-00:35

Nonstop5h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31-12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$3,728

Hong KongChennai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - MAA Chennai

HKGMAA

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 25-11

21:25-00:35

Nonstop5h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31-12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$3,775

Hong KongChennai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - MAA Chennai

HKGMAA

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 15-11

21:25-00:35

Nonstop5h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31-12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$3,775

Hong KongChennai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - MAA Chennai

HKGMAA

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 9-11

21:25-00:35

Nonstop5h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31-12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$3,782

Hong KongChennai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - MAA Chennai

HKGMAA

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 26-10

21:25-00:35

Nonstop5h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31-12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$3,782

Hong KongChennai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - MAA Chennai

HKGMAA

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 13-11

21:25-00:35

Nonstop5h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31-12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$3,790

Hong KongChennai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - MAA Chennai

HKGMAA

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 26-11

21:25-00:35

Nonstop5h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31-12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$3,790

Hong KongChennai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - MAA Chennai

HKGMAA

Hong Kong Intl

Sun 22-11

21:25-00:35

Nonstop5h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31-12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

HK$3,790

Hong KongChennai

HKG Hong Kong Intl - MAA Chennai

HKGMAA

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 9-12

21:25-00:35

Nonstop5h 40m

Chennai

Thu 14-1

02:00-09:50

Nonstop5h 20m

HK$5,925

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Chennai

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427 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Thayawat,Sept 2026

SIN - BKK

Entertainment system was improved. I could not get my preferred Isle seat this time.

泰國航空

7.9

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427 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Thayawat,Sept 2026

SIN - BKK

Entertainment system was improved. I could not get my preferred Isle seat this time.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,513 reviews

泰國航空

7.9

Good

427 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Thayawat,Sept 2026

SIN - BKK

Entertainment system was improved. I could not get my preferred Isle seat this time.

IndiGo

6.8

Okay

580 reviews

泰國航空

7.9

Good

427 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Thayawat,Sept 2026

SIN - BKK

Entertainment system was improved. I could not get my preferred Isle seat this time.

FAQ about direct flights to Chennai

How long is a direct flight to Chennai?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Chennai to last approximately 5h 40m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Hong Kong (5h 40m), while the longest leaves from Hong Kong (5h 40m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Chennai?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Chennai, November is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. January may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Chennai, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai is Hong Kong. A return direct flight from Hong Kong to Chennai typically costs around HK$6,067.

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