Flying from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur

The distance between Chennai and Kuala Lumpur is approximately 2,607.56km. The average flight time between Chennai and Kuala Lumpur is 4 hours 3 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 174
AirAsia AirAsia MAA-KUL 4h · Direct Sun, Oct 4
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Cheapest return
S$ 334
AirAsia AirAsia MAA-KUL 4h · Direct Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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Best time to book
March
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,607.56km
Flight distance
4h 3m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 174, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 334.

Popular airlines from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur, including AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and IndiGo. AirAsia offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of one-way flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is March, with an average price of S$ 147, and the most expensive month is May, with an average price of up to S$ 266.

S$ 266
S$ 207
S$ 147
S$ 88
    Cheapest
  • S$ 180
    Aug
  • S$ 158
    Sep
  • S$ 149
    Oct
  • S$ 148
    Nov
  • S$ 173
    Dec
  • S$ 188
    Jan
  • S$ 155
    Feb
  • S$ 147
    Mar
  • S$ 238
    Apr
  • S$ 266
    May
  • S$ 211
    Jun
  • S$ 211
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of round-trip flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is October, with an average price of S$ 300, and the most expensive month is May, with an average price of up to S$ 473.

S$ 473
S$ 387
S$ 300
S$ 214
    Cheapest
  • S$ 320
    Aug
  • S$ 351
    Sep
  • S$ 300
    Oct
  • S$ 311
    Nov
  • S$ 434
    Dec
  • S$ 377
    Jan
  • S$ 328
    Feb
  • S$ 370
    Mar
  • S$ 464
    Apr
  • S$ 473
    May
  • S$ 468
    Jun
  • S$ 415
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Chennai (MAA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as S$ 174 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAA to KUL on Sun, Oct 4), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 334 departing on Tue, Sep 15 and returning on Tue, Sep 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad Malaysia Airlines IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 3 minutes to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 29 flight per week flying from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK010 (08:17) Malaysia Airlines: -/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MH181 (00:08) IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 6E1031 (22:30)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Oct 4, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 174.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kuala Lumpur travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur on August 14, 2026 with Scoot, with prices starting at S$ 148.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kuala Lumpur, with Chennai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (MAA-KUL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
  • The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is S$ 312. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is S$ 493. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Chennai and Kuala Lumpur, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • AirAsia Berhad and IndiGoare the most popular budget airlines flying from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the lowest estimated prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.