Flying from Dubai to Chennai

The distance between Dubai and Chennai is approximately 2,934km. The average flight time between Dubai and Chennai is 4 hours 5 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in December. August is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 162
Oman Air Oman Air DXB-MAA 14h 50m · 1 stop Wed, Sep 30
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Cheapest return
S$ 335
Air India Express Air India Express DXB-MAA 26h 50m · 2 stops Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
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Best time to book
August
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,934km
Flight distance
4h 5m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai 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$ 364.

Popular airlines from Dubai to Chennai

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Dubai to Chennai, including IndiGo, Emirates, and Air India. Oman Air offers the lowest prices on this route.
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Emirates logo Emirates
Air India logo Air India
Srilankan Airlines logo Srilankan Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dubai to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Dubai to Chennai.

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Dubai to Chennai is August, with an average price of S$ 148, and the most expensive month is July, with an average price of up to S$ 368.

S$ 368
S$ 258
S$ 148
S$ 38
  • S$ 148
    Aug
  • S$ 155
    Sep
  • S$ 227
    Oct
  • S$ 284
    Nov
  • S$ 328
    Dec
  • S$ 244
    Jan
  • S$ 193
    Feb
  • S$ 312
    Mar
  • S$ 328
    Apr
  • S$ 343
    May
  • S$ 279
    Jun
  • S$ 368
    Jul

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

The average price of round-trip flights from Dubai to Chennai 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 Dubai to Chennai is February, with an average price of S$ 380, and the most expensive month is July, with an average price of up to S$ 641.

S$ 641
S$ 511
S$ 380
S$ 250
    Cheapest
  • S$ 458
    Aug
  • S$ 417
    Sep
  • S$ 444
    Oct
  • S$ 498
    Nov
  • S$ 619
    Dec
  • S$ 489
    Jan
  • S$ 380
    Feb
  • S$ 518
    Mar
  • S$ 619
    Apr
  • S$ 618
    May
  • S$ 544
    Jun
  • S$ 641
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Oman Air offers one-way fares as low as S$ 162 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DXB to MAA on Wed, Sep 30), while Air India Express offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 335 departing on Wed, Sep 23 and returning on Tue, Sep 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Chennai with the following airlines, including: IndiGo Emirates 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 5 minutes to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dubai to Chennai 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 26 flight per week flying from Dubai to Chennai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 6E1472 (21:19) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK546 (15:14) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK544 (05:20)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dubai to Chennai, 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 Wed, Sep 30, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 162.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is IndiGo.
    · 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 Chennai travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Chennai is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Chennai on August 25, 2026 with Air India Express, with prices starting at S$ 157.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Dubai International Airport to Chennai International Airport (DXB-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and Dubai is 1h.
  • 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 Dubai to Chennai is S$ 261. 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 Dubai to Chennai is S$ 523. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Dubai and Chennai, 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.
  • IndiGo and Air India Expressare the most popular budget airlines flying from Dubai to Chennai. 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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Real-time pricing updates

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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.