Flying from Mumbai to Chennai

The distance between Mumbai and Chennai is approximately 1,033.96km. The average flight time between Mumbai and Chennai is 2 hours 5 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 57
Akasa Air Akasa Air BOM-MAA 2h · Direct Tue, Sep 15
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Cheapest return
S$ 104
Akasa Air Akasa Air BOM-MAA 2h · Direct Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 25
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Best time to book
November
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
1,033.96km
Flight distance
2h 5m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from Mumbai 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$ 57, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 104.

Popular airlines from Mumbai to Chennai

You can choose from 2 airlines flying from Mumbai to Chennai, including IndiGo, Air India and . Akasa Air currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Mumbai to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

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

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

The average price of one-way flights from Mumbai 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 Mumbai to Chennai is November, with an average price of S$ 75, and the most expensive month is July, with an average price of up to S$ 121.

S$ 121
S$ 98
S$ 75
S$ 52
    Cheapest
  • S$ 101
    Aug
  • S$ 77
    Sep
  • S$ 87
    Oct
  • S$ 75
    Nov
  • S$ 113
    Dec
  • S$ 96
    Jan
  • S$ 85
    Feb
  • S$ 80
    Mar
  • S$ 92
    Apr
  • S$ 93
    May
  • S$ 104
    Jun
  • S$ 121
    Jul

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

The average price of round-trip flights from Mumbai 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 Mumbai to Chennai is August, with an average price of S$ 136, and the most expensive month is December, with an average price of up to S$ 204.

S$ 204
S$ 170
S$ 136
S$ 102
  • S$ 136
    Aug
  • S$ 170
    Sep
  • S$ 197
    Oct
  • S$ 177
    Nov
  • S$ 204
    Dec
  • S$ 174
    Jan
  • S$ 165
    Feb
  • S$ 162
    Mar
  • S$ 162
    Apr
  • S$ 175
    May
  • S$ 198
    Jun
  • S$ 203
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai (MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Akasa Air offers one-way fares as low as S$ 57 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BOM to MAA on Tue, Sep 15), while Akasa Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 104 departing on Sat, Aug 22 and returning on Tue, Aug 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Mumbai to Chennai with the following airlines, including: IndiGo Air India Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 5 minutes to fly from Mumbai (BOM) 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 Mumbai 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 122 flight per week flying from Mumbai to Chennai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air India: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AI2718 (06:13) Air India: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AI2780 (13:02)
  • To find best deals on flights from Mumbai 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 Tue, Sep 15, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 57.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Akasa Air.
    · 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 January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Mumbai to Chennai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Mumbai to Chennai on August 22, 2026 with Akasa Air, with prices starting at S$ 56.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Chennai International Airport (BOM-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and Mumbai is 0m.
  • 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 Mumbai to Chennai is S$ 92. 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 Mumbai to Chennai is S$ 178. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Mumbai 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, Akasa Air and Spicejetare the most popular budget airlines flying from Mumbai 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.