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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kochi Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $146. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.$142 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kochi on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.
Chennai.$142 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kochi on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.
Chennai.$142 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kochi on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.
Chennai.$142 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Kochi on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Chennai on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.
Chennai.$142 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kochi on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.
Chennai.$142 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kochi on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.
Chennai.$142 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kochi on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.
Chennai.$142 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kochi on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.
Chennai.$142 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kochi on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.
Chennai.$142 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kochi on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.
Chennai.$143 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Kochi on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Chennai on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $143, select.
Chennai.$145 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Kochi on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $145, select.
Chennai.$146 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Kochi on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departs from Chennai on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.
Chennai.$148 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Apr, returning Sat, 1 May.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kochi on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.
Chennai.$148 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr, returning Thu, 15 Apr.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kochi on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.
Chennai.$148 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Kochi on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Kochi.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kochi to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kochi to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from $158
Jul
from $146
Aug
from $142
Sep
from $142
Oct
from $142
Nov
from $142
Dec
from $142
Jan
from $142
Feb
from $142
Mar
from $310
Apr
from $148
May
from $168

Direct flights from Kochi to Chennai

Kochi to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Kochi to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

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Kochi to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$142
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time1 hr, 15 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week62

Finding cheap flights from Kochi to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kochi to Chennai is $142. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Kochi to Chennai.
IndiGo, British Airways and SpiceJet fly direct from Kochi to Chennai.
As of June 2026, there are 62 flights per week flying from Kochi to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Kochi to Chennai is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kochi Airport to Chennai Airport on Thursday, 26 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, IndiGo and Air India Express offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Kochi Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Kochi and Chennai are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.

  • There are 45 Kochi Airport to Chennai Airport flights every week to choose from.

  • Your COK to MAA flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months like November, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • With direct flights from Kochi Airport to Chennai Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Chennai (and then other corners of India) is a snap. You can fly nonstop with:

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is IndiGo.

  • The most punctual carrier operating COK to MAA flights is IndiGo. Its services land as planned 71.55% of the time.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kochi Airport to Chennai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between COK and MAA include:

    • Bengaluru Airport

    • Hyderabad Airport

    • Thiruvananthapuram Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kochi Airport (COK) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • At the moment, $70 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kochi Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $142. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from COK to MAA.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Kochi Airport to Chennai Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from COK to MAA.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Kochi Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about Kochi Airport (COK)

  • When it comes to Kochi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central Kochi to Kochi Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel close to COK? If you've booked an early flight from Kochi Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Kochi Airport to Chennai Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Chennai. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in September.

  • When booking your flight from Kochi Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC (82ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from COK to MAA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.

Explore more of India

  • Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.

  • Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.

Plan the rest of your trip from Kochi to Chennai

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