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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $392. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Chennai.$323 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Chennai on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.

Chennai.$325 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr, returning Fri, 16 Apr.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Chennai on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $325, select.

Chennai.$330 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chennai on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.

Chennai.$350 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Mon, 10 May.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Chennai on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.

Chennai.$351 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul, returning Wed, 7 Jul.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Chennai on Wed, 7 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $351, select.

Chennai.$363 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chennai on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.

Chennai.$363 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chennai on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.

Chennai.$366 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chennai on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $366, select.

Chennai.$367 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chennai on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $367, select.

Chennai.$367 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Chennai on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $367, select.

Chennai.$368 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chennai on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $368, select.

Chennai.$368 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Fri, 9 Apr.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Chennai on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $368, select.

Chennai.$371 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Wed, 30 Jun.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Chennai on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $371, select.

Chennai.$372 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jun, returning Fri, 18 Jun.Return flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Chennai on Fri, 18 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $372, select.

Chennai.$376 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Scoot and SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Chennai on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $376, select.

Chennai.$377 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Chennai on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.

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Kuala Lumpur to Chennai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$323
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	3 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airline	Malaysia Airlines
Average flights per week	49

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Chennai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Chennai is $323. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Chennai?

3 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Kuala Lumpur International to Chennai.

Which airlines fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Chennai?

Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Garuda Indonesia fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Chennai.

How many flights are there a week from Kuala Lumpur International to Chennai?

As of August 2026, there are 49 flights per week flying from Kuala Lumpur International to Chennai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Chennai?

The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Chennai is usually March.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai Airport on Wednesday, 31 March 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Chennai?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Chennai?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai with?

Currently, Scoot and AirAsia offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
Chennai is two hours 30 minutes behind Kuala Lumpur and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
You can choose from 33 weekly Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight available. AirAsia operates the latest service of the day at 21:50.
To ensure you get on your KUL to MAA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Chennai adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see part of India:
AirAsia tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 78.69% of services landing as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating KUL to MAA flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the top stopovers between KUL and MAA:
- Singapore Changi Airport
- Hyderabad Airport
- Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

59% of flights taking off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to KUL? If you're boarding an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Explore without limits with a Chennai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental and venture far and wide through Chennai and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

Chennai Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

January is the most popular month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Chennai in September.
Book your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to go to Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KUL to MAA in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of India

Chennai is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like 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. Start your sightseeing at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.