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Jaffna.$222 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Sun, 25 May.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $222, select.
Jaffna.$238 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 May, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Wed, 28 May, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Jaffna on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.
Jaffna.$251 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 May, returning Tue, 6 May.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sun, 4 May, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $251, select.
Jaffna.$253 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Sat, 14 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $253, select.
Jaffna.$253 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $253, select.
Jaffna.$255 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $255, select.
Jaffna.$257 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Mon, 7 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $257, select.
Jaffna.$276 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Jaffna.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Jaffna on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Jaffna

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Jaffna flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $222
Jun
from $253
Jul
from $257
Aug
from $282
Sep
from $641
Oct
from $761
Nov
from $780
Dec
from $874
Jan
from $542
Feb
from $787
Mar
from $786
Apr
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Direct flights from Chennai to Jaffna

Chennai to Jaffna: Alternative routes

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

Chennai to Jaffna: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$222
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 15 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Jaffna: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Jaffna is $222. 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 Chennai to Jaffna.
IndiGo flies direct from Chennai to Jaffna.
As of May 2025, there are 7 flights per week flying from Chennai to Jaffna.
The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Jaffna is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Jaffna Airport on Tuesday, 20 May 2025.
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 Jaffna 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 Jaffna is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Jaffna.

Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Chennai and Jaffna follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.

  • Take your pick of seven weekly Chennai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport flights. The 10:15 departure with Alliance Air is the earliest flight available. Alliance Air operates the latest service of the day at 10:55.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your MAA to JAF flight.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Alliance Air is your gateway to discovering Jaffna (and maybe even some other great parts of Sri Lanka!). Browse the direct flights from Chennai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with Alliance Air on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport flight is $111. A round-trip fare is currently $222. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To secure cheap tickets from MAA to JAF, book your journey five months ahead of your departure.

  • Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MAA to JAF.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport.

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • 76.04% of flights taking off from Chennai Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MAA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)

  • If you're coming in on a late Chennai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near JAF:

Getting from Kankesanturai Airport (JAF) to central Jaffna

  • Kankesanturai Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Jaffna. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Kankesanturai Airport (JAF)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Jaffna. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Kankesanturai Airport for April if you'd like to go to Jaffna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAA to JAF in January. Average temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Colombo is just one of the many places in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Jaffna. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park.

  • Moratuwa is another sought-after destination in Sri Lanka and is around 322 kilometres south of Jaffna. No trip is complete without a visit to Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.

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