Cheap Flights from Chennai (MAA) to Lucknow (LKO)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $225. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Lucknow

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chennai to Lucknow flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Chennai to Lucknow

Chennai to Lucknow: Alternative routes

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

Chennai to Lucknow: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$202
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Chennai to Lucknow: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chennai to Lucknow is $202. 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.
2 hours and 27 minutes is the average flight time from Chennai to Lucknow.
IndiGo flies direct from Chennai to Lucknow.
As of August 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Chennai to Lucknow.
The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Lucknow is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport on Thursday, 6 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 27 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 Lucknow 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 Lucknow is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Air India and IndiGo offer the cheapest flight tickets to Lucknow.

Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Lucknow Airport (LKO): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.

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

  • Flights from MAA to LKO start at 05:40 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last service of the day is at 16:00 with IndiGo. Overall, you can choose from seven weekly Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MAA to LKO flight.

  • During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Travelling to Lucknow (and then discovering more of India!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.

  • IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that operates MAA to LKO flights, with 74.14% of its services landing on schedule.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MAA and LKO:

    • Bengaluru Airport

    • Hyderabad Airport

    • Kolkata Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Lucknow Airport (LKO)

  • At the moment, $101 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $202. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from MAA to LKO by booking at least three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MAA to LKO.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • 76% of flights taking off from Chennai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Chennai Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near MAA? If you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Lucknow Airport (LKO)

Getting from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to central Lucknow

  • Lucknow Airport to the centre of Lucknow has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 55 minutes.

When to fly to Lucknow Airport (LKO)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Lucknow. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Lucknow is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Chennai Airport to Lucknow Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap tickets from MAA to LKO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.

Explore more of India

  • Delhi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Lucknow. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Akshardham Park, Gurudwara Temple and Shahi Masjid.

  • Kanpur is another standout destination in India and is around 72 kilometres south-west of Lucknow. No journey is complete without visiting ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, SHREE JAGANNATH TEMPLE and Jaggannath Ji Temple.

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