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Flights from Chennai to Jaffna

Find cheap airlines flights from Chennai to Jaffna

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Chennai to Jaffna, including IndiGo, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with IndiGo.
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Book direct flights from Chennai to Jaffna: One way flights from $72, round trip flights from $161. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MAA 10:30 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        JAF 11:45 AM
        Chennai - Jaffna | Sun, Dec 7 | IndiGo
        JAF 12:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 1:45 PM
        Jaffna - Chennai | Sun, Dec 14 | IndiGo
        $161 $239
        33% OFF
        33% OFF
        $239 $161
      • MAA 10:30 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        JAF 11:45 AM
        Chennai - Jaffna | Sat, Nov 22 | IndiGo
        JAF 12:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 1:45 PM
        Jaffna - Chennai | Sun, Nov 30 | IndiGo
        $162 $239
        32% OFF
        32% OFF
        $239 $162
      • MAA 10:30 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        JAF 11:45 AM
        Chennai - Jaffna | Sun, Nov 16 | IndiGo
        JAF 12:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 1:45 PM
        Jaffna - Chennai | Fri, Nov 21 | IndiGo
        $165 $239
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        $239 $165
      • MAA 10:30 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        JAF 11:45 AM
        Chennai - Jaffna | Mon, Nov 17 | IndiGo
        JAF 12:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 1:45 PM
        Jaffna - Chennai | Fri, Nov 21 | IndiGo
        $165
        31% OFF
        $239 $165
      • MAA 10:30 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        JAF 11:45 AM
        Chennai - Jaffna | Sat, Dec 6 | IndiGo
        JAF 12:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 1:45 PM
        Jaffna - Chennai | Tue, Dec 9 | IndiGo
        $165
        31% OFF
        $239 $165
      • MAA 10:30 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        JAF 11:45 AM
        Chennai - Jaffna | Fri, Dec 5 | IndiGo
        JAF 12:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 1:45 PM
        Jaffna - Chennai | Wed, Dec 10 | IndiGo
        $166
        31% OFF
        $239 $166
      • MAA 10:30 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        JAF 11:45 AM
        Chennai - Jaffna | Sun, Nov 23 | IndiGo
        JAF 12:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 1:45 PM
        Jaffna - Chennai | Thu, Nov 27 | IndiGo
        $171
        28% OFF
        $239 $171
      • MAA 10:30 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        JAF 11:45 AM
        Chennai - Jaffna | Sun, Nov 30 | IndiGo
        JAF 12:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 1:45 PM
        Jaffna - Chennai | Sun, Dec 7 | IndiGo
        $171
        28% OFF
        $239 $171
      • MAA 10:30 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        JAF 11:45 AM
        Chennai - Jaffna | Sat, Nov 15 | IndiGo
        JAF 12:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 1:45 PM
        Jaffna - Chennai | Tue, Nov 18 | IndiGo
        $172
        28% OFF
        $239 $172
      • MAA 10:30 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        JAF 11:45 AM
        Chennai - Jaffna | Mon, Dec 1 | IndiGo
        JAF 12:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MAA 1:45 PM
        Jaffna - Chennai | Mon, Dec 8 | IndiGo
        $172
        28% OFF
        $239 $172
      • MAA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JAF Invalid Date
        Chennai - Jaffna | Mon, Nov 17 | Normal Airline
        JAF 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MAA 4:00 PM
        Jaffna - Chennai | Wed, Nov 19 | Normal Airline
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Flight Info | Chennai to Jaffna

The distance between Chennai and Jaffna is about 356.27 km. It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on average to fly from Chennai to Jaffna. The most popular month to Jaffna is January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$72
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$161
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance356.27 km
Average flight time1 hour 15 minutes
Popular airlineIndiGo

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Jaffna?

The cheapest time for Chennai to Jaffna flights: Nov 23 to Nov 30 — one way flight prices from $72.

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    284
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  • Feb

    251
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chennai to Jaffna 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Jaffna is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai to Jaffna on November 22, 2025 with IndiGo, with prices starting at $161.
  • The time difference between Jaffna and Chennai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.

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