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Cheapest one-way

$ 133
AirAsia Sun, Oct 4

47% below next 30d avg. ($250)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 235
Scoot Fri, Nov 6

38% below next 30d avg. ($376)

When to travel

September Cheapest month
January Peak month

Fastest flight

3h 50m 15m faster than avg. (4h 5m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $133 , travelers can expect an average price of $250 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $235 . Flights typically take around 4h 5m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 3h 50m minutes. There are 31 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) , and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) . Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (MAA-KUL) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $133 and round-trip from $235. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur operate an average of 7 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 52.3% on-time departure rate and a 88.6% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Chennai to Kuala Lumpur flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and IndiGo, among 5 carriers on this route. AirAsia offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore Airlines
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Chennai to Kuala Lumpur

The distance between Chennai and Kuala Lumpur is approximately 2,607.56 km. It takes around 4 hours 5 minutes on average to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price $133
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $235
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 2,607.56 km
Average flight time 4 hours 5 minutes
Popular airline AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Frequency ~17/week
Flight statistics for the Chennai–Kuala Lumpur route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

The average price of one-way flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is March, with an average price of $115; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to $209.

$209
$162
$115
$68
    Cheapest
  • $136
    Sep
  • $117
    Oct
  • $116
    Nov
  • $136
    Dec
  • $147
    Jan
  • $122
    Feb
  • $115
    Mar
  • $187
    Apr
  • $209
    May
  • $166
    Jun
  • $166
    Jul
  • $161
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?

Average price of round-trip flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur are found during October, with an average price of $235. Conversely, the highest prices are found during May, with an average price of up to $372.

$372
$304
$235
$167
    Cheapest
  • $293
    Sep
  • $235
    Oct
  • $244
    Nov
  • $341
    Dec
  • $296
    Jan
  • $258
    Feb
  • $290
    Mar
  • $364
    Apr
  • $372
    May
  • $367
    Jun
  • $326
    Jul
  • $336
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur are available on Oct 13, with fares starting at $145.

$203
$174
$145
$116
    Cheapest
  • $203
    8
    Oct
  • $147
    9
  • $147
    10
  • $147
    11
  • $147
    12
  • $145
    13
  • $147
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur (MAA-KUL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as $133 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAA to KUL on Sun, Oct 4), while Scoot offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $235 departing on Fri, Nov 6 and returning on Sun, Nov 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Malaysia Airlines IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 4 hours 5 minutes to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
  • 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 Kuala Lumpur 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 31 flight per week flying from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK010 (08:50)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Oct 4, with one-way flights priced at just $133.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kuala Lumpur travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur on September 23, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at $137.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kuala Lumpur: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB). Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (MAA-KUL) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai is 2h.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is $250. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur is $376. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Chennai and Kuala Lumpur, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and IndiGoare the most popular budget airlines flying from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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