Find cheap airlines flights from Chennai to Malé

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Chennai to Malé, including SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, IndiGo has lowest fares on this route.
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chennai to Malé according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find flight deals from Chennai to Malé for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $107 or round trip flights from $264.

Displayed flight fares from Chennai to Malé are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Chennai to Malé

The distance between Chennai and Malé is approximately 1,221.37 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$107
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$264
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,221.37 km
Popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chennai–Malé route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Chennai to Malé

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

The average price of one-way flights from Chennai to Malé 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 Malé is March, with an average price of $128; while the month with the highest flight price is usually January, with an average price of up to $174.

$174
$151
$128
$105
  • $128
    Mar
  • $156
    Apr
  • $143
    May
  • $134
    Jun
  • $141
    Jul
  • $172
    Aug
  • $146
    Sep
  • $140
    Oct
  • $134
    Nov
  • $145
    Dec
  • $174
    Jan
  • $164
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Malé?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Chennai to Malé on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Malé is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thursday, as prices are usually highest then.

$162
$153
$144
$135
  • $145
    Mon
  • $144
    Tue
  • $146
    Wed
  • $162
    Thu
  • $152
    Fri
  • $150
    Sat
  • $155
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Malé (MAA-MLE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, IndiGo offers one-way fares as low as $107 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAA to MLE on Tue, Mar 17), while SriLankan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $264 departing on Tue, Mar 24 and returning on Sun, Mar 29.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Chennai to Malé, including: SriLankan Airlines IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • 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 Malé 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chennai to Malé, 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 Tue, Mar 17, with one-way flights priced at just $107.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is IndiGo.
    · 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 Malé travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Malé is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai to Malé on March 24, 2026 with SriLankan Airlines, with prices starting at $264.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Malé, with Chennai International Airport to Velana International Airport (MAA-MLE) is by far the most common option on this route: Velana International Airport (MLE).
  • The time difference between Malé 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Chennai to Malé

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Chennai to Malé?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chennai to Malé on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Air India offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Chennai to Malé, with an average price of $145.

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$145
$152
$159
$166
Air India
$145
Air India
IndiGo
$161
IndiGo
SriLankan Airlines
$163
SriLankan Airlines
FitsAir
$166
FitsAir

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.