Find cheap airlines flights from Dubai to Chennai

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Dubai to Chennai, including Emirates, Air India, and IndiGo. Air India has lowest fares on this route.
Emirates logo Emirates
Air India logo Air India
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Oman Air logo Oman Air
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dubai to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Dubai to Chennai: One way flights from $117, round trip flights from $210. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

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

Flight Info | Dubai to Chennai

The distance between Dubai and Chennai is approximately 2,934 km. It takes around 3 hours 56 minutes on average to fly from Dubai to Chennai. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price$112
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$205
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance2,934 km
Average flight time3 hours 56 minutes
Popular airlineEmirates
Flight statistics for the Dubai–Chennai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Dubai to Chennai

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Dubai to Chennai is September, with an average price of $119; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to $268.

$268
$194
$119
$45
    Cheapest
  • $154
    Mar
  • $137
    Apr
  • $193
    May
  • $268
    Jun
  • $230
    Jul
  • $133
    Aug
  • $119
    Sep
  • $174
    Oct
  • $217
    Nov
  • $251
    Dec
  • $186
    Jan
  • $148
    Feb

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

Average price of round-trip flights from Dubai to Chennai 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 Dubai to Chennai are found during April, with an average price of $276. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to $473.

$473
$375
$276
$178
    Cheapest
  • $391
    Mar
  • $276
    Apr
  • $321
    May
  • $452
    Jun
  • $398
    Jul
  • $381
    Aug
  • $319
    Sep
  • $340
    Oct
  • $381
    Nov
  • $473
    Dec
  • $374
    Jan
  • $291
    Feb

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

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

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

$205
$190
$174
$159
    Cheapest
  • $181
    Mon
  • $193
    Tue
  • $174
    Wed
  • $191
    Thu
  • $205
    Fri
  • $195
    Sat
  • $182
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Chennai (DXB-MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, SriLankan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $112 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DXB to MAA on Wed, Apr 29), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $205 departing on Sun, Mar 8 and returning on Sat, Mar 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Dubai to Chennai with the following airlines, including: Emirates Air India 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 3 hours 56 minutes to fly from Dubai (DXB) to Chennai (MAA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dubai to Chennai 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 8 flight per week flying from Dubai to Chennai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK542 (21:28) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK546 (19:58) Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK544 (03:18)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dubai to Chennai, 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 Wed, Apr 29, with one-way flights priced at just $112.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air India.
    · 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 Chennai travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Chennai is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Chennai on March 28, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at $97.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Dubai International Airport to Chennai International Airport (DXB-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and Dubai is 1h.
  • 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 Dubai to Chennai

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

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Dubai to Chennai, with an average price of $171.

$134
$171
$208
$245
$282
Etihad Airways
$171
Etihad Airways
SriLankan Airlines
$209
SriLankan Airlines
Air India
$214
Air India
IndiGo
$228
IndiGo
Oman Air
$230
Oman Air
Emirates
$282
Emirates

Which airlines operate the most flights from Dubai to Chennai?

Data is based on the number of flights from Dubai to Chennai operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Emirates operates the most flights from Dubai to Chennai, with 23 flight per week.

1
8
16
23
Emirates
23
Emirates
Air India
8
Air India
IndiGo
8
IndiGo

How many flights are there each day from Dubai to Chennai?

Data is based on the number of flights from Dubai to Chennai for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Dubai to Chennai depart on Friday/Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

25
23
20
18
Highest
20
Mon
20
Tue
20
Wed
20
Thu
25
Fri
25
Sat
24
Sun