Cheap flights from Colombo to Chennai

One-way fares from $113 · CMB → MAA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$113

SriLankan Airlines · Wed, Nov 4

Cheapest month
November

from $113

Direct flights
Yes

SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo

Flight time
1h 20m

690 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Chennai

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $113
  2. December 2026 $141
  3. January 2027 $155
  4. February 2027 $151

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

SriLankan Airlines
Depart18:35 Wed, Nov 4CMB → MAA 1h 20m · Direct
$113one way, per person
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SriLankan Airlines
Depart07:25 Sun, Nov 8CMB → MAA 1h 20m · Direct
$118one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart03:00 Mon, Nov 30CMB → MAA 1h 25m · Direct
$135one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart09:10 Fri, Nov 6CMB → MAA 1h 30m · Direct
$136one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart03:00 Mon, Nov 9CMB → MAA 1h 25m · Direct
$137one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart12:30 Sat, Nov 7CMB → MAA 1h 25m · Direct
$139one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart03:00 Wed, Nov 25CMB → MAA 1h 25m · Direct
$142one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart03:00 Fri, Nov 13CMB → MAA 1h 25m · Direct
$144one way, per person
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About flights from Colombo to Chennai

Colombo (CMB) and Chennai (MAA) are about 690 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 20m, and recent direct fares were with SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $113, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Colombo to Chennai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $113 with SriLankan Airlines, departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $113 to $155.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Chennai?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $113 one way.

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Chennai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo.

How long is the flight from Colombo to Chennai?

A direct flight takes about 1h 20m. Colombo and Chennai are around 690 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Colombo to Chennai?

Recent fares on this route were with SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo.

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