Cheap flights from Dubai to Chennai

One-way fares from $143 · DXB → MAA · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Chennai → Dubai
Cheapest fare
$143

Etihad Airways · Tue, 17 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $143

Direct flights
Yes

IndiGo, Emirates and Air Arabia

Flight time
3h 55m

2,940 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Chennai

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $143
  2. December 2026 $192
  3. January 2027 $160
  4. February 2027 $165
  5. March 2027 $154
  6. May 2027 $166
  7. June 2027 $212

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Etihad Airways
Depart05:00 Tue, 17 NovXNB → MAA 6h 20m · 1 stop
$143one way, per person
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Air Arabia
Depart21:35 Mon, 16 NovSHJ → MAA 3h 55m · Direct
$159one way, per person
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SriLankan Airlines
Depart23:10 Wed, 18 NovDXB → MAA 5h 40m · 1 stop
$159one way, per person
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SriLankan Airlines
Depart23:10 Fri, 20 NovDXB → MAA 5h 40m · 1 stop
$159one way, per person
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SriLankan Airlines
Depart23:10 Mon, 23 NovDXB → MAA 5h 40m · 1 stop
$159one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart10:20 Sun, 8 NovDXB → MAA 4h 05m · Direct
$160one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart10:20 Sun, 15 NovDXB → MAA 4h 05m · Direct
$163one way, per person
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IndiGo
Depart10:20 Fri, 13 NovDXB → MAA 4h 05m · Direct
$164one way, per person
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About flights from Dubai to Chennai

Dubai (DXB) and Chennai (MAA) are about 2,940 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 55m, and recent direct fares were with IndiGo, Emirates and Air Arabia. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $143, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Dubai to Chennai?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $143 with Etihad Airways, departing Tuesday, 17 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $143 to $212.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $143 one way.

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Chennai?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with IndiGo, Emirates and Air Arabia.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Chennai?

A direct flight takes about 3h 55m. Dubai and Chennai are around 2,940 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Dubai to Chennai?

Recent fares on this route were with Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Oman Air, Emirates, Air Arabia, SriLankan Airlines and Air India Express.

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