Which airlines fly to Chennai?

For flights from Canada to Chennai, most momondo users will book with popular airlines such as Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Air India. Depending on what airport you fly from, you may have other airlines to choose from.

Emirates Flights to Chennai

The most popular airline for flights to Chennai on momondo is Emirates, which operates 21 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Dubai Intl, with the best deal for Emirates flights to Chennai being C$ 1,698 (round-trip, Halifax Intl to Chennai, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 3,652 Emirates reviews, it is rated 8.1 by momondo users.

Cathay Pacific Flights to Chennai

C$ 1,066 is the best round-trip Cathay Pacific deal to Chennai found on momondo in the last few days. The deal departed from Edmonton. Cathay Pacific has 7 flights to Chennai most weeks, with prices varying by availability. 1,453 momondo users have reviewed Cathay Pacific, scoring the airline a 7.6/10 on average.

How long does it take to fly to Chennai?

Flight times from Canada to Chennai vary, but if you’re flying out of Toronto Pearson Intl and flying into Chennai (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 24h 10m on average. Another popular route from Canada to Chennai is flying from Vancouver Intl to Chennai, which will take roughly 27h 55m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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1:05 a.m. - 6:15 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-MAA Chennai

40h 40m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Singapore Changi

8:20 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.MAA Chennai-YVR Vancouver Intl

35h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

C$ 1,463Multiple Airlines

Sat, 17 Oct - Mon, 23 Nov

12:05 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 25m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Singapore Changi

8:20 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.MAA Chennai-YVR Vancouver Intl

35h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

C$ 1,472Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

10:15 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-MAA Chennai

33h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

6:55 a.m. - 7:35 a.m.MAA Chennai-YVR Vancouver Intl

37h 10m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

C$ 1,555Air India

Sun, 6 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

10:15 a.m. - 8:40 a.m.YVR Vancouver Intl-MAA Chennai

33h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

6:55 a.m. - 7:35 a.m.MAA Chennai-YVR Vancouver Intl

37h 10m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

C$ 1,592Air India

Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

12:45 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.YYC Calgary-MAA Chennai

26h 15m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 a.m. - 1:50 a.m.MAA Chennai-YYC Calgary

33h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,622Qatar Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 25 Nov

6:00 a.m. - 2:40 a.m.YYC Calgary-MAA Chennai

33h 10m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:25 a.m. - 1:50 a.m.MAA Chennai-YYC Calgary

33h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,623Qatar Airways

Tue, 29 Sep - Sun, 1 Nov

1:40 p.m. - 2:50 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.MAA Chennai-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

32h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

C$ 1,627Etihad Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 15 Oct

1:40 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-MAA Chennai

21h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.MAA Chennai-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

33h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

C$ 1,627Etihad Airways

Mon, 7 Sep - Wed, 4 Nov

10:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:10 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.MAA Chennai-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

C$ 1,627Ethiopian Air

Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

10:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

10:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.MAA Chennai-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

32h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

C$ 1,629Ethiopian Air

Tue, 6 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

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10:45 a.m. - 1:15 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

10:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.MAA Chennai-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

32h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

C$ 1,660Ethiopian Air

Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

10:45 a.m. - 1:15 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

10:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.MAA Chennai-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

32h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

C$ 1,676Ethiopian Air

Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

6:40 p.m. - 3:30 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-MAA Chennai

23h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

8:10 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.MAA Chennai-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

28h 20m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Zurich

C$ 1,764Multiple Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 30 Sep

8:40 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 50m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

8:10 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.MAA Chennai-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

28h 20m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Zurich

C$ 1,766Multiple Airlines

Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 30 Sep

10:45 a.m. - 12:10 a.m.YTZ Toronto Island-MAA Chennai

27h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:55 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.MAA Chennai-YTZ Toronto Island

29h 05m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,832Air Canada

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep

10:30 a.m. - 12:10 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 10m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:55 a.m. - 6:44 a.m.MAA Chennai-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

38h 19m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Halifax Intl

C$ 1,841Air Canada

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep

10:35 a.m. - 11:35 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.MAA Chennai-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

30h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

C$ 1,973Cathay Pacific

Sat, 22 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep

12:00 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 40m2 stops Halifax Intl Frankfurt am Main

5:55 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.MAA Chennai-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

42h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

C$ 2,041Lufthansa

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

3:45 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.MAA Chennai-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

30h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

C$ 2,070Cathay Pacific

Sat, 22 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep

6:20 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

5:55 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.MAA Chennai-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl

42h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

C$ 2,113Lufthansa

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverChennai

YVR Vancouver Intl - MAA Chennai

YVRMAA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 17/10

1:05 a.m.-6:15 a.m.

2 stops40h 40m

Chennai

Mon 23/11

8:20 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops35h 10m

C$ 1,463

VancouverChennai

YVR Vancouver Intl - MAA Chennai

YVRMAA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 7/11

12:05 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Sat 21/11

8:20 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops35h 10m

C$ 1,472

VancouverChennai

YVR Vancouver Intl - MAA Chennai

YVRMAA

Vancouver Intl

Sun 6/9

10:15 a.m.-8:40 a.m.

1 stop33h 55m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

6:55 a.m.-7:35 a.m.

1 stop37h 10m

C$ 1,555

VancouverChennai

YVR Vancouver Intl - MAA Chennai

YVRMAA

Vancouver Intl

Sat 19/9

10:15 a.m.-8:40 a.m.

1 stop33h 55m

Chennai

Tue 29/9

6:55 a.m.-7:35 a.m.

1 stop37h 10m

C$ 1,592

CalgaryChennai

YYC Calgary - MAA Chennai

YYCMAA

Calgary

Thu 29/10

12:45 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

2 stops26h 15m

Chennai

Wed 25/11

3:25 a.m.-1:50 a.m.

2 stops33h 55m

C$ 1,622

CalgaryChennai

YYC Calgary - MAA Chennai

YYCMAA

Calgary

Tue 29/9

6:00 a.m.-2:40 a.m.

2 stops33h 10m

Chennai

Sun 1/11

3:25 a.m.-1:50 a.m.

2 stops33h 55m

C$ 1,623

TorontoChennai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - MAA Chennai

YYZMAA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 17/9

1:40 p.m.-2:50 a.m.

1 stop27h 40m

Chennai

Thu 15/10

10:15 a.m.-8:55 a.m.

1 stop32h 10m

C$ 1,627

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TorontoChennai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - MAA Chennai

YYZMAA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 7/9

1:40 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

Wed 4/11

9:55 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

1 stop33h 55m

C$ 1,627

TorontoChennai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - MAA Chennai

YYZMAA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 18/10

10:45 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop36h 15m

Chennai

Sun 25/10

2:10 a.m.-9:05 a.m.

2 stops40h 25m

C$ 1,627

TorontoChennai

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - MAA Chennai

YYZMAA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 6/10

10:45 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop36h 15m

Chennai

Thu 22/10

10:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.

2 stops32h 15m

C$ 1,629

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The cheapest month to fly to Chennai from Canada is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 1,605, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in March, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from Canada to Chennai during April average around C$ 1,659.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Canada when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around C$ 1,912 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Canada for as low as C$ 1,644 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CHENNAI FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	February	14% cheaper	Flying from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Chennai costs on average just C$ 1,655 in February
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CHENNAI FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	December	33% more expensive	It costs about C$ 2,554 for flights to Chennai from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CHENNAI FROM TORONTO PEARSON INTL AIRPORT	December	527% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Chennai from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Chennai flight deals and tips

Summary info about Chennai flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 538
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 1,463
Fastest flight time	25h 25m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Chennai from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 538 (Vancouver Intl to Chennai).

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The best round-trip flight price to Chennai from Canada in the last 5 days is C$ 1,463 (Vancouver Intl to Chennai).

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The fastest flight to Chennai from Canada takes 25h 25m (Toronto Island to Chennai).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Chennai, with a 1% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Chennai

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

The best time to book a flight to Chennai from Canada is 84 days out, which is when prices tend to be around C$ 1,908.

Is there an alternative airport near Chennai?

Tirupati Airport or Pondicherry Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Chennai.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Chennai?

Tirupati Airport has an average price of C$ 121 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Chennai. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights to Chennai Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Chennai Airport?

The number of operators available for flights to Chennai Airport is 17 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Chennai Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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