Cheapest airlines flights from Chennai to Varanasi

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

Search for direct flights from Chennai to Varanasi in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$78, and round-trip direct flights start at US$158.

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

Chennai to Varanasi Flight Details

The distance between Chennai and Varanasi is about 1,413.36 km. The average flying time from Chennai to Varanasi is around 3 hours 13 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$73
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$135
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,413.36 km
Average flight time3 hours 13 minutes
Popular airlineIndiGo
Flight statistics for the Chennai–Varanasi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chennai to Varanasi

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

The average price of one-way flights from Chennai to Varanasi 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 Varanasi is July, with an average price of US$71; while the month with the highest flight price is usually October, with an average price of up to US$121.

US$121
US$96
US$71
US$46
    Cheapest
  • US$95
    Mar
  • US$83
    Apr
  • US$79
    May
  • US$76
    Jun
  • US$71
    Jul
  • US$77
    Aug
  • US$86
    Sep
  • US$121
    Oct
  • US$85
    Nov
  • US$112
    Dec
  • US$98
    Jan
  • US$108
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Varanasi?

Average weekly flight prices from Chennai to Varanasi by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Varanasi is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$101
US$94
US$86
US$79
  • US$86
    Mon
  • US$86
    Tue
  • US$95
    Wed
  • US$88
    Thu
  • US$90
    Fri
  • US$90
    Sat
  • US$101
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Varanasi (MAA-VNS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air India offers one-way fares as low as US$73 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAA to VNS on Tue, Mar 24), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$135 departing on Sat, Mar 21 and returning on Tue, Mar 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chennai to Varanasi with the following airlines, including: IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 13 minutes to fly from Chennai to Varanasi.
  • 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 Varanasi 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 14 flight per week flying from Chennai to Varanasi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 6E401 (18:43)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chennai to Varanasi, 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 24, with one-way flights priced at just US$73.
    · 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 Varanasi travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Varanasi is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai to Varanasi on March 29, 2026 with Air India, with prices starting at US$59.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Varanasi, with Chennai International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (MAA-VNS) is by far the most common option on this route: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS).
  • The time difference between Varanasi 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 Varanasi

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Chennai to Varanasi?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Air India Express provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Chennai to Varanasi, with fares starting at US$89.

US$81
US$89
US$98
US$107
US$115
Air India Express
US$89
Air India Express
Air India
US$91
Air India
IndiGo
US$109
IndiGo
Spicejet
US$115
Spicejet

How many flights fly from Chennai to Varanasi daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chennai to Varanasi within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Chennai to Varanasi is the highest on Friday/Saturday/Sunday and the lowest on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

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9
8
7
Highest
8
Mon
8
Tue
8
Wed
8
Thu
10
Fri
10
Sat
10
Sun