What to know about flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

The approximate distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai is 2,607.56 km. Average flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is around 3 hours 50 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in January. The cheapest month to book flights is September.

Cheapest one-way
US$146
Scoot Scoot KUL-MAA 26h 35m · 1 stop Sat, Oct 24
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Cheapest round-trip
US$257
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) KUL-MAA 3h 45m · Nonstop Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
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When to fly
September
Cheapest
January
Peak season
Route details
2,607.56 km
Flight distance
3h 50m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$146 and round-trip from US$257. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai operate an average of 7 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 45.1% on-time departure rate and a 95.7% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Kuala Lumpur to Chennai flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Malaysia Airlines, and IndiGo, among 3 carriers on this route. Scoot offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) logo AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

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

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is September, with an average price of US$117; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to US$183.

US$183
US$150
US$117
US$84
    Cheapest
  • US$121
    Aug
  • US$117
    Sep
  • US$118
    Oct
  • US$119
    Nov
  • US$148
    Dec
  • US$127
    Jan
  • US$142
    Feb
  • US$131
    Mar
  • US$139
    Apr
  • US$179
    May
  • US$183
    Jun
  • US$165
    Jul

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

The average price of round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are found during November, with an average price of US$267. Conversely, the highest prices are found during May, with an average price of up to US$364.

US$364
US$316
US$267
US$219
    Cheapest
  • US$340
    Aug
  • US$303
    Sep
  • US$280
    Oct
  • US$267
    Nov
  • US$359
    Dec
  • US$312
    Jan
  • US$333
    Feb
  • US$289
    Mar
  • US$334
    Apr
  • US$364
    May
  • US$364
    Jun
  • US$351
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai (KUL-MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Scoot offers one-way fares as low as US$146 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to MAA on Sat, Oct 24), while AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$257 departing on Fri, Oct 23 and returning on Sun, Oct 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) IndiGo Malaysia Airlines 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 50 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur 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 32 flight per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK013 (21:53) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK011 (06:53) IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 6E1032 (06:21)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur 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 Sat, Oct 24, with one-way flights priced at just US$146.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia).
    · 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 January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on September 5, 2026 with Scoot, with prices starting at US$112.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Flying from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai International Airport (KUL-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Chennai and Kuala Lumpur is 2h.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is US$275. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is US$421. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Kuala Lumpur and Chennai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) and IndiGoare the most popular budget airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Scoot provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, with fares starting at US$114.

US$40
US$114
US$188
US$262
US$336
Scoot
US$114
Scoot
Srilankan Airlines
US$162
Srilankan Airlines
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
US$194
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
IndiGo
US$235
IndiGo
Malaysia Airlines
US$288
Malaysia Airlines
Air India
US$336
Air India

Which airline operates the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

Total flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) operates the most frequent flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, with 15 flights per week.

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6
11
15
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
15
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Malaysia Airlines
12
Malaysia Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
12
Garuda Indonesia
IndiGo
8
IndiGo
Japan Airlines
6
Japan Airlines

How many flights fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai 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 Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday.

40
30
20
10
Highest
20
Mon
24
Tue
30
Wed
30
Thu
40
Fri
36
Sat
33
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.