Kuala Lumpur to Chennai Flight Overview

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai is approximately 2,607.56km. The average flight time between Kuala Lumpur and Chennai is 3 hours 48 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
₹ 10,827
Scoot Scoot KUL-MAA 18h 15m · 1 stop Mon, Oct 12
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Cheapest return
₹ 24,923
Scoot Scoot KUL-MAA 18h 15m · 1 stop Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,607.56km
Flight distance
3h 48m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from ₹ 13,601 and round-trip tickets from ₹ 26,819.

Airlines operating flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

Choose from 6 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, including AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), IndiGo and Malaysia Airlines. Scoot currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) logo AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
Scoot logo Scoot
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
Air India logo Air India
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 insights on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is September, with an average price of ₹ 11,059. The most expensive month is usually June, with average prices reaching ₹ 17,297.

₹ 17,297
₹ 14,178
₹ 11,059
₹ 7,940
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 11,961
    Aug
  • ₹ 11,059
    Sep
  • ₹ 11,152
    Oct
  • ₹ 11,229
    Nov
  • ₹ 14,009
    Dec
  • ₹ 12,025
    Jan
  • ₹ 13,429
    Feb
  • ₹ 12,385
    Mar
  • ₹ 13,125
    Apr
  • ₹ 16,914
    May
  • ₹ 17,297
    Jun
  • ₹ 15,608
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

Average price of return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, November is often the cheapest month for fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai, with an average price of ₹ 25,292. June is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as ₹ 34,533.

₹ 34,533
₹ 29,913
₹ 25,292
₹ 20,672
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 26,104
    Aug
  • ₹ 28,771
    Sep
  • ₹ 26,585
    Oct
  • ₹ 25,292
    Nov
  • ₹ 34,059
    Dec
  • ₹ 29,621
    Jan
  • ₹ 31,572
    Feb
  • ₹ 27,413
    Mar
  • ₹ 31,705
    Apr
  • ₹ 34,525
    May
  • ₹ 34,533
    Jun
  • ₹ 33,251
    Jul

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is Monday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Saturday as fares are usually the highest.

₹ 18,131
₹ 17,357
₹ 16,582
₹ 15,808
  • ₹ 16,582
    Mon
  • ₹ 17,327
    Tue
  • ₹ 17,228
    Wed
  • ₹ 17,329
    Thu
  • ₹ 17,470
    Fri
  • ₹ 18,131
    Sat
  • ₹ 18,093
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chennai (MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Scoot offers one-way fares as low as ₹ 10,827 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to MAA on Mon, Oct 12), while Scoot offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from ₹ 24,923 departing on Mon, Oct 12 and returning on Mon, Oct 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct 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 48 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chennai (MAA).
  • 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 33 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 -- AK011 (06:31) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK013 (21:54) IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 6E1032 (06:36)
  • 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 Mon, Oct 12, with one-way flights priced at just ₹ 10,827.
    · 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.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on August 31, 2026 with Scoot, with prices starting at ₹ 9,412.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Chennai International Airport (KUL-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and Kuala Lumpur is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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 ₹ 28,634. 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 ₹ 41,818. 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 traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), IndiGo and Scootare 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 airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is Scoot, with an average fare of ₹ 10,657.

₹ 3,600
₹ 10,657
₹ 17,715
₹ 24,772
₹ 31,829
Scoot
₹ 10,657
Scoot
SriLankan Airlines
₹ 15,257
SriLankan Airlines
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
₹ 17,705
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
IndiGo
₹ 21,653
IndiGo
Malaysia Airlines
₹ 26,890
Malaysia Airlines
Air India
₹ 31,829
Air India

Which airlines operate the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai is AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), operating 15 flights per week.

2
6
11
15
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
15
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Garuda Indonesia
12
Garuda Indonesia
Malaysia Airlines
12
Malaysia Airlines
IndiGo
8
IndiGo
Japan Airlines
6
Japan Airlines

How many flights fly from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Monday.

38
29
20
11
Highest
20
Mon
24
Tue
30
Wed
30
Thu
38
Fri
32
Sat
33
Sun