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Flights from Colombo to Chennai

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Colombo to Chennai

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Colombo to Chennai, including IndiGo, and . IndiGo currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Colombo to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Colombo to Chennai over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 154 and round-trip tickets from CAD 261.

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

Flight Information for Colombo to Chennai Flights

The distance between Colombo and Chennai is 674.94km. It takes around 1 hour 22 minutes on average to fly from Colombo to Chennai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 154
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 261
Off-season travel monthAugust
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance674.94km
Average flight time1 hour 22 minutes
Popular airlineIndiGo
Flight statistics for the Colombo–Chennai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Colombo to Chennai

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

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

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Chennai is July, with an average price of CAD 150. The most expensive month is usually May, with average prices reaching CAD 211.

CAD 211
CAD 181
CAD 150
CAD 120
    Cheapest
  • CAD 157
    Jun
  • CAD 150
    Jul
  • CAD 172
    Aug
  • CAD 159
    Sep
  • CAD 178
    Oct
  • CAD 175
    Nov
  • CAD 181
    Dec
  • CAD 194
    Jan
  • CAD 199
    Feb
  • CAD 199
    Mar
  • CAD 198
    Apr
  • CAD 211
    May

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

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

Based on Trip.com's historical data, September is often the cheapest month for fly from Colombo to Chennai, with an average price of CAD 198. February is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as CAD 353.

CAD 353
CAD 276
CAD 198
CAD 121
    Cheapest
  • CAD 212
    Jun
  • CAD 206
    Jul
  • CAD 213
    Aug
  • CAD 198
    Sep
  • CAD 251
    Oct
  • CAD 269
    Nov
  • CAD 297
    Dec
  • CAD 335
    Jan
  • CAD 353
    Feb
  • CAD 268
    Mar
  • CAD 308
    Apr
  • CAD 314
    May

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

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Colombo 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 Colombo to Chennai is Friday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sunday as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 193
CAD 186
CAD 178
CAD 171
    Cheapest
  • CAD 187
    Mon
  • CAD 181
    Tue
  • CAD 188
    Wed
  • CAD 182
    Thu
  • CAD 178
    Fri
  • CAD 179
    Sat
  • CAD 193
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Colombo (CMB) to Chennai (MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, IndiGo offers one-way fares as low as CAD 154 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CMB to MAA on Fri, Jul 3), while SriLankan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 261 departing on Mon, Jun 29 and returning on Fri, Jul 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Colombo to Chennai 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 1 hour 22 minutes to fly from Colombo (CMB) 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 Colombo 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 36 flight per week flying from Colombo to Chennai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 6E1176 (17:22)
  • To find best deals on flights from Colombo 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 Fri, Jul 3, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 154.
    · 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 Chennai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Colombo to Chennai is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Chennai on June 24, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at CAD 271.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Chennai International Airport (CMB-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • The time difference between Chennai and Colombo is 0h.
  • 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Colombo to Chennai

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Colombo to Chennai?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Colombo to Chennai is Air India/FitsAir, with an average fare of CAD 181.

CAD 166
CAD 181
CAD 197
CAD 213
CAD 228
Air India
CAD 181
Air India
FitsAir
CAD 181
FitsAir
IndiGo
CAD 186
IndiGo
SriLankan Airlines
CAD 228
SriLankan Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Colombo to Chennai?

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

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Colombo to Chennai is IndiGo, operating 30 flights per week.

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1
16
30
IndiGo
30
IndiGo
Air India
20
Air India
SriLankan Airlines
20
SriLankan Airlines
Korean Air
1
Korean Air

How many flights fly from Colombo to Chennai each day?

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

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Colombo to Chennai are most frequent on Friday/Saturday, while the fewest flights operate on Wednesday.

44
39
33
28
Highest
37
Mon
40
Tue
33
Wed
40
Thu
44
Fri
44
Sat
42
Sun

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.