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Cheapest return flight
£102
Typical prices: £70-£89
IndiGo, Akasa Air
Sat 27/10Sat 3/11
MAA - BOM • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£57
Typical prices: £35-£47
IndiGo
Mon 5/11
MAA - BOM • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air. Average duration is 2h 06m
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Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Mumbai (MAA-BOM)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Mumbai

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:30 - 07:35MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mdirect
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05:00 - 07:00BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 00mdirect
£102Multiple Airlines
Sat, 3 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
IndiGo Logo
02:30 - 04:45MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 15mdirect
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18:30 - 22:55BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 25m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
£107IndiGo
Sat, 13 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
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17:15 - 19:20MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mdirect
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14:30 - 16:35BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mdirect
£107IndiGo
Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
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11:30 - 13:35MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 05mdirect
IndiGo Logo
14:30 - 16:35BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 05mdirect
£107IndiGo
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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20:45 - 01:30MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
4h 45m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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05:00 - 07:00BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
2h 00mdirect
£113Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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09:00 - 18:45MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
9h 45m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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15:00 - 20:20BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
5h 20m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
£130Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Air India Logo
09:50 - 18:05MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
8h 15m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Indore
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12:00 - 16:05BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
4h 05m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
£247Air India
Mon, 5 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
Air India Logo
16:00 - 18:20MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
2h 20mdirect
Air India Logo
08:30 - 15:10BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
6h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£256Air India
Wed, 30 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
Air India Logo
09:20 - 15:50MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
6h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
08:30 - 15:10BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
6h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£259Air India
Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 08:40MAA  Chennai-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
22h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:05 - 08:30BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-MAA Chennai
21h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
£958Ethiopian Air
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Chennai to Mumbai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Chennai to Mumbai with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Mumbai?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Mumbai and is 2% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Mumbai?

  • March is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Mumbai at £69 return.
  • July (£100) and August (£93) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 45% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chennai to Mumbai the cheapest?

Flights from Chennai to Mumbai are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 13% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to Mumbai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on Virgin Atlantic

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Air India

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on IndiGo and BOM

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on MAA

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Key details for Chennai to Mumbai flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

£57
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chennai to Mumbai

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Your Chennai to Mumbai flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines operate direct flights from Chennai International Airport to Mumbai International Airport?

    You'll find numerous airlines operating direct flights between these two destinations. Some of the cheaper flights are operated by the low-cost airline IndiGo, which provides direct flights in around 2h. The airline GoFirst offers direct flights that have a travel time between 1h 50min and 2h. You'll also find direct flights offered by Vistara, Air India and SpiceJet, which all have a similar travel time.

  • What transport options can I use to get to the city centre from Mumbai International Airport?

    Mumbai is well connected through its public transport system, which includes options like the BEST buses, taxis, tuk-tuks and the Suburban Railway. If you're used to travelling through India on public transport, consider using the Suburban Trains, which reaches almost all parts of the city. For a more convenient way to travel, hire a taxi outside of the terminal or book a trip through a taxi app, which will have designated pick-up areas located outside the main terminal.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Chennai to Mumbai?

    3 airlines operate flights between Chennai and Mumbai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • IndiGo
    • Air India
    • Akasa Air

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Mumbai?

    Flights from Chennai to Mumbai usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chennai to Mumbai flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Akasa Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Mumbai?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Chennai to Mumbai.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chennai to Mumbai?

    The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Mumbai?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Chennai to Mumbai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £78 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £86, a difference of £8. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Chennai to Mumbai?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chennai to Mumbai route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 11 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Chennai to Mumbai spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Mumbai flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 23%, Night flights for 22%, and Evening flights for 16%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Mumbai?

    Some of the most popular sights in Mumbai are Juhu Beach, Cooperage Football Ground, and Marine Drive. These are among the most viewed places in Mumbai on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chennai to Mumbai?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chennai to Mumbai:

    • Earliest: departs at 02:30 and lands at 04:36
    • Latest: departs at 23:15 and lands at 01:21.

    The flight takes about 2h 06m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chennai to Mumbai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of £79. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Mumbai?

    A direct flight from Chennai to Mumbai takes 2h 06m, covering 642 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Mumbai?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Chennai to Mumbai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £102 to £958. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chennai to Mumbai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chennai to Mumbai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £96, which is 132% above the typical average for this route.

  • How does Air India's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Chennai to Mumbai flights?

    Air India is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chennai to Mumbai flights are:

    • Air India: 93% on time
    • IndiGo: 84% on time
    • Akasa Air: 83% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Chennai to Mumbai?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Mumbai flight?

    Return flights from Chennai to Mumbai range from £70 to £89, with an average of £79 over the past 12 months. Anything below £70 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chennai to Mumbai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £78 – about £8 less than Monday (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 13% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Mumbai trip for March. Fares historically average £69 return in that month – typically £31 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Air India is the strongest pick on this route. 93% of Air India flights from Chennai to Mumbai arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 87%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours11 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport.
    - The Lalit Mumbai
    - Hilton Mumbai International Airport
    - The Leela Mumbai
  • If you find yourself at Mumbai International Airport (BOM) with a bit of time to kill after your flight, consider heading to Adani New Museum, located in Terminal 2, and explore the 5,500+ displayed works from more than 100 artists. This museum was conceived as an initiation into the immediate environment of the surrounding areas and India as a whole.
  • If you're at Chennai International Airport (MAA) and struggling with minor health issues, you can make your way to the medical and health scan facilities located in the Terminal 1 departures area to get immediate access to healthcare.
  • Mumbai International Airport offers a premium guest relation and concierge service through their Pranaam service. This service offers assistance from the aerobridge, porter assistance, personal buggy service, facilitation through immigration and a range of other services.
  • Travelling with young children can often be challenging. Because of this, Mumbai International Airport offers specialised childcare rooms for you to tend to your kids in private. You'll find these childcare rooms behind Island P in the departure check-in area, in post immigration, by the Level 3 retail areas, as well as near Boarding Gate 42.

Prefer to fly direct from Chennai to Mumbai?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Chennai Airport to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chennai to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Monday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Thursday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Friday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Saturday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Sunday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

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Direct returns

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl to Chennai

Monday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Thursday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Friday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Saturday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

Sunday

Air India,Akasa Air,IndiGo

Air India,Akasa Air, +1 more

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