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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $287. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Chennai.$278 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Lucknow on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $278, select.

Chennai.$287 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Lucknow on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $287, select.

Chennai.$288 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Lucknow on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.

Chennai.$289 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Lucknow on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $289, select.

Chennai.$290 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Lucknow on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Chennai on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $290, select.

Chennai.$293 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Lucknow on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $293, select.

Chennai.$295 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Lucknow on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $295, select.

Chennai.$306 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Lucknow on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $306, select.

Chennai.$309 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Lucknow on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.

Chennai.$310 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Lucknow on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $310, select.

Chennai.$311 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Lucknow on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $311, select.

Chennai.$314 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Lucknow on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $314, select.

Chennai.$314 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Lucknow on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $314, select.

Chennai.$316 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Sat, 26 Dec.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Lucknow on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.

Chennai.$316 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Mar, returning Fri, 26 Mar.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Lucknow on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.

Chennai.$316 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Lucknow on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with IndiGo departs from Chennai on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Lucknow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$277
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airline	IndiGo
Average flights per week	7

Finding cheap flights from Lucknow to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Lucknow to Chennai?

The best price we found for a return flight from Lucknow to Chennai is $277. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Lucknow to Chennai?

2 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Lucknow to Chennai.

Which airlines fly direct from Lucknow to Chennai?

IndiGo flies direct from Lucknow to Chennai.

How many flights are there a week from Lucknow to Chennai?

As of July 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Lucknow to Chennai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lucknow to Chennai?

The cheapest month to fly from Lucknow to Chennai is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Chennai?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Chennai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Lucknow Airport to Chennai with?

Currently, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport.
Lucknow and Chennai are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Choose from seven weekly Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport flights. The 18:00 departure with IndiGo is the earliest flight you can take. IndiGo operates the latest service of the day at 19:05.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LKO to MAA flight.
During popular months such as November, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Flying into Chennai (and then exploring more of India!) is a cinch with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport.
IndiGo tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a dependable 82.76% of services arriving on schedule, IndiGo has the best on-time performance for LKO to MAA flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LKO and MAA:
- Mumbai Airport
- Bengaluru Airport
- Varanasi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

$148 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start at $277. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from LKO to MAA by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LKO to MAA.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about Lucknow Airport (LKO)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Lucknow Airport, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Lucknow Airport from central Lucknow, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LKO:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and discover Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

From Chennai Airport, Chennai is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

January is the busiest month for flights from Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Chennai in September.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Lucknow Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LKO to MAA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC on average.

Explore more of India

Chennai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without dropping by Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.