₹ 7,876 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Varanasi – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 08:10 and lands at 10:30
• Latest: departs at 15:45 and lands at 18:05.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

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

A direct flight from Chennai to Varanasi takes 2h 20m, covering 2,275 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Chennai to Varanasi range from ₹ 14,848 to ₹ 18,189, with an average of ₹ 15,908 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 14,848 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the ₹ 15,908 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 14,981 return via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), compared with ₹ 15,749 for direct.

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

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Varanasi flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 16,417 to ₹ 100,247. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chennai to Varanasi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 9,613, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Chennai to Varanasi usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Varanasi (VNS).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Varanasi route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 25m.

One-stop flights from Chennai to Varanasi most commonly connect through:

• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 56% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Chennai to Varanasi. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 15,658 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 17,366, a difference of ₹ 1,708.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only IndiGo operates flights between Chennai and Varanasi.

Flying via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 55m, compared to 6h 07m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and 6h 11m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

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

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