Which airports can I use when flying from Kanpur to Chennai?

Flights from Kanpur to Chennai usually depart from Kanpur (KNU) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

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

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Kanpur to Chennai pass through?

One-stop flights from Kanpur to Chennai most commonly connect through: • Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 57% of one-stop connections • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 29% of one-stop connections • New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 14% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Kanpur to Chennai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 15,848 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₹ 20,782, a difference of ₹ 4,935. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Kanpur to Chennai?

A direct flight from Kanpur to Chennai takes 00m, covering 2,399 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Kanpur to Chennai?

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

Have flight prices from Kanpur to Chennai 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 ₹ 23,534 to ₹ 47,448. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Kanpur to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Kanpur to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 13,692, which is 73% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Kanpur to Chennai?

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 04m, compared to 5h 22m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) and 8h 02m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

How much is a return flight from Kanpur to Chennai?

Return flights from Kanpur to Chennai typically range from ₹ 15,992 to ₹ 19,257. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 23,534 on IndiGo.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Kanpur to Chennai?

IndiGo (₹ 23,534) offered the cheapest return ticket from Kanpur to Chennai in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Kanpur to Chennai?

Bengaluru Intl (BLR) is the most popular stopover for the Kanpur to Chennai route. 57% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via BLR.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Kanpur to Chennai?

Flights via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ₹ 15,233. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Kanpur to Chennai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Bengaluru Intl (BLR) had the shortest average connection time for Kanpur to Chennai stopovers at 3h 13m over the past 3 months.

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Shortest trip • 5h 04m (one-way)

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Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

14:15 - 00:20KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

10h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

02:45 - 11:25MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

8h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 23,534IndiGo

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

14:15 - 23:45KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

9h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Bengaluru Intl

02:45 - 11:25MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

8h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 27,235IndiGo

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

14:15 - 23:45KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

9h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Bengaluru Intl

17:25 - 11:25MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

18h 00m2 stops Bengaluru Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 28,564IndiGo

Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

12:00 - 20:50KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

8h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

05:45 - 11:25MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

5h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 28,659IndiGo

Tue, 5 Jan - Sat, 9 Jan

14:15 - 00:20KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

10h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:55 - 13:35MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

6h 40m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 28,849IndiGo

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

14:15 - 23:45KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

9h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Bengaluru Intl

14:45 - 11:25MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

20h 40m3 stops Vijayawada Bengaluru Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 31,126IndiGo

Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

12:00 - 20:50KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

8h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

20:35 - 11:25MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

14h 50m2 stops Bengaluru Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 36,535Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

12:00 - 23:00KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

11h 00m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

20:35 - 11:25MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

14h 50m2 stops Bengaluru Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 41,375Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

12:00 - 23:00KNU Kanpur-MAA Chennai

11h 00m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

00:45 - 11:25MAA Chennai-KNU Kanpur

10h 40m3 stops Pune Lohegaon Ahmedabad New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 47,448IndiGo

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Kanpur to Chennai?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Kanpur to Chennai.
How long is a flight from Kanpur to Chennai?
A direct flight from Kanpur to Chennai takes 00m, covering 2,399 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Kanpur to Chennai?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.
Have flight prices from Kanpur to Chennai 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 ₹ 23,534 to ₹ 47,448. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Kanpur to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Kanpur to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 13,692, which is 73% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Kanpur to Chennai?
Flights from Kanpur to Chennai usually depart from Kanpur (KNU) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Kanpur to Chennai pass through?
One-stop flights from Kanpur to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 57% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 29% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 14% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kanpur to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Kanpur to Chennai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 15,848 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₹ 20,782, a difference of ₹ 4,935.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Kanpur to Chennai?
Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 04m, compared to 5h 22m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) and 8h 02m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average ₹ 15,848, about ₹ 4,935 less than Thursday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
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