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

• Earliest: departs at 05:05 and lands at 07:28
• Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 23:43.

The flight takes about 2h 23m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kolkata to Chennai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Kolkata to Chennai takes 2h 23m, covering 2,229 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 Kolkata to Chennai range from ₹ 11,501 to ₹ 13,807, with an average of ₹ 12,263 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 11,501 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the ₹ 12,263 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

• Air India Express: 92% on time
• IndiGo: 91% on time
• SpiceJet: 53% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India Express and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kolkata to Chennai flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 14,424 to ₹ 46,310. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kolkata to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 9,214, which is 44% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Kolkata to Chennai usually depart from Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Kolkata to Chennai route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Kolkata to Chennai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 11,767 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ₹ 12,621, a difference of ₹ 854.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Kolkata and Chennai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Air India Express

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
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India: 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.