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

• Earliest: departs at 00:15 and lands at 02:01
• Latest: departs at 23:20 and lands at 01:06.

The flight takes about 1h 46m.

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

A direct flight from Pune to Chennai takes 1h 46m, covering 1,468 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 Pune to Chennai range from ₹ 9,148 to ₹ 11,759, with an average of ₹ 10,491 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 9,148 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the ₹ 10,491 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 9,005 return via Bengaluru Intl (BLR), compared with ₹ 10,474 for direct.

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

• IndiGo: 83% on time
• Air India Express: 80% on time
• SpiceJet: 59% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India Express and Akasa Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Pune to Chennai flights, with 57% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 15%, Afternoon flights for 14%, and Evening flights for 14%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 11,103 to ₹ 34,459. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Pune to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 5,903, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Pune to Chennai usually depart from Pune Lohegaon (PNQ) 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 Pune to Chennai route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

Connecting flights from Pune to Chennai most commonly pass through:

• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Pune to Chennai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 10,059 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₹ 11,293, a difference of ₹ 1,234.

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

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

• IndiGo
• Air India Express
• Akasa Air

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 39m, compared to 6h 51m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD).

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
• Akasa Air: 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.