Which airlines fly from Salem to Chennai?

Only IndiGo operates flights between Salem and Chennai.

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

Flights from Salem to Chennai usually depart from Salem (SXV) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Salem to Chennai flights?

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.

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

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

Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Salem to Chennai?

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo and Alliance Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 42 / ATR 72 variants.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Salem to Chennai. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 7,203 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 11,373, a difference of ₹ 4,170. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How are flight departures from Salem to Chennai spread across the day?

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Salem to Chennai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

What are the earliest and latest flights from Salem to Chennai?

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Salem to Chennai: • Earliest: departs at 12:30 and lands at 13:35 • Latest: departs at 17:10 and lands at 18:15. The flight takes about 1h 05m.

How long is a flight from Salem to Chennai?

A direct flight from Salem to Chennai takes 1h 05m, covering 425 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Salem 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 Salem to Chennai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about ₹ 7,392 to ₹ 8,530. That means the highest observed fare was about 15% higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Salem to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 4,612, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

How much should I expect to pay for a Salem to Chennai flight?

Return flights from Salem to Chennai range from ₹ 7,200 to ₹ 9,729, with an average of ₹ 8,086 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 7,200 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Salem to Chennai?

Return flights from Salem to Chennai typically range from ₹ 7,200 to ₹ 9,729. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 7,392 on IndiGo.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salem to Chennai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salem to Chennai. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 41% higher.

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

IndiGo (₹ 7,392) offered the cheapest return ticket from Salem to Chennai in the last 5 days.

Which airline offers the most direct flights between Salem and Chennai?

IndiGo has the most frequent direct flights from Salem to Chennai with 14 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

How many direct flights run daily between Salem and Chennai?

There are about 2 flights per day from Salem to Chennai, which is about 14 flights per week, spread evenly across the week.

What time of day do most flights depart from Salem to Chennai?

Most direct flights from Salem to Chennai depart in the afternoon, accounting for 50% of direct departures. Around 1 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

17:10 - 18:15SXV Salem-MAA Chennai

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15:35 - 16:50MAA Chennai-SXV Salem

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₹ 7,392IndiGo

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Fri, 25 Dec - Fri, 25 Dec

12:30 - 13:35SXV Salem-MAA Chennai

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₹ 7,677IndiGo

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Tue, 22 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec

17:10 - 18:15SXV Salem-MAA Chennai

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15:35 - 16:50MAA Chennai-SXV Salem

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₹ 7,677IndiGo

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Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

17:10 - 18:15SXV Salem-MAA Chennai

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₹ 7,771IndiGo

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Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 3 Dec

12:30 - 13:35SXV Salem-MAA Chennai

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₹ 8,340IndiGo

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12:30 - 13:35SXV Salem-MAA Chennai

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12:30 - 13:35SXV Salem-MAA Chennai

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How much is a return flight from Salem to Chennai? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Salem to Chennai departing in November.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salem to Chennai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salem to Chennai. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 41% higher.

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What are the earliest and latest flights from Salem to Chennai?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Salem to Chennai:

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 and lands at 13:35
• Latest: departs at 17:10 and lands at 18:15.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Salem to Chennai?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Salem to Chennai.
How long is a flight from Salem to Chennai?
A direct flight from Salem to Chennai takes 1h 05m, covering 425 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Salem 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Salem to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Salem to Chennai range from ₹ 7,200 to ₹ 9,729, with an average of ₹ 8,086 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 7,200 counts as a good deal.
Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Salem to Chennai?
The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo and Alliance Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 42 / ATR 72 variants.
How are flight departures from Salem to Chennai spread across the day?
Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Salem to Chennai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.
Have flight prices from Salem to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about ₹ 7,392 to ₹ 8,530. That means the highest observed fare was about 15% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Salem to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Salem to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 4,612, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Salem to Chennai?
Flights from Salem to Chennai usually depart from Salem (SXV) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Salem to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Salem to Chennai. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 7,203 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 11,373, a difference of ₹ 4,170.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
Which airlines fly from Salem to Chennai?
Only IndiGo operates flights between Salem and Chennai.
Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Salem to Chennai flights?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average ₹ 7,203, about ₹ 4,170 less than Saturday fares (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Salem to Chennai trip for November. Fares historically average ₹ 6,350 return in that month – typically ₹ 5,592 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

• Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
• Hotel Southern Comfort
• Ridhan Regency

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