Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:20 and lands at 04:22
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 03:57.

The flight takes about 4h 02m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur takes 4h 02m, covering 4,193 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 836 to RM 1,261, with an average of RM 997 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 836 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of RM 997. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 810 return via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), compared with RM 1,002 for direct.

Malaysia Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chennai to Kuala Lumpur flights are:

• Malaysia Airlines: 95% on time
• IndiGo: 91% on time
• AirAsia: 82% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 25–RM 408 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Since Kuala Lumpur is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 44:

• Paradise
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• SEIYON Rent a Car
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION

Near Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 84:

• Suria Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Agtran
• WAHDAH

Flights from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and may arrive at several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Kuala Lumpur route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 70% of one-stop connections
• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 21% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Penang Intl (PEN) – 1% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Chennai to Kuala Lumpur route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 939 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 1,074, a difference of RM 135. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines
• IndiGo

Flying via Penang Intl (PEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 59m, compared to 12h 37m via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and 12h 44m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Kuala Lumpur is 2 hours ahead of Chennai (Malaysia Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur are KLCC Park, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and Berjaya Times Square. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chennai to Kuala Lumpur flights:

• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Malaysia Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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