Best Airlines for Chennai to Pune Flights (MAA – PNQ)

Compare cheap flights from Chennai to Pune (MAA–PNQ) across popular airlines. Check departure times, flight duration, and direct vs. connecting options to find the best-value tickets, then book to lock in low fares. Current cheapest airline on this route: IndiGo.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chennai to Pune according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct and connecting flights from Chennai (MAA) to Pune (PNQ) from AED 107 one-way and AED 250 rounded trip. Compare prices for the next 3 months and find the cheapest dates to fly.

Displayed flight fares from Chennai to Pune are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Key Facts About Flights From Chennai to Pune

Get a quick overview of the Chennai to Pune route before you book. The table below highlights typical ticket prices, best travel months, flight distance, average journey time and the most popular airline.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAED 107
Cheapest return ticket priceAED 250
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance913.43 km
Average flight time1 hour 42 minutes
Popular airlineIndiGo
Flight statistics for the Chennai–Pune route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Chennai to Pune

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Chennai to Pune?

The average price of one-way flights from Chennai to Pune purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Pune is February, with an average price of AED 240; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to AED 314.

AED 314
AED 277
AED 240
AED 203
    Cheapest
  • AED 246
    Mar
  • AED 244
    Apr
  • AED 279
    May
  • AED 243
    Jun
  • AED 271
    Jul
  • AED 263
    Aug
  • AED 259
    Sep
  • AED 259
    Oct
  • AED 281
    Nov
  • AED 314
    Dec
  • AED 295
    Jan
  • AED 240
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Chennai to Pune?

Average price of round-trip flights from Chennai to Pune purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Chennai to Pune are found during September, with an average price of AED 469. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to AED 914.

AED 914
AED 692
AED 469
AED 247
    Cheapest
  • AED 470
    Mar
  • AED 472
    Apr
  • AED 473
    May
  • AED 621
    Jun
  • AED 589
    Jul
  • AED 481
    Aug
  • AED 469
    Sep
  • AED 642
    Oct
  • AED 779
    Nov
  • AED 914
    Dec
  • AED 559
    Jan
  • AED 642
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Pune?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Chennai to Pune on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Pune is Saturday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Monday, as prices are usually highest then.

AED 302
AED 264
AED 225
AED 187
    Cheapest
  • AED 302
    Mon
  • AED 279
    Tue
  • AED 275
    Wed
  • AED 269
    Thu
  • AED 252
    Fri
  • AED 225
    Sat
  • AED 274
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Pune (MAA-PNQ)?

    Based on Trip.com data, IndiGo offers one-way fares as low as AED 107 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAA to PNQ on Sat, Mar 28), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AED 250 departing on Mon, Apr 13 and returning on Fri, Apr 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chennai to Pune with the following airlines, including: IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 42 minutes to fly from Chennai (MAA) to Pune (PNQ).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chennai to Pune is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 46 flight per week flying from Chennai to Pune. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 6E253 (02:55) IndiGo: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 6E502 (09:53)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chennai to Pune, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Mar 28, with one-way flights priced at just AED 107.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is IndiGo.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Pune travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Pune is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai to Pune on March 28, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at AED 107.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Pune, with Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport (MAA-PNQ) is by far the most common option on this route: Pune Airport (PNQ).
  • The time difference between Pune and Chennai is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Chennai to Pune

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Chennai to Pune?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chennai to Pune on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Spicejet offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Chennai to Pune, with an average price of AED 195.

AED 155
AED 195
AED 236
AED 276
AED 316
Spicejet
AED 195
Spicejet
Air India Express
AED 261
Air India Express
Air India
AED 276
Air India
IndiGo
AED 316
IndiGo

Which airlines operate the most flights from Chennai to Pune?

Data is based on the number of flights from Chennai to Pune operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, IndiGo operates the most flights from Chennai to Pune, with 39 flight per week.

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7
23
39
IndiGo
39
IndiGo
British Airways
15
British Airways
Air India Express
8
Air India Express
Air India
8
Air India
Spicejet
7
Spicejet

How many flights are there each day from Chennai to Pune?

Data is based on the number of flights from Chennai to Pune for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Chennai to Pune depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

50
45
40
35
Highest
40
Mon
40
Tue
40
Wed
40
Thu
50
Fri
45
Sat
47
Sun