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Cheap flights from Toronto to Chennai from C$ 854

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YTO — MAA
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Toronto to Chennai are usually found in April or September, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Toronto (YTO) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,739

One-way from

C$ 855

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December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 2,064
Air India
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  • 44h 00m total
  • Toronto to Chennai
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  • 22h 40m total
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Cheapest flights from Toronto to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Toronto to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 January 2025.

Fri 4/41:15 a.m.YYZ - MAA
1 stop23h 25mAir India
Wed 30/410:10 a.m.MAA - YYZ
1 stop20h 35mAir India
Deal found 22/1C$ 1,739
Thu 6/212:15 p.m.YYZ - MAA
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/212:45 a.m.MAA - YYZ
3 stops40h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 1,741
Mon 17/29:00 a.m.YTZ - MAA
3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/33:45 a.m.MAA - YTZ
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1C$ 1,749
Fri 17/103:25 p.m.YYZ - MAA
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/114:15 p.m.MAA - YYZ
1 stop26h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/1C$ 1,800
Thu 27/25:30 p.m.YYZ - MAA
2 stops33h 35mBiman Bangladesh
Fri 14/32:45 p.m.MAA - YYZ
2 stops32h 25mBiman Bangladesh
Deal found 23/1C$ 1,812
Mon 1/910:00 p.m.YYZ - MAA
1 stop20h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 2/105:35 a.m.MAA - YYZ
1 stop24h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/1C$ 1,830
Sun 23/31:35 a.m.YYZ - MAA
1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 22/71:40 a.m.MAA - YYZ
1 stop37h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/1C$ 1,867
Tue 11/212:00 p.m.YYZ - MAA
2 stops25h 35mAir Canada
Mon 21/41:55 a.m.MAA - YYZ
1 stop23h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 22/1C$ 1,893
Tue 25/23:30 p.m.YYZ - MAA
2 stops42h 10mEmirates
Wed 12/39:45 a.m.MAA - YYZ
2 stops45h 10mEmirates
Deal found 23/1C$ 1,913
Sun 2/210:20 a.m.YYZ - MAA
1 stop35h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 25/210:00 a.m.MAA - YYZ
2 stops32h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/1C$ 1,990
Mon 3/312:25 p.m.YTZ - MAA
2 stops25h 10mAir Canada
Tue 1/41:55 a.m.MAA - YTZ
2 stops22h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 21/1C$ 2,056

Find flights from Toronto to Chennai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Toronto to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

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YYZ - MAA

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Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 4/4

1:15 a.m.-10:10 a.m.

1 stop23h 25m

Chennai

Wed 30/4

10:10 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop20h 35m

C$ 1,739

TorontoChennai

YTZ - MAA

YTZMAA

Toronto Island

Mon 17/2

9:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

3 stops36h 45m

Chennai

Mon 10/3

9:45 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops41h 45m

C$ 1,749

TorontoChennai

YYZ - MAA

YYZMAA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 19/2

6:20 a.m.-8:20 p.m.

2 stops27h 30m

Chennai

Wed 26/2

4:15 p.m.-5:39 p.m.

2 stops35h 54m

C$ 1,754

TorontoChennai

YYZ - MAA

YYZMAA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 9/3

3:30 p.m.-8:20 p.m.

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Wed 9/4

4:30 p.m.-8:45 a.m.

1 stop25h 45m

C$ 1,800

TorontoChennai

YYZ - MAA

YYZMAA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 13/2

5:30 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

2 stops33h 35m

Chennai

Fri 7/3

2:45 p.m.-1:40 p.m.

1 stop33h 25m

C$ 1,854

TorontoChennai

YYZ - MAA

YYZMAA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 23/3

1:35 a.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop37h 30m

Chennai

Tue 22/7

1:40 a.m.-5:45 a.m.

1 stop37h 35m

C$ 1,867

TorontoChennai

YYZ - MAA

YYZMAA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 11/2

12:00 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Mon 21/4

1:55 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

1 stop23h 55m

C$ 1,893

TorontoChennai

YYZ - MAA

YYZMAA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 4/2

3:30 p.m.-2:15 a.m.

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Tue 11/3

9:40 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops33h 15m

C$ 1,907

TorontoChennai

YYZ - MAA

YYZMAA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 2/2

10:20 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

1 stop35h 20m

Chennai

Tue 25/2

10:00 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

2 stops32h 35m

C$ 1,990

TorontoChennai

YYZ - MAA

YYZMAA

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 4/3

10:05 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

Thu 10/4

5:35 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

1 stop24h 10m

C$ 2,025

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Best time to book a flight from Toronto to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from Toronto to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Toronto to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Toronto to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Toronto to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Toronto to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Toronto to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Chennai (average of C$ 1,297). Flying from Toronto to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,761). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YTO to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Toronto to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Toronto to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Toronto to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Toronto to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Toronto to Chennai flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 23 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Toronto to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Etihad Airways, British Airways and Air India. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,354 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,354 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,354 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,354 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,354 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,354 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,633 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,354 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Toronto to Chennai Travel Guide

The airport in Chennai, Chennai International Airport, that you’ll be flying into is located partially within two cities in India, Meenambakkam and Tirusulam. It’s about 21 miles from the centre of town. This airport is the third busiest in the country of India. It handles around 30,000 travelers every day.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Toronto to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What can I do on my flight to Chennai from Toronto to reduce my carbon footprint?

    Sit in economy class to increase fuel efficiency by minimizing the amount of emission per passenger. While in the airports, separate your trash as instructed, thus promoting recycling and proper mass disposal.

  • What sort of information is useful to determine sustainable practices on Chennai from Toronto flights?

    For airports in Toronto, the Airports Council International's (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program evaluates their operations and gives certifications based on their level. These certifications can be found on their websites or within the airport. ASSOCHAM GEM Green Building Council in India evaluates and accredits sustainability practices in airports in India.

  • Are there sustainable flights to Chennai from Toronto?

    There are specific flights to Chennai from Toronto that aim at reducing the amount of carbon emissions per passenger. On average, around 3,067 kg of carbon is emitted per passenger on flights to Chennai from Toronto. However, you can fly more sustainably with KLM, which offers a flight that emits 40% less carbon per passenger on this route.

  • What airports serve Toronto to Chennai flights?

    You’ll find quite a few choices for flights from Pearson International Airport in Toronto to Chennai International Airport in India. What you won’t find are direct flights but there are several airlines that offer flights with one or two stops along the way between these two airports. Be aware that this trip can take two days to complete.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Toronto to Chennai?

    Toronto and Chennai are too far apart to support any direct flights. Unfortunately, there aren’t any between the cities. You will be able to find some one-stop flights though. You’ll find that flights are usually over a full 24 hours, some are even as high as 42 hours total travel time. Several airlines offer flights for this trip.

  • What are the stopover options between Toronto to Chennai?

    Cathay Pacific has flights with two stops. The first will be in Vancouver and the second in Hong Kong. You can also fly with Etihad Airways. They have a one-stop flight that stops in Abu Dhabi for a few hours or about seven and a half hours. SriLankan Airlines has a couple of flights with two stops. The travel times are a little over 35 hours. These stop in London at Heathrow and then at Colombo. You can check with Emirates also. They have some one-stop flights that fly through Dubai.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Toronto to Chennai?

    You will need a passport for this trip. You also need to get a visa before your arrival in India. You need to apply for an e-Visa online no later than four days before your trip. You can print a copy of the visa once you receive it and take it with you.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Toronto?

    For a flight from Toronto to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre of the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Toronto per day. 12 airlines have flights to Chennai from Toronto on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 1,739, Air India will fly you from Toronto to Chennai and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Biman Bangladesh - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 1,800 and C$ 1,812, respectively. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Toronto to Chennai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 857. Cathay Pacific flights start at C$ 907 while deals on Air India start at C$ 979 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Toronto to Chennai?

    The most popular flight routes from Toronto to Chennai are Toronto Pearson Intl - Chennai, Toronto Island - Chennai and Hamilton - Chennai.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Toronto to Chennai?

    Toronto to Chennai flights have a layover in Abu Dhabi most often. New Delhi follows Abu Dhabi in terms of the most common layover location on Toronto to Chennai flights. Dubai comes next as the third most popular layover location for Toronto to Chennai flights.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in New Delhi?

    Most New Delhi visitors opt to spend their time at Karol Bagh, Pitampura TV Tower, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Karol Bagh, Pitampura TV Tower, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib can be accessed by travelling approximately 13.9 km, 16.3 km, and 13.2 km, respectively from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl for about C$ 63 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Gold Souq are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Gold Souq, by traveling 10.5 km, 11.0 km, and 6.8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Dubai can rent one for about C$ 52 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Toronto to Chennai flights?

    Toronto to Chennai flights have a layover in Frankfurt am Main the least frequently. Paris is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from Toronto to Chennai. New York comes next as the third least popular layover location for Toronto to Chennai flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Toronto to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Toronto to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Toronto to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Toronto to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Toronto to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Toronto to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Toronto to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Toronto to Chennai (average of C$ 1,297). Flying from Toronto to Chennai in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,761). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Ethiopian AirCheapestC$ 1,292AverageC$ 1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,465AverageC$ 1,702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Biman BangladeshCheapestC$ 1,614AverageC$ 1,835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time45%
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EmiratesCheapestC$ 1,643AverageC$ 2,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,680AverageC$ 2,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestC$ 1,706AverageC$ 2,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,737AverageC$ 2,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Cathay PacificCheapestC$ 1,794AverageC$ 2,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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American AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,797AverageC$ 2,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air IndiaCheapestC$ 1,799AverageC$ 2,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Chennai

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Chennai. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • In a bid to mitigate climate along this route, several airlines have adopted practices and technology that significantly reduce their carbon footprint. Among them, American Airlines operates flights to Chennai from Toronto at maximum capacity to increase fuel efficiency. In addition, they use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that reduces life cycle emissions by up to 80%.
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) has restored the native landscape, built up energy conservation systems, waste-water treatment, and dispersal systems aimed at reducing their carbon footprint in collaboration with Airports Authority of India.
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) has adopted practices within its infrastructure and daily operations to help curb climate change. They have heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) optimization to control the amount of heating and cooling needed and they use light-emitting diodes all over the airport to save on energy.

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