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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Guangzhou to Chennai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Guangzhou to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in October.

Guangzhou to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Guangzhou to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

Guangzhou to Chennai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs35,329
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Guangzhou to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Guangzhou to Chennai is Rs83,212. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Guangzhou to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs83,719.
As of August 2025, there are no flights flying from Guangzhou to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Guangzhou to Chennai is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou Airport to Chennai Airport on Friday, 29 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Guangzhou Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Thai LionAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Chennai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Chennai two hours 30 minutes behind Guangzhou.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your CAN to MAA flight.

  • During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CAN and MAA include:

    • Bandaranaike International Airport

    • Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • Rs35,329 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs83,719. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from CAN to MAA, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CAN to MAA.

  • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • Reserve a hotel near MAA if you're on a late Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Hire are leading providers you can book with here.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport to central Chennai has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Chennai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with the temperature ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAN to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC and 28ºC then.

Explore more of India

  • Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in India, consider Coimbatore, about 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are among its highlights.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.