Chennai to Kuala Lumpur at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur in the last two weeks is ₹13,312 (one-way) for Fri 9 Oct, about the usual price.
Of the months we have prices for, October is the cheapest and January the dearest.
Nonstop flights take about 3h 55m on AirAsia and IndiGo.
Kuala Lumpur has its best weather from January to February and June to August.
Nonstop: AirAsia, IndiGoCommon stops: Bangalore, Colombo, SingaporeCheapest airlines lately: AirAsia, IndiGo, SriLankan, Scoot
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (one-way), with Kuala Lumpur's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | ₹13,312 one-way · Fri 9 Oct | 30° / 24°very wet, 308 mm | Shoulder | China Golden WeekDussehra |
| November 2026 | ₹13,312 one-way · Sun 22 Nov | 30° / 23°very wet, 428 mm | Shoulder | Diwali |
| December 2026 | ₹14,619 one-way · Mon 14 Dec | 30° / 23°very wet, 352 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | ₹15,926 one-way · Wed 27 Jan | 30° / 23°very wet, 275 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearThaipusamRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | ₹14,619 one-way · Thu 18 Feb | 31° / 23°wet, 174 mm | Shoulder | Lunar New Year |
| March 2027 | Check live above | 31° / 24°very wet, 273 mm | Shoulder | Eid al-FitrHoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | Check live above | 31° / 24°very wet, 403 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 31° / 24°very wet, 348 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidaysVesak Day |
| June 2027Best weather | Check live above | 30° / 24°wet, 200 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027Best weather | Check live above | 30° / 24°wet, 175 mm | Peak | Drier months on the west coast. Gulf visitors on summer holiday make malls and hotels busier. |
| August 2027Best weather | Check live above | 30° / 24°very wet, 250 mm | Shoulder | Drier months on the west coast. Gulf visitors on summer holiday make malls and hotels busier. |
| September 2027 | Check live above | 30° / 24°very wet, 269 mm | Shoulder | In some years, haze from Sumatran fires drifts over in August and September. |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Kuala Lumpur, and the rushes that push up fares out of Chennai.
- 1–7 OctChina Golden WeekChina's National Day holiday: mainland travellers pack Hong Kong, Macau and the big Asian hotspots, and hotel prices rise.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 22 JanThaipusamHuge Hindu processions to the Batu Caves outside Kuala Lumpur and through Singapore's Little India; some roads close.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 6–8 FebLunar New YearFestive, but many shops close and highways jam as people head home (public holidays 6-8 Feb).
- 9–12 Mar · expectedEid al-FitrThe end of Ramadan (expected 9 or 10 Mar): a few days of public holidays, with busier hotels, flights and malls.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?
Of the months our scanner has priced, October 2026 is the cheapest: ₹13,312 (one-way) for Fri 9 Oct. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?
Nonstop flights take about 3h 55m. Airlines flying nonstop include AirAsia and IndiGo.
Which airlines fly from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur?
Recently the cheapest fares were on AirAsia, IndiGo, SriLankan, Scoot and Royal Brunei.
When is the best time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
The best weather in Kuala Lumpur is from January to February and June to August. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is June to July and December.
When do fares out of Chennai go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.