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Chennai to Paris

From 13h, with a stop3h 30m behind IndiaBest weather Apr–Jun and Sep–OctFrom ₹49,439 return, 10 nights
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Chennai to Paris at a glance

The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Chennai to Paris in the last two weeks is ₹49,439 (return, 10 nights) for Sun 7 Mar, 14% under what the route usually costs.

Of the months we have prices for, March is the cheapest and October the dearest.

The cheapest fares we see stop on the way, usually in Abu Dhabi, Muscat and Dubai, and take from 13h.

Paris has its best weather from April to June and September to October.

Common stops: Abu Dhabi, Muscat, DubaiCheapest airlines lately: Etihad, Oman Air, Emirates, Gulf Air

Month by month: fares, weather and what's on

The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (return, 10 nights), with Paris's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.

MonthCheapest fare seenWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026Best weather ₹69,339 return, 10 nights · Mon 26 Oct 17° / 9°some rain, 77 mm Shoulder
Dussehra
November 2026 ₹53,688 return, 10 nights · Tue 17 Nov 11° / 5°some rain, 68 mm Off-season
Diwali
December 2026 Check live above 8° / 3°some rain, 85 mm Shoulder
Christmas and New Year
January 2027 ₹54,830 return, 10 nights · Fri 22 Jan 7° / 2°some rain, 83 mm Off-season
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027 ₹51,964 return, 10 nights · Sat 13 Feb 9° / 2°some rain, 60 mm Off-season
Winter: grey and chilly (3-8°C), the cheapest months, with the winter sales (soldes)...
March 2027 ₹49,439 return, 10 nights · Sun 7 Mar 12° / 4°some rain, 76 mm Shoulder
HoliGood Friday weekendEaster
April 2027Best weather Check live above 15° / 6°mostly dry, 48 mm Peak
Indian summer holidays
May 2027Best weather Check live above 19° / 9°some rain, 75 mm Peak
Indian summer holidays
June 2027Best weather Check live above 23° / 14°some rain, 73 mm Peak
Indian summer holidays
July 2027 Check live above 25° / 15°some rain, 57 mm Peak
Bastille DayStudent rush
August 2027 Check live above 25° / 15°some rain, 55 mm Shoulder
Student rush
September 2027Best weather Check live above 21° / 12°some rain, 66 mm Peak
Spring and early autumn: mild (18-25°C) with the prettiest light. The best time to visit.

Dates to plan around

Festivals and holidays in Paris, and the rushes that push up fares out of Chennai.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 26–29 MarEasterGood Friday to Easter Monday: a long weekend across much of Europe and Australia, with Holy Week crowds in Rome; some shops and sights close on the day.
  • 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • 14 JulBastille DayMilitary parade on the Champs-Élysées and fireworks at the Eiffel Tower.
  • 20 Jul – 31 Aug · expectedStudent rushThousands of Indian students fly out for autumn intakes, so fares from India to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe peak from late July through August.

Good to know

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Paris?

Of the months our scanner has priced, March 2027 is the cheapest: ₹49,439 (return, 10 nights) for Sun 7 Mar. 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 Paris?

Among the cheapest fares we see, the quickest takes about 13h with a stop.

Which airlines fly from Chennai to Paris?

Recently the cheapest fares were on Etihad, Oman Air, Emirates, Gulf Air and Qatar Airways.

When is the best time to visit Paris?

The best weather in Paris is from April to June and September to October. Spring and early autumn: mild (18-25°C) with the prettiest light. The best time to visit. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is April to July and September. The quietest months are January to February and November.

How far ahead should I book Chennai to Paris flights?

At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on Europe routes, fares under 2 weeks before departure ran 5% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.

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.

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