Chennai to Phuket at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Chennai to Phuket in the last two weeks is ₹12,419 (one-way) for Sat 14 Nov, about 30% over the usual price.
Of the months we have prices for, November is the cheapest and February the dearest.
The cheapest fares we see stop on the way, usually in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Bangkok, and take from 6h 55m.
Phuket has its best weather from December to March.
Common stops: Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, BangkokCheapest airlines lately: AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, THAI, Malaysia Airlines
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 Phuket'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 | Check live above | 29° / 25°very wet, 295 mm | Off-season | China Golden WeekDussehra |
| November 2026 | ₹12,419 one-way · Sat 14 Nov | 29° / 25°wet, 219 mm | Shoulder | DiwaliLoy Krathong |
| December 2026Best weather | Check live above | 30° / 24°rainy spells, 110 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | Check live above | 30° / 24°some rain, 73 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | ₹19,281 one-way · Wed 10 Feb | 32° / 25°mostly dry, 41 mm | Peak | Lunar New Year |
| March 2027Best weather | Check live above | 32° / 26°some rain, 62 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | Check live above | 32° / 26°rainy spells, 127 mm | Shoulder | SongkranIndian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 30° / 26°very wet, 250 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 30° / 26°wet, 219 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 30° / 26°wet, 194 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: rough seas, red-flag days on west-coast beaches (rip currents are... |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 29° / 26°wet, 233 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: rough seas, red-flag days on west-coast beaches (rip currents are... |
| September 2027 | Check live above | 29° / 25°very wet, 300 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: rough seas, red-flag days on west-coast beaches (rip currents are... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Phuket, 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.
- 24 NovLoy KrathongCandlelit floats on rivers and canals, and the Yi Peng lantern nights in Chiang Mai around the full moon.
- 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.
- 6 FebLunar New YearDragon dances and street food in Thailand's Chinatowns, biggest in Bangkok's Yaowarat.
- 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.
- 13–15 AprSongkranThai New Year: a nationwide water fight. Great fun, but hotels fill up and many Thais travel home.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Phuket?
Of the months our scanner has priced, November 2026 is the cheapest: ₹12,419 (one-way) for Sat 14 Nov. 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 Phuket?
Among the cheapest fares we see, the quickest takes about 6h 55m with a stop.
Which airlines fly from Chennai to Phuket?
Recently the cheapest fares were on AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, THAI, Malaysia Airlines and Thai Lion Air.
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
The best weather in Phuket is from December to March. Dry season: calm, clear Andaman Sea, ideal for beaches and island trips. The Similan Islands are open from mid-October to mid-May. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is December to February. The quietest months are May to October.
How far ahead should I book Chennai to Phuket flights?
At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on Southeast Asia routes, fares under 2 weeks before departure ran 9% 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.