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from Mumbai to Chennai (BOM to MAA)

Book last-minute Mumbai to Chennai flights up to 50% off — compare live BOM–MAA fares across IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air & SpiceJet and lock a confirmed PNR in minutes.

Last-minute Mumbai to Chennai flights start from ₹5,574 — the direct flight takes about 2h 0m covering roughly 1,030 km, and IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air fly BOM–MAA. Same-day and tonight’s departures stay bookable until about 60 minutes before takeoff, with a confirmed PNR issued instantly. Payments are processed securely via Razorpay (UPI, cards, net banking), and every booking returns an airline-verifiable PNR.

Mumbai to Chennai flights today & tonight

Flying today? Same-day BOM to MAA seats stay on sale until the airline’s check-in cutoff — typically 60 minutes before a domestic departure. Tonight’s flights show live prices in the search above, and airlines often release unsold evening seats at lower fares on the day of travel.

Book a last-minute Mumbai–Chennai flight in 4 steps

  1. Search Mumbai to Chennai above with today’s or tomorrow’s date.
  2. Compare live fares across airlines and pick a departure you can reach before check-in closes.
  3. Enter passenger names exactly as on the government ID used at the airport.
  4. Pay by UPI or card — your confirmed PNR arrives instantly on WhatsApp and email.

About Mumbai and Chennai

A 1,030 km sector between Mumbai (BOM) and Chennai (MAA) — connecting India's financial capital with South India's automotive and IT hub. Daily demand is strongest on weekdays for corporate and family travel; weekends see leisure and event-driven movement.

Mumbai

Airport BOM

Mumbai sees steady year-round air traffic, so departures from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) stay active through the day. Travellers on this route include founders, sales teams, consultants, students, families, and medical passengers who often need immediate movement with minimal planning time. Morning and evening peaks can shift fares quickly, especially on Mondays, Fridays, festival windows, or weather-disruption days. Better outcomes usually come from comparing nearby departure bands, tracking fare movement in real time, and confirming fast when a practical option appears before lower-inventory urgent seats disappear.

Primary HubChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
Travel PatternTrade and business heavy with urgent family movement

Chennai

Airport MAA

Chennai draws steady year-round travel, which keeps arrivals into Chennai International Airport (MAA) busy across weekdays and weekends. This route serves business teams, legal professionals, students, and families handling urgent commitments, so timing is often as important as fare. City traffic, meeting slots, and onward rail or road connections can all change which flight is truly convenient after landing. During rush periods, available seats can tighten even when multiple listings appear open online. Strong booking decisions come from comparing airlines quickly, prioritizing arrival bands, and securing practical options before sudden fare jumps reduce value.

Primary HubChennai International Airport
Travel PatternGovernment and corporate demand with year-round traffic

The Tatkal Flights advantage

When departure timelines are tight, these are the practical strengths that help travellers confirm better Mumbai to Chennai options faster.

Urgent booking support

Fast handling for same day, next day, and 72-hour travel windows.

Human agents

Real travel experts guide the route instead of leaving you to compare endless listings.

Unpublished fares

We also check routes that do not always surface on public booking platforms.

Same day options

Useful for medical, business, personal, and urgent family movement.

Flexible airlines

We compare multiple carriers to balance timing, budget, and confirmation speed.

Mumbai to Chennai Flight Guide

Route at a glance. Mumbai (BOM) to Chennai (MAA) is 1,030 km with a typical non-stop flight time of about 2h 0min. The route carries a steady mix of business, family, medical, and event travel. Frequency is highest on weekday mornings (06:00–10:00) and evenings (17:00–21:00). Mid-week off-peak windows usually offer the calmest fares.

When to book. Fares are typically softest 14–21 days out for mid-week travel. Friday evening and Sunday return slots run 30–60% above the weekday average. For last-minute travel (within 3 days), fares usually run higher, not lower — we scan every airline in real time to surface the lowest seat still available and lock a confirmed PNR fast.

Annual pattern. June, July, and February are typically the cheapest months. October through January is peak season due to festival travel and weddings. If your dates are flexible, shifting one weekday can save ₹1,500–3,500.

Questions about Mumbai to Chennai urgent travel

These answers cover the most common booking questions we hear from passengers searching for tatkal flights Mumbai Chennai, emergency travel, and same day departures.

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How much is a last-minute Mumbai to Chennai flight? +
Last-minute BOM–MAA fares start around ₹5,574, based on fares observed on this route over the last 90 days. Prices move with demand: off-peak Tuesday and Wednesday departures usually price lowest, while Friday and Sunday evenings run highest.
How long is the Mumbai to Chennai flight? +
The direct Mumbai to Chennai flight takes about 2h 0m, covering roughly 1,030 km. Connecting one-stop options take considerably longer, so check the duration column when comparing fares.
Which airlines fly from Mumbai to Chennai? +
IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air operate flights from Mumbai to Chennai. The live search compares all of them side by side, so you can pick by price, departure time, or airline.
Can I book a same-day Mumbai to Chennai flight today or tonight? +
Yes. Same-day and tonight bookings for BOM–MAA remain open until the airline’s check-in cutoff — typically 60 minutes before a domestic departure. Every flight shown in the search is still bookable, and unsold evening seats are often released at lower fares on the day of travel.
Can I get a refund if my flight is cancelled? +
If the airline cancels your flight or reschedules it by more than two hours, DGCA rules require a full refund regardless of fare type — email care@tatkalflights.com with your PNR. Tickets cancelled by the passenger are non-refundable, so double-check names and dates before paying.
How fast is the booking confirmation? +
A confirmed airline PNR is issued instantly at the time of booking and sent to you on WhatsApp; the full e-ticket follows by email. You can verify the PNR directly on the airline’s own website.

Airlines flying Mumbai to Chennai

Carrier availability changes through the day, so the smartest route strategy is usually a flexible airline list paired with urgent fare monitoring.

IndiGo

Starting from ₹5,574

India's largest carrier with strong frequency across business and leisure timing bands.

Air India

Starting from ₹5,834

Full-service carrier with complimentary meals, extra legroom, and varied departure slots.

Akasa Air

Starting from ₹7,109

Modern fleet with competitive pricing, ideal when schedules align at short notice.

Prices vary based on urgency, departure time, and inventory availability.

Tushar's note on Mumbai → Chennai

I founded Tatkal Flights specifically for travellers booking inside the 48-hour window before departure, and Mumbai → Chennai is one of the routes where that window matters most. On most Indian routes the cheapest fare buckets sell out first, so the closer you get to departure the higher the price usually climbs — last-minute is rarely cheaper. What we do instead is compare live fares across every airline the moment you search — including unpublished and network fares a single portal may not show — and get you the lowest seat still available, with a confirmed airline PNR in minutes. Booking inside 24–72 hours, the real win isn't a magic low price; it's a confirmed seat on the earliest workable flight without overpaying.

Two practical notes from watching this route closely: (1) Friday-evening departures on Mumbai → Chennai tend to price noticeably higher than the Tuesday-morning departure on the same week, so if your travel date is flexible by a day or two the savings are real. (2) The "non-refundable" tag on the cheapest fare bucket has a specific definition under DGCA rules — if the airline cancels or reschedules by more than 2 hours, you're owed a full refund regardless of bucket. I keep the DGCA refund-rights guide updated each quarter for that reason.

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