Practical route guide

Chennai (MAA) to Delhi (DEL)

Compare route-ready payment offers, then check the practical details you need before booking and flying.

Route distance
1,759 km
Nonstop estimate
2h 50m
Route-valid offers
133 available

Coupons for this route

AU Small Finance Bank

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Credit Cards

AU Bank credit card Thursdays: 12% off domestic flights

12% up to ₹1,400 dom (min ₹5,000) · 10% up to ₹4,500 intl (min ₹20,000)

  • Domestic: 12% · max ₹1,400 · min ₹5,000
  • International: 10% · max ₹4,500 · min ₹20,000

AU Small Finance Bank credit cards, Thursdays only: flat 12% up to ₹1,400 on domestic flights (min ₹5,000); flat 10% up to ₹4,500 on international (min ₹20,000). Booking period 1 Oct–31 Dec 2026.

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ICICI Bank

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ICICI Bank credit card EMI: up to ₹15,000 off

12% up to ₹1,500 dom (₹5k–25k) · flat up to ₹10,000 dom / ₹15,000 intl on higher slabs

ICICI Bank credit card EMI (excl. Amazon Pay card): domestic 12% up to ₹1,500 (₹5,000–24,999) rising to flat ₹10,000 (₹1 lakh+); international 10% up to ₹3,500 (₹10,000–49,999) rising to flat ₹15,000 (₹1.5 lakh+). Once per user per product.

Verified 1 Nov 2026

Kotak Mahindra Bank

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Kotak credit card EMI: 10% off flights

10% up to ₹1,800 dom (min ₹5,000) · 10% up to ₹5,000 intl (min ₹15,000)

  • Domestic: 10% · max ₹1,800 · min ₹5,000
  • International: 10% · max ₹5,000 · min ₹15,000

Kotak credit card EMI: flat 10% up to ₹1,800 domestic (min ₹5,000); flat 10% up to ₹5,000 international (min ₹15,000). Once per card per product per month.

Verified 1 Nov 2026

YES Bank

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YES BANK credit card EMI: 10% off domestic flights

10% up to ₹1,200 dom (min ₹5,000) · 8% up to ₹2,500 intl (min ₹15,000)

  • Domestic: 10% · max ₹1,200 · min ₹5,000
  • International: 8% · max ₹2,500 · min ₹15,000

YES BANK credit card EMI: flat 10% up to ₹1,200 on domestic flights (min ₹5,000) and flat 8% up to ₹2,500 on international flights (min ₹15,000). Once per card per product per month.

Verified 1 Nov 2026

Bank of Baroda

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Bank

Bank of Baroda Visa debit: 10% off flights

10% up to ₹1,000 dom (min ₹5,000) · 10% up to ₹1,200 intl (min ₹15,000)

  • Domestic: 10% · max ₹1,000 · min ₹5,000
  • International: 10% · max ₹1,200 · min ₹15,000

Bank of Baroda Visa debit cards: flat 10% up to ₹1,000 domestic (min ₹5,000); flat 10% up to ₹1,200 international (min ₹15,000). Once per card per product per month.

Verified 1 Nov 2026

DBS Bank

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DBS credit card Thursdays: 12% off domestic

12% up to ₹1,800 dom (min ₹5,000) · 10% up to ₹7,500 intl (min ₹10,000)

  • Domestic: 12% · max ₹1,800 · min ₹5,000
  • International: 10% · max ₹7,500 · min ₹10,000

DBS Bank credit cards, every Thursday: flat 12% up to ₹1,800 domestic (min ₹5,000); flat 10% up to ₹7,500 international (min ₹10,000). 1 Oct–31 Dec 2026.

Verified 1 Nov 2026

IDFC FIRST Bank

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IDFC FIRST credit card no-cost EMI: 12% off

12% up to ₹1,800 dom (min ₹3,500) · 10% up to ₹6,000 intl (min ₹10,000) + no-cost EMI

IDFC FIRST Bank credit card no-cost EMI (3/6 months): flat 12% up to ₹1,800 domestic (min ₹3,500); flat 10% up to ₹6,000 international (min ₹10,000). Bank processing fee ₹249 + GST applies. One code per month.

Verified 1 Nov 2026

Punjab National Bank

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PNB credit card: 15% off domestic flights

15% up to ₹1,800 dom (min ₹3,000) · 10% up to ₹6,000 intl (min ₹10,000)

  • Domestic: 15% · max ₹1,800 · min ₹3,000
  • International: 10% · max ₹6,000 · min ₹10,000

Punjab National Bank credit cards: flat 15% up to ₹1,800 on domestic flights (min ₹3,000) and flat 10% up to ₹6,000 on international flights (min ₹10,000). Once per card per product per month.

Verified 1 Nov 2026

RBL Bank

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RBL Bank credit card EMI: 12% off domestic flights

12% up to ₹1,600 dom (min ₹3,500) · 10% up to ₹5,000 intl (min ₹10,000)

  • Domestic: 12% · max ₹1,600 · min ₹3,500
  • International: 10% · max ₹5,000 · min ₹10,000

RBL Bank credit card EMI: flat 12% up to ₹1,600 domestic (min ₹3,500); flat 10% up to ₹5,000 international (min ₹10,000). Once per card per product per month.

Verified 1 Nov 2026

Chennai to Delhi: the practical detail

Distance is calculated between the two airports. Times are estimates from a stated formula, not a timetable — check the airline for actual times.

Flying is effectively the only time-efficient option

Surface travel over this distance takes more than a day, so the real decision is which airline and which payment offer, not which mode.

When you travel matters on this route

  • Chennai · October–December
    Chennai gets its heaviest rain from the northeast monsoon rather than in mid-year, so this is the window where weather disruption is most likely.
  • Delhi · December–January
    Dense winter fog over the Delhi plains commonly delays and occasionally diverts early-morning departures. A late-morning or afternoon departure is the safer choice in these weeks.

Payment offers on this domestic sector

133 of 186 tracked offers are valid on domestic flights regardless of airline, across 50 providers and 17 booking platforms. A further 23 are tied to a specific airline — check that airline actually flies this sector before relying on one.

Flight time assumes an effective cruise of 780 km/h plus 35 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Door-to-door adds 180 minutes for getting to the airport, security and exiting at the far end. Actual times vary by aircraft, routing and airport.

Travel needs

Services to arrange before departure

Wheelchair assistance

Request assistance with the airline after booking, ideally at least 48 hours before departure. Keep the request visible in your booking and arrive earlier at the airport.

Extra baggage and seat needs

Pre-book extra baggage, seat selection or priority services on the airline site before web check-in. Airport counters usually cost more.

Documents and airport checks

Keep government ID, ticket, payment proof for offers, and destination documents ready. International trips may need visa, passport validity and return-ticket checks.

Route checklist

What to check for this trip

Before booking: compare fare, coupon eligibility, baggage allowance, refund rules and final payable amount.

After booking: add wheelchair assistance, seats, meals or extra baggage directly with the airline if needed.

At the airport: check terminal, lounge access, reporting time and document requirements for Chennai to Delhi.

Chennai to Delhi flight FAQs

Distance, timing, offers and booking questions for this route.

How far is Chennai to Delhi and how long does the flight take?

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The two airports are about 1,759 km apart, so a nonstop flight is roughly 2h 50m. Allowing for getting to the airport, security and leaving at the far end, budget closer to 5h 50m door to door.

Is it worth flying Chennai to Delhi rather than taking a train?

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Flying is effectively the only time-efficient option. Surface travel over this distance takes more than a day, so the real decision is which airline and which payment offer, not which mode.

Which payment offers work on Chennai to Delhi flights?

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133 of the 186 offers we track are valid on domestic sectors on any airline, spread across 50 banks, cards, wallets and UPI apps. Another 23 are tied to a particular airline, so check that airline flies this sector first. Always compare the final payable amount, not the headline discount.

When is the worst time to fly via Chennai?

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October–December: Chennai gets its heaviest rain from the northeast monsoon rather than in mid-year, so this is the window where weather disruption is most likely.

When is the worst time to fly via Delhi?

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December–January: Dense winter fog over the Delhi plains commonly delays and occasionally diverts early-morning departures. A late-morning or afternoon departure is the safer choice in these weeks.

Where should I check the current ticket price?

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Check the airline or booking platform directly. Deal4Flight compares route information and payment offers, but does not publish live ticket prices.

Do payment offers apply to baggage and other add-ons?

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Not always. Most promotions apply to the eligible ticket amount and may exclude baggage, seats, meals or insurance. Review the booking platform's terms before payment.

Can I combine a coupon with a bank or card offer?

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Only when the booking platform's terms explicitly allow stacking. Test eligible options separately and choose the lowest final payable price.