Chennai to Male flight deals
MAA → MLE · Male, Maldives · Visa-free for Indian passports
Typical price
₹30,557
Good price is under
₹29,788
All-time low we've seen
₹27,870
90-day average
₹31,189
Cheapest month: Jan 2027
Lowest return fare seen for each departure month, MAA → MLE.
- Oct 2026₹31,053
Live · 24 Oct–29 Oct on Google Flights
Dussehra rush
- Dec 2026₹35,468
Live · 15 Dec–31 Dec on Google Flights
Xmas–NY rush
- Jan 2027₹29,879
Live now ₹33,550 · seen ₹29,879 on 29 Sep · 2 Jan–7 Jan on Google Flights
Xmas–NY rushPongal rushRepublic Day rush
From 7 departure dates checked in the last 14 days. “Live” means checked in the last 48 hours; older fares may have changed. Red tags mark Indian holiday rushes, when fares out of India tend to rise.
When to book
Book at least 2 weeks ahead. Across all FlyBun routes, fares in the last 2 weeks before departure averaged +6.1% versus the same dates booked earlier, while booking 2 weeks to 3+ months ahead stayed within −0.9% to 0.0%.
- Under 2 weeks+6.1%
- 2–4 weeks−0.7%
- 1–2 months−0.8%
- 2–3 months0.0%
- 3+ months−0.9%
How far ahead the fare was booked, versus that departure date's average price, so the season doesn't skew it. All routes: 8,956 departure-date samples.
Fly from another city
Cheapest live return fare to Male from other Indian airports. Getting to that airport costs extra.
- From KochiCOK · 28 Oct–4 Nov₹25,894₹5,159 less than from Chennai
- From BangaloreBLR · 26 Nov–3 Dec₹25,901₹5,152 less than from Chennai
- From MumbaiBOM · 25 Oct–29 Oct₹28,252₹2,801 less than from Chennai
- From HyderabadHYD · 15 Jan₹31,271₹218 more than from Chennai
- From DelhiDEL · 20 Oct–25 Oct₹34,676₹3,623 more than from Chennai
Chennai to Male: questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Male?
Across 3 departure months, Jan 2027 has the lowest return fare we've seen in the last 14 days: ₹29,879. The priciest is Dec 2026 at ₹35,468. Fares change daily, so check the live price before you book.
How far ahead should I book Chennai to Male flights?
Book at least 2 weeks ahead. Across all FlyBun routes, fares in the last 2 weeks before departure averaged +6.1% versus the same dates booked earlier, while booking 2 weeks to 3+ months ahead stayed within −0.9% to 0.0%.
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Maldives?
Indian passport holders can visit Maldives without a visa for up to 30 days. Free entry stamp on arrival. Submit the free IMUGA form within 96 hours of travel.
What is a good price for a Chennai to Male flight?
A return fare under ₹29,788 is a good price on this route. The typical fare is around ₹30,557, and the lowest we've ever seen is ₹27,870.
How often does FlyBun check Chennai to Male fares?
Every 4 hours, across departure dates months ahead. When a fare is cheaper than most FlyBun has seen on this route and at least 20% below its typical price, it's published as a deal and everyone watching this route gets an alert.
FlyBun checks fares from Indian cities every 4 hours and alerts you free when they drop.