Chennai to Pune Flights

Route overview

Route: Chennai (MAA) → Pune (PNQ) | Distance: ~917 km | Flight Time: 1 hr 45 min | Starting Fare: See live search

The best Chennai to Pune fare usually goes to whoever books at the right time. With IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air on the route, there is room to compare price, departure time and baggage before you pay. The flight takes about 1h 35m to 1h 55m and covers about 917 km, with the following service: about 6 to 7 a day (about 40 to 49 a week). YovoTrip's flight search lists the airlines together so you can filter by airline, departure time and fare type before you pay.

Book flights from Chennai (MAA) to Pune (PNQ). The aerial distance is approximately 917 km, with typical non-stop flight times around 1 hr 45 min. Compare fares across airlines on YovoTrip.

Flight highlights

Chennai to Pune Flight Highlights

Book flights from Chennai (MAA) to Pune (PNQ). Aerial distance about 917 km. Nonstop flight time about 1h 35m to 1h 55m. Yes, scheduled nonstop flights found (October 2026). Typical frequency about 6 to 7 a day (about 40 to 49 a week). Airlines: IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air. Starting fare: live fare shown in YovoTrip search; bands below are Indicative.

Airlines

Airlines Flying Chennai to Pune

IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air. FlightsFrom states about 40 a week and Directflights 49 a week (updated 19 October 2026); the difference is Akasa Air, which FlightsFrom shows starting on 25 October 2026. Airlines change schedules by season, so confirm days and times on the search results before you pay.

Airline	Type	Frequency	Avg. duration	Direct flights
IndiGo	Low-Cost	5–7 daily	1 hr 45 min	Yes
Air India Express	Value	1–3 daily	1 hr 45 min	Yes
Akasa Air	Value	2–4 daily	1 hr 45 min	Yes

IndiGo

Low-Cost

Frequency

5–7 daily

Avg. duration

1 hr 45 min

Direct flights

Yes

Air India Express

Value

Frequency

1–3 daily

Avg. duration

1 hr 45 min

Direct flights

Yes

Akasa Air

Value

Frequency

2–4 daily

Avg. duration

1 hr 45 min

Direct flights

Yes

Fare guide

How Much Does a Chennai to Pune Flight Cost?

There is no single price for Chennai to Pune: the same seat can cost very different amounts depending on the day and the booking window. Use these bands to judge whether a fare you see is low, typical or high.

Indicative: planning estimates for this distance class, not live prices and not a quote from any airline or website. Check the live fare in search.

Airport info

Airport Information

Essential details about the departure and arrival airports for this route.

Travel tips

Tips for Booking Chennai to Pune Flights

Tips for booking Chennai to Pune flights:

Best time to book

When to Book Chennai to Pune Flights for the Best Price?

For a domestic route like this, buying about two to four weeks ahead is a reasonable target, and earlier for festival or long-weekend dates. Fares usually climb in the last week, and the lowest bands tend to appear on midweek departures (Indicative). Early-morning and late-night departures are often cheaper than the 8 to 11 am and 5 to 9 pm business peaks. There is no single festival that dominates this route, so weekends, school holidays and long weekends are the periods to watch; midweek dates outside them are usually the cheapest.

Cheapest months

Cheapest Months to Fly

• Off-peak (midweek, non-holiday): Tuesday to Thursday departures on quiet dates tend to be lowest.

Peak travel

Most Expensive Times

• Festival and long-weekend dates: There is no single festival that dominates this route, so weekends, school holidays and long weekends are the periods to watch.

Fare strategies

Tips to Get the Cheapest Chennai to Pune Flight

Tips to get the cheapest Chennai to Pune flight:

1. Search with flexible dates

   shifting by one or two days can change the fare more than switching airlines.

2. Compare Tuesday to Thursday departures with weekend ones

   weekends and holiday eves are usually the dearest.

3. Compare early-morning and late-night flights

   they are often cheaper than business-hour departures.

4. On low-cost airlines, add baggage and seats during booking

   adding them at the airport costs more.

5. Check both one-way and round-trip prices

   two one-ways on different airlines are sometimes cheaper.

6. Avoid peak dates tied to festivals and long weekends if your trip can move.

   Avoid peak dates tied to festivals and long weekends if your trip can move.

7. two to four weeks

   For a domestic route like this, buying about two to four weeks ahead is a reasonable target, and earlier for festival or long-weekend dates.

How to book

How to Book Chennai to Pune Flights on YovoTrip?

How to book Chennai to Pune flights on YovoTrip.

1. Open YovoTrip and choose Flights

   Open YovoTrip and choose Flights.

2. Enter the origin and destination

   Enter Chennai (MAA) as the departure city and Pune (PNQ) as the destination.

3. Select your travel dates

   Select your departure date and, for a round trip, your return date.

4. Choose travellers and cabin

   Choose the number of adults, children and infants, and the cabin class.

5. Search and review flights

   Search and review the list of flights with fares, timings and stops.

6. Filter the results

   Filter by airline, departure time, stops or price to narrow the list.

7. Compare fare types

   Compare fare types and what each includes, especially baggage.

8. Enter traveller details

   Select your flight and enter every traveller's details exactly as on their ID.

9. Add extras and review the price

   Add baggage, meals or seats if you need them, and review the full price.

10. Pay and save your e-ticket

    Pay securely and save your e-ticket for web check-in and the airport.

Pay securely and save your e-ticket for web check-in and the airport. Chennai to Pune

Schedule guide

Chennai to Pune Flight Schedule

Departure times change by season and day of week. Pick the slot that suits your plans and check exact times in search.

Yes, scheduled nonstop flights found (October 2026)

Typical frequency about 6 to 7 a day (about 40 to 49 a week). Airlines change schedules by season, so confirm days and times before you pay.

Choose your flight

Which Chennai to Pune Flight Should You Choose?

If price matters most: start with IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air, then add baggage and seat costs before comparing.

If baggage and meals matter: check the fare rules, because most low-cost fares sell baggage and meals separately.

If time matters: a nonstop takes about 1h 35m to 1h 55m; pick the departure that fits your connections at either end.

If you travel with children or seniors: choose daytime departures and add seats in advance.

Still confused? Let our AI-powered search help you compare timing, fare, and airline in one place.

Baggage

Chennai to Pune Baggage Allowance

Allowances depend on the airline and the fare. The table shows how fares usually differ on domestic routes; check the exact allowance on your fare before paying.

• IndiGo: Typically 15 kg checked baggage in economy (varies by fare type); 7 kg cabin bag
• Air India Express: 15–20 kg checked baggage; 7 kg cabin bag; extra bag options available
• Akasa Air: 15 kg checked baggage (standard); 7 kg cabin bag

Low-cost economy usually includes one cabin bag of about 7 kg; checked baggage is often 15 kg on many fares, and some fares exclude it.

Power banks and lithium batteries should travel in the cabin, not the checked bag. Airlines may weigh hand baggage at the gate.

Travel reminders

Things to Remember Before Your Chennai to Pune Flight

Things to remember before you fly from Chennai to Pune:

• Carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID, as the airline accepts) for every adult.

  Carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID, as the airline accepts) for every adult.

• Complete web check-in online and reach the airport about two hours before departure.

  Complete web check-in online and reach the airport about two hours before departure.

• Match the name on the ticket to the name on your ID

  a mismatch can mean a denied boarding.

• Check flight status the day before and on the morning of travel, as schedules change.

  Check flight status the day before and on the morning of travel, as schedules change.

• Check the weather and local conditions at Pune

  fog, rain and cyclones can delay flights in some seasons.

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Things to do

What to See & Do in Pune

Shaniwar Wada: 18th-century Peshwa fort-palace 1 to 2 hours Aga Khan Palace: Historic palace and memorial 1 to 2 hours Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple: Well-known Ganesh temple 1 hour Sinhagad Fort: Hill fort for sunrise treks Half day Koregaon Park and cafes: Cafes and Osho garden area Evening

Destination

About Pune

Pune rewards a short stay. These are common first-timer stops; allow extra time for road transfers.