Guwahati to Chennai Flights

Route overview

Route: Guwahati (GAU) → Chennai (MAA) | Distance: ~1892 km | Flight Time: 3 hr 5 min | Starting Fare: See live search

The best Guwahati to Chennai fare usually goes to whoever books at the right time. With IndiGo, Air India Express on the route, there is room to compare price, departure time and baggage before you pay. The flight takes about 2h 50m to 3h 20m and covers about 1,892 km, with the following service: about 3 to 4 a day (14 to 22 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 Guwahati (GAU) to Chennai (MAA). The aerial distance is approximately 1892 km, with typical non-stop flight times around 3 hr 5 min. Compare fares across airlines on YovoTrip.

Flight highlights

Guwahati to Chennai Flight Highlights

Book flights from Guwahati (GAU) to Chennai (MAA). Aerial distance about 1,892 km. Nonstop flight time about 2h 50m to 3h 20m. Yes, scheduled nonstop flights found (October 2026). Typical frequency about 3 to 4 a day (14 to 22 a week). Airlines: IndiGo, Air India Express. Starting fare: live fare shown in YovoTrip search; bands below are Indicative.

Airlines

Airlines Flying Guwahati to Chennai

IndiGo, Air India Express. FlightsFrom states 14 a week while its sample week shows about 22. Kayak puts the typical time at about 3h 10m. 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	3 hr 5 min	Yes
Air India Express	Value	1–3 daily	3 hr 5 min	Yes

IndiGo

Low-Cost

Frequency

5–7 daily

Avg. duration

3 hr 5 min

Direct flights

Yes

Air India Express

Value

Frequency

1–3 daily

Avg. duration

3 hr 5 min

Direct flights

Yes

Fare guide

How Much Does a Guwahati to Chennai Flight Cost?

There is no single price for Guwahati to Chennai: 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 Guwahati to Chennai Flights

Tips for booking Guwahati to Chennai flights:

Best time to book

When to Book Guwahati to Chennai 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 Guwahati to Chennai Flight

Tips to get the cheapest Guwahati to Chennai 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 Guwahati to Chennai Flights on YovoTrip?

How to book Guwahati to Chennai flights on YovoTrip.

1. Open YovoTrip and choose Flights

   Open YovoTrip and choose Flights.

2. Enter the origin and destination

   Enter Guwahati (GAU) as the departure city and Chennai (MAA) 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. Guwahati to Chennai

Schedule guide

Guwahati to Chennai Flight Schedule

These departures were seen in October 2026 sources (sample week or sample date). Schedules change, so confirm exact days and times in search.

Yes, scheduled nonstop flights found (October 2026)

Typical frequency about 3 to 4 a day (14 to 22 a week). Airlines change schedules by season, so confirm days and times before you pay.

Choose your flight

Which Guwahati to Chennai Flight Should You Choose?

If price matters most: start with IndiGo, Air India Express, 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 2h 50m to 3h 20m; 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.

Not sure which option fits your schedule? Yovo AI can help you weigh fare vs total travel time.

Baggage

Guwahati to Chennai 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

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 Guwahati to Chennai Flight

Things to remember before you fly from Guwahati to Chennai:

• 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 Chennai

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

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