Diwali 2026: Flight Ticket Prices to Chennai Surge as Passengers Return After Festival

Airfares on several routes to Chennai have increased sharply as people who travelled to their hometowns for Diwali begin returning after the festival. Flight ticket prices have risen significantly on routes connecting Chennai with various cities, adding to the travel expenses of passengers.

According to the available fare details, tickets on some routes are priced above ₹15,000, while fares on certain routes have crossed ₹20,000.

Flight Ticket Prices to Chennai After Diwali

The reported flight fares on selected routes to Chennai are:

High Airfares Add to Return Travel Costs

The increase in airfares comes as passengers look for convenient travel options to return to Chennai after celebrating Diwali with their families. The fares listed above show considerable differences between routes, with Delhi–Chennai and Ahmedabad–Chennai among the costlier journeys in the list.

Passengers planning their return trips may need to compare available flight options and check ticket prices before booking.

Note: Airfares are subject to change depending on travel dates, seat availability, airline and booking time. The prices mentioned are indicative fares reported for the routes and may vary.