Award flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for DEL→MAA. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $31.40 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business class: 22,500 points + $31.40 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 40,000 points + $31.40 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA) at a glance
- From
- Indira Gandhi International, New Delhi, India (DEL)
- To
- Chennai International, Chennai, India (MAA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 5 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air India (AI), Qatar Airways (QR), SriLankan Airlines (UL)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 53 of 53 departure dates checked (Qatar Airways Privilege Club, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Chennai (MAA)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $31.40 | Nonstop | Air India (AI) | 2 | 47 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 17,500 pts + $4.00 | Nonstop | Air India (AI) | 2 | 48 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,000 pts + $170.41 | 1 stop | SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 2 | 13 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 53 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $31.40 | Nonstop | Air India (AI) | 1 | 43 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 43,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 44 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $4.00 | Nonstop | Air India (AI) | 1 | 43 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $182.79 | 1 stop | SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 20 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $31.40 | Nonstop | Air India (AI) | 1 | 35 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $4.00 | Nonstop | Air India (AI) | 1 | 40 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qatar Airways Privilege Club.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $31.40 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,500 pts + $31.40 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 43,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $191.23 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $4.00 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 47 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 22,500 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 43 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 40,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 35 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA) on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (11 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (11 dates) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (7 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (15 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (12 dates) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (10 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (3 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 40,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (1 date) | 170,000 · Privilege Club (1 date) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 15,000 points + $31.40; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In business class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 22,500 points + $31.40; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- In first class, Air Canada Aeroplan had the lowest observed award, 40,000 points + $31.40; see how many points you need with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Questions about award flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA)
What's the lowest New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $31.40 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 12:03 UTC for an Oct 29, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 47 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 07:37 UTC). In business class, 22,500 points + $31.40 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 12:03 UTC for an Oct 29, 2026 departure. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business-class award space on 43 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 18:18 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA)?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 47 dates, business class 43 dates, first class 35 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 13 dates, business class 20 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 53 dates, business class 44 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 48 dates, business class 43 dates, first class 40 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points can book awards from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from New Delhi (DEL) to Chennai (MAA)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 15,000 points with Aeroplan (15 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 22,500 points with Aeroplan (16 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.