Easy Tips to Book Cheap Flight Tickets from Chennai to Goa

About Chennai

Formerly known as 'Madras', Chennai is a major city in the south eastern coast of India. It is an important port city and is  a major hub for automotive, information technology and healthcare industries. The city is famed for its rich culture and is home to several historically significant temples. The top rated sightseeing in Chennai are Marina Beach, Elliot Beach, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Arinjar Anna Zoological Park,  Fort St. George, The Birla Planetarium and National Art Gallery. The Chennai International Airport is the primary airport in Chennai and located in G.S. Satellite road, around 15 km from city center.

About Goa

Hailed as the 'Pearl of the Orient', Goa is a small state located on the western coast of India. It is one of the most visited holiday destinations in India and is renowned for its vibrant nightlife and unique culture. The most popular sightseeing spots in Goa Baga Beach, Arambol Beach, Palolem Beach, Anjuna Beach, Bom Jesus Basilica, Church of St Francis of Assisi and Shree Manguesh Shantadurgai Prasanna Temple. The Dabolim Airport is the sole air hub in Goa and it serves several domestic and international airliners like Air India, IndiGo, GoAir, Qatar Airways and Air Arabia.

Flight from Chennai to Goa

Chennai is located at a distance of 734 km from Goa and the flight journey takes around two hours 5 minutes. The advent of online booking portals has made it easier than ever to book cheap flight tickets from Chennai to Goa. There are an average of 20 flights a week between the two cities. The top airlines on the Chennai to Goa route are IndiGo, Jet Airways, Air India, Air Asia, Air Costa and SpiceJet. February & September are the cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Goa while November and September are the most expensive. The first flight from Chennai to Goa leaves at 05:35 AM and the last flight departs at 09:10 PM.

Tips to book cheap flight tickets

1. Try to book your flight ticket at least 30 days in advance, and keep checking for price changes or sign up for a price alert. The reason for this is that flight ticket prices remains high for the first week from the departure date, then it keeps decreasing for the second and third week, until it reaches the lowest on the fourth week.

2. Airlines price their flight ticket based on demand; the higher the demand, the more will be the price of the seat. To counteract this, try to book your flight ticket away from holidays and events.

3.  Try to book round-trip flights on the same airliner to get the best rates on your flight ticket. As an added benefit, the loyalty points you earn on the booking can be used to get more discounts on future bookings.

4. Make sure to search on multiple online portals and meta-search sites before you make your final booking. This way you can always ensure you are getting the lowest airfare.