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Cheap flights from Australia to Chennai from ₹ 14,796

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 March 2026.

Thu 4/605:15
PER
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
AirAsia
Thu 18/623:45
MAA
-
PER
1 stop17h 35m
AirAsia
Deal found 7/3₹ 27,662
Tue 21/420:50
PER
-
MAA
1 stop13h 05m
AirAsia
Tue 28/408:05
MAA
-
PER
1 stop17h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 6/3₹ 29,408
Tue 5/520:50
PER
-
MAA
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/523:50
MAA
-
PER
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3₹ 29,500
Tue 21/405:15
PER
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/408:05
MAA
-
PER
2 stops17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3₹ 31,614
Wed 15/409:55
PER
-
MAA
1 stop15h 25m
Scoot
Wed 22/423:50
MAA
-
PER
1 stop14h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 10/3₹ 32,165
Tue 9/620:35
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop30h 45m
Scoot
Wed 1/723:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 10/3₹ 33,636
Fri 24/405:35
PER
-
MAA
1 stop19h 45m
Scoot
Fri 1/523:50
MAA
-
PER
1 stop26h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 9/3₹ 33,820
Fri 12/609:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/923:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3₹ 34,003
Sat 25/418:25
PER
-
MAA
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/502:55
MAA
-
PER
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3₹ 34,095
Mon 9/313:35
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/323:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3₹ 34,279
Fri 14/809:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3₹ 34,555
Wed 6/513:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/608:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3₹ 34,739

Find flight deals from Australia to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 26,192

One-way from

₹ 14,796

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 59,460
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 20/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 10m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 1,518,732 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 279,957 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 11 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Mon 20/4

05:15-23:05

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Wed 29/4

08:05-04:15

1 stop17h 40m

₹ 26,192

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Mon 20/4

20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Wed 29/4

20:20-19:50

2 stops21h 00m

₹ 34,922

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sat 18/4

18:25-22:50

1 stop30h 55m

Chennai

Fri 22/5

02:55-19:45

1 stop14h 20m

₹ 36,025

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sat 2/5

05:35-09:30

2 stops30h 25m

Chennai

Sun 10/5

23:45-19:50

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 36,393

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sat 25/4

18:25-22:50

1 stop30h 55m

Chennai

Sat 2/5

08:05-19:30

2 stops32h 55m

₹ 36,393

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Tue 21/4

20:50-22:50

2 stops28h 30m

Chennai

Tue 28/4

08:05-03:45

2 stops17h 10m

₹ 37,128

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sat 16/5

20:00-22:50

2 stops29h 20m

Chennai

Sun 21/6

08:05-04:15

1 stop17h 40m

₹ 38,323

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Fri 24/4

05:35-11:05

2 stops32h 00m

Chennai

Fri 1/5

23:50-04:20

1 stop26h 00m

₹ 41,815

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Thu 23/4

05:15-13:35

3 stops34h 50m

Chennai

Wed 29/4

02:55-19:45

1 stop14h 20m

₹ 47,513

AdelaideChennai

ADL - MAA

ADLMAA

Adelaide

Sun 22/3

08:05-22:50

2 stops19h 45m

Chennai

Sun 3/5

23:50-06:25

2 stops26h 35m

₹ 51,465

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Chennai?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of ₹ 22,975). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 48,891). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 11 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andMalaysia Airlines from Australia to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,202 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,472 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Australia?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Australia to Chennai. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Chennai?

    AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas Airways can get you from Australia to Chennai in just under 16h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 20m. The distance from Australia to Chennai is about 9122 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Chennai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with AirAsia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 12,362. Scoot flights start at ₹ 16,434 while deals on Royal Brunei Airlines start at ₹ 27,000 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Chennai?

    While some choose either Sydney Kingsford Smith - Chennai or Melbourne Avalon - Chennai, Melbourne - Chennai is the most popular route from Australia to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Chennai?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of ₹ 22,975). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 48,891). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest₹ 18,983Average₹ 38,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest₹ 32,149Average₹ 45,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 48,964Average₹ 100,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 52,046Average₹ 74,737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 59,115Average₹ 61,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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