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Cheap flights from Australia to Chennai from ₹ 12,222

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 25 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 30,511

One-way from

₹ 12,222

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 69,050
19/2-28/2
  • 19/2-28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 24/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (₹ 1,670,606 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 266,544 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 25 November 2025.

Sat 29/1117:45PER - MAA
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1223:45MAA - PER
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11₹ 36,131
Fri 28/1114:25PER - MAA
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1223:55MAA - PER
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11₹ 37,737
Tue 25/1117:45PER - MAA
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1208:05MAA - PER
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11₹ 40,145
Fri 28/1120:40PER - MAA
1 stop13h 15mAirAsia
Fri 5/1208:05MAA - PER
1 stop17h 55mAirAsia
Deal found 23/11₹ 40,681
Sun 30/1107:25PER - MAA
3 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1208:05MAA - PER
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11₹ 43,535
Sun 30/1107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11₹ 46,926
Sun 30/1107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11₹ 47,818
Fri 28/1106:35SYD - MAA
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1223:55MAA - SYD
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11₹ 51,297
Mon 24/1107:45MEL - MAA
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11₹ 52,546
Wed 26/1113:35SYD - MAA
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1223:45MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11₹ 53,438
Tue 25/1113:30MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 18/1223:50MAA - MEL
1 stop23h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 23/11₹ 53,527
Wed 3/1217:45MEL - MAA
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11₹ 53,884

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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 25 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Chennai that are best for you.

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Australia

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Thu 19/2

20:40-07:25

1 stop13h 15m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

23:45-04:15

3 stops26h 00m

₹ 30,511

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Fri 13/3

02:25-10:45

1 stop10h 50m

Chennai

Wed 18/3

11:45-01:25

1 stop11h 10m

₹ 47,818

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

10:25-23:05

1 stop18h 10m

Chennai

Sat 21/3

00:20-20:35

1 stop14h 45m

₹ 53,973

AdelaideChennai

ADL - MAA

ADLMAA

Adelaide

Wed 4/3

11:40-00:35

2 stops41h 55m

Chennai

Sat 7/3

03:00-11:15

2 stops27h 15m

₹ 54,419

DarwinChennai

DRW - MAA

DRWMAA

Darwin

Sat 28/2

15:50-22:10

1 stop10h 20m

Chennai

Wed 4/3

23:25-15:00

1 stop11h 35m

₹ 54,509

AdelaideChennai

ADL - MAA

ADLMAA

Adelaide

Wed 4/3

11:00-23:05

1 stop17h 05m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

11:45-08:10

1 stop15h 25m

₹ 55,668

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

08:45-23:05

1 stop19h 50m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

11:45-07:15

1 stop14h 00m

₹ 55,936

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

12:50-23:05

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Thu 16/7

06:30-18:05

2 stops31h 05m

₹ 57,542

DarwinChennai

DRW - MAA

DRWMAA

Darwin

Thu 8/1

16:50-22:50

2 stops34h 00m

Chennai

Thu 15/1

23:45-16:00

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 60,218

BrisbaneChennai

BNE - MAA

BNEMAA

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

20:35-00:35

2 stops32h 30m

Chennai

Fri 1/5

01:30-14:30

2 stops32h 30m

₹ 61,289

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Chennai

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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 ₹ 22,303). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 52,100). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Australia to Chennai in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Chennai flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 25 November 2025.
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
8.1
Very Good
1,409 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,409 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,409 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,068 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,409 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,409 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Scoot
6.7
Okay
311 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,409 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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?

    Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines can get you from Australia to Chennai in just under 10h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 31h 35m. The distance from Australia to Chennai is about 6260 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 ₹ 12,222. Scoot flights start at ₹ 17,218 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at ₹ 27,656 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Sydney Kingsford Smith - Chennai or Brisbane - 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 ₹ 22,303). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 52,100). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Australia to Chennai

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest₹ 27,011Average₹ 38,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest₹ 31,208Average₹ 49,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 50,804Average₹ 59,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 51,258Average₹ 71,961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 53,093Average₹ 84,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest₹ 67,182Average₹ 101,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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