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Cheap flights from Australia to Chennai from ₹ 20,785

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 18/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
24 May — 31 May1
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 24 April 2026.

Sun 16/821:10
PER
-
MAA
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/908:05
MAA
-
PER
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4₹ 36,491
Wed 5/820:50
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/823:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4₹ 39,500
Thu 4/620:50
PER
-
MAA
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/618:25
MAA
-
PER
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4₹ 40,252
Thu 4/620:50
PER
-
MAA
1 stop13h 05m
AirAsia
Tue 9/623:45
MAA
-
PER
1 stop17h 35m
AirAsia
Deal found 21/4₹ 42,510
Mon 10/820:50
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4₹ 42,604
Wed 12/820:50
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/808:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4₹ 42,698
Sun 9/809:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/923:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4₹ 42,886
Sat 8/809:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/823:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4₹ 43,168
Fri 14/813:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Fri 28/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 23/4₹ 43,638
Tue 5/504:45
PER
-
MAA
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/523:50
MAA
-
PER
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4₹ 44,391
Fri 14/809:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4₹ 44,485
Thu 6/821:45
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4₹ 45,707

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 24 April 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 36,491

One-way from

₹ 20,785

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 73,922
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 16/8-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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18/7
  • 18/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 05m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 1,634,764 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 302,810 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 24 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sun 16/8

21:10-22:50

1 stop28h 10m

Chennai

Sun 13/9

08:05-03:45

1 stop17h 10m

₹ 36,491

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Thu 4/6

20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

18:25-19:50

2 stops22h 55m

₹ 40,252

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Thu 4/6

20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

23:45-19:50

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 42,510

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

06:15-23:05

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

23:45-20:30

1 stop16h 15m

₹ 46,366

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sun 7/6

16:30-22:50

2 stops32h 50m

Chennai

Sun 14/6

23:50-17:10

1 stop14h 50m

₹ 54,830

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sun 10/5

20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Mon 25/5

23:50-08:10

1 stop29h 50m

₹ 55,394

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Tue 5/5

07:40-23:05

3 stops17h 55m

Chennai

Mon 25/5

23:50-17:10

1 stop14h 50m

₹ 56,052

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Thu 7/5

07:40-06:15

1 stop25h 05m

Chennai

Thu 11/6

23:45-19:50

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 56,429

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Fri 5/6

18:25-23:00

3 stops31h 05m

Chennai

Fri 12/6

23:50-17:10

1 stop14h 50m

₹ 58,968

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 30/7

16:40-22:50

2 stops34h 40m

Chennai

Sun 9/8

23:50-22:50

2 stops18h 30m

₹ 61,695

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Chennai?

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of ₹ 54,077). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 110,318). 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 24 April 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
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
1,502 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
1,295 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
325 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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?

    Malaysia Airlines and Qantas Airways can get you from Australia to Chennai in just under 19h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 35m. The distance from Australia to Chennai is about 8766 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 ₹ 13,291. Scoot flights start at ₹ 16,653 while deals on Royal Brunei Airlines start at ₹ 27,630 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of ₹ 54,077). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 110,318). 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₹ 19,427Average₹ 40,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 50,108Average₹ 107,939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 54,647Average₹ 77,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 60,496Average₹ 62,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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