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Cheap flights from Australia to Chennai from ₹ 13,109

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Chennai

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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 16 March 2026.

Wed 29/409:55
PER
-
MAA
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/508:05
MAA
-
PER
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3₹ 25,018
Thu 22/1005:15
PER
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
AirAsia
Sat 31/1023:45
MAA
-
PER
1 stop17h 40m
AirAsia
Deal found 13/3₹ 27,234
Sun 26/421:10
PER
-
MAA
1 stop28h 10m
Scoot
Sun 3/523:50
MAA
-
PER
1 stop26h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 11/3₹ 30,926
Sat 8/820:35
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop30h 45m
Scoot
Wed 19/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 13/3₹ 33,973
Wed 19/813:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Sun 6/923:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 15/3₹ 34,065
Sat 8/809:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3₹ 34,434
Sat 8/820:35
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/823:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3₹ 34,527
Fri 14/809:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3₹ 34,804
Sun 26/420:35
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop30h 45m
Scoot
Sun 3/523:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 11/3₹ 34,896
Tue 21/418:25
PER
-
MAA
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/409:30
MAA
-
PER
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3₹ 35,081
Sun 26/421:10
PER
-
MAA
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/509:30
MAA
-
PER
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3₹ 35,358
Mon 27/413:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Mon 4/523:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 13/3₹ 35,634

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 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 25,018

One-way from

₹ 13,109

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 59,822
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 29/4-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 18/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 55m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 1,537,514 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 283,446 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Chennai that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

21:45-07:25

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Thu 18/6

23:45-04:00

1 stop23h 45m

₹ 37,204

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Tue 21/4

18:25-22:50

1 stop30h 55m

Chennai

Tue 28/4

08:55-17:10

3 stops29h 45m

₹ 37,573

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Mon 20/4

20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Sun 26/4

23:45-04:15

1 stop26h 00m

₹ 37,665

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Mon 20/4

20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Sun 26/4

19:50-04:15

2 stops29h 55m

₹ 39,327

AdelaideChennai

ADL - MAA

ADLMAA

Adelaide

Wed 29/4

07:05-07:25

2 stops28h 20m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

08:05-06:25

2 stops18h 20m

₹ 49,390

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Fri 10/4

05:15-22:50

2 stops20h 05m

Chennai

Sun 26/4

23:50-04:15

2 stops25h 55m

₹ 55,667

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

06:15-22:55

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Tue 14/4

23:45-23:15

1 stop19h 00m

₹ 56,775

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Fri 27/3

11:30-07:25

2 stops22h 25m

Chennai

Mon 30/3

23:50-08:10

1 stop29h 50m

₹ 57,883

BrisbaneChennai

BNE - MAA

BNEMAA

Brisbane

Tue 28/4

16:35-22:50

2 stops34h 45m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

08:05-05:50

2 stops17h 15m

₹ 58,252

BrisbaneChennai

BNE - MAA

BNEMAA

Brisbane

Wed 29/4

07:00-22:50

2 stops20h 20m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

03:20-09:45

1 stop25h 55m

₹ 60,099

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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 ₹ 23,079). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 49,297). 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 16 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
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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
1,479 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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
1,210 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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
7.3
Good
296 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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
320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

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?

    AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Singapore Airlines can get you from Australia to Chennai in just under 13h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 20m. The distance from Australia to Chennai is about 6280 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 ₹ 12,418. Scoot flights start at ₹ 16,508 while deals on Royal Brunei Airlines start at ₹ 27,122 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 ₹ 23,079). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 49,297). 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₹ 19,069Average₹ 38,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest₹ 32,294Average₹ 46,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 49,186Average₹ 100,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 53,042Average₹ 75,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 59,383Average₹ 61,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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