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Cheap flights from Australia to Chennai from ₹ 26,017

SYD — MAA
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Chennai

Sun 22/1110:35 -
1 stop14h 45m
Mon 7/1223:50 -
2 stops17h 25m
Deal found 18/10₹ 56,292
Wed 28/1010:35 -
2 stops25h 00m
Wed 11/1107:10 -
2 stops20h 10m
Deal found 19/10₹ 57,333
Wed 28/1013:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Wed 18/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 18/10₹ 57,995
Mon 26/1013:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Mon 16/1123:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 21/10₹ 58,279
Sun 25/1013:25 -
2 stops26h 55m
Wed 25/1112:40 -
3 stops24h 40m
Deal found 20/10₹ 59,036
Sun 15/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sun 22/1123:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 18/10₹ 59,131
Wed 28/1010:35 -
2 stops25h 00m
Mon 9/1100:55 -
2 stops16h 30m
Deal found 19/10₹ 59,414
Tue 27/1020:50 -
1 stop13h 05m
Wed 28/1023:50 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 19/10₹ 60,077
Mon 9/1104:40 -
1 stop20h 55m
Thu 12/1100:55 -
2 stops16h 30m
Deal found 20/10₹ 60,360
Tue 3/1104:40 -
1 stop20h 55m
Sat 7/1108:05 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 20/10₹ 60,739
Sat 24/1020:50 -
1 stop13h 05m
Mon 26/1023:50 -
1 stop30h 05m
Deal found 18/10₹ 61,117
Tue 27/1001:00 -
3 stops27h 25m
Wed 18/1123:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 18/10₹ 61,969

Find flight deals from Australia to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 56,292

One-way from

₹ 26,017

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 70,389
22/11-7/12
  • 22/11-7/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 20/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 45m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (₹ 1,732,672 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 349,100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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PerthChennai

PER Perth - MAA Chennai

PERMAA

Perth

Sat 14/11

20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 31,599

PerthChennai

PER Perth - MAA Chennai

PERMAA

Perth

Wed 28/10

10:35-09:05

3 stops25h 00m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 31,789

PerthChennai

PER Perth - MAA Chennai

PERMAA

Perth

Fri 20/11

10:35-22:50

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 32,356

PerthChennai

PER Perth - MAA Chennai

PERMAA

Perth

Mon 30/11

10:35-22:50

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 34,532

PerthChennai

PER Perth - MAA Chennai

PERMAA

Perth

Sat 14/11

07:25-07:25

2 stops26h 30m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 36,519

PerthChennai

PER Perth - MAA Chennai

PERMAA

Perth

Wed 2/12

10:35-22:50

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 36,708

PerthChennai

PER Perth - MAA Chennai

PERMAA

Perth

Wed 2/12

20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 37,938

PerthChennai

PER Perth - MAA Chennai

PERMAA

Perth

Sat 16/1

23:10-12:40

2 stops16h 00m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 39,925

PerthChennai

PER Perth - MAA Chennai

PERMAA

Perth

Tue 1/12

04:50-22:50

2 stops20h 30m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 40,966

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

13:25-09:05

2 stops25h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 41,155

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of ₹ 61,212). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 118,829). 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.

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

Booking 59 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Malaysia Airlines, andScoot 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,524 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,524 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,524 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,524 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
337 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,524 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2026

CGK - HKG

food quality is horrible for premium economy. one of the worst in the airlines. flight attendants is mediocre. won't flight this anymore. better to use Starlux, SQ, or ANA/JAL.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 10h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 10m. 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 ₹ 14,266. Scoot flights start at ₹ 17,711 while deals on IndiGo start at ₹ 22,583 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Melbourne - Chennai or Brisbane - Chennai, Sydney Kingsford Smith - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of ₹ 61,212). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 118,829). 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 3 airlines flying from Australia to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest₹ 19,542Average₹ 55,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 51,760Average₹ 71,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 70,611Average₹ 81,732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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