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Cheap flights from Australia to Chennai from ₹ 23,231

SYD — MAA
6 Oct — 13 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Chennai

Tue 10/1113:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Sat 5/1208:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 1/9₹ 46,463
Tue 10/1113:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Sat 14/1108:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 4/9₹ 47,124
Fri 23/1013:30 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 31/1008:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 4/9₹ 47,502
Tue 3/1113:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 17/1123:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 2/9₹ 48,163
Mon 9/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Fri 4/1223:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 1/9₹ 48,257
Tue 8/912:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 15/923:50 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 4/9₹ 48,352
Wed 11/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Fri 4/1223:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 1/9₹ 51,563
Mon 9/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sun 6/1223:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 1/9₹ 52,035
Mon 12/1021:50 -
1 stop15h 05m
Mon 26/1023:50 -
2 stops28h 20m
Deal found 2/9₹ 52,224
Sat 12/920:50 -
1 stop13h 05m
Sat 24/1008:05 -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 2/9₹ 53,074
Tue 10/1113:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Fri 4/1223:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 1/9₹ 54,112
Sat 17/1018:25 -
1 stop30h 55m
Sat 24/1020:00 -
2 stops18h 05m
Deal found 1/9₹ 54,301

Find flight deals from Australia to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 46,463

One-way from

₹ 23,231

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 83,671
Royal Brunei Airlines
  • Royal Brunei Airlines
  • 10/11-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 40m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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21/1-31/12
  • 21/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 1,785,852 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 382,986 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

PerthChennai

PER Perth - MAA Chennai

PERMAA

Perth

Sun 15/11

21:10-22:50

1 stop28h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 23,420

PerthChennai

PER Perth - MAA Chennai

PERMAA

Perth

Sun 18/10

05:35-22:50

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 24,270

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 27/1

13:25-22:50

1 stop14h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 25,120

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

22:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 28,992

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

13:25-22:50

1 stop14h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 31,259

AdelaideChennai

ADL Adelaide - MAA Chennai

ADLMAA

Adelaide

Fri 16/10

21:45-23:05

2 stops30h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 32,675

MelbourneChennai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - MAA Chennai

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 27/1

08:10-22:50

2 stops20h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 32,958
Fastest return journey

PerthChennai

PER Perth - MAA Chennai

PERMAA

Perth

Tue 1/12

20:40-07:25

1 stop13h 15m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 33,242

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/10

13:25-22:50

1 stop14h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 34,281

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

22:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 34,281

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of ₹ 60,723). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 121,257). 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 57 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 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
1,596 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,596 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,596 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,473 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,596 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,596 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
331 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,596 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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?

    Malaysia Airlines, IndiGo, and Singapore Airlines can get you from Australia to Chennai in just under 17h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 25m. The distance from Australia to Chennai is about 8126 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 ₹ 12,703. Scoot flights start at ₹ 17,679 while deals on IndiGo start at ₹ 29,905 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of ₹ 60,723). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 121,257). 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 4 airlines flying from Australia to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest₹ 19,507Average₹ 54,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 60,747Average₹ 71,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 70,483Average₹ 81,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 84,470Average₹ 108,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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