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Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai from ₹ 16,351

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai are usually found in February or August, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 32,616

One-way from

₹ 16,351

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 62,167
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 13/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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17/5
  • 17/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 00m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 286,136 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Tue 13/520:45SYD - MAA
1 stop30h 50mScoot
Wed 28/500:05MAA - SYD
1 stop14h 55mScoot
Deal found 28/4₹ 32,616
Tue 13/520:45SYD - MAA
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/508:15MAA - SYD
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4₹ 32,787
Sun 4/516:10SYD - MAA
1 stop27h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 17/521:15MAA - SYD
1 stop13h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 29/4₹ 49,648
Sun 11/513:05SYD - MAA
1 stop26h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 30/523:55MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/4₹ 52,288
Mon 25/811:30SYD - MAA
2 stops41h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/901:30MAA - SYD
1 stop24h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4₹ 58,846
Thu 15/519:30SYD - MAA
1 stop38h 20mAir India
Sat 24/520:40MAA - SYD
1 stop16h 50mAir India
Deal found 28/4₹ 65,999
Sat 10/509:05SYD - MAA
1 stop31h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 1/619:05MAA - SYD
1 stop34h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4₹ 66,340

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Chennai that are best for you.

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Price

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

20:45-23:05

1 stop30h 50m

Chennai

Wed 28/5

00:05-19:30

1 stop14h 55m

₹ 32,616

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

20:45-23:05

1 stop30h 50m

Chennai

Thu 29/5

08:15-07:50

1 stop19h 05m

₹ 32,787

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

13:05-10:45

1 stop26h 10m

Chennai

Fri 30/5

23:55-19:35

1 stop15h 10m

₹ 52,288

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

16:10-20:10

1 stop32h 30m

Chennai

Sat 21/6

09:55-14:55

1 stop24h 30m

₹ 53,480

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/8

11:30-00:15

2 stops41h 15m

Chennai

Sat 13/9

01:30-06:10

1 stop24h 10m

₹ 58,846

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

19:30-05:20

1 stop38h 20m

Chennai

Sat 24/5

20:40-18:00

1 stop16h 50m

₹ 65,999

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

09:05-11:50

1 stop31h 15m

Chennai

Sun 1/6

19:05-10:15

1 stop34h 40m

₹ 66,340

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

06:00-08:05

1 stop30h 35m

Chennai

Wed 28/5

22:00-06:25

2 stops27h 55m

₹ 90,014

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

09:15-02:50

2 stops46h 05m

Chennai

Mon 26/5

04:20-17:10

1 stop32h 20m

₹ 102,788

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

14:40-03:30

2 stops41h 20m

Chennai

Thu 29/5

05:35-05:20

2 stops43h 15m

₹ 114,625

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Chennai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 SYD to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 30 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways from Sydney to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Scoot (₹ 32,616), Malaysia Airlines (₹ 52,288), and SriLankan Airlines (₹ 53,480) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chennai. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Chennai one-way?

    ₹ 16,862 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia X. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scoot and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from ₹ 17,287 and ₹ 43,346, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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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