Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai from ₹ 17,638
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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
12 Jan — 19 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai are usually found in August or October, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday
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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 13 December 2025.
Mon 15/1215:55SYD - MAA
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1208:05MAA - SYD
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12₹ 78,152
Sun 21/1208:00SYD - MAA
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1217:35MAA - SYD
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12₹ 79,508
Mon 15/1221:50SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1208:05MAA - SYD
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 82,584
Tue 16/1208:50SYD - MAA
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1209:20MAA - SYD
3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12₹ 90,453
Sun 14/1206:35SYD - MAA
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1223:45MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12₹ 90,815
Wed 17/1221:50SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1216:45MAA - SYD
3 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 91,358
Best flights from Sydney to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
Sat 24/121:50SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/223:45MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 51,830
Thu 5/310:25SYD - MAA
1 stop18h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 8/311:45MAA - SYD
1 stop14h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/12₹ 56,352
Mon 2/221:50SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/223:55MAA - SYD
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 52,282
Tue 27/121:50SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/220:50MAA - SYD
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 53,729
Sun 25/113:35SYD - MAA
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/223:55MAA - SYD
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12₹ 54,091
Wed 21/110:45SYD - MAA
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/223:55MAA - SYD
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12₹ 54,453
Fri 27/210:45SYD - MAA
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/400:05MAA - SYD
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12₹ 55,357
Sat 14/221:20SYD - MAA
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/323:45MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 58,523
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Chennai. Data last updated 13 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 21/121:50SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/223:45MAA - SYD
1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12₹ 50,292
Sat 24/121:50SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/223:45MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 51,830
Sun 25/113:35SYD - MAA
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/223:55MAA - SYD
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12₹ 49,930
Tue 27/121:50SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/208:05MAA - SYD
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 51,106
One-way flights from Sydney to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
Wed 4/321:50SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12₹ 17,638
Sat 10/121:50SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12₹ 17,729
Sat 31/120:05SYD - MAA
1 stop32h 15mScoot
Deal found 13/12₹ 17,910
Wed 31/1221:50SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12₹ 18,452
Sun 18/120:05SYD - MAA
1 stop32h 15mScoot
Deal found 12/12₹ 20,352
Fri 20/313:35SYD - MAA
1 stop14h 45mScoot
Deal found 13/12₹ 20,623
Thu 16/420:50SYD - MAA
1 stop30h 45mScoot
Deal found 13/12₹ 20,895
Fri 16/113:35SYD - MAA
1 stop14h 45mScoot
Deal found 12/12₹ 23,518
Fri 16/110:45SYD - MAA
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 23,789
Mon 19/120:05SYD - MAA
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 24,694
Sun 11/106:00SYD - MAA
2 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12₹ 24,875
Wed 21/110:45SYD - MAA
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 26,141
Find 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 13 December 2025.
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 13 December 2025.
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Sydney
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 24/1
21:50-07:25
1 stop15h 05m
Chennai
Sun 15/2
23:45-20:35
1 stop15h 20m
₹ 51,830
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 2/2
21:50-07:25
1 stop15h 05m
Chennai
Mon 16/2
23:55-12:20
1 stop30h 55m
₹ 52,282
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 27/1
21:50-07:25
1 stop15h 05m
Chennai
Tue 3/2
20:50-06:15
3 stops27h 55m
₹ 53,729
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 25/1
13:35-22:50
1 stop14h 45m
Chennai
Sun 1/2
23:55-22:00
2 stops40h 35m
₹ 54,091
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 21/1
10:45-08:00
2 stops26h 45m
Chennai
Fri 13/2
23:55-06:15
2 stops24h 50m
₹ 54,453
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 27/2
10:45-22:55
1 stop17h 40m
Chennai
Wed 8/4
00:05-13:50
3 stops33h 15m
₹ 55,357
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/3
10:25-23:05
1 stop18h 10m
Chennai
Sun 8/3
11:45-07:55
1 stop14h 40m
₹ 56,352
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 14/2
21:20-00:10
2 stops32h 20m
Chennai
Sat 14/3
23:45-20:35
1 stop15h 20m
₹ 58,523
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 31/1
20:05-22:50
1 stop32h 15m
₹ 17,910
SydneyChennai
SYD - MAA
SYDMAA
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 10/1
10:45-22:55
1 stop17h 40m
₹ 18,452
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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 12 December 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 59 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of ₹ 32,201). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 63,770). 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 13 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Chennai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Chennai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 65,153.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Bangkok (BKK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 41m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Chennai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 40m.
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 13 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andScoot from Sydney to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Related info for your journey
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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai round-trip?
According to our current data, Scoot (₹ 23,203), Malaysia Airlines (₹ 52,559), and Singapore Airlines (₹ 53,831) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chennai. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Chennai?
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of ₹ 32,201). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 63,770). 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.
Explore flights to Chennai departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 13 December 2025.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 13 December 2025.
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