Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Chennai?

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 40m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Chennai?

New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 60,473. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Chennai?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Chennai on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Chennai?

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 41m.

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

According to our current data, Scoot (₹ 23,126), Malaysia Airlines (₹ 52,385), and Singapore Airlines (₹ 68,954) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chennai. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Chennai?

Consider Scoot, Malaysia Airlines or Singapore Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Chennai.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MAA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Chennai as you normally would.

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.

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Chennai?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Chennai.

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.

₹ 17,850+ Flights from Sydney to Chennai

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 67,796 and ₹ 97,997 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was ₹ 50,035 on Multiple Airlines (24 Jan-9 Feb). Find deals

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Chennai

Round-trip from	₹ 50,035
One-way from	₹ 17,850
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	₹ 83,753

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40h 10m total
Sydney to Chennai

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 241,881 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 6 January 2026.

Fri 27/313:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mScoot

Sun 26/400:05MAA - SYD

1 stop31h 10mScoot

Deal found 6/1₹ 49,495

Fri 20/210:45SYD - MAA

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/208:05MAA - SYD

3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 50,126

Fri 13/313:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/408:15MAA - SYD

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 51,388

Fri 27/313:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/420:50MAA - SYD

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 53,732

Sat 30/510:15SYD - MAA

3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/608:15MAA - SYD

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1₹ 54,183

Mon 26/113:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/223:45MAA - SYD

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 54,453

Fri 30/113:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/223:45MAA - SYD

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1₹ 55,986

Fri 27/313:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/423:45MAA - SYD

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 56,436

Fri 6/213:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/223:45MAA - SYD

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 56,617

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Fri 20/210:45SYD - MAA

3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/208:05MAA - SYD

3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 50,216

Thu 2/720:50SYD - MAA

1 stop30h 45mScoot

Fri 17/700:05MAA - SYD

1 stop15h 00mScoot

Deal found 4/1₹ 72,033

Mon 4/510:10SYD - MAA

1 stop18h 35mCathay Pacific

Sun 24/501:30MAA - SYD

1 stop24h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/1₹ 76,000

Tue 5/520:50SYD - MAA

1 stop17h 00mSingapore Airlines

Fri 29/510:30MAA - SYD

1 stop28h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 76,000

Wed 28/113:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/206:25MAA - SYD

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1₹ 52,740

Sat 30/510:15SYD - MAA

3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/608:15MAA - SYD

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1₹ 54,183

Mon 4/513:00SYD - MAA

1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines

Thu 28/510:30MAA - SYD

1 stop20h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 76,000

Wed 6/510:10SYD - MAA

1 stop18h 35mCathay Pacific

Tue 26/501:30MAA - SYD

1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/1₹ 76,000

Mon 19/113:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/108:05MAA - SYD

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1₹ 65,993

Mon 4/513:00SYD - MAA

1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines

Sat 23/523:15MAA - SYD

1 stop32h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 76,000

Sat 4/718:30SYD - MAA

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/723:25MAA - SYD

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1₹ 67,525

Thu 19/219:10SYD - MAA

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/216:30MAA - SYD

3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1₹ 69,779

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Fri 23/113:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/206:25MAA - SYD

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1₹ 52,199

Sat 24/120:05SYD - MAA

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/223:55MAA - SYD

2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1₹ 50,035

Sat 24/120:05SYD - MAA

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/223:55MAA - SYD

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1₹ 52,470

Mon 26/113:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/206:25MAA - SYD

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1₹ 52,109

Tue 27/120:05SYD - MAA

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/223:55MAA - SYD

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1₹ 52,019

Wed 28/113:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mScoot

Mon 9/223:55MAA - SYD

1 stop13h 25mScoot

Deal found 4/1₹ 51,027

Wed 28/113:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/206:25MAA - SYD

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1₹ 52,740

Thu 29/120:05SYD - MAA

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/223:55MAA - SYD

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1₹ 50,937

Wed 18/213:35SYD - MAA

3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/223:55MAA - SYD

2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/1₹ 50,576

Fri 20/210:45SYD - MAA

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/208:05MAA - SYD

3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 50,126

One-way flights from Sydney to Chennai
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Wed 4/321:50SYD - MAA

1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 17,850

Sat 31/120:05SYD - MAA

1 stop32h 15mScoot

Deal found 6/1₹ 17,941

Thu 19/320:05SYD - MAA

1 stop32h 15mScoot

Deal found 5/1₹ 18,121

Sun 3/520:50SYD - MAA

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 18,301

Fri 1/509:45SYD - MAA

1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 18,752

Thu 30/420:50SYD - MAA

1 stop30h 45mScoot

Deal found 6/1₹ 19,203

Sat 2/520:50SYD - MAA

1 stop30h 45mScoot

Deal found 6/1₹ 20,285

Tue 13/120:05SYD - MAA

1 stop32h 15mScoot

Deal found 5/1₹ 23,530

Sun 15/310:45SYD - MAA

3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1₹ 23,711

Sun 1/310:45SYD - MAA

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1₹ 23,981

Fri 16/113:35SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mScoot

Deal found 5/1₹ 24,071

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SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

10:45-12:45

3 stops31h 30m

Chennai

Fri 27/2

08:05-18:50

3 stops29h 15m

₹ 50,216

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/1

13:35-22:50

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Sat 7/2

06:25-07:30

2 stops19h 35m

₹ 52,740

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

10:15-11:50

3 stops30h 05m

Chennai

Sun 21/6

08:15-18:10

2 stops29h 25m

₹ 54,183

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

13:35-22:50

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Thu 22/1

08:05-09:15

1 stop19h 40m

₹ 65,993

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/7

18:30-23:05

2 stops33h 05m

Chennai

Fri 17/7

23:25-07:20

2 stops27h 25m

₹ 67,525

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

19:10-08:45

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Thu 26/2

16:30-06:50

3 stops32h 50m

₹ 69,779

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/7

20:50-23:05

1 stop30h 45m

Chennai

Fri 17/7

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

₹ 72,033

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

10:10-00:15

1 stop18h 35m

Chennai

Sun 24/5

01:30-06:10

1 stop24h 10m

₹ 76,000

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

20:50-09:20

1 stop17h 00m

Chennai

Fri 29/5

10:30-19:35

1 stop28h 35m

₹ 76,000

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

13:00-09:20

1 stop24h 50m

Chennai

Thu 28/5

10:30-11:45

1 stop20h 45m

₹ 76,000

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

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 ₹ 32,005). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 63,018). 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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Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,427 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,427 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,427 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

289 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,427 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Scoot

6.7

Okay

313 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,427 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai round-trip?
According to our current data, Scoot (₹ 23,126), Malaysia Airlines (₹ 52,385), and Singapore Airlines (₹ 68,954) 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 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.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Chennai?
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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 ₹ 32,005). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 63,018). 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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Scoot	Cheapest₹ 32,538	Average₹ 38,795	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest₹ 52,385	Average₹ 80,298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
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