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 ₹ 63,594. 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: 14h 03m. Find deals

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

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Chennai on Cheapflights. Find deals

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 38m.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Chennai?

Airlines like Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways fly from Sydney to Chennai in about 19h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 30m. The distance between Sydney and Chennai is about 9122 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

According to our current data, Scoot (₹ 31,865), Singapore Airlines (₹ 49,126), and Malaysia Airlines (₹ 51,301) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chennai. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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.

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

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Sydney to Chennai, book at least 60 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 24% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from ₹ 60,566 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as ₹ 65,687.

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

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from Sydney. Prices for August average ₹ 65,113 per person but you can even find prices for as low as ₹ 31,784. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 51% on your journey compared to booking in December

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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₹ 17,393+ Cheap 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 ₹ 52,355 and ₹ 74,781 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was ₹ 34,609 on Multiple Airlines (16 Nov-12 Dec). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai are usually found in August or February, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from	₹ 34,609
One-way from	₹ 17,393
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	₹ 60,213

16/11-12/12
2 total stops
33h 00m total
Sydney to Chennai

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11/10
1 total stop
15h 00m total
Sydney to Chennai

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (₹ 1,510,881 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 267,611 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 13 September 2025.

Sun 16/1110:45SYD - MAA

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1223:45MAA - SYD

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9₹ 34,609

Thu 6/1120:05SYD - MAA

1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1108:05MAA - SYD

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 35,139

Mon 27/1014:20SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1115:55MAA - SYD

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9₹ 37,346

Tue 28/1020:05SYD - MAA

1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1117:30MAA - SYD

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9₹ 37,788

Best flights from Sydney to Chennai
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Sun 16/1110:45SYD - MAA

3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/223:50MAA - SYD

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9₹ 54,386

Sat 15/1111:05SYD - MAA

1 stop19h 00mCathay Pacific

Thu 29/101:50MAA - SYD

1 stop37h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 11/9₹ 78,136

Sun 18/114:30SYD - MAA

2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 17/204:05MAA - SYD

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 96,235

Mon 19/121:15SYD - MAA

3 stops44h 25mTurkish Airlines

Thu 19/220:30MAA - SYD

3 stops41h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9₹ 127,666

Mon 24/1120:05SYD - MAA

3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/215:55MAA - SYD

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9₹ 65,599

Sat 17/114:30SYD - MAA

2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 18/204:05MAA - SYD

2 stops23h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 97,294

Fri 16/117:30SYD - MAA

2 stops38h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 23/204:05MAA - SYD

2 stops28h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 97,294

Wed 24/1220:05SYD - MAA

1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/123:50MAA - SYD

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 103,563

Thu 11/1207:00SYD - MAA

2 stops47h 05mCathay Pacific

Sun 18/101:50MAA - SYD

2 stops33h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/9₹ 118,131

Mon 19/121:15SYD - MAA

3 stops44h 25mTurkish Airlines

Wed 18/220:30MAA - SYD

3 stops41h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9₹ 127,666

Sat 20/1221:50SYD - MAA

1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/123:45MAA - SYD

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 125,635

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Sun 12/1010:15SYD - MAA

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1020:50MAA - SYD

2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 41,672

Mon 27/1014:20SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1115:55MAA - SYD

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9₹ 37,346

Tue 28/1020:05SYD - MAA

1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1117:30MAA - SYD

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9₹ 37,788

One-way flights from Sydney to Chennai
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Sat 11/1022:15SYD - MAA

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9₹ 17,393

Sat 15/1110:45SYD - MAA

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 17,481

Fri 24/1013:50SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mScoot

Deal found 12/9₹ 17,570

Sat 8/1110:45SYD - MAA

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 17,746

Thu 15/120:05SYD - MAA

1 stop32h 15mScoot

Deal found 11/9₹ 19,865

Wed 12/1114:20SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 00mScoot

Deal found 12/9₹ 20,130

Tue 28/1014:20SYD - MAA

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9₹ 20,571

Sat 25/1013:50SYD - MAA

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9₹ 21,454

Tue 27/114:20SYD - MAA

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9₹ 22,779

Sun 5/1021:25SYD - MAA

1 stop31h 10mScoot

Deal found 10/9₹ 23,132

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/11

10:45-10:10

3 stops28h 55m

Chennai

Mon 9/2

23:50-06:15

2 stops24h 55m

₹ 54,386

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/11

20:05-23:20

3 stops32h 45m

Chennai

Tue 17/2

15:55-18:50

2 stops21h 25m

₹ 65,599

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

11:05-00:35

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Thu 29/1

01:50-20:50

1 stop37h 30m

₹ 78,136

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/1

14:30-02:30

2 stops41h 30m

Chennai

Tue 17/2

04:05-06:50

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 96,235

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/1

14:30-02:30

2 stops41h 30m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

04:05-08:55

2 stops23h 20m

₹ 97,294

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/1

17:30-02:30

2 stops38h 30m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

04:05-14:25

2 stops28h 50m

₹ 97,294

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/12

20:05-16:00

1 stop25h 25m

Chennai

Fri 16/1

23:50-07:40

2 stops26h 20m

₹ 103,563

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

07:00-00:35

2 stops47h 05m

Chennai

Sun 18/1

01:50-16:30

2 stops33h 10m

₹ 118,131

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 20/12

21:50-07:25

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Sun 25/1

23:45-09:15

1 stop28h 00m

₹ 125,635

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

21:15-12:10

3 stops44h 25m

Chennai

Thu 19/2

20:30-19:20

3 stops41h 20m

₹ 127,666

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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, 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 December 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?

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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Scoot

6.7

Okay

308 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

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How long is the flight from Sydney to Chennai?
Airlines like Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways fly from Sydney to Chennai in about 19h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 30m. The distance between Sydney and Chennai is about 9122 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai round-trip?
According to our current data, Scoot (₹ 31,865), Singapore Airlines (₹ 49,126), and Malaysia Airlines (₹ 51,301) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chennai. These flights start at 51% 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?
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 December 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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Scoot	Cheapest₹ 31,865	Average₹ 41,022	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai are usually found in August or February, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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