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Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai from ₹ 25,603

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 17 August 2026.

Fri 11/909:45 -
1 stop17h 50m
Fri 18/923:45 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 14/8₹ 50,537
Wed 2/920:50 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 15/923:45 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 16/8₹ 50,632
Thu 15/1014:00 -
3 stops33h 40m
Fri 30/1023:45 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 17/8₹ 50,728
Sat 31/1020:05 -
1 stop32h 15m
Wed 11/1123:50 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 15/8₹ 50,919
Fri 11/909:45 -
1 stop17h 50m
Sat 19/908:05 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 16/8₹ 51,110
Wed 9/920:50 -
1 stop15h 05m
Fri 18/923:45 -
1 stop28h 05m
Deal found 14/8₹ 51,396
Sun 11/1021:35 -
1 stop30h 45m
Fri 20/1123:50 -
2 stops26h 05m
Deal found 14/8₹ 55,027
Sun 6/921:00 -
2 stops30h 35m
Sun 25/1023:45 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 15/8₹ 55,122
Wed 16/920:50 -
1 stop30h 45m
Sun 27/923:50 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 14/8₹ 56,269
Mon 5/1014:00 -
2 stops25h 00m
Mon 16/1123:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 16/8₹ 56,746
Sun 13/909:45 -
1 stop17h 50m
Sun 20/923:50 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 16/8₹ 56,842

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 17 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 50,537

One-way from

₹ 25,603

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 68,401
11/9-18/9
  • 11/9-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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31/8
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 20m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 1,829,781 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 396,793 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 August 2026.
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SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

19:45-23:35

2 stops32h 20m

Chennai

Thu 3/9

00:50-11:45

1 stop30h 25m

₹ 86,361

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

18:50-23:35

2 stops33h 15m

Chennai

Thu 17/9

00:50-12:10

2 stops30h 50m

₹ 88,941
Fastest return journey

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/1

10:45-22:55

1 stop17h 40m

Chennai

Sat 23/1

23:45-20:35

1 stop15h 20m

₹ 99,067

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/2

11:50-23:05

1 stop16h 45m

Chennai

Fri 12/2

11:45-06:05

2 stops36h 50m

₹ 99,831

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

19:00-02:30

2 stops37h 00m

Chennai

Fri 18/12

04:05-16:20

3 stops30h 45m

₹ 148,840

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/12

15:15-00:35

1 stop38h 50m

Chennai

Wed 6/1

02:00-20:50

1 stop37h 20m

₹ 157,342

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/12

22:15-10:45

1 stop18h 00m

Chennai

Sat 9/1

11:45-06:05

2 stops36h 50m

₹ 167,659

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/12

12:45-10:45

2 stops27h 30m

Chennai

Tue 5/1

00:20-10:45

2 stops28h 55m

₹ 187,721

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/12

11:10-10:45

2 stops29h 05m

Chennai

Wed 6/1

00:20-09:45

2 stops27h 55m

₹ 190,205

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/12

11:40-00:10

1 stop18h 00m

Chennai

Sat 9/1

06:25-07:35

1 stop19h 40m

₹ 195,268

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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?

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 39 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of ₹ 60,376). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 124,383). 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 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 ₹ 56,842 and ₹ 83,495 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 50,537 on Multiple Airlines (11 Sept–18 Sept).

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 17 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Malaysia Airlines and Scoot 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
328 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Chennai?

    Airlines like Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways fly from Sydney to Chennai in about 16h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 15m. 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 (₹ 19,733), and Malaysia Airlines (₹ 36,601) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chennai. These flights start at 74% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of ₹ 60,376). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 124,383). 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 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai

Discover the top 2 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 17 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest₹ 19,733Average₹ 56,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 36,601Average₹ 64,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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