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Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai from ₹ 17,927

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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 21 January 2026.

Fri 20/213:35
SYD
-
MAA
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/208:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1₹ 40,767
Mon 2/313:35
SYD
-
MAA
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/323:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1₹ 41,222
Thu 5/313:35
SYD
-
MAA
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/308:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1₹ 41,313
Tue 10/313:35
SYD
-
MAA
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/323:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1₹ 41,677
Mon 16/221:50
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/208:05
MAA
-
SYD
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1₹ 42,041
Sat 7/1120:05
SYD
-
MAA
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1123:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1₹ 42,314
Mon 16/321:50
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/408:15
MAA
-
SYD
3 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1₹ 42,405

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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 40,767

One-way from

₹ 17,927

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 84,629
20/2-28/2
  • 20/2-28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 29/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 15m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (₹ 1,531,115 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 245,181 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 21 January 2026.
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SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

20:50-07:45

1 stop15h 25m

Chennai

Wed 27/5

00:05-07:20

2 stops26h 45m

₹ 41,222

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/4

20:50-07:45

1 stop15h 25m

Chennai

Wed 27/5

00:05-07:20

2 stops26h 45m

₹ 41,222

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

13:35-11:45

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Sat 14/3

23:45-20:35

1 stop15h 20m

₹ 41,313

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

13:35-11:45

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

08:05-09:15

1 stop19h 40m

₹ 41,313

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

13:35-15:00

3 stops30h 55m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

08:05-09:15

1 stop19h 40m

₹ 42,223

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

21:50-07:25

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Tue 7/4

08:15-19:35

3 stops30h 50m

₹ 42,405

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

21:50-07:25

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

23:55-18:50

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 43,588

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

20:05-22:50

1 stop32h 15m

Chennai

Sat 21/3

07:20-18:50

1 stop30h 00m

₹ 45,681

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

20:50-23:05

1 stop30h 45m

Chennai

Fri 1/5

20:40-11:45

1 stop34h 35m

₹ 47,228

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

20:05-22:50

1 stop32h 15m

₹ 18,018

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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 16 January 2026.

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 29 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 ₹ 32,396). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 63,608). 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.

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 21 January 2026.
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
1,434 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

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
290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

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
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

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.

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

    According to our current data, Scoot (₹ 23,343), Malaysia Airlines (₹ 50,977), and Singapore Airlines (₹ 69,600) 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.

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    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of ₹ 32,396). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 63,608). 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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ScootCheapest₹ 23,343Average₹ 39,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 50,977Average₹ 81,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 69,600Average₹ 97,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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