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Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai from ₹ 24,830

SYD — MAA
28 Sep — 5 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Chennai

Sun 11/1010:45 -
1 stop17h 50m
Sun 18/1023:50 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 27/8₹ 48,705
Fri 9/1010:45 -
1 stop17h 50m
Fri 16/1023:50 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 25/8₹ 51,666
Tue 3/1120:05 -
1 stop32h 15m
Mon 30/1123:50 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 26/8₹ 51,952
Sun 11/1021:35 -
1 stop30h 45m
Thu 22/1020:20 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 26/8₹ 55,104
Wed 11/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Wed 25/1123:50 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 24/8₹ 55,677
Mon 12/1014:00 -
2 stops27h 40m
Mon 19/1023:50 -
1 stop31h 25m
Deal found 28/8₹ 55,868

Find flight deals from Sydney to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 48,705

One-way from

₹ 24,830

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 68,856
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 11/10-18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 9/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 1,861,959 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 396,341 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

22:15-10:45

1 stop18h 00m

Chennai

Thu 26/11

11:45-10:20

1 stop17h 05m

₹ 74,681

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/2

11:05-00:35

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Mon 22/3

02:00-12:00

1 stop28h 30m

₹ 79,934

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/2

15:15-00:35

1 stop38h 50m

Chennai

Sat 27/2

02:00-09:35

1 stop26h 05m

₹ 80,220

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

14:05-23:35

1 stop38h 00m

Chennai

Fri 18/9

00:50-12:10

2 stops30h 50m

₹ 88,338
Fastest return journey

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/1

09:30-21:35

1 stop17h 35m

Chennai

Tue 23/2

12:40-10:30

1 stop16h 20m

₹ 98,652

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/9

22:00-22:50

2 stops29h 20m

Chennai

Mon 5/10

11:45-10:45

2 stops17h 30m

₹ 127,875

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/1

17:30-02:30

2 stops38h 30m

Chennai

Fri 22/1

04:05-18:20

1 stop32h 45m

₹ 146,593

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/1

17:30-02:15

2 stops38h 15m

Chennai

Tue 2/2

04:05-11:20

3 stops25h 45m

₹ 174,097
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Fastest single journey

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/10

20:35-22:50

1 stop30h 45m

₹ 35,526

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

21:05-00:35

2 stops33h 00m

₹ 45,554

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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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 ₹ 60,356). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 124,342). 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 ₹ 70,670 and ₹ 94,450 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 48,705 on Multiple Airlines (11 Oct–18 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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
317 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

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
317 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
317 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

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
331 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
317 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

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

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Chennai?

    Airlines like Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific fly from Sydney to Chennai in about 18h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h. 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 (₹ 19,727), and Malaysia Airlines (₹ 36,589) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chennai. These flights start at 75% 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 ₹ 60,356). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 124,342). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest₹ 19,727Average₹ 56,769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 36,589Average₹ 64,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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