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Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai from ₹ 16,231

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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult

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

Cheap 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 5 July 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 35,096

One-way from

₹ 16,231

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 62,799
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 1/8-8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
21/7
  • 21/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (₹ 1,423,635 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 255,355 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Sydney to Chennai

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 5 July 2025.

Tue 15/720:45SYD - MAA
1 stop30h 50mScoot
Mon 4/800:05MAA - SYD
1 stop14h 55mScoot
Deal found 3/7₹ 36,795
Tue 19/821:15SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/816:35MAA - SYD
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7₹ 37,560

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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 5 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Chennai that are best for you.

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Sydney

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

12:50-23:05

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Fri 8/8

00:05-11:35

1 stop31h 00m

₹ 35,096

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/8

21:15-07:45

1 stop15h 00m

Chennai

Mon 25/8

16:35-19:30

2 stops22h 25m

₹ 37,560

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

20:10-23:55

1 stop32h 15m

Chennai

Sat 30/8

03:00-18:00

1 stop34h 30m

₹ 44,868

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/7

09:15-23:05

1 stop18h 20m

₹ 16,231

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

20:45-23:05

1 stop30h 50m

₹ 17,420

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/8

09:05-11:50

1 stop31h 15m

₹ 36,540

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/8

11:15-06:30

2 stops23h 45m

₹ 40,025

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/8

20:55-12:15

3 stops43h 50m

₹ 98,829

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

19:20-02:50

3 stops60h 00m

₹ 105,967

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 5/7

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 27 June 2025.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 July 2025.

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.

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 5 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SYD - LAX

Overall, it was excellent experience, but flight delayed around 55 Mints

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 (₹ 35,096), and Air India (₹ 44,868) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chennai. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Chennai one-way?

    ₹ 17,420 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scoot. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and IndiGo, with prices starting from ₹ 36,540 and ₹ 40,025, respectively.

  • 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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ScootCheapest₹ 32,416Average₹ 43,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 46,258Average₹ 52,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 61,566Average₹ 71,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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