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Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai from ₹ 34,458

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
8 Aug — 15 Aug1
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 9 July 2026.

Sat 8/820:35
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/808:55
MAA
-
SYD
3 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7₹ 57,558
Thu 13/820:35
SYD
-
MAA
3 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7₹ 57,653
Fri 27/1113:25
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 55m
Scoot
Fri 4/1223:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop30h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 7/7₹ 57,940
Sat 11/720:35
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop30h 45m
Scoot
Mon 10/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 8/7₹ 58,131
Tue 4/813:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7₹ 58,513
Fri 14/813:00
SYD
-
MAA
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7₹ 58,894
Tue 21/713:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7₹ 58,990
Mon 26/1013:25
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1120:55
MAA
-
SYD
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7₹ 59,085
Wed 29/718:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/920:20
MAA
-
SYD
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7₹ 59,372
Fri 31/713:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/816:15
MAA
-
SYD
3 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7₹ 59,658

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 9 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 57,653

One-way from

₹ 34,458

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 74,930
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 13/8-23/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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26/7
  • 26/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 385,803 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 9 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

12:25-10:45

2 stops26h 50m

Chennai

Fri 28/8

11:45-10:00

1 stop17h 45m

₹ 82,567

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

13:00-00:35

2 stops41h 05m

Chennai

Sat 31/10

02:00-09:25

2 stops25h 55m

₹ 91,730

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/8

12:25-22:50

2 stops38h 55m

Chennai

Mon 10/8

11:45-06:05

2 stops37h 50m

₹ 95,166

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

09:15-22:50

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Wed 30/9

11:45-10:00

1 stop17h 45m

₹ 98,030

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/1

06:15-00:35

2 stops47h 50m

Chennai

Sun 24/1

02:00-08:00

2 stops24h 30m

₹ 127,525
Fastest return journey

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/12

22:15-10:45

1 stop18h 00m

Chennai

Thu 7/1

11:45-07:55

1 stop14h 40m

₹ 177,638

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

14:35-05:45

3 stops43h 40m

Chennai

Sun 29/11

09:05-06:55

3 stops40h 20m

₹ 233,096

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/10

14:35-10:05

3 stops48h 00m

Chennai

Sun 29/11

09:05-06:55

3 stops40h 20m

₹ 233,191

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/10

16:20-10:25

3 stops47h 35m

Chennai

Sun 29/11

09:05-06:55

3 stops40h 20m

₹ 241,973

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

10:10-03:30

2 stops45h 50m

Chennai

Sat 10/10

05:00-07:05

3 stops44h 35m

₹ 289,794

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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 ₹ 60,422). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120,748). 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?

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 9 July 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
312 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.4

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
312 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
312 reviews
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Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.4

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
325 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
312 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

7.4

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

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 Cathay Pacific fly from Sydney to Chennai in about 26h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 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 (₹ 19,717), and Malaysia Airlines (₹ 36,571) 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 ₹ 60,422). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120,748). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest₹ 19,717Average₹ 41,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 36,571Average₹ 78,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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