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Cheap flights from Australia to Chennai from ₹ 15,279

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 April 2026.

Wed 3/620:50
PER
-
MAA
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/623:50
MAA
-
PER
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4₹ 33,058
Sat 29/818:25
PER
-
MAA
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/908:05
MAA
-
PER
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4₹ 33,984
Sat 8/809:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4₹ 38,243
Sat 17/1010:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1123:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4₹ 39,077
Thu 21/518:25
PER
-
MAA
1 stop30h 55m
Scoot
Mon 8/623:50
MAA
-
PER
1 stop14h 50m
Scoot
Deal found 15/4₹ 40,836
Fri 14/809:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4₹ 41,762
Wed 12/820:50
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/808:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4₹ 41,855
Sat 7/1120:05
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/1108:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4₹ 43,336
Mon 25/509:55
PER
-
MAA
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/623:50
MAA
-
PER
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4₹ 44,633
Tue 28/700:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1023:55
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4₹ 44,633
Thu 10/921:45
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/923:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4₹ 44,818
Tue 8/906:15
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/923:45
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4₹ 45,374

Find flight deals from Australia to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 19 April 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 33,058

One-way from

₹ 15,279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 72,783
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 3/6-10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 10/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 50m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 1,584,761 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 293,610 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia 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 19 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Wed 3/6

20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

01:55-03:45

2 stops23h 20m

₹ 40,281

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Mon 25/5

09:55-10:00

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Sun 14/6

23:50-04:20

1 stop26h 00m

₹ 44,633

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Thu 7/5

18:25-22:50

1 stop30h 55m

Chennai

Sun 17/5

10:45-19:50

3 stops30h 35m

₹ 48,152

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/8

20:35-22:50

1 stop30h 45m

Chennai

Wed 19/8

21:15-10:10

3 stops32h 25m

₹ 51,855

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sun 24/5

05:35-22:50

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Fri 12/6

23:50-03:45

2 stops25h 25m

₹ 52,133

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Fri 29/5

05:35-22:50

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Fri 5/6

23:50-17:10

1 stop14h 50m

₹ 53,152

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sun 31/5

07:30-08:40

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Sun 7/6

23:50-04:20

1 stop26h 00m

₹ 55,189
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneChennai

BNE - MAA

BNEMAA

Brisbane

Sun 6/9

00:05-10:45

1 stop15h 10m

Chennai

Thu 10/9

11:45-07:00

1 stop14h 45m

₹ 63,153

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Thu 14/5

04:45-08:50

2 stops30h 35m

Chennai

Sat 30/5

08:05-03:45

1 stop17h 10m

₹ 65,838

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Mon 10/8

09:55-22:50

1 stop15h 25m

Chennai

Wed 12/8

23:50-04:20

1 stop26h 00m

₹ 66,856

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Chennai?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of ₹ 53,244). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 108,619). 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 19 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andMalaysia Airlines from Australia to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,499 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,499 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,280 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
325 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Australia?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Australia to Chennai. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Chennai?

    Malaysia Airlines and Qantas Airways can get you from Australia to Chennai in just under 15h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h. The distance from Australia to Chennai is about 9041 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with AirAsia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 13,086. Scoot flights start at ₹ 16,397 while deals on Royal Brunei Airlines start at ₹ 27,205 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Chennai?

    While some choose either Sydney Kingsford Smith - Chennai or Melbourne Avalon - Chennai, Melbourne - Chennai is the most popular route from Australia to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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 Australia to Chennai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of ₹ 53,244). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 108,619). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest₹ 19,127Average₹ 39,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 49,336Average₹ 102,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 53,806Average₹ 76,943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 59,564Average₹ 61,653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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