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Flights to Chennai in 2025

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2025.

Return from

$603

One-way from

$291

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,141
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 10/6-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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  • Scoot
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 50m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($497 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 April 2025.

Tue 10/620:45SYD - MAA
1 stop30h 50mScoot
Fri 20/600:05MAA - SYD
1 stop31h 00mScoot
Deal found 25/4$603
Fri 23/512:50SYD - MAA
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/523:45MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$608
Mon 25/822:10SYD - MAA
1 stop29h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 14/911:45MAA - SYD
1 stop17h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/4$929
Tue 3/616:10SYD - MAA
1 stop32h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Thu 26/609:55MAA - SYD
2 stops16h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 25/4$965
Mon 25/814:50SYD - MAA
1 stop13h 41mThai Airways
Sat 13/901:10MAA - SYD
1 stop14h 50mThai Airways
Deal found 25/4$1,166
Thu 31/708:15SYD - MAA
2 stops20h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 15/801:30MAA - SYD
2 stops25h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/4$1,179
Tue 1/716:00SYD - MAA
2 stops27h 40mAir India
Wed 30/711:20MAA - SYD
1 stop26h 10mAir India
Deal found 25/4$1,329
Mon 9/609:50SYD - MAA
2 stops39h 10mEmirates
Mon 16/609:50MAA - SYD
2 stops40h 05mEmirates
Deal found 24/4$1,646
Sat 5/707:05SYD - MAA
2 stops27h 55mIndiGo
Sat 19/714:25MAA - SYD
2 stops24h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 26/4$2,176
Thu 31/710:10SYD - MAA
3 stops41h 10mGaruda Indonesia
Sat 16/823:55MAA - SYD
2 stops29h 20mGaruda Indonesia
Deal found 25/4$2,211

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

20:45-23:05

1 stop30h 50m

Chennai

Fri 20/6

00:05-11:35

1 stop31h 00m

$603

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

12:50-23:05

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Fri 30/5

23:45-20:00

1 stop15h 45m

$608

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/8

22:10-22:50

1 stop29h 10m

Chennai

Sun 14/9

11:45-10:00

1 stop17h 45m

$929

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

16:10-20:10

1 stop32h 30m

Chennai

Thu 26/6

09:55-06:40

2 stops16h 15m

$965

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/8

14:50-00:01

1 stop13h 41m

Chennai

Sat 13/9

01:10-20:30

1 stop14h 50m

$1,166

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

08:15-00:15

2 stops20h 30m

Chennai

Fri 15/8

01:30-07:25

2 stops25h 25m

$1,179

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/7

16:00-15:10

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Wed 30/7

11:20-18:00

1 stop26h 10m

$1,329

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

09:50-20:30

2 stops39h 10m

Chennai

Mon 16/6

09:50-06:25

2 stops40h 05m

$1,646

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/7

07:05-06:30

2 stops27h 55m

Chennai

Sat 19/7

14:25-19:50

2 stops24h 55m

$2,176

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

10:10-22:50

3 stops41h 10m

Chennai

Sat 16/8

23:55-09:45

2 stops29h 20m

$2,211

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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When is the best time to book a flight 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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights to Chennai is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Chennai takes 14 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Thursday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai are Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Scoot.

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From $518

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $526

Scoot

Scoot

From $367

Thai Airways

Thai Airways

From $649

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai are Scoot, Air India and Malaysia Airlines.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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 26 April 2025.
Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
72 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Piero,Sept 2024

SYD - DPS

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.
Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
72 reviews
Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
72 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Piero,Sept 2024

SYD - DPS

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,211 reviews
Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Piero,Sept 2024

SYD - DPS

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
851 reviews
Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Piero,Sept 2024

SYD - DPS

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Piero,Sept 2024

SYD - DPS

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
73 reviews
Garuda Indonesia
8.1
Very Good
72 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Piero,Sept 2024

SYD - DPS

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.

FAQs about flying to Chennai

Getting around Chennai

Trains are a reliable and convenient way to travel around the city and can be a preferred option over taxis as roads are quite congested. There are two main long distance trains that connect Chennai to the nearby cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Make sure you book your train tickets in advance if you are planning to visit any of them. The suburban network train service travels across the city. Buses are another option and ideal when travelling to Marina Beach.

Getting downtown:

Chennai International Airport (MAA) is located across the areas of Tirusulam, Meenambakkam and Pallavaram, around 16 km south-west of the city centre. Most travellers catch prepaid taxis to the city. Tirusulam train station is also located nearby, opposite the airport. Suburban trains from this station take passengers to Egmore in the city centre. The journey time is around 40 minutes in duration.

There are also bus services to the city, however the bus stops are located a considerable distance away from new airport terminals. You can also book airport transfers online in advance. Rental car desks are also situated throughout the airport.

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

    If you book a flight to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16.5 km from the centre of Chennai.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost $44, while return flights cost around $134.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around $168, however they can be found for as little as $86.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Chennai have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai?

    Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

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