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Cheap flights from Australia to Chennai from $291

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$498

One-way from

$294

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,141
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 12/6-18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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9/5
  • 9/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 15m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($499 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 24 April 2025.

Thu 12/605:10PER - MAA
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/600:05MAA - PER
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$498
Tue 10/605:10PER - MAA
1 stop20h 25mAirAsia
Mon 23/608:15MAA - PER
1 stop17h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 23/4$538
Fri 9/507:00MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/500:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$585
Sat 25/1021:45SYD - MAA
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1108:05MAA - SYD
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$588
Fri 22/813:00MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 35mScoot
Wed 17/900:05MAA - MEL
1 stop31h 10mScoot
Deal found 24/4$588
Wed 14/512:50SYD - MAA
1 stop14h 45mScoot
Wed 11/600:05MAA - SYD
1 stop14h 55mScoot
Deal found 24/4$627
Wed 11/602:10PER - MAA
1 stop11h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 19/611:45MAA - PER
1 stop10h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 23/4$749
Fri 9/506:00AVV - MAA
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/508:15MAA - AVV
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$804
Fri 22/812:30MEL - MAA
1 stop19h 20mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 18/923:50MAA - MEL
1 stop25h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 24/4$832
Tue 5/812:35BNE - MAA
1 stop16h 10mCathay Pacific
Sun 24/801:30MAA - BNE
2 stops34h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/4$845
Tue 5/815:05BNE - MAA
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/823:45MAA - BNE
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$853
Sat 25/1014:05SYD - MAA
1 stop14h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 8/1100:20MAA - SYD
1 stop14h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 23/4$854

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Thu 12/6

05:10-23:05

1 stop20h 25m

Chennai

Wed 18/6

00:05-17:10

1 stop14h 35m

$498

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Tue 10/6

05:10-23:05

1 stop20h 25m

Chennai

Mon 23/6

08:15-04:30

1 stop17h 45m

$538

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

07:00-07:45

1 stop29h 15m

Chennai

Mon 26/5

00:05-20:15

1 stop15h 40m

$585

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

13:00-23:05

1 stop14h 35m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

00:05-11:45

1 stop31h 10m

$588

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

12:50-23:05

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Thu 12/6

08:15-07:50

1 stop19h 05m

$590

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

12:50-23:05

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Wed 11/6

00:05-19:30

1 stop14h 55m

$627

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Wed 11/6

02:10-10:45

1 stop11h 05m

Chennai

Thu 19/6

11:45-01:10

1 stop10h 55m

$749

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 9/5

06:00-07:45

2 stops30h 15m

Chennai

Tue 27/5

08:15-14:10

2 stops25h 25m

$804

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

12:30-03:20

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Thu 18/9

23:50-05:30

1 stop25h 10m

$832

BrisbaneChennai

BNE - MAA

BNEMAA

Brisbane

Thu 12/6

20:45-23:05

2 stops30h 50m

Chennai

Wed 25/6

00:05-07:30

2 stops26h 55m

$856

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Chennai

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of $578). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,171). 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 AU to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia 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 24 April 2025.

When flying from Australia to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 inches 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 24 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Chennai, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Thai Airways. 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
8.1
Very Good
1,290 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,290 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,290 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
325 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,290 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
850 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,290 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,290 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Australia to Chennai.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Chennai are Scoot ($318), Cathay Pacific ($499), and Singapore Airlines ($534).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to Chennai, consider Melbourne - Chennai, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Chennai or Brisbane - Chennai, as they are the most popular.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of $578). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,171). 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 10 airlines flying from Australia to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$433Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$437Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$648Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$677Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$708Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$736Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air IndiaCheapest$746Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$776Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IndiGoCheapest$783Average$1,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$851Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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