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Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai from $296

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai are usually found in February or August, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$616

One-way from

$296

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,148
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 25/5-1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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29/4
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 20m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($518 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 April 2025.

Sun 25/512:50SYD - MAA
1 stop14h 45mScoot
Sun 1/600:05MAA - SYD
1 stop31h 00mScoot
Deal found 14/4$616
Sat 10/521:15SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/500:05MAA - SYD
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$624
Mon 25/822:10SYD - MAA
1 stop29h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 14/923:55MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/4$928
Fri 22/816:10SYD - MAA
1 stop21h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 9/915:55MAA - SYD
2 stops34h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,059
Mon 25/814:05SYD - MAA
1 stop38h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/901:30MAA - SYD
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/4$1,164
Mon 15/1219:10SYD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sat 20/1223:25MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,408
Thu 29/510:20SYD - MAA
2 stops44h 40mEmirates
Thu 5/609:50MAA - SYD
2 stops40h 05mEmirates
Deal found 14/4$1,794
Wed 21/510:25SYD - MAA
2 stops24h 35mIndiGo
Wed 16/714:25MAA - SYD
2 stops17h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 14/4$2,285
Mon 14/419:30SYD - MAA
1 stop28h 10mAir India
Mon 28/416:00MAA - SYD
1 stop21h 30mAir India
Deal found 13/4$2,690
Mon 5/510:10SYD - MAA
3 stops41h 10mGaruda Indonesia
Tue 27/523:55MAA - SYD
3 stops26h 45mGaruda Indonesia
Deal found 14/4$3,171
Sat 10/514:40SYD - MAA
2 stops41h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 24/507:05MAA - SYD
3 stops41h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/4$3,285

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

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SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

21:15-07:45

1 stop15h 00m

Chennai

Fri 23/5

00:05-19:30

1 stop14h 55m

$624

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

20:45-23:05

1 stop30h 50m

Chennai

Wed 25/6

00:05-11:35

1 stop31h 00m

$667

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

10:25-08:50

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Thu 26/6

21:15-06:40

2 stops28h 55m

$1,145

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/6

07:40-00:15

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

Thu 24/7

01:30-06:10

1 stop24h 10m

$1,423

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

10:20-02:30

2 stops44h 40m

Chennai

Thu 5/6

09:50-06:25

2 stops40h 05m

$1,794

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/5

10:25-06:30

2 stops24h 35m

Chennai

Wed 16/7

14:25-12:50

2 stops17h 55m

$2,285

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/5

10:10-22:50

3 stops41h 10m

Chennai

Tue 27/5

23:55-07:10

3 stops26h 45m

$3,171

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

14:40-03:30

2 stops41h 20m

Chennai

Sat 24/5

07:05-05:20

3 stops41h 45m

$3,285

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/4

09:15-23:05

1 stop18h 20m

$299

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

20:45-23:05

1 stop30h 50m

$355

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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 11 April 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 64 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 $578). Flying from Sydney 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 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 15 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Chennai at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Chennai flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 15 April 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
323 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
253 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
73 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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?

    Flying on Scoot is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $616. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SriLankan Airlines and Thai Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,074 and $1,110, respectively. Scoot is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $298 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AirAsia X from $302 and Malaysia Airlines from $606 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Chennai?

    Sydney to Chennai flights have a stopover in Singapore most of the time. Kuala Lumpur follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Sydney to Chennai flights. Bangkok comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Sydney to Chennai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $136 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

    Kuala Lumpur travellers tend to visit Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia more than any other notable places. Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia can be accessed by travelling approximately 46.6 km, 44.9 km, and 44.8 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Kuala Lumpur Intl for an average daily rate of $55 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Bangkok?

    Bangkok travellers tend to visit Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center, and Patpong Night Market more than any other attractions. Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center, and Patpong Night Market are located about 23.8 km, 21.1 km, and 24.0 km, respectively from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Travellers can book a car hire at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi for about $31 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Chennai flights?

    Sydney to Chennai flights have a stopover in Colombo least often. Bengaluru sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Sydney to Chennai. New Delhi ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Sydney to Chennai flights.

  • 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 $578). Flying from Sydney 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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ScootCheapest$583Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air IndiaCheapest$772Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$825Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$832Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$876Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$943Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,027Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IndiGoCheapest$1,098Average$1,938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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