What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai round-trip?

According to our current data, Scoot (₹ 34,558), Malaysia Airlines (₹ 46,250), and SriLankan Airlines (₹ 58,722) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chennai. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Chennai?

Consider IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines or Singapore Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Chennai.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Chennai?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Chennai?

To save on the cost of your flight from Sydney to Chennai, book at least 53 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 15% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from ₹ 62,793 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as ₹ 76,391.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Chennai?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from Sydney. Prices for February average ₹ 65,521 per person but you can even find prices for as low as ₹ 34,558. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 64% on your journey compared to booking in December

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.

₹ 17,322+ Flights from Sydney to Chennai

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai are usually found in February or August, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Chennai

Round-trip from	₹ 34,385
One-way from	₹ 17,322
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	₹ 51,187

2/4-19/4
2 total stops
37h 35m total
Sydney to Chennai

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31/3
1 total stop
14h 45m total
Sydney to Chennai

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (₹ 1,648,971 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (₹ 332,513 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Wed 2/412:00SYD - MAA

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 19/408:15MAA - SYD

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2₹ 34,385

Fri 22/812:50SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mScoot

Mon 8/900:05MAA - SYD

1 stop31h 00mScoot

Deal found 21/2₹ 34,644

Thu 30/1012:10SYD - MAA

1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 29/1100:20MAA - SYD

1 stop14h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 21/2₹ 45,211

Fri 23/516:10SYD - MAA

1 stop27h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 13/609:55MAA - SYD

2 stops16h 40mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 21/2₹ 58,722

Mon 28/409:05SYD - MAA

1 stop25h 30mQantas Airways

Fri 16/511:55MAA - SYD

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/2₹ 61,407

Fri 23/510:00SYD - MAA

1 stop18h 31mThai Airways

Thu 12/601:10MAA - SYD

1 stop14h 50mThai Airways

Deal found 21/2₹ 64,525

Mon 25/815:00SYD - MAA

2 stops37h 45mCathay Pacific

Sat 13/901:30MAA - SYD

1 stop24h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21/2₹ 66,171

Mon 28/413:05SYD - MAA

2 stops22h 50mOman Air

Fri 16/515:30MAA - SYD

2 stops37h 45mOman Air

Deal found 21/2₹ 133,467

Sun 23/316:20SYD - MAA

2 stops42h 45mBritish Airways

Sun 30/307:05MAA - SYD

3 stops41h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2₹ 190,977

Sat 20/1221:30SYD - MAA

1 stop34h 45mEtihad Airways

Mon 26/103:55MAA - SYD

1 stop20h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/2₹ 201,197

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Wed 2/412:00SYD - MAA

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 19/408:15MAA - SYD

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2₹ 34,385

Mon 18/812:50SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mScoot

Mon 8/900:05MAA - SYD

1 stop14h 55mScoot

Deal found 19/2₹ 34,558

Mon 18/822:10SYD - MAA

1 stop29h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 9/923:55MAA - SYD

1 stop15h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 19/2₹ 46,250

Fri 23/516:10SYD - MAA

1 stop27h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 13/609:55MAA - SYD

2 stops16h 40mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 21/2₹ 58,722

Mon 28/409:05SYD - MAA

1 stop25h 30mQantas Airways

Fri 16/511:55MAA - SYD

1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/2₹ 61,407

Fri 23/510:00SYD - MAA

1 stop18h 31mThai Airways

Thu 12/601:10MAA - SYD

1 stop14h 50mThai Airways

Deal found 21/2₹ 64,525

Mon 18/815:00SYD - MAA

2 stops37h 45mCathay Pacific

Mon 8/901:30MAA - SYD

1 stop24h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/2₹ 65,911

Mon 3/312:15SYD - MAA

1 stop15h 25mSingapore Airlines

Tue 11/323:25MAA - SYD

1 stop13h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2₹ 78,643

Mon 28/413:05SYD - MAA

2 stops22h 50mOman Air

Fri 16/515:30MAA - SYD

2 stops37h 45mOman Air

Deal found 21/2₹ 133,467

Fri 21/319:15SYD - MAA

2 stops36h 10mQatar Airways

Mon 24/303:45MAA - SYD

2 stops46h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2₹ 151,742

Sun 23/316:20SYD - MAA

2 stops42h 45mBritish Airways

Sun 30/307:05MAA - SYD

3 stops41h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2₹ 190,977

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Thu 27/214:05SYD - MAA

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/308:05MAA - SYD

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2₹ 40,967

Fri 28/212:10SYD - MAA

1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 8/300:20MAA - SYD

1 stop28h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/2₹ 47,116

Fri 28/222:00SYD - MAA

2 stops40h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Sun 9/315:55MAA - SYD

2 stops39h 00mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 20/2₹ 77,170

Fri 28/212:15SYD - MAA

1 stop15h 25mSingapore Airlines

Tue 11/323:25MAA - SYD

1 stop13h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2₹ 78,643

Sun 23/316:20SYD - MAA

2 stops42h 45mBritish Airways

Sun 30/307:05MAA - SYD

3 stops41h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2₹ 190,977

Mon 24/314:05SYD - MAA

1 stop15h 00mScoot

Wed 23/400:05MAA - SYD

1 stop31h 00mScoot

Deal found 21/2₹ 58,809

Sat 29/322:15SYD - MAA

1 stop18h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 4/411:45MAA - SYD

1 stop17h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 21/2₹ 58,376

Sat 29/311:05SYD - MAA

1 stop19h 00mCathay Pacific

Thu 3/401:30MAA - SYD

1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21/2₹ 66,690

Mon 31/313:50SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 27/508:15MAA - SYD

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2₹ 34,818

Mon 31/309:45SYD - MAA

2 stops28h 35mSriLankan Airlines

Tue 27/509:55MAA - SYD

2 stops16h 40mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 21/2₹ 71,021

One-way flights from Sydney to Chennai
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Mon 31/313:50SYD - MAA

1 stop14h 45mScoot

Deal found 20/2₹ 17,322

Mon 31/314:30SYD - MAA

2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2₹ 20,267

Sat 24/514:40SYD - MAA

3 stops43h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/2₹ 106,531

Find flights from Sydney to Chennai within your budget

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/4

12:00-23:05

1 stop16h 35m

Chennai

Sat 19/4

08:15-09:45

1 stop21h 00m

₹ 34,385

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

12:50-23:05

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Mon 8/9

00:05-19:30

1 stop14h 55m

₹ 34,558

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

22:10-22:50

1 stop29h 10m

Chennai

Tue 9/9

23:55-19:35

1 stop15h 10m

₹ 46,250

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

16:10-14:55

1 stop27h 15m

Chennai

Fri 13/6

09:55-07:05

2 stops16h 40m

₹ 58,722

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/4

09:05-06:05

1 stop25h 30m

Chennai

Fri 16/5

11:55-10:15

1 stop17h 50m

₹ 61,407

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

10:00-00:01

1 stop18h 31m

Chennai

Thu 12/6

01:10-20:30

1 stop14h 50m

₹ 64,525

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

15:00-00:15

2 stops37h 45m

Chennai

Mon 8/9

01:30-06:10

1 stop24h 10m

₹ 65,911

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

12:15-22:10

1 stop15h 25m

Chennai

Tue 11/3

23:25-17:55

1 stop13h 00m

₹ 78,643

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/4

13:05-07:25

2 stops22h 50m

Chennai

Fri 16/5

15:30-09:45

2 stops37h 45m

₹ 133,467

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/3

19:15-01:55

2 stops36h 10m

Chennai

Mon 24/3

03:45-07:25

2 stops46h 10m

₹ 151,742

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Chennai

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Estimated return price

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Chennai

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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 79 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Chennai?

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

Rainfall in Chennai 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and Cathay Pacific from Sydney to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,297 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,297 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,297 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

317 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,297 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

821 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,297 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,609 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,297 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai round-trip?
According to our current data, Scoot (₹ 34,558), Malaysia Airlines (₹ 46,250), and SriLankan Airlines (₹ 58,722) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Chennai. These flights start at 47% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scoot	Cheapest₹ 35,410	Average₹ 51,901	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest₹ 47,148	Average₹ 53,173	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest₹ 56,966	Average₹ 72,091	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
IndiGo	Cheapest₹ 62,750	Average₹ 72,507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights

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The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai are usually found in February or August, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Chennai

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Chennai?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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