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Cheap flights from Chennai to Australia from $283

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 22/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SYD
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 29 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$594

One-way from

$283

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,108
23/6-23/7
  • 23/6-23/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Chennai to Australia
22/6
  • 22/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 05m total
  • Chennai to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($407 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 May 2025.

Mon 23/623:45MAA - MEL
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/707:00MEL - MAA
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/5$594
Wed 2/700:05MAA - SYD
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/721:15SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5$600
Sun 6/700:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 40mScoot
Mon 8/913:00MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 35mScoot
Deal found 27/5$633
Sun 10/800:05MAA - SYD
1 stop31h 00mScoot
Mon 10/1114:00SYD - MAA
1 stop14h 20mScoot
Deal found 28/5$653
Sun 10/800:05MAA - BNE
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/808:15BNE - MAA
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/5$916
Thu 29/523:50MAA - MEL
1 stop25h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 5/612:30MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 28/5$975
Tue 24/623:55MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 20/723:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/5$1,031
Fri 5/911:45MAA - SYD
1 stop17h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 15/922:10SYD - MAA
1 stop29h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/5$1,048
Sun 29/612:15MAA - MEL
2 stops20h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 23/706:00MEL - MAA
2 stops19h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/5$1,116
Mon 11/806:25MAA - BNE
1 stop19h 05mIndiGo
Sun 17/815:15BNE - MAA
1 stop29h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 28/5$1,175
Thu 5/622:00MAA - SYD
1 stop31h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 25/809:05SYD - MAA
1 stop16h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/5$1,211
Sun 24/801:30MAA - SYD
1 stop24h 10mCathay Pacific
Thu 28/807:40SYD - MAA
1 stop21h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/5$1,236

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Fly from

Chennai

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Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 23/6

23:45-05:30

1 stop25h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

07:00-23:05

1 stop20h 35m

$594

ChennaiSydney

MAA - SYD

MAASYD

Chennai

Sun 10/8

00:05-11:35

1 stop31h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/11

14:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

$653

ChennaiSydney

MAA - SYD

MAASYD

Chennai

Mon 30/6

06:35-19:30

2 stops32h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

20:45-23:05

1 stop30h 50m

$654

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Wed 20/8

00:05-11:45

1 stop31h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 23/9

21:30-23:05

1 stop30h 05m

$654

ChennaiBrisbane

MAA - BNE

MAABNE

Chennai

Sun 10/8

00:05-19:55

2 stops39h 20m

Brisbane

Sun 17/8

08:15-23:05

2 stops19h 20m

$916

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Tue 24/6

23:55-19:15

1 stop14h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

23:30-10:45

1 stop15h 45m

$1,031

ChennaiSydney

MAA - SYD

MAASYD

Chennai

Fri 5/9

11:45-10:00

1 stop17h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/9

22:10-22:50

1 stop29h 10m

$1,048

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sun 29/6

12:15-13:35

2 stops20h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

06:00-21:05

2 stops19h 35m

$1,116

ChennaiBrisbane

MAA - BNE

MAABNE

Chennai

Mon 11/8

06:25-06:00

1 stop19h 05m

Brisbane

Sun 17/8

15:15-15:55

1 stop29h 10m

$1,175

ChennaiSydney

MAA - SYD

MAASYD

Chennai

Sun 24/8

01:30-08:40

1 stop26h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/8

10:10-00:15

1 stop18h 35m

$1,231

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Chennai to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $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 MAA to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 May 2025.

When flying from Chennai to Australia, 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 Australia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 29 May 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia and Emirates from Chennai to Australia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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 Chennai to Australia. 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 from for flights from Chennai to Australia?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai (MAA) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Australia from Chennai.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Scoot, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $294. Malaysia Airlines flights start at $588 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $591 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Australia (average of $129). Flying from Chennai to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $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 Chennai to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Australia. 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 29 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest$487Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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ScootCheapest$591Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$672Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$775Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$903Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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IndiGoCheapest$906Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest$939Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,162Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,179Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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