Cheap flights from Chennai to Australia from $289

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SYD
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$610

One-way from

$289

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,136
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 30/10-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • Chennai to Australia
3/12
  • 3/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 05m total
  • Chennai to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($395 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from Chennai to Australia

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 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1008:05MAA - SYD
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1120:05SYD - MAA
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$610
Mon 10/1123:50MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 00mScoot
Sat 17/122:35MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 45mScoot
Deal found 16/9$668
Thu 16/1008:15MAA - SYD
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1014:20SYD - MAA
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$673
Wed 29/1023:45MAA - MEL
3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1122:45MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$682
Thu 30/1006:25MAA - MEL
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1122:45MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$707
Mon 20/1000:05MAA - MEL
1 stop31h 10mScoot
Tue 28/1022:35MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 45mScoot
Deal found 16/9$721
Fri 31/1008:05MAA - SYD
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1120:05SYD - MAA
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$722
Wed 12/1123:50MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1217:55MEL - MAA
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$749
Fri 31/1008:05MAA - MEL
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1113:20MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$773
Fri 31/1023:50MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 00mScoot
Fri 7/1113:20MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 00mScoot
Deal found 16/9$779
Tue 21/1008:15MAA - BNE
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1017:40BNE - MAA
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$790
Mon 13/1000:05MAA - SYD
1 stop31h 00mScoot
Tue 21/1021:25SYD - MAA
1 stop31h 10mScoot
Deal found 16/9$806

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSydney

MAA - SYD

MAASYD

Chennai

Thu 30/10

08:05-09:15

1 stop19h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

20:05-22:50

1 stop32h 15m

$610

ChennaiSydney

MAA - SYD

MAASYD

Chennai

Thu 30/10

02:55-09:15

2 stops24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/11

10:45-22:55

1 stop17h 40m

$776

ChennaiBrisbane

MAA - BNE

MAABNE

Chennai

Tue 21/10

08:15-18:55

2 stops30h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 25/10

17:40-07:25

2 stops18h 15m

$790

ChennaiAdelaide

MAA - ADL

MAAADL

Chennai

Wed 29/10

08:05-20:35

2 stops31h 30m

Adelaide

Wed 5/11

06:15-22:50

2 stops21h 35m

$854

ChennaiBrisbane

MAA - BNE

MAABNE

Chennai

Thu 30/10

08:05-18:55

2 stops30h 20m

Brisbane

Thu 6/11

23:40-22:55

2 stops27h 45m

$924

ChennaiAdelaide

MAA - ADL

MAAADL

Chennai

Sun 15/3

11:45-08:10

1 stop15h 25m

Adelaide

Wed 18/3

11:00-23:05

1 stop17h 05m

$942

ChennaiBrisbane

MAA - BNE

MAABNE

Chennai

Wed 15/10

05:40-21:30

2 stops35h 20m

Brisbane

Wed 22/10

07:00-23:05

2 stops20h 35m

$944

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sat 14/2

23:45-05:40

2 stops24h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

13:20-00:10

1 stop16h 20m

$959

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Wed 12/11

23:45-21:20

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

07:00-22:55

1 stop21h 25m

$968

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Wed 12/11

23:45-21:20

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 20/11

22:45-07:25

1 stop14h 10m

$971

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/9

Showing 1-10 of 56 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 17 September 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.

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 17 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, andQantas Airways from Chennai to Australia. 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.

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Australia?

    Departing from Chennai to Australia will take you 15h 25m. There are 8126 km between Chennai and Australia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapest$469Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
Search AirAsia flights
ScootCheapest$526Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Scoot flights
Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$770Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$821Average$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$861Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Air IndiaCheapest$868Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air India flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$962Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$990Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,085Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Thai Airways flights
IndiGoCheapest$1,088Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Search IndiGo flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chennai to Australia?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Chennai to Australia. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chennai to Australia?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Chennai to Australia.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Chennai to Australia with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Chennai to Australia with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Chennai to Australia become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Chennai to Australia on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.