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$449+ Cheap flights to Chennai

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Chennai in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 July 2026.

Wed 14/1021:35
SYD
-
MAA
3 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1008:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$791
Fri 11/913:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Fri 18/923:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 28/7$794
Wed 9/913:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/915:05
MAA
-
SYD
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$809
Sun 2/813:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Sun 23/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 27/7$814
Wed 26/813:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Mon 14/923:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 28/7$819
Sun 23/813:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Sun 30/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 26/7$822
Thu 17/920:35
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1023:50
MAA
-
SYD
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$832
Fri 4/913:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/922:00
MAA
-
SYD
3 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$833
Sun 2/820:35
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/823:15
MAA
-
SYD
3 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$836
Sun 6/913:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/922:00
MAA
-
SYD
3 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7$842
Sun 9/820:35
SYD
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MAA
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/907:05
MAA
-
SYD
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$843

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Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 30 July 2026.

Return from

$791

One-way from

$449

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Average price

$1,196
14/10-24/10
  • 14/10-24/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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  • Scoot
  • 19/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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Return

Price

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SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/9

13:00-07:15

2 stops22h 45m

Chennai

Sun 20/9

23:50-11:45

1 stop31h 25m

$858

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

09:15-22:50

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Sun 13/9

23:55-06:25

1 stop26h 00m

$1,046

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

07:40-23:35

1 stop20h 25m

Chennai

Tue 1/9

00:50-13:55

2 stops32h 35m

$1,184
Fastest return journey

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/8

22:10-10:45

1 stop17h 05m

Chennai

Sat 12/9

11:45-06:25

1 stop14h 10m

$1,196

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/8

12:25-10:45

2 stops26h 50m

Chennai

Wed 19/8

11:45-06:30

1 stop14h 15m

$1,268

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

08:40-00:35

1 stop21h 25m

Chennai

Tue 27/10

02:00-18:00

2 stops34h 30m

$1,315

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/8

22:10-22:50

1 stop29h 10m

Chennai

Sun 13/9

11:45-10:00

1 stop17h 45m

$1,320

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/8

19:45-23:35

2 stops32h 20m

Chennai

Thu 3/9

00:50-09:25

2 stops28h 05m

$1,345
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

$458

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/8

10:15-22:50

2 stops41h 05m

$466

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When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

The best time to book flights to Chennai is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 30 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andMalaysia Airlines to India have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
86 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
328 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

FAQs about flying to Chennai

Getting around Chennai

Trains are a reliable and convenient way to travel around the city and can be a preferred option over taxis as roads are quite congested. There are two main long distance trains that connect Chennai to the nearby cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Make sure you book your train tickets in advance if you are planning to visit any of them. The suburban network train service travels across the city. Buses are another option and ideal when travelling to Marina Beach.

Getting downtown:

Chennai International Airport (MAA) is located across the areas of Tirusulam, Meenambakkam and Pallavaram, around 16 km south-west of the city centre. Most travellers catch prepaid taxis to the city. Tirusulam train station is also located nearby, opposite the airport. Suburban trains from this station take passengers to Egmore in the city centre. The journey time is around 40 minutes in duration.

There are also bus services to the city, however the bus stops are located a considerable distance away from new airport terminals. You can also book airport transfers online in advance. Rental car desks are also situated throughout the airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

    If you book a flight to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16.5 km from the centre of Chennai.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost $67, while return flights cost around $145.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around $796, however they can be found for as little as $145.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Chennai have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai?

    Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

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