$294+ 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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Chennai in 2025

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2025, 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 27 August 2025.

Return from

$576

One-way from

$299

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$883
19/9-17/10
  • 19/9-17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 2/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 00m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($460 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2025

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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 27 August 2025.

Fri 19/909:15SYD - MAA
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1023:45MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$576
Mon 13/1013:50SYD - MAA
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1023:45MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$578
Fri 10/1010:15SYD - MAA
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1023:45MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$583
Fri 29/809:15SYD - MAA
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/908:15MAA - SYD
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$586
Thu 9/1022:15SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1123:50MAA - SYD
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$592
Sat 15/1110:45SYD - MAA
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1223:45MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$593
Thu 28/820:35SYD - MAA
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/900:05MAA - SYD
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$678
Tue 9/920:45SYD - MAA
1 stop30h 50mScoot
Wed 24/900:05MAA - SYD
1 stop14h 55mScoot
Deal found 25/8$704
Wed 10/912:50SYD - MAA
1 stop14h 45mScoot
Fri 19/900:05MAA - SYD
1 stop14h 55mScoot
Deal found 25/8$711

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/9

09:15-23:05

1 stop18h 20m

Chennai

Fri 17/10

23:45-21:00

1 stop15h 45m

$576

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

13:50-23:05

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Mon 27/10

23:45-20:35

1 stop15h 20m

$578

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

10:15-23:05

1 stop18h 20m

Chennai

Fri 17/10

23:45-21:00

1 stop15h 45m

$583

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/10

22:15-07:45

1 stop15h 00m

Chennai

Mon 10/11

23:50-18:50

1 stop13h 30m

$592

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

10:45-22:55

1 stop17h 40m

Chennai

Mon 15/12

23:45-20:35

1 stop15h 20m

$593

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

20:05-22:50

1 stop32h 15m

Chennai

Mon 16/3

23:50-18:50

1 stop13h 30m

$604

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

14:20-22:50

1 stop14h 00m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

23:50-13:05

1 stop31h 45m

$641

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

20:05-22:50

1 stop32h 15m

$294

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

21:50-07:25

1 stop15h 05m

$297

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/11

14:20-22:50

1 stop14h 00m

$299

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/8

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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When is the best time to book a flight 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 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights to Chennai is 59 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly 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.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Thursday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 27 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, andQantas Airways to India have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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

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, Scoot 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 $60, while return flights cost around $215.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around $295, however they can be found for as little as $139.

  • 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 25 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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