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$288+ 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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
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 10 March 2026.

Mon 9/313:35
SYD
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MAA
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/323:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$531
Wed 6/513:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/608:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$538
Thu 13/820:35
SYD
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MAA
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/808:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$540
Mon 4/520:50
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/623:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$541
Fri 7/813:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/823:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$544
Wed 12/813:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/808:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$545
Thu 7/520:40
SYD
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MAA
1 stop30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/608:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$547
Fri 29/509:45
SYD
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MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/623:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$548
Mon 27/413:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/523:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$552
Tue 12/520:50
SYD
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MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/608:05
MAA
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SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$558

Find flight deals to Chennai

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 10 March 2026.

Return from

$538

One-way from

$288

Popular in

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August

Average price

$921
6/5-12/6
  • 6/5-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 05m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($255 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

09:05-21:15

1 stop16h 40m

Chennai

Wed 19/8

22:00-10:15

1 stop31h 45m

$1,032
Fastest return journey

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

07:40-23:35

1 stop20h 25m

Chennai

Tue 18/8

00:50-07:45

2 stops26h 25m

$1,192

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/4

14:00-02:40

2 stops42h 10m

Chennai

Tue 21/4

04:20-06:10

1 stop21h 20m

$1,871

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/4

11:30-02:40

2 stops44h 40m

Chennai

Thu 16/4

04:20-06:10

1 stop21h 20m

$1,871

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/3

20:00-02:35

2 stops36h 05m

Chennai

Fri 10/4

03:55-16:35

3 stops32h 10m

$2,005

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

17:00-02:40

2 stops39h 10m

Chennai

Mon 13/4

03:55-11:20

3 stops26h 55m

$2,007

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/3

20:00-02:35

2 stops36h 05m

Chennai

Fri 10/4

03:55-16:35

3 stops32h 10m

$2,050

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

20:00-02:35

2 stops36h 05m

Chennai

Sat 11/4

04:20-16:35

3 stops31h 45m

$2,056
Cheapest one-way

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

20:50-07:25

1 stop15h 05m

$288
Fastest single journey

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/5

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

$342

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chennai

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 6 March 2026.

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.

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 10 March 2026.
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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
391 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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 $52, while return flights cost around $130.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around $163, however they can be found for as little as $130.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 10 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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