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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 23/2. 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 11 February 2025.

Return from

$719

One-way from

$376

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$939
5/3-12/3
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
23/2
  • 23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 10m total
  • Sydney to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($565 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($117 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 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 11 February 2025.

Wed 5/314:05SYD - MAA
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/315:55MAA - SYD
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$706
Mon 25/822:10SYD - MAA
1 stop29h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 14/911:45MAA - SYD
1 stop17h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/2$843
Sat 8/309:30SYD - MAA
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 18/321:00MAA - SYD
1 stop32h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/2$929
Sun 2/317:10SYD - MAA
1 stop32h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 11/316:00MAA - SYD
2 stops33h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,058
Sun 2/310:00SYD - MAA
1 stop20h 00mThai Airways
Mon 10/301:30MAA - SYD
1 stop28h 55mThai Airways
Deal found 9/2$1,087
Mon 25/814:05SYD - MAA
1 stop38h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/901:30MAA - SYD
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/2$1,176
Sun 2/306:05SYD - MAA
2 stops23h 40mIndiGo
Tue 11/314:20MAA - SYD
2 stops19h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 9/2$1,441
Fri 18/412:50SYD - MAA
1 stop14h 45mScoot
Fri 25/400:05MAA - SYD
1 stop14h 55mScoot
Deal found 10/2$1,619
Tue 4/318:00SYD - MAA
2 stops37h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 10/303:45MAA - SYD
2 stops46h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/2$2,037

Find flights to Chennai within your budget

Locate flights to Chennai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 11 February 2025.

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Price

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

10:45-22:55

1 stop17h 40m

Chennai

Wed 12/3

15:55-20:35

2 stops23h 10m

$719

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

12:10-23:05

1 stop16h 25m

Chennai

Tue 11/3

00:20-10:20

1 stop28h 30m

$881

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

09:30-23:40

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Mon 17/3

07:30-10:45

1 stop21h 45m

$929

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

17:10-19:55

1 stop32h 15m

Chennai

Tue 11/3

16:00-06:30

2 stops33h 00m

$1,058

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

10:00-00:30

1 stop20h 00m

Chennai

Mon 10/3

01:30-11:55

1 stop28h 55m

$1,087

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

08:45-00:35

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Fri 14/3

01:50-07:15

1 stop23h 55m

$1,190

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

06:05-00:15

2 stops23h 40m

Chennai

Tue 11/3

14:20-18:40

2 stops22h 50m

$1,441

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/4

12:50-23:05

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

Fri 25/4

00:05-19:30

1 stop14h 55m

$1,619

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/2

21:50-17:30

2 stops25h 10m

$376

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/2

22:15-10:45

1 stop18h 00m

$628

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 February 2025.

The best time to book flights to Chennai is 79 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.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Chennai takes 14 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai are Scoot, Air India and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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 11 February 2025.

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

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 $40, while return flights cost around $74.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around $145, however they can be found for as little as $47.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

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