Cheap flights from Australia to Chennai from $290

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Mon 8/1220:40PER - MAA
1 stop13h 15mAirAsia
Mon 15/1208:05MAA - PER
1 stop17h 55mAirAsia
Deal found 3/12$693
Tue 9/1217:45PER - MAA
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:05MAA - PER
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$708
Mon 8/1220:40PER - MAA
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1208:05MAA - PER
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$758
Fri 5/1213:10MEL - MAA
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1208:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,031
Fri 5/1213:10MEL - MAA
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,040
Sat 6/1213:10MEL - MAA
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,048
Mon 8/1213:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Wed 10/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mScoot
Deal found 3/12$1,050
Mon 8/1211:15SYD - MAA
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1223:45MAA - SYD
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,072
Thu 4/1207:45MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1208:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,080
Thu 4/1207:45MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,089
Fri 5/1209:00SYD - MAA
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1223:55MAA - SYD
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,104
Wed 31/1205:15PER - MAA
1 stop28h 40mAirAsia
Wed 7/108:05MAA - PER
1 stop17h 55mAirAsia
Deal found 3/12$1,118

Find flight deals from Australia to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$555

One-way from

$290

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,670
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 4/2-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Australia to Chennai
31/1
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • Australia to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($481 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Australia

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Wed 4/2

05:35-15:00

3 stops35h 55m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

23:45-19:55

1 stop17h 40m

$555

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Mon 2/2

05:35-22:50

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Fri 27/2

23:55-04:30

2 stops26h 05m

$567

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sat 24/1

20:40-07:25

1 stop13h 15m

Chennai

Sat 31/1

08:05-04:40

2 stops18h 05m

$644

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sun 1/2

05:15-22:50

3 stops44h 05m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

09:45-04:15

2 stops16h 00m

$667

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Mon 2/2

05:35-13:40

3 stops34h 35m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

09:45-04:15

2 stops16h 00m

$674

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sat 14/2

17:45-22:50

1 stop31h 35m

Chennai

Sat 21/2

17:35-04:15

2 stops32h 10m

$711

BrisbaneChennai

BNE - MAA

BNEMAA

Brisbane

Wed 27/5

23:55-00:15

1 stop28h 50m

Chennai

Sat 30/5

01:30-11:05

1 stop29h 05m

$921

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

22:15-10:45

1 stop18h 00m

Chennai

Sat 7/3

00:20-20:35

1 stop14h 45m

$929

DarwinChennai

DRW - MAA

DRWMAA

Darwin

Fri 27/2

01:55-22:10

1 stop24h 15m

Chennai

Wed 4/3

09:50-01:00

1 stop11h 10m

$938

BrisbaneChennai

BNE - MAA

BNEMAA

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

18:10-08:45

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Sat 2/5

10:30-10:20

1 stop19h 20m

$954

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Chennai?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of $378). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $885). 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 AU to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

When flying from Australia to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to Chennai flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 5 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Chennai, such as Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

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

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

    Chennai (MAA), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Australia to Chennai.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Chennai?

    For as low as $929, Cathay Pacific can have you in Chennai from Australia in 18h. The distance between Australia and Chennai is about 9122 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Chennai are AirAsia ($197), Scoot ($204), and AirAsia X ($249).

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Chennai?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Chennai 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 Australia to Chennai?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of $378). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $885). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Australia to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$366Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$388Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$588Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$658Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$672Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$737Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest$763Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$789Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IndiGoCheapest$803Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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