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Cheap flights from Australia to Chennai from $194

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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
8 May — 15 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Chennai

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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 8 April 2026.

Tue 12/520:50
PER
-
MAA
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/523:50
MAA
-
PER
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$500
Mon 26/1020:40
PER
-
MAA
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/1108:05
MAA
-
PER
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$544
Wed 12/813:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Wed 2/923:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 5/4$551
Sun 12/420:50
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/608:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$575
Wed 9/920:50
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/923:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$578
Sun 9/820:50
PER
-
MAA
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/821:15
MAA
-
PER
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$584
Fri 14/813:00
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Fri 28/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 3/4$590
Mon 20/720:50
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/808:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$591
Thu 21/518:25
PER
-
MAA
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/508:05
MAA
-
PER
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$594
Sun 19/720:35
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop30h 45m
Scoot
Sun 16/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 5/4$594
Fri 7/813:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Fri 21/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 3/4$594
Fri 14/809:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$597

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 8 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$500

One-way from

$194

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,101
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 12/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 55m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 13/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($374 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Chennai that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Thu 21/5

18:25-22:50

1 stop30h 55m

Chennai

Thu 28/5

08:05-03:45

1 stop17h 10m

$594

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Tue 12/5

20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Sun 17/5

23:50-03:45

3 stops25h 25m

$619

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

21:45-07:25

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Thu 17/9

23:45-23:15

1 stop19h 00m

$693

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sat 9/5

05:35-10:45

3 stops31h 40m

Chennai

Sun 24/5

23:50-17:10

1 stop14h 50m

$695

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Wed 6/5

09:55-07:25

2 stops24h 00m

Chennai

Mon 18/5

23:50-03:55

2 stops25h 35m

$702

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 17/6

16:40-23:05

2 stops34h 55m

Chennai

Fri 31/7

08:05-16:05

2 stops27h 30m

$757

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Tue 5/5

04:45-23:05

1 stop20h 50m

Chennai

Tue 12/5

23:45-19:50

1 stop17h 35m

$765

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sun 24/5

05:35-22:50

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Thu 4/6

05:50-19:50

3 stops35h 30m

$774

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

13:00-09:30

2 stops25h 00m

Chennai

Wed 27/5

23:45-08:20

1 stop28h 05m

$826

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Mon 25/5

09:55-10:00

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Thu 4/6

08:05-03:45

1 stop17h 10m

$832

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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 $354). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $777). 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.

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 8 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Chennai, such as Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,491 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,262 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,017 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
322 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $916, Malaysia Airlines can have you in Chennai from Australia in 15h 10m. The distance between Australia and Chennai is about 9041 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 ($170), Scoot ($192), and AirAsia X ($244).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to Chennai, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Chennai, Melbourne - Chennai or Melbourne Avalon - Chennai, as they are the most popular.

  • 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 $354). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $777). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$343Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$363Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$534Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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IndiGoCheapest$637Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$640Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$700Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$709Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$734Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest$753Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$783Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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