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Cheap flights from Canberra to Chennai from $978

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — MAA
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Canberra to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 July 2026.

Fri 14/808:05
CBR
-
MAA
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/823:50
MAA
-
CBR
2 stops41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,341
Mon 17/818:40
CBR
-
MAA
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/800:50
MAA
-
CBR
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,378
Sun 16/817:10
CBR
-
MAA
2 stops41h 35m
IndiGo
Sun 23/814:20
MAA
-
CBR
2 stops41h 15m
IndiGo
Deal found 1/7$1,387
Sun 18/1009:55
CBR
-
MAA
2 stops43h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 21/1000:50
MAA
-
CBR
2 stops33h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/7$1,594
Sat 31/1007:05
CBR
-
MAA
2 stops47h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 3/1102:00
MAA
-
CBR
2 stops48h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/7$1,617
Sun 18/1008:55
CBR
-
MAA
2 stops20h 30m
Qantas Airways
Wed 21/1003:10
MAA
-
CBR
2 stops32h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/6$1,708
Mon 17/807:55
CBR
-
MAA
2 stops20h 30m
Qantas Airways
Mon 24/814:20
MAA
-
CBR
3 stops23h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/7$1,892
Sun 16/806:10
CBR
-
MAA
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/809:55
MAA
-
CBR
3 stops18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$2,066

Find flight deals from Canberra to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,341

One-way from

$978

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,727
14/8-21/8
  • 14/8-21/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 50m total
  • Canberra to Chennai
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Canberra to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($605 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($248 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra 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 5 July 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

CanberraChennai

CBR - MAA

CBRMAA

Canberra

Mon 17/8

18:40-23:35

2 stops33h 25m

Chennai

Sun 23/8

00:50-07:55

2 stops26h 35m

$1,378

CanberraChennai

CBR - MAA

CBRMAA

Canberra

Sun 16/8

17:10-06:15

2 stops41h 35m

Chennai

Sun 23/8

14:20-12:05

2 stops41h 15m

$1,387

CanberraChennai

CBR - MAA

CBRMAA

Canberra

Sun 18/10

09:55-23:35

2 stops43h 10m

Chennai

Wed 21/10

00:50-16:00

2 stops33h 40m

$1,594

CanberraChennai

CBR - MAA

CBRMAA

Canberra

Sat 31/10

07:05-00:35

2 stops47h 00m

Chennai

Tue 3/11

02:00-07:30

2 stops48h 00m

$1,617
Fastest return journey

CanberraChennai

CBR - MAA

CBRMAA

Canberra

Fri 14/8

07:30-22:50

3 stops19h 50m

Chennai

Fri 21/8

14:20-12:10

2 stops17h 20m

$1,840

CanberraChennai

CBR - MAA

CBRMAA

Canberra

Mon 17/8

07:55-23:55

2 stops20h 30m

Chennai

Mon 24/8

14:20-18:35

3 stops23h 45m

$1,892

CanberraChennai

CBR - MAA

CBRMAA

Canberra

Sun 16/8

06:10-23:55

2 stops22h 15m

Chennai

Sun 23/8

09:55-09:20

3 stops18h 55m

$2,066

CanberraChennai

CBR - MAA

CBRMAA

Canberra

Mon 17/8

07:05-03:30

3 stops48h 55m

Chennai

Mon 24/8

05:35-11:05

3 stops49h 00m

$4,645
Cheapest one-way

CanberraChennai

CBR - MAA

CBRMAA

Canberra

Sat 15/8

07:05-23:35

2 stops45h 00m

$978
Fastest single journey

CanberraChennai

CBR - MAA

CBRMAA

Canberra

Sat 15/8

14:40-20:10

3 stops34h 00m

$1,914

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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 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Canberra to Chennai, such as Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,057 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,057 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,057 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Canberra to Chennai?

    Departing from Canberra to Chennai will take you 41h 35m. The distance between Canberra and Chennai is about 9012 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Canberra to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Canberra to Chennai is Qantas Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,235 on this airline. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra 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.

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Discover the top airline that operate flights from Canberra 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 5 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,235Average$1,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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