Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Chennai flights typically cost between $922 and $1,216 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $865 on Scoot (28 Oct–11 Nov).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 49% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Chennai on Cheapflights.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Chennai flights typically cost between $922 and $1,216 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $865 on Scoot (28 Oct–11 Nov).

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Bengaluru (BLR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 26m.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Bengaluru (BLR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,071.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Sydney to Chennai?

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There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Chennai in 13h 30m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, or Malaysia Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Sydney and Chennai is about 9122 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Scoot is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $514. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and IndiGo, with the lowest prices starting at $656 and $683, respectively. Scoot is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $254 on Scoot. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AirAsia X from $285 and SriLankan Airlines from $311 one-way.

Question 9

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Chennai?

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The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of $909). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,862). 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.

Question 11

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Sydney to Chennai, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines or Scoot.

Question 14

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Chennai?

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Sydney to Chennai flights have a stopover in Singapore most of the time. Kuala Lumpur follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Sydney to Chennai flights.

Question 15

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Chennai flights?

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Sydney to Chennai flights have a stopover in Bangkok least often.

Question 16

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore. Sentosa, Merlion and Universal Studios Singapore are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $118 per day.

Question 17

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Kuala Lumpur travellers tend to visit Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Berjaya Times Square more than any other notable places. Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Berjaya Times Square can be accessed by travelling approximately 46.6 km, 38.5 km, and 44.9 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Kuala Lumpur Intl for an average daily rate of $42 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MAA?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Sydney to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Chennai?

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

Question 21

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Chennai?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Sydney to Chennai via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Chennai?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Sydney to Chennai for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Chennai with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Sydney to Chennai, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Chennai become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Sydney to Chennai flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$865
One-way from	$409
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,071

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scoot	Cheapest$514	Average$969	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$656	Average$1,512	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
IndiGo	Cheapest$683	Average$2,001	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$772	Average$1,264	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Air India	Cheapest$829	Average$1,549	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$868	Average$1,220	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$966	Average$1,523	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$972	Average$1,159	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,090	Average$1,458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,193	Average$1,522	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Chennai?

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Chennai flights typically cost between $922 and $1,216 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $865 on Scoot (28 Oct–11 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Chennai?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 49% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Chennai?

Bengaluru (BLR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,071.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Chennai?

Flights via Bengaluru (BLR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 26m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Chennai?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 25m.

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Sydney to Chennai flights typically cost between $922 and $1,216 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $865 on Scoot (28 Oct–11 Nov).