Cheap Flights from Sydney to Chennai from $675

How to find the cheapest flight from
Sydney (SYD) to Chennai (MAA)

All the information you need to plan the best SYD to MAA flight in 2021: compare Sydney to Chennai flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chennai.

SYD - MAA Price	$526 - $1,032
MAA Temperature	25 - 33 °C
MAA Precipitation	10 - 330 mm

Popular in December High demand for flights, 39% potential price rise
Cheapest in May Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop
Round-trip from $701 From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai
One-way from $675 One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 39% potential price rise

Cheapest in

May

Best time to find cheap flights, 16% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$701

From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai

One-way from

$675

One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Chennai (SYD - MAA)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Chennai at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Chennai?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Chennai?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Chennai from Sydney average $834. You can even find prices in May for less than $834, as users have found deals to Chennai from as low as $580. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chennai from Sydney. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 65%.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 42 days in advance to save up to 23% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 42 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Sydney to Chennai 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $985, or $1,113 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai in October, November 2021

The best prices found for SYD to MAA flights in October, November

20 Nov - 1 Feb

$1,527pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Thai Airways

1 STOP

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

20 Nov - 1 Feb

$1,559pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Thai Airways

1 STOP

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

18 Nov - 16 Jan

$1,605pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chennai from Sydney found for this year

29 Dec - 14 Jan

$1,320pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Malaysia Airlines

1 STOP

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

29 Dec - 14 Jan

$1,331pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Malaysia Airlines

1 STOP

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

20 Nov - 1 Feb

$1,527pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Thai Airways

1 STOP

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Last-minute flights from Sydney to Chennai

Late deals on return flights to Chennai from Sydney, departing today and this week

26 Oct - 2 Nov

$2,108pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Etihad Airways

1 STOP

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Etihad Airways

1 STOP

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

26 Oct - 2 Nov

$2,123pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Etihad Airways

2 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Etihad Airways

1 STOP

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

26 Oct - 2 Nov

$2,271pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

MAA

Chennai

MAA

Chennai

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

One-way flights to Chennai from Sydney

The cheapest one-way flights from Sydney to Chennai

09:50 - 19:30

Thai Airways

1 stop

15h 10m

SYD - MAA

$675

mytrip.com

17:25 - 20:30

Etihad Airways

1 stop

32h 35m

SYD - MAA

$960

Travel2Be

17:30 - 03:50

SriLankan Airlines

1 stop

15h 50m

SYD - MAA

$1,015

mytrip.com

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Flight FAQs

From Sydney to Chennai

Which airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Scoot. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai to control the spread of COVID-19?

New policies can now be found on Etihad Airways to help keep travellers safe while flying. Airline carriers are regularly disinfecting and sanitising their aircraft. Masks are provided and are mandatory while on board. Pre-flight testing for symptoms and antibodies, alongside socially-distanced seating (for a limited time) will work towards keeping travellers safer while flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai. Policies will vary by airline.

Can I find flights from Sydney to Chennai for under $900 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Sydney to Chennai for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Thai Airways for just $836, but on average you can expect to pay $1,157.

Are there last-minute flights available from Sydney to Chennai for under $2,200?

There are currently 17+ open flights from Sydney to Chennai within the next 7 days for less than $2,200.

How popular is this Sydney to Chennai flight route?

Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai have been viewed 10,254 times in the past calendar month.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai return?

Flying on Thai Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $836. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,076 and $1,143, respectively.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $675 on Thai Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $739 and SriLankan Airlines from $1,015 one-way.

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

Before booking your flight from Sydney to Chennai, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jet Airways, Air India or Cathay Pacific.

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Chennai?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Chennai? While on average our users pay $1,794, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $273. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Chennai), is priced around $1,076.

COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Chennai from Sydney?

Information is based on travel restrictions from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai

Most visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith will not be allowed to enter Chennai.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Chennai.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith are not required to quarantine after entering Chennai.

Do I need a test to fly back to Sydney from Chennai?

Returning to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Chennai

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chennai must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chennai are not required to quarantine after entering Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Destination information for Chennai

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Sydney to Chennai.

$1 = ₹56

32.0 °C

337.0 mm

Airports servicing Sydney

Sydney (SYD)

Airports servicing Chennai

Chennai (MAA)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scoot	$491	$821	No cancel fee	N/A	Search Scoot flights
Qantas Airways	$614	$942	No cancel fee	74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	$622	$992	No cancel fee	67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Thai Airways	$662	$973	No cancel fee	77%	Search Thai Airways flights
Malindo Air	$683	$1,194	No cancel fee	N/A	Search Malindo Air flights
Singapore Airlines	$699	$1,137	No cancel fee	81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	$707	$1,070	No cancel fee	72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Virgin Australia	$719	$1,327	No cancel fee	80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air India	$727	$1,078	No cancel fee	N/A	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	$923	$1,165	No cancel fee	75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai are usually found in May or March, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Sydney (SYD) to Chennai (MAA)

All the information you need to plan the best SYD to MAA flight in 2021: compare Sydney to Chennai flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chennai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Chennai (SYD - MAA)?

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Sydney to Chennai?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Chennai?

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

Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai in October, November 2021

The best prices found for SYD to MAA flights in October, November

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chennai from Sydney found for this year

Last-minute flights from Sydney to Chennai

Late deals on return flights to Chennai from Sydney, departing today and this week

One-way flights to Chennai from Sydney

The cheapest one-way flights from Sydney to Chennai

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Sydney</span> to <span class="emphasized">Chennai</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From Sydney to Chennai

Which airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai to control the spread of COVID-19?

Can I find flights from Sydney to Chennai for under $900 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from Sydney to Chennai for under $2,200?

How popular is this Sydney to Chennai flight route?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai return?

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Chennai?

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Top 10 airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Sydney to Chennai choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

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How to find the cheapest flight from
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