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Cheap flights from Australia to Chennai from $309

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 18/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MAA
23 May — 30 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 23 April 2026.

Wed 3/620:50
PER
-
MAA
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/623:50
MAA
-
PER
1 stop26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$499
Sat 29/818:25
PER
-
MAA
1 stop30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/908:05
MAA
-
PER
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$512
Sun 16/821:10
PER
-
MAA
1 stop28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/908:05
MAA
-
PER
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$542
Wed 5/820:50
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/823:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$586
Thu 4/620:50
PER
-
MAA
1 stop13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/618:25
MAA
-
PER
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$598
Thu 4/620:50
PER
-
MAA
1 stop13h 05m
AirAsia
Tue 9/623:45
MAA
-
PER
1 stop17h 35m
AirAsia
Deal found 21/4$631
Mon 10/820:50
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$633
Wed 12/820:50
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/808:05
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$634
Sun 9/809:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/923:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$637
Sat 8/809:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/823:45
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$641
Fri 14/809:45
SYD
-
MAA
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/823:50
MAA
-
SYD
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$656
Tue 5/504:45
PER
-
MAA
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/523:50
MAA
-
PER
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$659

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 23 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$499

One-way from

$309

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,098
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 3/6-10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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18/7
  • 18/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 05m total
  • Australia to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($359 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 23 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sun 16/8

21:10-22:50

1 stop28h 10m

Chennai

Sun 13/9

08:05-03:45

1 stop17h 10m

$542

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Thu 4/6

20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

18:25-19:50

2 stops22h 55m

$598

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Wed 3/6

20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

01:55-03:45

2 stops23h 20m

$607

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

20:50-07:25

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Fri 21/8

08:05-08:20

1 stop19h 45m

$634

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/8

09:45-23:05

1 stop17h 50m

Chennai

Wed 19/8

23:45-08:20

1 stop28h 05m

$641

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Tue 5/5

04:45-23:05

1 stop20h 50m

Chennai

Mon 25/5

23:50-17:10

1 stop14h 50m

$659

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

06:15-23:05

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

23:45-20:30

1 stop16h 15m

$688

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sun 10/5

05:35-09:50

2 stops30h 45m

Chennai

Mon 25/5

23:50-08:10

1 stop29h 50m

$764

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Fri 5/6

18:25-23:00

3 stops31h 05m

Chennai

Fri 12/6

23:50-17:10

1 stop14h 50m

$876

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sat 13/6

20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

Sat 27/6

10:20-19:30

2 stops30h 40m

$878

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of $803). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,638). 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 23 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
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
1,502 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
1,024 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
325 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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 $996, Malaysia Airlines can have you in Chennai from Australia in 13h 55m. The distance between Australia and Chennai is about 8766 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 ($168), Scoot ($186), and AirAsia X ($241).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to Chennai, consider Melbourne - Chennai, Sydney Kingsford Smith - 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Chennai (average of $803). Flying from Australia to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,638). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$338Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest$357Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$525Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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IndiGoCheapest$628Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$634Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$697Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$723Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest$742Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$771Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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