Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Chennai (MAA)
SYD — MAA
Aug 4 — Aug 111
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Chennai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 July 30, 2025.
Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $758 |
Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Chennai
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Chennai
How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Chennai. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.
Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of $941). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MAA?
Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Chennai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sydney to Chennai?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Sydney to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Sydney to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sydney to Chennai?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Sydney to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Colombo (CMB) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $515.
What’s the fastest layover option from Sydney to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 38m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sydney to Chennai?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 59m.
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Top 2 airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$538 | Average$1,134 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$571 | Average$1,409 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% |