Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Chennai (MAA)
SYD — MAA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult, Economy
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai are usually found in August or February, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday
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 October 30, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $656 |
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Chennai in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Chennai
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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 October 24, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of $356). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $708). 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 October 30, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Chennai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 37% 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 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Sydney to Chennai on Cheapflights.
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: 14h 00m.
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: 14h 00m.
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 1h 53m.
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 October 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Chennai, such as Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Scoot. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
8.0
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.7
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJuliet,Oct 2025
PUS - SIN
Entertainment
8.0
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.7
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJuliet,Oct 2025
PUS - SIN
Entertainment
8.0
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.7
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJuliet,Oct 2025
PUS - SIN
Entertainment
8.0
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.7
Boarding
8.3
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJuliet,Oct 2025
PUS - SIN
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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai
Discover the top 3 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 October 30, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$378 | Average$871 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$571 | Average$1,126 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$684 | Average$1,135 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% |