Chennai

$361+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Chennai (MAA)

SYD — MAA
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Chennai

Cheapest flights from Sydney to Chennai

Thu 11/1211:05 am -
1 stop19h 00m
Tue 11/172:00 am -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 11/9$837
Wed 11/183:15 pm -
1 stop38h 50m
Mon 11/232:00 am -
2 stops48h 55m
Deal found 11/9$901
Wed 11/183:15 pm -
1 stop38h 50m
Sun 11/222:00 am -
2 stops48h 35m
Deal found 11/9$902
Mon 11/910:20 pm -
1 stop31h 45m
Sun 11/152:00 am -
2 stops28h 55m
Deal found 11/8$904
Sun 11/153:15 pm -
1 stop38h 50m
Wed 11/182:00 am -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 11/9$974
Mon 11/163:15 pm -
1 stop38h 50m
Wed 11/182:00 am -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 11/9$991
Fri 11/139:30 am -
1 stop16h 20m
Sat 11/217:45 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 11/9$999
Tue 11/176:00 am -
1 stop19h 40m
Mon 11/233:55 am -
1 stop33h 10m
Deal found 11/9$1,005
Sun 12/137:55 am -
2 stops20h 25m
Mon 12/1411:50 pm -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 11/9$1,017
Mon 11/164:10 pm -
1 stop13h 30m
Wed 11/187:45 pm -
1 stop33h 15m
Deal found 11/9$1,024
Sat 11/146:00 am -
1 stop25h 50m
Mon 11/239:50 am -
1 stop31h 10m
Deal found 11/9$1,032

Find flight deals from Sydney to Chennai

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$640
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$361
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$836
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Chennai flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Chennai flights.
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($180 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/4

7:45 pm-12:35 am

2 stops34h 20m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$498

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/23

4:25 pm-12:35 am

2 stops37h 40m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$507

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/23

8:55 pm-12:10 am

3 stops32h 45m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$863

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/4

8:55 pm-12:10 am

3 stops32h 45m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$877
Quickest round-trip

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/25

6:00 am-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$929

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/21

9:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop40h 00m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,210

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/1

11:40 am-7:20 am

1 stop25h 10m

Chennai

Mon 2/1

9:50 pm-7:35 am

1 stop28h 15m

$1,210

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/27

8:55 pm-12:10 am

3 stops32h 45m

Chennai

Wed 2/24

2:40 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$1,363

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/19

6:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop31h 45m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,384

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/3

7:00 pm-2:30 am

2 stops37h 00m

Chennai

Wed 3/24

4:05 am-11:20 am

3 stops25h 45m

$1,462

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to Chennai

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Chennai in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price

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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?

Booking 33 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of $624). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Chennai flights typically cost between $690 and $971 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $640 on Multiple Airlines (Mar 3-Mar 24).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Chennai, such as Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andScoot. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Chennai?

    IndiGo, Qantas Airways, and Qatar Airways can get you from Sydney to Chennai in just under 25h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5668 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $333, Scoot will fly you from Sydney to Chennai and back. In addition to Scoot, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $670 and $717, respectively. Scoot is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Chennai?

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

    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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Chennai (average of $624). Flying from Sydney to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$333Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$670Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$717Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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