What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Chennai?

Scoot, Singapore Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Chennai

How long does it take to fly to Chennai?

The flight from Australia to Chennai depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Perth (a popular airport in Australia) to Chennai (the most popular airport in Chennai), then the flight time is 13h 15m on average. If you fly from Melbourne (another popular airport in Australia) to Chennai, then the average flight time is 13h 25m.

Which airlines fly to Chennai?

Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Scoot are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Australia according to our data. Malaysia Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport?

As of December 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Chennai Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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05:35 - 22:50

PER

MAA

19h 45m1 stop

23:55 - 04:15

MAA

PER

25h 50m1 stop

$436Scoot

Sun, 1 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

20:40 - 07:25

PER

MAA

13h 15m1 stop

23:55 - 04:15

MAA

PER

25h 50m1 stop

$470Multiple Airlines

Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

20:40 - 07:25

PER

MAA

13h 15m1 stop

08:05 - 04:40

MAA

PER

18h 05m2 stops

$542Multiple Airlines

Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

11:00 - 23:05

ADL

MAA

17h 05m1 stop

11:45 - 08:10

MAA

ADL

15h 25m1 stop

$912Malaysia Airlines

Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

06:05 - 00:35

ADL

MAA

47h 30m2 stops

03:00 - 07:05

MAA

ADL

47h 05m2 stops

$1,004Cathay Pacific

Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar

12:10 - 00:35

BNE

MAA

16h 55m1 stop

03:00 - 23:00

MAA

BNE

15h 30m1 stop

$1,016Cathay Pacific

Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar

15:10 - 23:05

MEL

MAA

13h 25m1 stop

11:45 - 07:15

MAA

MEL

14h 00m1 stop

$1,043Malaysia Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

06:30 - 19:40

CBR

MAA

18h 40m2 stops

11:15 - 18:30

MAA

CBR

25h 45m2 stops

$1,448Qantas Airways

Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

06:30 - 23:35

CBR

MAA

22h 35m2 stops

11:15 - 17:00

MAA

CBR

24h 15m2 stops

$1,450Qantas Airways

Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

10:15 - 22:10

ADL

MAA

16h 55m1 stop

09:50 - 08:50

MAA

ADL

18h 00m1 stop

$1,572Singapore Airlines

Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

Scoot flights from Australia to Chennai

Our best Scoot deals on Australia to Chennai flight tickets

Scoot

1 Feb

PER05:35Perth

19h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

16 Feb

MAA23:55Chennai

25h 50m

1 stop

PER04:15Perth

$436

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Scoot

8 Mar

PER05:35Perth

19h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

9 Mar

MAA23:55Chennai

25h 50m

1 stop

PER04:15Perth

$888

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Scoot

22 Dec

PER05:35Perth

19h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

31 Dec

MAA23:55Chennai

14h 05m

1 stop

PER16:30Perth

$1,424

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Singapore Airlines flights from Australia to Chennai

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Singapore Airlines

4 Feb

BNE14:35Brisbane

22h 40m

1 stop

MAA08:45Chennai

2 May

MAA23:15Chennai

13h 00m

1 stop

BNE16:45Brisbane

$1,031

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Singapore Airlines

27 Jan

BNE18:10Brisbane

32h 30m

1 stop

MAA22:10Chennai

3 Feb

MAA23:25Chennai

13h 00m

1 stop

BNE16:55Brisbane

$1,136

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PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sun 1/2

05:35-22:50

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

23:55-04:15

1 stop25h 50m

$436

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Wed 28/1

20:40-07:25

1 stop13h 15m

Chennai

Wed 4/2

23:55-04:15

1 stop25h 50m

$470

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Wed 28/1

20:40-07:25

1 stop13h 15m

Chennai

Wed 4/2

08:05-04:40

2 stops18h 05m

$542

AdelaideChennai

ADL - MAA

ADLMAA

Adelaide

Thu 5/3

11:00-23:05

1 stop17h 05m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

11:45-08:10

1 stop15h 25m

$912

AdelaideChennai

ADL - MAA

ADLMAA

Adelaide

Thu 5/3

06:05-00:35

2 stops47h 30m

Chennai

Sat 7/3

03:00-07:05

2 stops47h 05m

$1,004

BrisbaneChennai

BNE - MAA

BNEMAA

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

12:10-00:35

1 stop16h 55m

Chennai

Sat 7/3

03:00-23:00

1 stop15h 30m

$1,016

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

15:10-23:05

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

11:45-07:15

1 stop14h 00m

$1,043

CanberraChennai

CBR - MAA

CBRMAA

Canberra

Sun 8/3

06:30-19:40

2 stops18h 40m

Chennai

Wed 11/3

11:15-18:30

2 stops25h 45m

$1,448

CanberraChennai

CBR - MAA

CBRMAA

Canberra

Sun 8/3

06:30-23:35

2 stops22h 35m

Chennai

Wed 11/3

11:15-17:00

2 stops24h 15m

$1,450

AdelaideChennai

ADL - MAA

ADLMAA

Adelaide

Wed 28/1

10:15-22:10

1 stop16h 55m

Chennai

Wed 4/2

09:50-08:50

1 stop18h 00m

$1,572

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from Australia, with most prices found around $850. If you aren’t able to travel to Chennai during the month of August, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $889.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $1,144. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Chennai on Sunday is $1,280.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Flying to Chennai from Australia at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,083 when looking at flights departing at midday. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,269. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around $1,097 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Australia for as low as $981 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	13h 15m
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The fastest flight from Australia to Chennai takes 13h 15m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport?
As of December 2025, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Chennai Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Chennai

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Scoot	PriceFrom $363	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 311 reviews	Search Scoot flights
AirAsia	PriceFrom $386	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 222 reviews	Search AirAsia flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	PriceFrom $583	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $656	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,413 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $668	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 282 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $732	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,095 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air India	PriceFrom $758	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,950 reviews	Search Air India flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom $784	Free cancellation	Rating 6.9 76 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $798	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 508 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $830	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 366 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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