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 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Scoot, Singapore Airlines, and IndiGo 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 05m on average. If you fly from Melbourne (another popular airport in Australia) to Chennai, then the average flight time is 14h 10m.

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 September 2026, there are 12 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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13:30 - 03:30MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

19h 30m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

23:50 - 06:30MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

25h 10m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

$714Royal Brunei Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

13:30 - 03:30MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

19h 30m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

08:40 - 05:00MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

14h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

$722Royal Brunei Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

20:50 - 07:25PER Perth-MAA Chennai

13h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

08:05 - 03:40MAA Chennai-PER Perth

17h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$733AirAsia

Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

22:45 - 07:25MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

23:50 - 21:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$741Multiple Airlines

Thu, 15 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

10:35 - 09:05PER Perth-MAA Chennai

25h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Penang Intl

08:05 - 03:40MAA Chennai-PER Perth

17h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$749Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

14:00 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:50 - 21:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$783Scoot

Mon, 12 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

20:50 - 07:25PER Perth-MAA Chennai

13h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

23:45 - 19:55MAA Chennai-PER Perth

17h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$787AirAsia

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

13:25 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:50 - 21:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$804Scoot

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

23:55 - 08:45WSI Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton)-MAA Chennai

14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:25 - 22:20MAA Chennai-WSI Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton)

17h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$844Singapore Airlines

Fri, 26 Feb - Fri, 26 Mar

23:55 - 08:45WSI Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton)-MAA Chennai

14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

09:50 - 22:20MAA Chennai-WSI Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton)

31h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$999Singapore Airlines

Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar

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13:00 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:50 - 20:20MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$975Scoot

Fri, 2 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

13:00 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:45 - 09:20MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$979Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct

16:10 - 08:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

21h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21:15 - 16:00MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

13h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$983SriLankan Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

21:35 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

29h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:45 - 00:15MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

19h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,009Multiple Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

16:10 - 14:55MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

27h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21:15 - 15:40MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

12h 55m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,047SriLankan Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

20:40 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

30h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:50 - 20:20MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,137Scoot

Thu, 1 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

12:20 - 23:35BNE Brisbane-MAA Chennai

15h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

00:50 - 08:20MAA Chennai-BNE Brisbane

27h 00m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne

$1,228Cathay Pacific

Tue, 29 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

06:15 - 23:35BNE Brisbane-MAA Chennai

21h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

00:50 - 08:20MAA Chennai-BNE Brisbane

27h 00m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne

$1,269Cathay Pacific

Tue, 29 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

12:00 - 12:45ADL Adelaide-MAA Chennai

28h 45m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi

20:40 - 17:45MAA Chennai-ADL Adelaide

40h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

$1,746IndiGo

Wed, 30 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

17:10 - 10:45ADL Adelaide-MAA Chennai

21h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:45 - 08:00MAA Chennai-ADL Adelaide

15h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,971Malaysia Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

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9 Oct

MEL13:30Melbourne

19h 30m

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MAA03:30Chennai

13 Oct

MAA23:50Chennai

25h 10m

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MEL06:30Melbourne

$714

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20 Nov

MEL13:30Melbourne

19h 30m

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MAA03:30Chennai

28 Nov

MAA08:40Chennai

14h 50m

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$722

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3 Nov

MEL13:30Melbourne

14h 50m

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23h 40m

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MEL05:00Melbourne

$806

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Scoot

12 Oct

MEL14:00Melbourne

14h 20m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

8 Nov

MAA23:50Chennai

16h 00m

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MEL21:20Melbourne

$783

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11 Nov

MEL13:25Melbourne

14h 55m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

18 Nov

MAA23:50Chennai

16h 00m

1 stop

MEL21:20Melbourne

$804

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12 Oct

MEL14:00Melbourne

14h 20m

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MAA22:50Chennai

8 Nov

MAA23:50Chennai

16h 00m

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MEL21:20Melbourne

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13:30-03:30

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Chennai

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23:50-06:30

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13:30-03:30

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20:50-07:25

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08:05-03:40

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$733

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$741

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$749

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Chennai

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1 stop16h 00m

$783

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PER Perth - MAA Chennai

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20:50-07:25

1 stop13h 05m

Chennai

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23:45-19:55

1 stop17h 40m

$787

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MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

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13:25-22:50

1 stop14h 55m

Chennai

Wed 18/11

23:50-21:20

1 stop16h 00m

$804

SydneyChennai

WSI Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) - MAA Chennai

WSIMAA

Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton)

Fri 26/2

23:55-08:45

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Fri 26/3

23:25-22:20

1 stop17h 25m

$844

SydneyChennai

WSI Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) - MAA Chennai

WSIMAA

Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton)

Mon 1/3

23:55-08:45

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Wed 24/3

09:50-22:20

1 stop31h 00m

$999

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from Australia, with most prices found around $915. If you aren’t able to travel to Chennai during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,023.

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 $1,186 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 $1,055 on momondo.

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Best price found	$359
Fastest flight time	13h 05m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chennai from Australia in the past 72 hours is $359. The best return flight deal from Australia to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $714.

The fastest flight from Australia to Chennai takes 13h 05m

There are no direct flights from Australia to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Australia to Chennai.

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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 September 2026, there are 12 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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AirAsia	PriceFrom $381	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 235 reviews	Search AirAsia flights
Scoot	PriceFrom $412	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 336 reviews	Search Scoot flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	PriceFrom $524	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $647	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,540 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $674	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 582 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $731	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,616 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $748	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 320 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom $800	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 87 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $814	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,919 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $910	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,497 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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