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 41% 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.

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 Melbourne (a popular airport in Australia) to Chennai (the most popular airport in Chennai), then the flight time is 14h 30m on average. If you fly from Sydney (another popular airport in Australia) to Chennai, then the average flight time is 14h 35m.

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

AirAsia, Scoot, and AirAsia X are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Chennai

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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20:40 - 07:25

PER

MAA

13h 15m1 stop

08:05 - 04:30

MAA

PER

17h 55m1 stop

$412AirAsia

Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

18:25 - 23:05

PER

MAA

31h 10m1 stop

08:15 - 04:00

MAA

PER

17h 15m1 stop

$428Multiple Airlines

Thu, 23 Apr - Fri, 8 May

05:35 - 22:50

PER

MAA

19h 45m1 stop

23:55 - 16:30

MAA

PER

14h 05m1 stop

$440Scoot

Sun, 8 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb

20:40 - 07:25

PER

MAA

13h 15m1 stop

23:55 - 04:15

MAA

PER

25h 50m1 stop

$513Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

22:35 - 22:50

MEL

MAA

29h 45m1 stop

23:55 - 21:20

MAA

MEL

15h 55m1 stop

$795Scoot

Thu, 22 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb

06:05 - 00:35

ADL

MAA

47h 30m2 stops

02:00 - 17:45

MAA

ADL

34h 45m2 stops

$1,001Cathay Pacific

Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

07:50 - 00:35

ADL

MAA

45h 45m2 stops

02:00 - 09:25

MAA

ADL

26h 25m2 stops

$1,002Cathay Pacific

Mon, 19 Jan - Wed, 25 Feb

18:10 - 08:45

BNE

MAA

19h 05m1 stop

10:30 - 10:20

MAA

BNE

19h 20m1 stop

$1,038Singapore Airlines

Wed, 4 Feb - Sat, 2 May

11:00 - 23:05

ADL

MAA

17h 05m1 stop

11:45 - 08:10

MAA

ADL

15h 25m1 stop

$1,076Malaysia Airlines

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

11:00 - 23:05

ADL

MAA

17h 05m1 stop

11:45 - 08:10

MAA

ADL

15h 25m1 stop

$1,077Malaysia Airlines

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

Scoot flights from Australia to Chennai

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Scoot

8 Feb

PER05:35Perth

19h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

20 Feb

MAA23:55Chennai

14h 05m

1 stop

PER16:30Perth

$440

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Scoot

28 Jan

PER05:35Perth

19h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

4 Feb

MAA23:55Chennai

25h 50m

1 stop

PER04:15Perth

$579

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Scoot

11 Feb

PER05:35Perth

19h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

18 Feb

MAA23:55Chennai

14h 05m

1 stop

PER16:30Perth

$598

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Qantas Airways

12 Mar

DRW01:10Darwin

42h 35m

2 stops

MAA15:45Chennai

16 Mar

MAA06:25Chennai

13h 30m

1 stop

DRW23:55Darwin

$1,387

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Qantas Airways

11 Feb

CBR06:00Canberra

22h 00m

2 stops

MAA22:30Chennai

18 Feb

MAA14:35Chennai

21h 40m

2 stops

CBR17:45Canberra

$1,390

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25 Feb

OOL10:25Coolangatta Gold Coast

18h 15m

2 stops

MAA00:10Chennai

11 Mar

MAA11:15Chennai

22h 20m

2 stops

OOL14:05Coolangatta Gold Coast

$1,401

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1 stop13h 15m

Chennai

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08:05-04:30

1 stop17h 55m

$412

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PERMAA

Perth

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18:25-23:05

1 stop31h 10m

Chennai

Fri 8/5

08:15-04:00

1 stop17h 15m

$428

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Sun 8/2

05:35-22:50

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Fri 20/2

23:55-16:30

1 stop14h 05m

$440

PerthChennai

PER - MAA

PERMAA

Perth

Thu 5/2

20:40-07:25

1 stop13h 15m

Chennai

Sun 15/2

23:55-04:15

1 stop25h 50m

$513

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

22:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Fri 27/2

23:55-21:20

1 stop15h 55m

$795

AdelaideChennai

ADL - MAA

ADLMAA

Adelaide

Thu 5/3

06:05-00:35

2 stops47h 30m

Chennai

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2 stops34h 45m

$1,001

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ADLMAA

Adelaide

Mon 19/1

07:50-00:35

2 stops45h 45m

Chennai

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02:00-09:25

2 stops26h 25m

$1,002

BrisbaneChennai

BNE - MAA

BNEMAA

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

18:10-08:45

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Sat 2/5

10:30-10:20

1 stop19h 20m

$1,038

AdelaideChennai

ADL - MAA

ADLMAA

Adelaide

Thu 5/3

11:00-23:05

1 stop17h 05m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

11:45-08:10

1 stop15h 25m

$1,076

AdelaideChennai

ADL - MAA

ADLMAA

Adelaide

Thu 5/3

11:00-23:05

1 stop17h 05m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

11:45-08:10

1 stop15h 25m

$1,077

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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 $844. 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 $883.

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 $1,088 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 $961 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 73% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Chennai flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 30m
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The fastest flight from Australia to Chennai takes 14h 30m

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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 $368	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 313 reviews	Search Scoot flights
AirAsia	PriceFrom $383	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 223 reviews	Search AirAsia flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	PriceFrom $578	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $661	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,422 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $665	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 286 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $727	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,111 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air India	PriceFrom $752	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,963 reviews	Search Air India flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom $778	Free cancellation	Rating 6.9 77 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $824	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 371 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $864	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 957 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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