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

IndiGo, Cathay Pacific, and Malaysia Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to Australia

Which airlines fly to Australia?

Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from Chennai according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Australia are updated daily.

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

As of September 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to Australia.

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

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 Chennai Airport to Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$390 Cheap Flights from Chennai to Australia in 2026

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23:50 - 21:00MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

15h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

29h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

$700Scoot

Mon, 19 Oct - Sat, 6 Mar

23:50 - 21:00MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

15h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

29h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

$701Scoot

Mon, 19 Oct - Sat, 6 Mar

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

28h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

20:05 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

32h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

$860Multiple Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 21 Jan

20:45 - 21:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

19h 05m2 stops Tiruchirappalli Civil Singapore Changi

06:15 - 22:55MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

22h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$876Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

23:50 - 05:00MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

23h 40m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

13:30 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

$997Royal Brunei Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

08:40 - 06:30MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 20m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

13:30 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

$1,068Royal Brunei Airlines

Sat, 10 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

23:55 - 07:00MAA Chennai-BNE Brisbane

26h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

00:15 - 10:45BNE Brisbane-MAA Chennai

15h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,081Malaysia Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Wed, 17 Mar

23:25 - 19:45MAA Chennai-BNE Brisbane

15h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:50 - 09:20BNE Brisbane-MAA Chennai

14h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,191Singapore Airlines

Wed, 10 Mar - Thu, 15 Apr

11:45 - 07:00MAA Chennai-BNE Brisbane

14h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

00:15 - 10:45BNE Brisbane-MAA Chennai

15h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,220Malaysia Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Wed, 17 Mar

09:50 - 08:40MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

12:15 - 22:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

15h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,914Singapore Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

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

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

$881Scoot

Mon, 14 Sep - Wed, 28 Oct

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

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

$887Scoot

Mon, 14 Sep - Wed, 28 Oct

23:50 - 11:45MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

22:35 - 06:15MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

13h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,196Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

03:20 - 11:45MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

27h 55m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Singapore Changi

16:55 - 06:15MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

18h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,200Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

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

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

09:20 - 00:35MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

20h 45m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl

$1,227Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Wed, 28 Oct

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

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

09:20 - 00:35MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

20h 45m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl

$1,234Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Wed, 28 Oct

00:50 - 18:55MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

37h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

09:20 - 00:35MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

20h 45m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl

$1,479Cathay Pacific

Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 28 Oct

00:50 - 18:55MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

37h 35m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

09:20 - 00:35MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

20h 45m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl

$1,484Cathay Pacific

Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 28 Oct

11:45 - 16:05MAA Chennai-AVV Melbourne Avalon

23h 50m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

09:50 - 22:50AVV Melbourne Avalon-MAA Chennai

42h 30m2 stops Brisbane Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,790Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

23:55 - 05:35MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

25h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi

10:45 - 23:55MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

18h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi

$1,944Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

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Cathay Pacific flights from Chennai to Australia

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Cathay Pacific

25 Oct

MAA02:00Chennai

37h 20m

1 stop

SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

28 Oct

SYD11:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 00m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

$1,086

Cathay Pacific

25 Oct

MAA02:00Chennai

37h 20m

1 stop

SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

28 Oct

SYD11:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 00m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

$1,088

Cathay Pacific

26 Oct

MAA02:00Chennai

23h 45m

1 stop

SYD07:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

3 Nov

SYD22:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 45m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

$1,108

Scoot flights from Chennai to Australia

Our best Scoot deals on Chennai to Australia flight tickets

Scoot

19 Oct

MAA23:50Chennai

15h 40m

1 stop

MEL21:00Melbourne

6 Mar

MEL22:35Melbourne

29h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

$700

Scoot

19 Oct

MAA23:50Chennai

15h 40m

1 stop

MEL21:00Melbourne

6 Mar

MEL22:35Melbourne

29h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

$701

Scoot

23 Oct

MAA23:50Chennai

16h 00m

1 stop

MEL21:20Melbourne

26 Oct

MEL13:25Melbourne

14h 55m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

$735

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MAA Chennai - MEL Melbourne

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 19/10

23:50-21:00

1 stop15h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 6/3

22:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

$700

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MAA Chennai - MEL Melbourne

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 19/10

23:50-21:00

1 stop15h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 6/3

22:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

$701

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MAA Chennai - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MAASYD

Chennai

Wed 21/10

23:45-09:20

1 stop28h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/1

20:05-22:50

1 stop32h 15m

$860

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA Chennai - MEL Melbourne

MAAMEL

Chennai

Tue 27/10

20:45-21:20

2 stops19h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

06:15-22:55

1 stop22h 10m

$876

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA Chennai - MEL Melbourne

MAAMEL

Chennai

Tue 27/10

23:50-05:00

1 stop23h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

13:30-22:50

1 stop14h 50m

$997

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA Chennai - MEL Melbourne

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sat 10/10

08:40-06:30

1 stop16h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 10/11

13:30-22:50

1 stop14h 50m

$1,068

ChennaiBrisbane

MAA Chennai - BNE Brisbane

MAABNE

Chennai

Thu 22/10

23:55-07:00

1 stop26h 35m

Brisbane

Wed 17/3

00:15-10:45

1 stop15h 00m

$1,081

ChennaiBrisbane

MAA Chennai - BNE Brisbane

MAABNE

Chennai

Wed 10/3

23:25-19:45

1 stop15h 50m

Brisbane

Thu 15/4

23:50-09:20

1 stop14h 00m

$1,191

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ChennaiBrisbane

MAA Chennai - BNE Brisbane

MAABNE

Chennai

Thu 22/10

11:45-07:00

1 stop14h 45m

Brisbane

Wed 17/3

00:15-10:45

1 stop15h 00m

$1,220

ChennaiSydney

MAA Chennai - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MAASYD

Chennai

Mon 26/10

09:50-08:40

2 stops17h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

12:15-22:10

1 stop15h 25m

$1,914

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chennai to Australia

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,075. If you don’t want to visit Australia in May, then you should wait until August to fly from Chennai, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,086.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from Chennai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $1,231 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from Chennai for as low as $678 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to Australia flights?

You could potentially save up to 53% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to Australia flight.

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Best price found	$390
Fastest flight time	12h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Australia from Chennai in the past 72 hours is $390. The best return flight deal from Chennai to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $700.

The fastest flight from Chennai to Australia takes 12h 55m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Australia?
Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Australia are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to Australia?
As of September 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to Australia.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to Australia?
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 Chennai Airport to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Australia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chennai to Australia

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chennai to Australia with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Scoot	PriceFrom $475	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 334 reviews	Search Scoot flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $499	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 318 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $548	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,600 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
AirAsia	PriceFrom $548	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 235 reviews	Search AirAsia flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $549	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 581 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $653	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,093 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	PriceFrom $902	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $1,232	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 419 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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