Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Chennai to Sydney?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 53m.

Which airlines fly to Sydney?

Qantas Airways, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sydney from Chennai according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sydney. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Sydney on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Chennai and Sydney?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Chennai to Sydney?

Flights connecting via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 40m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chennai to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Scoot is the most popular carrier operating from Chennai to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Chennai to Sydney?

Flights via Bengaluru (BLR) offer the lowest average return price of $1,108.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chennai Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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23:45 - 09:15MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

10:45 - 22:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

17h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$552Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Sun, 28 Feb

23:50 - 12:10MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

32h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

$702Scoot

Mon, 26 Oct - Thu, 18 Feb

23:50 - 18:50MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

13h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

32h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

$781Scoot

Mon, 26 Oct - Thu, 4 Feb

23:50 - 18:50MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

13h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

32h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

$781Scoot

Mon, 26 Oct - Thu, 4 Feb

23:50 - 19:25MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

21:50 - 07:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

15h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$843Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

23:50 - 11:45MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

14:00 - 12:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

27h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Tiruchirappalli Civil

$895Multiple Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

11:45 - 19:35MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

09:55 - 10:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

30h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,458Malaysia Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 25 Oct

23:55 - 11:00MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:50 - 23:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

16h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,493Malaysia Airlines

Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

09:50 - 09:25MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

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

15h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,923Singapore Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

09:50 - 09:25MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne

17:00 - 08:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

21h 15m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi

$2,096Singapore Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

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08:05 - 08:20MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

13:25 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

$938Multiple Airlines

Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 9 Nov

23:50 - 19:20MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

20:35 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

30h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,248Scoot

Sun, 23 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

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

19h 30m2 stops Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl Melbourne

13:25 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,270Multiple Airlines

Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 9 Nov

23:50 - 11:45MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

22:00 - 03:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

34h 00m2 stops Melbourne Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

$1,509Multiple Airlines

Sun, 23 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

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

19h 30m2 stops Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl Melbourne

06:05 - 00:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

24h 00m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl

$1,620Multiple Airlines

Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 9 Nov

11:45 - 09:25MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Melbourne

12:25 - 10:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

26h 50m2 stops Perth Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,942Multiple Airlines

Sun, 23 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

05:00 - 06:05MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 35m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl London Heathrow Singapore Changi

16:20 - 07:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

44h 15m3 stops Singapore Changi London Heathrow Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$4,885British Airways

Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 9 Nov

05:00 - 06:05MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 35m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl London Heathrow Singapore Changi

16:20 - 05:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

42h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi London Heathrow

$5,016British Airways

Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 9 Nov

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Cathay Pacific

24 Oct

MAA00:50Chennai

29h 40m

1 stop

SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

28 Oct

SYD11:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 00m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

$1,177

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24 Oct

MAA00:50Chennai

29h 40m

1 stop

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28 Oct

SYD11:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 00m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

$1,179

Cathay Pacific

24 Oct

MAA00:50Chennai

29h 40m

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SYD12:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

28 Oct

SYD11:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 00m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

$1,180

Scoot flights from Chennai to Sydney

Our best Scoot deals on Chennai to Sydney flight tickets

Scoot

26 Oct

MAA23:50Chennai

30h 50m

1 stop

SYD12:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

18 Feb

SYD20:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 15m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

$702

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26 Oct

MAA23:50Chennai

13h 30m

1 stop

SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

4 Feb

SYD20:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 15m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

$781

Scoot

27 Sept

MAA23:50Chennai

15h 00m

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SYD19:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

11 Oct

SYD21:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

$799

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Fri 30/10

23:45-09:15

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10:45-22:55

1 stop17h 40m

$552

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$781

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23:50-19:25

1 stop15h 05m

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21:50-07:25

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$843

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MAA Chennai - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Sun 27/9

23:50-11:45

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11:45-19:35

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1 stop30h 20m

$1,458

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MAA Chennai - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MAASYD

Chennai

Sat 10/10

23:55-11:00

1 stop29h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

11:50-23:05

1 stop16h 45m

$1,493

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MAA Chennai - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MAASYD

Chennai

Sun 25/10

09:50-09:25

2 stops18h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

12:15-22:10

1 stop15h 25m

$1,923

ChennaiSydney

MAA Chennai - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

MAASYD

Chennai

Sun 25/10

09:50-09:25

2 stops18h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

17:00-08:45

2 stops21h 15m

$2,096

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chennai and Sydney?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $853 to $1,314.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $552.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from Chennai, with most prices found around $1,061. If you aren’t able to travel to Sydney during the month of May, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,094.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sydney from Chennai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sydney for around $1,205 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sydney from Chennai for as low as $683 on momondo.

How have Chennai to Sydney flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Chennai to Sydney flights are approximately 14% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chennai to Sydney

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chennai to Sydney according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	$382
Fastest flight time	13h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Sydney from Chennai in the past 72 hours is $382. The best return flight deal from Chennai to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $552.

The fastest flight from Chennai to Sydney takes 13h 30m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to Sydney

How far is Chennai to Sydney Kingsford Smith by plane?
There are 9119.2 km between Chennai and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Flights usually cover this in 13h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chennai Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Chennai to Sydney?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chennai and Sydney, the leading airline is Qantas Airways, making up 30% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Malaysia Airlines with 29%, Singapore Airlines with 26%, and Scoot with 15%.

Best airlines flying from Chennai to Sydney

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Scoot	PriceFrom $478	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 330 reviews	Search Scoot flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $658	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,083 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $909	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 315 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $915	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,585 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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