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Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai from $358

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21:50 - 07:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
15h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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23:50 - 09:40MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne
$767Multiple Airlines
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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21:50 - 07:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
15h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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23:50 - 10:45MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$799Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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21:35 - 22:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
30h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
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23:50 - 12:10MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$858Scoot
Thu, 22 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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20:05 - 22:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
32h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
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23:50 - 12:10MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$863Scoot
Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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22:10 - 10:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
18h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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00:20 - 20:35MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$942Malaysia Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
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09:15 - 22:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
18h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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23:55 - 07:25MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,082Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Fri, 16 Oct
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15:15 - 00:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
38h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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02:00 - 07:15MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,109Cathay Pacific
Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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15:15 - 00:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
38h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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02:00 - 07:15MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,118Cathay Pacific
Wed, 18 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec
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20:35 - 10:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
18h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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20:10 - 19:05MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$1,171Air India
Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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20:35 - 12:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
20h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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16:20 - 20:05MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$1,171Air India
Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

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Scoot
22 Oct
SYD21:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
28 Oct
MAA23:50Chennai
30h 50m
1 stop
SYD12:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$858
Scoot
17 Nov
SYD20:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 15m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
23 Nov
MAA23:50Chennai
30h 50m
1 stop
SYD12:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$863
Scoot
18 Nov
SYD13:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 55m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
11 Dec
MAA23:50Chennai
13h 30m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$870

Malaysia Airlines flights from Sydney to Chennai

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Sydney to Chennai flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
20 Oct
SYD22:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 05m
1 stop
MAA10:45Chennai
1 Nov
MAA00:20Chennai
14h 45m
1 stop
SYD20:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$942
Malaysia Airlines
17 Sept
SYD09:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 05m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
16 Oct
MAA23:55Chennai
26h 00m
1 stop
SYD07:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,082
Malaysia Airlines
26 Nov
SYD09:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 20m
1 stop
MAA10:45Chennai
12 Dec
MAA11:45Chennai
27h 20m
1 stop
SYD20:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,098

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SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

21:50-07:25

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Mon 26/10

23:50-09:40

2 stops28h 20m

$767

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

21:50-07:25

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Mon 26/10

23:50-10:45

2 stops29h 25m

$799

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

21:35-22:50

1 stop30h 45m

Chennai

Wed 28/10

23:50-12:10

1 stop30h 50m

$858

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

20:05-22:50

1 stop32h 15m

Chennai

Mon 23/11

23:50-12:10

1 stop30h 50m

$863
Fastest return journey

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

22:10-10:45

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Sun 1/11

00:20-20:35

1 stop14h 45m

$942

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/9

09:15-22:50

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Fri 16/10

23:55-07:25

1 stop26h 00m

$1,082

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/11

15:15-00:35

1 stop38h 50m

Chennai

Fri 27/11

02:00-07:15

1 stop23h 45m

$1,109

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

15:15-00:35

1 stop38h 50m

Chennai

Fri 11/12

02:00-07:15

1 stop23h 45m

$1,118

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/9

20:35-10:20

1 stop18h 15m

Chennai

Sun 27/9

20:10-19:05

1 stop18h 25m

$1,171

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/9

20:35-12:45

1 stop20h 40m

Chennai

Sun 4/10

16:20-20:05

1 stop22h 15m

$1,171

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,014 to $1,375.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $767.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from Sydney, with most prices found around $878. 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 $946.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around $1,153 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 Sydney for as low as $1,041 on momondo.

How have Sydney to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Sydney to Chennai flights are approximately 5% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found

$358

Fastest flight time

14h 15m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Chennai from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $358. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $767.
The fastest flight from Sydney to Chennai takes 14h 15m
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Chennai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Chennai

  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Chennai by plane?

    The distance between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Chennai is about 9119.2 km. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 14h 15m.

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

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Chennai Airport refresh daily.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Chennai Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai 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 Chennai 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 Sydney to Chennai?

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ScootPriceFrom $493Free cancellationRating
6.7
331 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $631Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,533 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $657Free cancellationRating
6.8
581 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom $730Free cancellationRating
6.8
87 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $744Free cancellationRating
7.3
318 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $766Free cancellationRating
5.5
2,938 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $842Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,596 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $930Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,090 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,024Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,473 reviews
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Thai AirwaysPriceFrom $1,108Free cancellationRating
7.9
418 reviews
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