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Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai from $292

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13:35 - 09:45
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08:05 - 09:15
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$663Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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Sat, 25 Apr - Wed, 27 May
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Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
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13:35 - 11:25
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$675Multiple Airlines
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$687Multiple Airlines
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$693Multiple Airlines
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SriLankan Airlines flights from Sydney to Chennai

Our best SriLankan Airlines deals on Sydney to Chennai flight tickets
SriLankan Airlines
24 Jan
SYD17:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 05m
1 stop
MAA19:55Chennai
15 Feb
MAA20:55Chennai
29h 00m
2 stops
SYD07:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,170
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2 Feb
SYD16:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 10m
2 stops
MAA14:55Chennai
16 Feb
MAA20:55Chennai
28h 10m
2 stops
SYD06:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,265
SriLankan Airlines
2 Feb
SYD16:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 10m
2 stops
MAA14:55Chennai
16 Feb
MAA20:55Chennai
29h 00m
2 stops
SYD07:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,269

Scoot flights from Sydney to Chennai

Our best Scoot deals on Sydney to Chennai flight tickets
Scoot
29 Jan
SYD20:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 15m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
20 Feb
MAA23:55Chennai
13h 25m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$792
Scoot
26 Jan
SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
2 Feb
MAA23:55Chennai
13h 25m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$806
Scoot
28 Jan
SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
11 Feb
MAA23:55Chennai
13h 25m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$844

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2026.
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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

13:35-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

08:05-09:15

1 stop19h 40m

$663

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

20:50-07:45

1 stop15h 25m

Chennai

Wed 27/5

00:05-07:20

2 stops26h 45m

$671

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

13:35-11:45

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Sat 14/3

23:45-20:35

1 stop15h 20m

$672

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

13:35-11:25

3 stops27h 20m

Chennai

Thu 5/3

23:45-09:15

1 stop28h 00m

$675

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

13:35-11:45

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Wed 18/3

23:45-09:15

1 stop28h 00m

$678

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

13:35-09:45

2 stops25h 40m

Chennai

Thu 19/2

23:45-09:15

1 stop28h 00m

$681

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

13:35-15:00

3 stops30h 55m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

08:05-09:15

1 stop19h 40m

$687

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

10:45-22:55

1 stop17h 40m

Chennai

Fri 20/2

08:05-06:15

2 stops16h 40m

$689

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

21:50-07:25

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Tue 7/4

08:15-19:35

3 stops30h 50m

$690

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

10:45-22:55

1 stop17h 40m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

08:05-18:50

3 stops29h 15m

$693

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from Sydney, with most prices found around $837. 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 $881.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,074 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 $989 on momondo.

How have Sydney to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

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

When to book flights from Sydney to Chennai

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

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Fastest flight time

14h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Sydney to Chennai takes 14h 45m
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Chennai.
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  • 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 45m.

  • 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.

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

  • 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 $507Free cancellationRating
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315 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $747Free cancellationRating
5.5
2,977 reviews
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7.3
290 reviews
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6.8
78 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $819Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,140 reviews
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Thai AirwaysPriceFrom $880Free cancellationRating
7.8
379 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $882Free cancellationRating
6.8
527 reviews
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8.1
1,434 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $904Free cancellationRating
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973 reviews
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7.3
1,374 reviews
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