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Cheap flights from Sydney to Chennai from $288

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20:50 - 23:05
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$536Multiple Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 17 May
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$550Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May
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13:00 - 22:50
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23:50 - 19:20
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$564Scoot
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$584Multiple Airlines
Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
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$592Scoot
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Scoot flights from Sydney to Chennai

Our best Scoot deals on Sydney to Chennai flight tickets
Scoot
27 Apr
SYD13:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 20m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
4 May
MAA23:50Chennai
15h 00m
1 stop
SYD19:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
$564
Scoot
20 Feb
SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
1 Mar
MAA23:55Chennai
13h 25m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$588
Scoot
20 Feb
SYD13:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
1 Mar
MAA23:55Chennai
13h 25m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$590

Cathay Pacific flights from Sydney to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Sydney to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
20 Feb
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 45m
2 stops
MAA00:35Chennai
26 Feb
MAA02:00Chennai
37h 20m
1 stop
SYD20:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,352
Cathay Pacific
20 Feb
SYD06:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 25m
2 stops
MAA00:35Chennai
26 Feb
MAA02:00Chennai
24h 05m
2 stops
SYD07:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,416

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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 20 February 2026.
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SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/4

20:50-23:05

1 stop30h 45m

Chennai

Sun 17/5

23:50-19:20

1 stop15h 00m

$536

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/4

20:50-07:25

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Mon 4/5

23:50-11:45

1 stop31h 25m

$546

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/4

20:50-07:25

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Mon 4/5

23:50-11:45

1 stop31h 25m

$547

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/4

20:50-07:25

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Mon 4/5

23:50-19:20

1 stop15h 00m

$550

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/4

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Mon 4/5

23:50-19:20

1 stop15h 00m

$564

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/3

10:45-07:25

1 stop26h 10m

Chennai

Sat 14/3

08:05-09:15

1 stop19h 40m

$565

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

09:45-23:05

1 stop17h 50m

Chennai

Fri 28/8

23:50-19:20

1 stop15h 00m

$584

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

09:45-23:05

1 stop17h 50m

Chennai

Fri 28/8

23:50-19:20

1 stop15h 00m

$590

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

09:45-23:05

1 stop17h 50m

Chennai

Fri 28/8

23:50-19:20

1 stop15h 00m

$591

SydneyChennai

SYD - MAA

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

20:05-22:50

1 stop32h 15m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

23:55-18:50

1 stop13h 25m

$592

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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 $804. 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 $830.

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 $1,038 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 $955 on momondo.

How have Sydney to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Sydney to Chennai flights are approximately 7% 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?

Best airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai

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ScootPriceFrom $489Free cancellationRating
6.7
319 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $717Free cancellationRating
7.3
293 reviews
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6.8
79 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $753Free cancellationRating
5.5
2,967 reviews
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Thai AirwaysPriceFrom $840Free cancellationRating
7.8
382 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $851Free cancellationRating
6.8
538 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $860Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,463 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $861Free cancellationRating
7.5
995 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $968Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,171 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,115Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,405 reviews
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