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20:05 - 22:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
32h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
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23:50 - 18:50MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
$868Scoot
Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov
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21:05 - 23:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
31h 30m2 stops Melbourne Kuala Lumpur Intl
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23:50 - 18:50MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
$885Multiple Airlines
Wed, 10 Feb - Wed, 10 Mar
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20:05 - 22:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
32h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
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23:50 - 18:50MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
$889Scoot
Sat, 31 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
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17:10 - 23:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
35h 25m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl
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23:50 - 18:50MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
$944Multiple Airlines
Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
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08:05 - 22:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
19h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
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10:00 - 11:50MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
$966Singapore Airlines
Thu, 11 Mar - Thu, 18 Mar
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17:25 - 08:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
20h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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20:55 - 15:55MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 30m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,048SriLankan Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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17:25 - 08:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
20h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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20:55 - 15:55MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 30m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,058SriLankan Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
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09:55 - 23:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
18h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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00:20 - 10:20MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,107Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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09:55 - 23:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
18h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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11:45 - 07:55MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,108Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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20:05 - 08:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
18h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
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09:50 - 12:10MAA  Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,798Singapore Airlines
Tue, 12 Jan - Tue, 19 Jan

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Scoot
24 Oct
SYD21:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
8 Nov
MAA23:50Chennai
30h 50m
1 stop
SYD12:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$865
Scoot
31 Oct
SYD20:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 15m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
30 Nov
MAA23:50Chennai
13h 30m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$868
Scoot
31 Oct
SYD20:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 15m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
13 Nov
MAA23:50Chennai
13h 30m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$889

SriLankan Airlines flights from Sydney to Chennai

Our best SriLankan Airlines deals on Sydney to Chennai flight tickets
SriLankan Airlines
1 Nov
SYD17:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 50m
1 stop
MAA08:45Chennai
14 Nov
MAA20:55Chennai
13h 30m
1 stop
SYD15:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,048
SriLankan Airlines
1 Nov
SYD17:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 50m
1 stop
MAA08:45Chennai
10 Dec
MAA20:55Chennai
13h 30m
1 stop
SYD15:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,058
SriLankan Airlines
27 Oct
SYD17:25Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 50m
1 stop
MAA08:45Chennai
5 Nov
MAA20:55Chennai
13h 30m
1 stop
SYD15:55Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,059

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

20:05-22:50

1 stop32h 15m

Chennai

Mon 30/11

23:50-18:50

1 stop13h 30m

$868

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/2

21:05-23:05

2 stops31h 30m

Chennai

Wed 10/3

23:50-18:50

1 stop13h 30m

$885

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

20:05-22:50

1 stop32h 15m

Chennai

Fri 13/11

23:50-18:50

1 stop13h 30m

$889

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/11

17:10-23:05

2 stops35h 25m

Chennai

Sun 6/12

23:50-18:50

1 stop13h 30m

$944

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/3

08:05-22:10

1 stop19h 35m

Chennai

Thu 18/3

10:00-11:50

1 stop20h 20m

$966

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

17:25-08:45

1 stop20h 50m

Chennai

Sat 14/11

20:55-15:55

1 stop13h 30m

$1,048

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

17:25-08:45

1 stop20h 50m

Chennai

Thu 10/12

20:55-15:55

1 stop13h 30m

$1,058

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

09:55-23:05

1 stop18h 40m

Chennai

Wed 18/11

00:20-10:20

1 stop28h 30m

$1,107
Fastest return journey

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

09:55-23:05

1 stop18h 40m

Chennai

Sun 22/11

11:45-07:55

1 stop14h 40m

$1,108

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/1

20:05-08:45

1 stop18h 10m

Chennai

Tue 19/1

09:50-12:10

1 stop20h 50m

$1,798

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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 $908 to $1,223.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $862.

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 $911. 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 $992.

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 $1,200 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 $1,055 on momondo.

How have Sydney to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Sydney to Chennai flights are approximately 18% 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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Best price found

$499

Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chennai from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $499. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $868.
The fastest flight from Sydney to Chennai takes 14h 20m
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 20m.

  • 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 $515Free cancellationRating
6.7
337 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $739Free cancellationRating
6.8
580 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $771Free cancellationRating
7.3
319 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $828Free cancellationRating
5.5
2,912 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $876Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,628 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $942Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,112 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom $970Free cancellationRating
6.8
88 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,089Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,522 reviews
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Thai AirwaysPriceFrom $1,171Free cancellationRating
7.9
427 reviews
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