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

Flights connecting via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 15h 44m.

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

Singapore (SIN) was the most common stop: 43% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

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

Which airlines fly to Chennai?

Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Scoot are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Sydney according to our data. Malaysia Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Flights via Bengaluru (BLR) offer the lowest average return price of $1,289.

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

New Delhi (DEL) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 12m.

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?

The number of operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Chennai Airport is 10 as of September 2026.

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.

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

14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

13h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$758Scoot

Fri, 26 Feb - Fri, 26 Mar

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

15h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

23:50 - 12:45MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$766Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

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

15h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

23:50 - 12:45MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$770Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

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

32h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

13h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$818Scoot

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

22:15 - 10:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

18h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:45 - 07:55MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,034Malaysia Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec

17:10 - 08:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

21h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16:00 - 15:55MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 25m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,055SriLankan Airlines

Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

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

16h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:45 - 07:55MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,056Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 23 Feb - Sat, 27 Mar

22:20 - 23:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

30h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 20:50MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

37h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,065Cathay Pacific

Wed, 21 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

16:10 - 08:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

21h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

15:55 - 15:55MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 30m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,101SriLankan Airlines

Sat, 26 Sep - Mon, 2 Nov

15:15 - 00:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

38h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

00:50 - 07:10MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,128Cathay Pacific

Thu, 25 Feb - Sun, 28 Mar

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13:00 - 13:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

29h 25m3 stops Singapore Changi Tiruchirappalli Civil Bengaluru Intl

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

31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$944Multiple Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

13:00 - 12:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

27h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Tiruchirappalli Civil

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

31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$961Multiple Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

13:00 - 11:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

27h 15m3 stops Singapore Changi Tiruchirappalli Civil Bengaluru Intl

16:15 - 19:20MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

22h 35m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Vishakhapatnam Singapore Changi

$1,009Multiple Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

13:00 - 09:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

25h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Tiruchirappalli Civil

14:35 - 19:20MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 15m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Vishakhapatnam Singapore Changi

$1,020Multiple Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

13:00 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:50 - 12:45MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,031Scoot

Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct

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

30h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

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

15h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,167Scoot

Thu, 17 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

07:40 - 23:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

20h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

00:50 - 08:40MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,264Cathay Pacific

Tue, 15 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

10:10 - 23:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

17h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

00:50 - 09:40MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,269Cathay Pacific

Tue, 15 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

16:10 - 08:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

21h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16:00 - 14:40MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,275SriLankan Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

10:10 - 23:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

17h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

00:50 - 09:40MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,327Cathay Pacific

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

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29 Oct

SYD20:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

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MAA22:50Chennai

11 Nov

MAA23:50Chennai

13h 30m

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SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

$818

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17 Oct

SYD21:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

25 Oct

MAA23:50Chennai

30h 50m

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SYD12:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$860

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15 Oct

SYD21:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 45m

1 stop

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28 Oct

MAA23:50Chennai

30h 50m

1 stop

SYD12:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

$862

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26 Sept

SYD16:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 10m

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MAA08:50Chennai

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MAA15:55Chennai

18h 30m

1 stop

SYD15:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,101

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18 Sept

SYD16:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 10m

1 stop

MAA08:50Chennai

19 Sept

MAA16:00Chennai

18h 10m

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SYD14:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,275

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21:50-07:25

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23:50-12:45

1 stop31h 25m

$766

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Mon 12/10

21:50-07:25

1 stop15h 05m

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23:50-12:45

1 stop31h 25m

$770

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

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Thu 29/10

20:05-22:50

1 stop32h 15m

Chennai

Wed 11/11

23:50-18:50

1 stop13h 30m

$818

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

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Sat 7/11

22:15-10:45

1 stop18h 00m

Chennai

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11:45-07:55

1 stop14h 40m

$1,034

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/10

17:10-08:50

1 stop21h 10m

Chennai

Sat 24/10

16:00-15:55

1 stop18h 25m

$1,055

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/2

11:50-23:05

1 stop16h 45m

Chennai

Sat 27/3

11:45-07:55

1 stop14h 40m

$1,056

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

22:20-23:35

1 stop30h 45m

Chennai

Fri 30/10

02:00-20:50

1 stop37h 20m

$1,065

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/9

16:10-08:50

1 stop21h 10m

Chennai

Mon 2/11

15:55-15:55

1 stop18h 30m

$1,101

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/2

15:15-00:35

1 stop38h 50m

Chennai

Sun 28/3

00:50-07:10

1 stop24h 50m

$1,128

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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 $1,051 to $1,395.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $766.

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 $887. 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 $960.

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 $1,166 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 $1,049 on momondo.

How have Sydney to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Sydney to Chennai flights are approximately 51% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	$360
Fastest flight time	14h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chennai from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $360. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $758.

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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Chennai Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Chennai Airport is 10 as of September 2026.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Sydney and Chennai, the leading airline is Malaysia Airlines, making up 34% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Singapore Airlines with 23%, Scoot with 17%, and Qantas Airways with 10%.

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Scoot	PriceFrom $498	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 334 reviews	Search Scoot flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $637	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,533 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $663	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 581 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $751	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 318 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom $756	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 87 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $801	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,922 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $846	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,602 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $939	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,098 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,033	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,486 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $1,111	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 419 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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