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Cheapest return flight
$688
Typical prices: $902-$1,589
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MEL - MAA • 1 stop
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$251
Typical prices: $420-$835
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Thu 18/10
PER - MAA • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Chennai

 
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Recent return flight deals to Chennai

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
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06:15 - 23:05MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
22h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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23:50 - 21:20MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
$688Multiple Airlines
Mon, 12 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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14:00 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
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23:50 - 12:10MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
30h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$691Scoot
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
14h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
23:50 - 06:30MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
25h 10m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$697Royal Brunei Airlines
Sun, 18 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
AirAsia Logo
20:50 - 07:25PER  Perth-MAA Chennai
13h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
AirAsia Logo
23:45 - 19:55MAA  Chennai-PER Perth
17h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$699AirAsia
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
13:30 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
14h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
23:50 - 06:30MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
25h 10m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$701Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
AirAsia Logo
20:50 - 07:25PER  Perth-MAA Chennai
13h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
AirAsia Logo
08:05 - 03:40MAA  Chennai-PER Perth
17h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$720AirAsia
Mon, 12 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Scoot Logo
14:00 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
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23:50 - 21:20MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
$722Scoot
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
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09:40 - 22:50PER  Perth-MAA Chennai
15h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
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18:50 - 19:55MAA  Chennai-PER Perth
22h 35m2 stops Tiruchirappalli Civil Kuala Lumpur Intl
$753Multiple Airlines
Mon, 8 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar
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16:15 - 23:05PER  Perth-MAA Chennai
33h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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11:45 - 01:30MAA  Chennai-PER Perth
11h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$882Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 8 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar
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16:15 - 23:05PER  Perth-MAA Chennai
33h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:45 - 01:30MAA  Chennai-PER Perth
11h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$883Malaysia Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Chennai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Chennai with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Chennai?

Melbourne Airport to Chennai is the cheapest route at $688 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Chennai?

A return flight to Chennai costs $1,199 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Perth average $1,008, while Darwin runs a bit higher at $1,154.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai at $1,185 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,288.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai with an average price of $841 return.
•December ($1,770) and June ($1,247) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai?

Night flights to Chennai are the cheapest at $1,135 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $1,302.

What is a good deal for flights to Chennai?

Flights under $902 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Chennai at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Perth $782
•Sydney $875.

When are flights to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights to Chennai are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 15% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Chennai

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$251
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (48% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Chennai, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Are there any hotels close to Chennai Airport?

    The Quality Inn Airport is opposite the airport itself and offers a free shuttle service between terminal and hotel. A luxury hotel option is the Trident Chennai, which is a ten-minute drive from Chennai Airport. This hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle service for guests.

  • How do I transfer between terminals at Chennai Airport?

    There is a bridge linking the domestic terminal (T1) with the international terminals (T3 arrivals and T4 departures), which allows you to move between the two terminals via a travelator. Alternatively there are golf carts to transfer passengers carrying heavy luggage; these run every ten to twenty minutes. A distance of 1km separates the terminals.

  • Is there free Wi-Fi in Chennai Airport?

    Wi-Fi is only free for a period of 45 minutes at the airport and you will need an Indian mobile number in order to receive the pin number that allows you to sign up for this service. After the 45 minutes is up you will be given the option of paying for more time.

  • How do I get from Chennai Airport into the city?

    Take an auto-rickshaw – the airport is approximately 15km outside the city centre and this form of transport is quicker and most likely cheaper than a taxi. The costs from the airport to the city should be in the region of INR252 (around AUD5) and the rickshaws can be caught anywhere outside the terminal building.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Chennai?

    Malaysia Airlines operates the most flights from Australia to Chennai at 0 per week, and for this route Malaysia Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Chennai. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Chennai?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Chennai are from:
    • Melbourne, from $688 return

  • How do I know if a flight to Chennai is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Chennai is around $902 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Chennai?

    Last-minute fares to Chennai – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 8% above the average return fare of $1,199.

Your guide to booking Chennai flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Chennai, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 15% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Chennai, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $902 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Chennai in February. Return fares historically average $841 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $167 per return. Evening flights to Chennai average $1,135 compared to $1,302 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Chennai Airport is the main gateway to the South of India and is the fourth largest airport in the country, as well as the first to have its domestic and international terminals built side by side. Flights to Chennai from Australia on airlines such as Scoot and Singapore Airlines will land at T3, which is the international arrivals terminal.
  • If you forgot to change money before you departed for Chennai, all is not lost: there are five money exchange counters in the international terminals and two in the domestic terminal. In addition to this there are ATMs located in both terminals if you would rather use your card to withdraw cash than go to an exchange counter.
  • Families with babies arriving on flights to Chennai Airport can make use of several childcare rooms located throughout the terminal. These rooms will allow you to feed your baby or change nappies in peace and privacy, away from the hustle and bustle of the airport.
  • Travellers flying into Terminal 3 and wanting to try some of the local food before venturing into Chennai are well catered for. Located in the arrivals terminal is Nalaas Aappakadai – a restaurant outlet that prides itself on quick service and offers many different types of dishes from diverse regions such as Kerala, Chettinadu and Andhra.
  • For passengers transferring from international flights to Chennai to domestic flights elsewhere in India, there is an airport lounge in the domestic terminal that will allow you to escape the noise of the terminal. The Travel Club Lounge is open 24/7 and for a fee you can spend up to three hours in the air-conditioned peace of the lounge while taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi and a range of snacks and beverages. Conveniently, you can book your lounge time online in advance.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Chennai

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1602 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
8.1Entertainment
7.8Food
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

2.0 MediocreJanine, July 2026
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I had the worst experience of my life in travel. Due to circumstances beyond my control (catastrophic traffic accidents on the highway between Gold Coast and Brisbane) I missed my flight for the first time ever. Because I booked through Kayak Singapore Airlines were not interested in helping me. They told me to contact the agent that I booked through. I was extremely stressed as I had connecting flights in Europe. First Kayak told me that the next available flights were in four days time. Then they told me that they could do it but at a cost of $2600 AUD. When I agreed he told me that he was having trouble getting it through Singapore’s system and he would contact me further once it had been done. When I had not heard from him after several hours, I phoned Kayak again, spoke to a different person who said he could do it for $8200. I declined and told him to cancel the booking. The worst part of this experience was that I had booked 5 flights altogether with Singapore including Premium Economy on two legs and Singapore cancelled all my flights including the return legs leaving me with having to completely reschedule my entire trip. Kayak refunded me $2000 from $5200, obviously leaving me out of pocket. This has left me feeling that I will never deal with Kayak or Singapore Airlines again.

Crew were so busy Anna so awesome. I was in a seat that got my food nearly last but the crew were Just awesome.

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

Timing very good from sfo to Singapore and service was awesome and economy class seats are great overall very good experience thanks

Flying with Singapore airlines is always excelllent - the crew are lovely and the food too is great. It’s my number 1 airline

Check in was snails pace, only 1 of the luggage screen was working so long lines, an hour to check in Nobody seemed to want to fix the issue Flight was 45 minutes late Scoot is a mini sized plane ( sardine class plane), literally felt slammed between people

Would have been nice to have more variety and less dairy in the Indian Vegetarian special meal. Why do they include Parathas as part of the entree and also on the side (substitute for bread/roll)? Also, no need for so much dairy...don't need milk packet, yogurt and Chobani Greek yogurt in the same meal.

Seating wasn’t good at all with not much leg space in between. Fortunately it was a relatively short flight. Otherwise we would have struggled a lot. On board meal was pretty ordinary. It is sad to see the overall quality of this once superb airline has dropped so low.

For an international flight, the service was average at best. It could have been significantly better, particularly with regard to the food quality and options. Additionally, having only two restrooms available for the entire Economy Class made the experience less comfortable and resulted in long wait times.

I booked wheel chair for my mother but she was told to walk by herself in the middle of her way to the gate. She had to board a connecting flight under a time crunch and this was unfair to leave her to walk. Other than that they had no complains about anything else.

More tasty food particularly ethnic food. Staff didn’t respond to calls some of the time in premium economy.

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

the crew was rude - there were no smiles when serving. they always had the look of why did you call me?

As before, my only problem was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arrival at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

The first economy rows have remote space in the seat which eats in the seating space. The seats are also smaller compared to other airlines.

The crew were fine. I didn’t enjoy the food at all. I found it unappetising and really had trouble eating it. The comfort level was fine and our return flight is with Cathay Pacific but honestly I probably wouldn’t fly Cathay Pacific again.

We requested special assistance and Cathay Pacific provided it in Sydney, but we were completely forgotten about in Hong Kong - when we really needed the help to catch our connecting flight. Really disappointing service.

Small twin prop plane. Basic flight. Food was half a chicken & pesto sandwich. As the flight departed after 12pm alcohol was available. No on board entertainment. No wifi services.

I liked the refreshments as the flight was short and the free WiFi. The seats were comfortable.

Although the flight was delayed and out of their control, we boarded and were underway in no time. The crew were great, the service A1 and the meal was superb ( I had the chicken dish). I would fly with Qantas again, anytime. Noel Swift

Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

From start to finish, every part of the experience was outstanding. The care and kindness shown to my 95-year-old mother was exceptional—truly 10 out of 10. From the assistance she received at Sydney Airport while boarding the plane to the help she was given when arriving at Wagga Wagga Airport, every staff member was friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. They made her feel comfortable, safe, and well looked after throughout her journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make my mother's trip such a wonderful experience. Your compassion and dedication are greatly appreciated.

My flight with Qantas was excellent, the crew were exceptional, the food was very good, and the seats were surprisingly spacious and comfortable. I was extremely disappointed when my checked bag did not make it onto my connecting flight, but was pleased with the ease of filing a report of a missing bag with Qantas at the Auckland airport - there, my pleasure ended. I can see, with an apple tag on my bag, that it is still in Sydney and has not moved in more than 30 hours. I shared the tracking information with Qantas and was assured when I filed the missing bag report that my bag would be delivered first thing the next morning on the next flight from Sydney to Auckland. Qantas' missing bag tracking feature still lists its status as "searching for your bag, check back later" more than a full 24 hours after filing the report despite my having shared tracking information, a photo of the bag, and calling the customer care line and being assured that an "urgent action message" had been sent to the team in Sydney. The lack of communication from Qantas' customer service department and the lack of action after an incredibly expensive business class ticket price is outrageous and has, definitively, affected my willingness to consider flying Qantas in the future, much less on long-haul international flights with high cost airfare.

Going from Sydney to London on a single flight number was very convenient, not having to worry about changing planes. Entertainment system on A380 economy cabin is very dated. Lavatories are small. The self serve refreshments have been significantly reduced since the A380 first started.

It was ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

Entertainment system was too old, crew were unorganised during boarding

Flight from Shanghai to Kuala Luumpur delay byy 3.5hrs with no real explanation.

I had purchased extra leg room for all legs of the flight but due to a delay in leaving Perth I was put on another flight but with Emirates. My luggage was initially lost but later found and my suitcase was broken. I ended up losing my upgrades

I enjoy traveling with Malaysia Airlines. The Asian food they serve is pretty good and the red wine was also good. They did run out of beer and only did a couple of water rounds during the flight but the staff were very friendly.

“They carefully called each boarding group in turn, only to herd everyone onto a bus for the drive across the airport apron. By the time we reached the aircraft, all semblance of orderly boarding had disappeared and it became a complete bun fight to get on board. Rather nonsensical really — why bother with boarding groups in the first place?”unless you are at an air bridge!!!

Scoot is a no frills budget airline. Do not expect a legacy airline experience.

I have taken more than 50 flights in the past year and this is the worst onboard experience that I've come across. There's always a risk with budget airlines and their creative views of customer service. Having bought a standard seat, we boarded at the assigned seat - we naturally couldn't choose ourselves as that would be extra cost. After take-off, the person in the row in front leans back their seat. As a frequent flyer, I believe this is their right, so I try to lean my seat back as well to have the same space available. However, my standard seat could not lean back, as the row behind was an exit row. As I had paid for a standard seat, not a less space than standard, I moved to the completely free row behind me. This was not allowed, as due to extra legroom, this would cost extra. Subsequently spent the next 30 mins discussing this scenario with the crew. I have no issues with budget airlines and additional charges, but if I pay for a standard seat, I want a standard seat, not one with less space. As you do not offer me a discount for the less space, do not try and charge me a premium, when I find a free seat with more space. It works both ways Scoot.

Not a frequent user of their website booking. Booked my check-in baggage and only realized that I did not book my check in baggage for return flight. The receipt was not clear in identifying that as well. Was charged exorbitantly at check in counter. Bad taste for sure when it is a business trip and not leisure trip. Baggage was delayed for more than an hour at belt back in SG.

WiFi didn’t work on both sectors so made killing time harder - planes clean modern and good flight crew - would do again if WiFi works

Was on scoot plus. The only good thing about the flight was the spacious seats. Tables and armrests were extremely dirty Food: bad Entertainment: non existent Wifi: unable to connect, then was painfully slow that we couldn’t even send messages Good thing we had a night flight, so we just slept throughout.

no charging point. food offering is limited and very much on the budget line. Overall is not satisfying for such a price and duration of flight.

Me and my Partner were in seats 6A and 6B. (Which we paid a premium for). Unfortunately the person is seat 6C was large and because of his size my Partner was squashed to the point of discomfort and unable to sit properly. We requested to be moved to some empty seats and two hours into the flight the crew moved us. Perhaps it’s time airlines began checking passenger sizes to ensure they don’t encroach into fellow passengers seating space!

U could offer everyone a drink ,juice or water.. coffe or tea ...ur air craft isn't a flea market ,where someone has to buy a tea or water!!

Extra luggage after you purchase 1 is gonna jacked u up to 800sgd which is so up to the hook... you could buy 3 round trips ticket on that price.. im so disappointed.. im not gonna choose this airline anymore.. horrible experience...

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