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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Sydney (MAA-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chennai to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Sydney

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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23:55 - 18:50MAA-SYD
13h 25m1 stop
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14:20 - 22:50SYD-MAA
14h 00m1 stop
$679Scoot
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Wed, 4 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
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23:55 - 18:50MAA-SYD
13h 25m1 stop
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14:20 - 22:50SYD-MAA
14h 00m1 stop
$739Scoot
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Wed, 11 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
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23:55 - 06:15MAA-SYD
24h 50m2 stops
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14:20 - 22:50SYD-MAA
14h 00m1 stop
$789Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 30 Nov - Sat, 28 Feb
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02:00 - 07:15MAA-SYD
23h 45m1 stop
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20:05 - 22:50SYD-MAA
32h 15m1 stop
$815Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 4 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
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23:55 - 18:50MAA-SYD
13h 25m1 stop
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06:00 - 22:50SYD-MAA
22h 20m2 stops
$833Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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23:45 - 09:15MAA-SYD
28h 00m1 stop
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21:50 - 07:25SYD-MAA
15h 05m1 stop
$839Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 10 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
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00:20 - 20:35MAA-SYD
14h 45m1 stop
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22:15 - 10:45SYD-MAA
18h 00m1 stop
$1,020Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, 19 Dec - Fri, 9 Jan
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23:45 - 20:35MAA-SYD
15h 20m1 stop
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21:50 - 07:25SYD-MAA
15h 05m1 stop
$1,145AirAsia
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Thu, 12 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
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06:25 - 06:35MAA-SYD
18h 40m1 stop
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09:40 - 00:10SYD-MAA
20h 00m2 stops
$1,205IndiGo
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Thu, 12 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
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06:25 - 06:35MAA-SYD
18h 40m1 stop
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09:40 - 00:10SYD-MAA
20h 00m2 stops
$1,206IndiGo
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Cheapest return fare
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Overall average: $1,022
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Typical prices: $381-$897
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chennai to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chennai, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Sydney is June, where tickets cost $985 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,654 and $1,482 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to Sydney?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to Sydney, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$268
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chennai to Sydney

  • Are there direct flights between Chennai and Sydney?

    No. There aren’t direct flights, but there is a range of carriers servicing this route through transit cities. Cathay Pacific flies via Hong Kong (HKG); Singapore Airlines can connect you through Singapore Changi (SIN); Etihad Airways transits through Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Malaysia Airlines connect via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). They all have different layover times so make sure to check these before you book.

  • Is it easy to get to central Sydney from Sydney Airport?

    Yes, Sydney is very well connected to its airport by public transport. The most straightforward route is to take the Airport LInk train, which travels every 10min from the airport station and takes around 13min to arrive in the city. It costs around A$ 15 for a single ticket, but there is also the A$ 9 airport access fee added on top of this. Alternatively, you can take the bus using Route 400 or 420, and the fare is again around A$ 15 but with no additional airport access fee. If you prefer a taxi, you can expect to pay around A$ 55 and the journey should take approximately 20min.

  • Which airlines offer lounge access on their stopovers?

    Multiple airlines have stopovers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. If you're hoping to use a lounge to relax during your stopover, consider booking with Malaysia Airlines. Their passengers can book 2- or 5-hour stays at Golden Lounge for an additional fee.

  • How much luggage can I bring on a standard fare?

    Most airlines allow you to bring a personal item that can fit under the seat in front of you on their standard fare. You can usually add extra cabin or checked luggage for an additional fee, or upgrade to a premium economy ticket. Singapore Airlines allows you to bring one cabin bag and one checked bag on their Economy Lite fare.

  • Can I check in online before my flight from Chennai Airport (MAA)?

    Most airlines will allow you to check in online before your flight from Chennai to Sydney. AirAsia, for example, usually opens online check-in up to 14 days before your flight departs. Alternatively, you can typically use the self-check-in kiosks in the check-in hall.

  • Can I get special assistance on my flight from Chennai to Sydney?

    You can get assistance at the airport and onboard your flights by booking through your airline. Make sure to provide at least 48 hours notice. If you need assistance and haven't been able to book ahead of time, you can usually request wheelchairs at Chennai Airport from your airline's check-in desk.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to Sydney was $268 for a one-way ticket and $679 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chennai to Sydney?

    When flying out of Chennai you will be using Chennai. You will be landing at Sydney, also known as Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to Sydney?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to Sydney, Singapore Airlines or Thai Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Sydney are Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,429 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Thai Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,443 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chennai to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chennai to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to Sydney

  • There is a range of airline lounges at Chennai Airport (MAA) for members. The Travel Club Lounge in the departures area of the international terminal has an open-access fee to all passengers. You can book to use its facilities for a 3h stay for around ₹2,100 (A$ 37).
  • There is no train station at Chennai Airport but there is a metro connection. You can take the Blue Line from Chennai Central. A single ticket will cost around ₹10 (A$ 0.20), and the journey will take roughly 40min. A taxi to the airport should cost about ₹500 (A$ 9) and take approximately 50min.
  • If you need a hotel on arrival at Sydney Airport (SYD), there are a number of hotels on the airport campus, including the ibis budget Sydney Airport, Mantra Sydney and Rydges Hotel.
  • Singapore Airlines flights from Chennai to Sydney typically stop at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). This airport has several attractions and ways to pass the time, including the Butterfly Garden, the Rain Vortex and cinemas. There are also several lounges you can access for an extra fee.
  • Bear in mind that some routes, such as Air Asia's route that stops in Kuala Lumpur, may require you to self-transfer. This means you must go through passport control and check in again. Make sure you have plenty of time during your stopover, especially if you have checked luggage to collect.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Chennai to Sydney

 
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1388 reviews
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8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
7.7Food
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Airline should consider adding a small meal at the last leg of the flight, right now there is 7 hours of no meal break.

8.0 ExcellentAmar, Sept 2025BLR - SIN
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Airline should consider adding a small meal at the last leg of the flight, right now there is 7 hours of no meal break.

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

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.

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

The food wasn’t good at all. I skipped meals .

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

The flight (boarding) was delayed by 40-50 minutes and there was very crowed. They need to improve on the timeliness & boarding process. (They asked passenger to board in groups, but the 2nd group was standing there waiting for 20 minutes!). However, services from the crew was very good, also the food was good as well. I also found the legroom was quite comfortable.

Need to improve on punctuality. My flight was delayed by 1 hour.

Seats were uncomfortable and the vegetarian meal was awful. Some of the entertainment didn't work.

Except that our flight was cancelled, by mail, and later moved to 12 hours prior, then the experience was good. In Bangkok we were offered a hotel, it was fine, but would have been nice to know in advance😉

The flight was mostly fine, but I really wished that seats had an outlet to charge devices considering the length of the flight (15 hours there and 14 hours back).

Although booked meal of fruit only The crew had not received this special meal The same happened on my flight Bangkok / CAN The films are so old that best is to use own computer to watch downloads . Serve nuts but they do not warm up . Service is attentive , WC clean

Terrible. It’s like they are stuck in the dark ages. I brought a standard carry on suitcase and a back pack - I was told I could only carry on 7kg per bag - in business class, I was forced to remove articles from the suitcase and put them into my backpack! That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever encountered in all my years of flying. The two bags weighed the same amount but one could not be more than 7kg. Holy cow.

They used Thai Smile plane, which is a smaller model and used to service only domestic flights; hence, the plane is small and quite compact. No entertainment on the flight. While boarding was delayed, it was done in a quick manner.

I give EVA 5 stars in every category. I enjoy this airline and it's great team of employees. I always highly recommend EVA to friends and family and everyone.

The flight was delayed going out of the gate at BKK that made it a difficult challenge to get through immigration transfer at tapei and make it to my departure on time. This appears to be a recurring issue. The flight crew and cabin crew were excellent. The food was very nice.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

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

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

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

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Uncoordinated boarding, seat comfort is terrible, even toilet is so small that overweight people wouldn't fit in. Baggage scam with additional fees. Stay away from this airline.

Forthright communication to the customers regarding services offered and any fees involved.

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.

Finishes were quite worn, including our very scratched up seatback. No entertainment available, and the WiFi (even for “ScootHub”) was very slow. Crew were somewhat friendly.

Food & lower the prices. Look at Air Asia food look better & affordable

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.

Boarding took forever. It's also weird that we paid more (for preferred seats) to get on the plane last. Inflight WiFi never worked the entire trip. I want my money back.

The cosmetic condition was pretty run down. The carpets were badly worn out. Even the paint on the wings was chipped and peeled! Looks like they are running these 787s to the ground..

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

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