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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Chennai (SYD-MAA)
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Chennai 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 Sydney to Chennai
Wed, 10 Feb - Wed, 10 Mar
21:05 - 23:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
31h 30m2 stops Melbourne Kuala Lumpur Intl
23:50 - 18:50MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
$885Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, 14 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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
$893Scoot
3+ days ago
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
13:25 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
23:50 - 12:10MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$899Scoot
1 day ago
Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar
08:10 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
20h 10m2 stops Melbourne Avalon Singapore Changi
23:50 - 12:45MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
$928Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Thu, 11 Mar - Thu, 18 Mar
08:05 - 22:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
19h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
10:00 - 11:50MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
$965Singapore Airlines
2 days ago
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
17:25 - 08:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
20h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20:55 - 15:55MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 30m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$981SriLankan Airlines
1 day ago
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
17:25 - 08:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
20h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20:55 - 15:55MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 30m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$985SriLankan Airlines
2 days ago
Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
09:55 - 23:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
18h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
00:20 - 10:20MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,106Malaysia Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, 25 Mar - Thu, 15 Apr
12:20 - 10:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
27h 55m2 stops Perth Kuala Lumpur Intl
11:45 - 06:05MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
37h 50m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Perth
$1,393Malaysia Airlines
1 day ago
Mon, 11 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
20:05 - 08:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
18h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
23:25 - 17:55MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
$2,060Singapore Airlines
3+ days ago
Recent one-way flight deals from Sydney to Chennai
Wed, 28 Oct
12:05 - 07:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
24h 50m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Kuala Lumpur Intl
$496Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Sun, 8 Nov
13:25 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
$499Scoot
2 days ago
Sun, 8 Nov
13:25 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
$509Scoot
16 hours ago
Mon, 15 Mar
07:00 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
21h 20m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi
$516Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 23 Nov
15:15 - 00:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
38h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$598Cathay Pacific
1 day ago
Thu, 12 Nov
15:15 - 00:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
38h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$609Cathay Pacific
3+ days ago
Thu, 21 Jan
15:50 - 08:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
22h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
$616Singapore Airlines
1 day ago
Sat, 16 Jan
11:40 - 00:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
18h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
$636IndiGo
1 day ago
Mon, 18 Jan
16:30 - 07:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
20h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
$675IndiGo
1 day ago
Wed, 20 Jan
19:10 - 23:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
15:05 - 23:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
38h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
02:00 - 20:50MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
37h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,095Cathay Pacific
2 days ago
Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
15:05 - 23:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
38h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
02:00 - 13:00MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,148Cathay Pacific
3+ days ago
Booking Insights
Price, demand, and travel trends for Sydney to Chennai flights
Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.
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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Chennai?
Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Chennai. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Chennai?
KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Sydney to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
•February is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Chennai at $819 return. •December ($1,843) and January ($1,311) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 125% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Sydney to Chennai the cheapest?
Flights from Sydney to Chennai are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.
Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sydney to Chennai?
Scoot ($893) and Singapore Airlines ($965) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Sydney to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.
What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Sydney to Chennai?
KAYAK data for 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months. Only counts itineraries with the same stopover on both legs.
Singapore Changi (SIN) is the most popular stopover for the Sydney to Chennai route. 43% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via SIN.
What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Sydney to Chennai?
Flights via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $1,147. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
When flying from Sydney to Chennai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?
Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) had the shortest average connection time for Sydney to Chennai stopovers at 9h 46m over the past 3 months.
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Your Sydney to Chennai flight questions, answered
Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Chennai?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Chennai:
• Economy class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class
How long is a flight from Sydney to Chennai?
A direct flight from Sydney to Chennai takes 00m, covering 14,680 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Chennai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Sydney to Chennai range from $936 to $1,606, with an average of $1,235 over the past 12 months. Anything below $936 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Sydney to Chennai flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $1,235 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Sydney to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $885 to $8,472. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Sydney to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Sydney to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $624, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Chennai?
Flights from Sydney to Chennai usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Chennai pass through?
One-stop flights from Sydney to Chennai most commonly connect through:
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 43% of one-stop connections • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 40% of one-stop connections • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 8% of one-stop connections • Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 4% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Sydney to Chennai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,151 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,328, a difference of $177.
KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Sydney to Chennai?
Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 05m, compared to 16h 11m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 16h 44m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Chennai?
Chennai is 5 hours behind Sydney (India Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Is Chennai Airport a hub for any airlines?
Chennai Airport is a hub for several budget airlines, the most relevant of which for travellers from Sydney Airport (SYD) is IndiGo. It is also a focus city for Air India. This may be especially advantageous for Air India routes that fly direct from Sydney to New Delhi to then transfer to a domestic IndiGo flight to Chennai.
What are my public transport options to and from Chennai Airport?
A free shuttle bus transports passengers between the airport and the metro line. Public buses also operate a service from the airport to Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus in the city centre. Another shuttle service is available between the airport and the railway.
Are there any special services for passengers with hidden disabilities at Sydney Airport?
If you have a hidden disability and are flying out of Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Chennai, you can make yourself known to staff with a sunflower lanyard, available from the Airport Services Centre on Level 3 of International Terminal T1. This will entitle you to use of the special assistance lanes when going through security and passport control.
How many terminals does Chennai International Airport (MAA) have?
There are three terminals at Chennai International Airport (MAA). Terminal 1 is for domestic flights and Terminal 3 and 4 are for international flights. For travellers flying out of Chennai, make sure to head to Terminal 4 as all international flights depart from this terminal.
Does Chennai International Airport (MAA) have any hotels onsite?
While there are no hotels onsite at Chennai’s airport, there are a variety close by, such as the Hotel Southern Comfort. Located a short distance from the airport with an airport shuttle service and free parking for those looking to rent a car on their holiday, this hotel is perfect for anyone travelling into Chennai late or looking for a hotel near the airport.
Does Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) have any hotels onsite?
No hotels are available onsite at Sydney’s airport. However, there are a variety of airports close by for travellers looking to stay near the airport before their flight out or on their arrival. The Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel has a fantastic location just outside the International Terminal at Sydney Airport.
Which airline is the best for entertainment when flying from Sydney to Chennai?
For the best inflight entertainment, discover Malaysia Airlines. Their selection of movies, TV shows, and music, along with their Wi-Fi available on select flights makes them the best main airline travelling the Sydney to Chennai route.
Does Chennai International Airport (MAA) also service other cities?
The Chennai International Airport is the main airport servicing the region of Tamil Nadu. For travellers looking to stay anywhere in the surrounding region, we recommend flying into Chennai and journeying from the city by land.
Your guide to booking Sydney to Chennai flights
Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,151, about $177 less than Thursday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Chennai trip for February. Fares historically average $819 return in that month – typically $1,024 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.
When arriving in Chennai, although there is a metro station named ‘Chennai Airport’, be aware that there is actually no direct rail link between Chennai Airport (MAA) and the metro system. A free airport shuttle bus, available from designated stops at each terminal, regularly transports passengers between the airport and the metro station. From the metro station, you can then make your way to your final destination in the city.
The app Ola, which is similar in concept to Uber, enables users to access special cabs. Kiosks at Chennai International Airport allow travellers to use this service without having to download the app.
If you want to hire a car for your stay in Chennai, it is more expensive to hire from the airport. A more economical option is to book online prior to departure. Most car hire companies have a meet-and-greet service, which can meet you at the airport and arrange for you to pick up your car.
While no direct flights are available from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA), the majority of flights available require only one stopover. Make sure to look at airlines such as Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia for the greatest flexibility of price and journey time.
Scoot, the low-budget Singaporean airline, is often offering the cheapest flights from Sydney to Chennai. However, on certain days of the week, these flights can take up to 15h longer than the average flight time of 15–17h. Explore options which combine Scoot with another airline for the best combination of journey time and price point.
If you are travelling to Sydney Airport by car, make sure to park in car park P7, the dedicated lot for international travellers. Alternatively, for those not wanting to leave the car at the airport, it's best to journey via the Sydney Airport Link train, which runs throughout the day between the city and the airport.
While none of the main airlines servicing the route from Sydney to Chennai have lounges at Sydney’s airport, there are pay-to-use lounges available for those looking to relax before their flight. With a business area complete with printing facilities, complimentary refreshments, and several massage chairs, one of the best is the SkyTeam Lounge located at Terminal 1, the International Terminal.
Those travelling to and from Chennai International Airport (MAA) are recommended to go via rickshaw if they want the fastest and cheapest journey. Rickshaws can be found outside the terminal buildings. Alternatively, there are taxis available, which take approximately 50min to reach Chennai city centre. Buses are available as well, look for the 1B and 18A bus lines to take you into the city.
The Chennai Airport lounges are available to all passengers travelling through Chennai and come equipped with a variety of food and drink options, comfortable chairs to relax in, and Wi-Fi.
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