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Cheapest return fare
$721
Typical prices: $931-$1,350
Scoot
Wed 20/1Wed 3/3
SYD - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$380
Typical prices: $579-$748
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Sun 13/9
SYD - MAA • 1 stop
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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, 20 Jan - Wed, 3 Mar
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
$721Scoot
Wed, 4 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
13:25 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
08:05 - 09:15MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$726Multiple Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 28 Oct
20:35 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
30h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
23:45 - 09:15MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$735Multiple Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 11 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
$751Scoot
Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
22:10 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
29h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
11:45 - 06:30MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$993Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
12:45 - 10:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
26h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
23:55 - 06:55MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,024Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
16:10 - 08:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
21h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15:55 - 14:40MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,117SriLankan Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
20:35 - 10:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
18h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
20:10 - 19:05MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$1,158Air India
Fri, 25 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
16:10 - 08:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
21h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15:55 - 14:40MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,167SriLankan Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
20:35 - 15:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
23h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
20:10 - 19:05MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$1,174Air India
Recent one-way flight deals from Sydney to Chennai
Sun, 13 Sep
09:45 - 23:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
17h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$380Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep
20:50 - 07:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
15h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$380Multiple Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct
20:05 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
32h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi
$402Scoot
Sat, 24 Oct
21:35 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
30h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
$409Scoot
Wed, 16 Sep
14:05 - 23:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
38h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$583Cathay Pacific
Tue, 15 Sep
14:05 - 23:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
38h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$617Cathay Pacific
Fri, 28 Aug
16:10 - 15:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
27h 20m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$678SriLankan Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct
14:35 - 23:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
13h 40m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
$734Thai Airways
Tue, 25 Aug
14:35 - 23:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
13h 40m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
$740Thai Airways
Thu, 27 Aug
14:45 - 06:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
20h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
$819IndiGo
Recent last minute flight deals from Sydney to Chennai
Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
13:00 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
23:45 - 19:35MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$971Multiple Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep
13:00 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
08:05 - 08:20MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$996Multiple Airlines
Sat, 22 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
16:10 - 08:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
21h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21:15 - 14:40MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
12h 55m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,023SriLankan Airlines
Fri, 21 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
16:10 - 08:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
21h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
09:55 - 14:40MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,038SriLankan Airlines
Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
20:35 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
30h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
23:50 - 19:20MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,079Scoot
Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
20:35 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
30h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
23:50 - 11:45MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
$1,082Scoot
Fri, 21 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
14:35 - 23:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
13h 40m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
01:10 - 20:30MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 50m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
$1,152Thai Airways
Fri, 21 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
14:35 - 23:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
13h 40m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
01:10 - 20:30MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 50m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
$1,158Thai Airways
Thu, 20 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
13:00 - 23:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
39h 05m2 stops Brisbane Hong Kong Intl
00:50 - 08:00MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 40m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne
$1,833Cathay Pacific
Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
20:55 - 23:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai
14:20 - 11:55MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
17h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Brisbane
$2,443Qantas Airways
Booking Insights
KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Chennai flights
Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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How much is a return flight from Sydney to Chennai?
This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Chennai departing in January.
Flight prices are below average for this route right now.
Flights to Chennai from Sydney usually cost between $838 and $1,231 in January.The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $721 on Scoot (20 Jan–3 Mar).
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Chennai?
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip 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.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Chennai is February, where tickets cost $890 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,834 and $1,327 respectively.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Chennai?
To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Chennai, 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 Sydney to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sydney to Chennai?
The cheapest return price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.
In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Sydney to Chennai were found on Scoot ($751) and Malaysia Airlines ($993).
What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Sydney to Chennai?
Percentage of one-stop return flights from Sydney to Chennai chosen by KAYAK users via each stopover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same stopover airport on both legs).
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the top choice – 40% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Sydney to Chennai picked an itinerary connecting there.
What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Sydney to Chennai?
Average return price for one-stop flights from Sydney to Chennai clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same stopover airport for both legs).
Flights via Bengaluru (BLR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of $1,221 for a return.
Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Sydney to Chennai?
Shortest average total travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Chennai via different stopover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.
Consider flying via Bengaluru (BLR) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 16h 12m.
Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Sydney to Chennai?
Average duration at different stopover airports for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Chennai, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.
If you prefer a quick connection, New Delhi (DEL) often has the shortest stopovers from Sydney to Chennai, with an average time of 2h 37m.
How long does a flight from Sydney to Chennai take?
There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 12h 20m.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.
FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Chennai
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.
What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Chennai?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Chennai was $380 for a one-way ticket and $726 for a return.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Chennai?
Sydney and Chennai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Sydney from Sydney Kingsford Smith and will be arriving at Chennai.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Chennai?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Chennai?
Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Chennai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.
What is the most popular stopover when flying to Chennai from Sydney?
Singapore is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Sydney to Chennai.
Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Chennai, Singapore Airlines or Thai Airways?
The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Chennai are Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,188 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Thai Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,460 and an overall rating of 7.9.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Chennai?
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 Sydney to Chennai.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Chennai?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Sydney 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 Sydney to Chennai?
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 Chennai with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Chennai?
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 Chennai from Sydney 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 Sydney to Chennai
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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