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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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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12:35 - 23:55SYD-MAA
15h 50m1 stop
00:35 - 13:00MAA-SYD
30h 55m1 stop
$686Scoot
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vie., 4 oct. - jue., 31 oct.
12:35 - 23:55SYD-MAA
15h 50m1 stop
01:20 - 11:35MAA-SYD
29h 45m1 stop
$723Scoot
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mié., 21 ago. - sáb., 7 sep.
21:15 - 07:45SYD-MAA
15h 00m1 stop
01:20 - 07:25MAA-SYD
25h 35m2 stops
mar., 30 jul. - jue., 15 ago.
21:15 - 23:05SYD-MAA
30h 20m1 stop
07:55 - 19:45MAA-SYD
31h 20m3 stops
jue., 29 ago. - dom., 1 sep.
21:50 - 00:15SYD-MAA
30h 55m1 stop
01:40 - 17:40MAA-SYD
35h 30m2 stops
$1,001Cathay Pacific
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mié., 21 ago. - sáb., 7 sep.
14:05 - 00:15SYD-MAA
38h 40m1 stop
01:40 - 08:45MAA-SYD
26h 35m2 stops
$1,039Cathay Pacific
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mié., 14 ago. - jue., 29 ago.
16:00 - 10:20SYD-MAA
23h 50m1 stop
09:55 - 11:50MAA-SYD
20h 25m1 stop
$1,195Singapore Airlines
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sáb., 12 oct. - mar., 5 nov.
17:10 - 08:50SYD-MAA
21h 10m1 stop
15:55 - 11:25MAA-SYD
38h 00m2 stops
$1,215SriLankan Airlines
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sáb., 12 oct. - mar., 5 nov.
16:00 - 10:20SYD-MAA
23h 50m1 stop
23:15 - 17:55MAA-SYD
13h 10m1 stop
$1,273Singapore Airlines
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sáb., 12 oct. - mar., 5 nov.
17:10 - 15:05SYD-MAA
27h 25m1 stop
03:00 - 10:20MAA-SYD
25h 50m2 stops
$1,415SriLankan Airlines
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sáb., 12 oct. - lun., 4 nov.

Flights from Sydney to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Sydney to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chennai on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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 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 $987 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $2,025 and $1,375 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 178 days before departure.

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April

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December

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When to book flights from Sydney to Chennai

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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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Chennai was $250 for a one-way ticket and $449 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?

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Chennai from Sydney?

    Kuala Lumpur 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 Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Chennai are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,209 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,124 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

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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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Top 5 airlines serving from Sydney to Chennai

 
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1367 reviews
8.4Boarding
7.7Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Entertainment
8.6Crew
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I loved the comfort of the flight and the hospitality of the flight attendants!

10.0 ExcellentDaniel, July 2024DPS - SIN
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I loved the comfort of the flight and the hospitality of the flight attendants!

I had to change a flight date and it cost me $800.00 dollars. In the past, if there was room on the flight(which there was), Singapore Airlines simply re-booked me. This might have occurred because the office in Bali where I could interface with a human face to face is now closed since COVID. I naively figured the ability to change my flight into my decision to go with Singapore Airlines as it does cost a bit more. I will still fly on them as they are superior to the other carriers by a fairly large margin, especially for my needs.

I had a great experience with Singapore airlines as always. The partner airline, Scoot was fine except my bag was misplaced during the shuffle. Ultimately, my baggage arrived intact. Attempting to inquire about my baggage was impossible.

Good flight. The food was served a bit late, hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

Great to have actual hot tastey meal on a flight. Well done

All in all the flight was good. Love the fact that for airline food it was piping hot

I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

Awesome as always. I wish though the cabin for premium was upgraded.... Same old sane old :(

Seating cramped; close to toilet, foul smelling and noisy, very unhygienic and disease risk Free and paid Wi-Fi NOT accessible at all - misleading advertising Very expensive sunglasses disappeared from back seat pouch. Coffee disgusting and cold

Wonderful service, planes and interior in great condition, very pleasant experience

Extra seat belt across the chest 10 minutes before taking off and 15 minutes before landing seemed excessively safe.

The transfer from Domestic and International was a bit confusing but I am easily confused. I did not eat any food, but the food on the other leg was decent. It was nice they turned the lights off on the night flight. The plane was in good shape, but was a little cramped in economy and I am small. They gave me a customs form to fill out and nobody looked at it as I went through customs. Not a bad flight.

My case was missing a wheel on arrival Heathrow and the staff were unhelpful when i tried to get some compensation stating it was not sufficient damage, i only wish that they at some point have to deal with the same situation it put me in, maybe they would change their attitude but overall it was a good flight

We are satisfied with the cabin crew serviceand the quality of meals served.

The aircraft was really old, the staff demotivated and the overall United airline service is horrible

Lunch Food was tasteful and had variety. Seat was comfortable. However, when I was reserving my seats during booking, the seat configuration showed was 3-3-3, but when I boarded it was a 2-4-2 configuration? Also during booking, I had also bought travel insurance together with my TG booking. However there was no confirmation of my purchase from Allianz and TG. After several emails with TG contact, sales, reservation and Allianz was i able to confirm my insurance purchase. When the policy was issued, the birth dates of me and my wife were wrongly stated and I had to go through another round of emails with Allianz to get it corrected. Otherwise any claims would be void! It was indeed not a very good booking experience!

Increase the number of available films, including variety. All other aspects were great.

Check in was a disaster. 90 minutes and only 2 economy check in desks open. Had to rush to catch the flight.

I couldnt go on this flight and lost all my money over 1,000 UK Pounds as my visa to Myanmar was not accepted :(

Thai Airways is one of the best airlines in the business. Looking forward to fly again with them.

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.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

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.

The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

Delayed, not enough information. Had to ask for refreshments, crew could have been more proactive

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

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

6hrs fly they dont give you a glass of water from seoul to singapore need to buy drink and food plus they charge for bag on international fly is always Free 1 bag from seoul to singapore is Not a local fly you are traveling true asia same story from singapore to Bali no water drink after payment for bag drink cost more the regular airline Well never use this company again we use regular company like Delta korea japan China and even scoot parent company Singapore Air

We had 2 attempts to land at Singapore Changing during a thunderstorm. Everything was delayed by 1 hour plus.

Boarding was not accordingly after front seat, bmf then back seat. This delayed for at least 40mins or more. The staff at Jakarta can do better. Is chaos at the entry to board the plane. This tarnished Scoot reputation when everyone was talking about it.

The crew was not customer oriented at all, even confrontational . The aircraft needs more attention to detail as far as comfort, and the 1 hour sitting at the gate with no air is inexcusable

We flew on the 787 Dreamliner direct to main gate at KLIA2, quick entry via eGate and on the train 41mins after touchdown. Go well SCOOT

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.

Not clear why boarding passes could only be issued at the counter and not through the kiosk. I had already check-in on the web, so waiting to obtain a boarding pass 1.5 hours before the actual flight defeats the purpose of early web check-in.

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.

Poor behavior by ground staff in Mumbai. Very harassing. Initially they did not let me board with my little violin. They do not have the correct information. No concept of hospitality. The food on the flight was not good.

Information about when boarding would start was missing. Ground staff wasn't ready to provide any information with the answer being in the next 15 minutes any time we asked. (Took 2 hours)

I don’t like air India seats are too small and staff are not that nice

The tv didn’t work and the seats were too small

First and the foremost I was shocked to see airindia standards have come down so low . The food was horrible . They served us 3 meals for vegetarian and all the was paneer . The orange juice was not at all cold it was smelly . After you take this heavy price air India should learn from other air lines . I at one point felt like throwing up . After all this when we landed we were not given landing slip . We had to wait for 45 min at the immigration just because no one was given landing slip . To top it all we were 3 passengers and had checked in 4 check in luggage . Out of which 3 have not yet arrived . Basically status says the loaded it in our flight ( this was a direct fight ) and it never reached . We are still waiting . There is nothing great to tell about our flight . The he only good thing was the crew were very helpful .

Bags got damaged for multiple passengers, and they wouldn't even reimburse the depreciated price of the bag.

Lay out shows 1st row and second row given after taking payment. It's a fraud

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. Air India seats used to be very comfortable . with sufficient legroom. In this aircraft there was no legroom. It is a shame that for your profit margins you are trying to pack people like cattle on these long haul flights. The food was terrible. The bread was hard like a rock. Mr CEO of Air India, why don’t you take a flight in economy from India to USA and experience the hardships first hand. It is utter disgrace

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

The flight was delayed for 2 reasons. 1) Weather - due to which it incoming aircraft was diverted to Ahmdabad. 2) technical issue which took 5 hrs to solve at Ahmedabad. The flight which was to leave by 6pm left at 12:10am the next day. They could have handled the situation in a better way. They waited for Airbus engineer to come and solve. They didn’t simultaneously call for another aircraft so passengers could travel through their connecting flights as scheduled. It was a very poor way from Air India.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sydney to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
23/10mié.
1 stopScoot
15h 50mSYD-MAA
$382
14/8mié.
1 stopScoot
15h 50mSYD-MAA
$400
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41h 05mSYD-MAA
$406
22/9dom.
2 stops
25h 45mSYD-MAA
$420
31/7mié.
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29h 20mSYD-MAA
$449
22/9dom.
3 stops
36h 50mSYD-MAA
$451
14/8mié.
3 stops
33h 05mSYD-MAA
$454
15/8jue.
2 stops
20h 25mSYD-MAA
$457
31/7mié.
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25h 55mSYD-MAA
$460
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3 stops
42h 40mSYD-MAA
$472

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sydney to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
30/7mar.
multi-stopScoot
31h 40mSYD-MAA
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multi-stopScoot
29h 45mMAA-SYD
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$729
29/7lun.
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15/8jue.
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40h 00mMAA-SYD
$776
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16/8vie.
multi-stop
22h 50mMAA-SYD
$816
30/7mar.
multi-stop
15h 00mSYD-MAA
16/8vie.
multi-stop
17h 05mMAA-SYD
$819
29/7lun.
multi-stopScoot
15h 50mSYD-MAA
14/8mié.
multi-stopScoot
13h 55mMAA-SYD
$822
30/7mar.
multi-stop
15h 00mSYD-MAA
16/8vie.
multi-stop
25h 20mMAA-SYD
$836
29/7lun.
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17h 50mSYD-MAA
15/8jue.
multi-stop
31h 20mMAA-SYD
$837
30/7mar.
multi-stop
33h 35mSYD-MAA
16/8vie.
multi-stop
25h 20mMAA-SYD
$862
29/7lun.
multi-stopSriLankan Airlines
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14/8mié.
multi-stopSriLankan Airlines
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