What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Chennai?

Scoot, Singapore Airlines, and IndiGo are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Chennai

Which airlines fly to Chennai?

Scoot, Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Australia according to our data. Scoot is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Chennai?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Australia you fly out of and what airport in Chennai you fly into. For example, flying from Melbourne to Chennai takes 13h 55m on average. On the other hand, flying from Sydney to Chennai takes 14h 15m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Chennai Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

₹ 19,387 Cheap Flights from Australia to Chennai in 2026

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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

₹ 48,514Scoot

Fri, 19 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb

10:45 - 23:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

17h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

23:50 - 20:20MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

₹ 48,705Multiple Airlines

Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

13:25 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

08:05 - 05:00MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

15h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

₹ 50,042Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

05:35 - 22:50PER Perth-MAA Chennai

19h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:50 - 04:20MAA Chennai-PER Perth

26h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

₹ 51,761Scoot

Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

18:10 - 08:45BNE Brisbane-MAA Chennai

19h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:25 - 07:15MAA Chennai-BNE Brisbane

27h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

₹ 58,446Singapore Airlines

Mon, 26 Oct - Sat, 21 Nov

12:20 - 23:35BNE Brisbane-MAA Chennai

15h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 23:20MAA Chennai-BNE Brisbane

16h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 72,580Cathay Pacific

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

00:05 - 23:35BNE Brisbane-MAA Chennai

28h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 10:45MAA Chennai-BNE Brisbane

28h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 73,249Cathay Pacific

Sun, 18 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

09:55 - 23:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

18h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:45 - 07:55MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 40m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

₹ 73,344Malaysia Airlines

Thu, 25 Feb - Wed, 24 Mar

11:50 - 23:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

16h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:45 - 10:20MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

₹ 73,344Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 23 Feb - Thu, 25 Mar

18:35 - 22:10ADL Adelaide-MAA Chennai

32h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:25 - 17:20MAA Chennai-ADL Adelaide

12h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

₹ 73,631Singapore Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

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13:00 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:50 - 11:45MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

₹ 62,171Scoot

Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 20 Sep

13:00 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

00:50 - 22:15MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 69,524Multiple Airlines

Mon, 31 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

12:30 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

08:05 - 05:00MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

₹ 70,766Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

12:30 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

12:40 - 20:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

27h 10m2 stops Tiruchirappalli Civil Singapore Changi

₹ 70,861Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

13:00 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:50 - 12:45MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

₹ 73,917Scoot

Mon, 31 Aug - Wed, 7 Oct

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

₹ 79,934Scoot

Thu, 3 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

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

₹ 88,815Scoot

Thu, 3 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

09:15 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

18h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:45 - 10:00MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

₹ 90,248Malaysia Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

09:15 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

18h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:45 - 10:00MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

₹ 90,248Malaysia Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

22:10 - 22:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-MAA Chennai

29h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:45 - 10:00MAA Chennai-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

₹ 94,163Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

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Scoot

19 Feb

SYD13:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 55m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

24 Feb

MAA23:50Chennai

13h 30m

1 stop

SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

₹ 48,514

Scoot

9 Oct

PER05:35Perth

19h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

16 Oct

MAA23:50Chennai

26h 00m

1 stop

PER04:20Perth

₹ 51,761

Scoot

3 Nov

SYD20:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 15m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

30 Nov

MAA23:50Chennai

13h 30m

1 stop

SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith

₹ 51,952

Royal Brunei Airlines flights from Australia to Chennai

Our best Royal Brunei Airlines deals on Australia to Chennai flight tickets

Royal Brunei Airlines

4 Sept

MEL12:30Melbourne

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA03:30Chennai

12 Sept

MAA08:40Chennai

16h 20m

1 stop

MEL05:30Melbourne

₹ 49,278

Royal Brunei Airlines

4 Sept

MEL12:30Melbourne

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA03:30Chennai

12 Sept

MAA08:40Chennai

16h 20m

1 stop

MEL05:30Melbourne

₹ 50,138

Royal Brunei Airlines

4 Sept

MEL12:30Melbourne

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA03:30Chennai

12 Sept

MAA08:40Chennai

16h 20m

1 stop

MEL05:30Melbourne

₹ 50,520

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SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 19/2

13:25-22:50

1 stop14h 55m

Chennai

Wed 24/2

23:50-18:50

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 48,514

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/10

10:45-23:05

1 stop17h 50m

Chennai

Sun 18/10

23:50-20:20

1 stop15h 00m

₹ 48,705

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

13:25-22:50

1 stop14h 55m

Chennai

Mon 30/11

08:05-05:00

1 stop15h 25m

₹ 50,042

PerthChennai

PER Perth - MAA Chennai

PERMAA

Perth

Fri 9/10

05:35-22:50

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Fri 16/10

23:50-04:20

1 stop26h 00m

₹ 51,761

BrisbaneChennai

BNE Brisbane - MAA Chennai

BNEMAA

Brisbane

Mon 26/10

18:10-08:45

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Sat 21/11

23:25-07:15

1 stop27h 20m

₹ 58,446

BrisbaneChennai

BNE Brisbane - MAA Chennai

BNEMAA

Brisbane

Mon 19/10

12:20-23:35

1 stop15h 45m

Chennai

Mon 26/10

02:00-23:20

1 stop16h 50m

₹ 72,580

BrisbaneChennai

BNE Brisbane - MAA Chennai

BNEMAA

Brisbane

Sun 18/10

00:05-23:35

1 stop28h 00m

Chennai

Mon 26/10

02:00-10:45

1 stop28h 15m

₹ 73,249

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/2

09:55-23:05

1 stop18h 40m

Chennai

Wed 24/3

11:45-07:55

1 stop14h 40m

₹ 73,344

SydneyChennai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MAA Chennai

SYDMAA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/2

11:50-23:05

1 stop16h 45m

Chennai

Thu 25/3

11:45-10:20

1 stop17h 05m

₹ 73,344

AdelaideChennai

ADL Adelaide - MAA Chennai

ADLMAA

Adelaide

Mon 1/2

18:35-22:10

1 stop32h 35m

Chennai

Wed 3/3

23:25-17:20

1 stop12h 55m

₹ 73,631

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around ₹ 65,895.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 79,855 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Australia for as low as ₹ 72,771 on momondo.

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Best price found	₹ 19,387
Fastest flight time	10h 20m
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The best one-way flight to Chennai from Australia in the past 72 hours is ₹ 19,387. The best return flight deal from Australia to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 48,514.

The fastest flight from Australia to Chennai takes 10h 20m

There are no direct flights from Australia to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Australia to Chennai.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Chennai Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Chennai Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Scoot	PriceFrom ₹ 19,727	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 331 reviews	Search Scoot flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 36,589	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 317 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 61,431	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,461 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 85,421	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,589 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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