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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 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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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.

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

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

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

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 August, where tickets cost $568 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,109 and $903 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 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 50% increase in price.

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sydney and Chennai?

    Yes

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

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

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. Booking your flights between Sydney and MAA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1346 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.7Food
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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.

6.0 GoodLor, Aug 2025SIN - SEA
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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.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

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

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

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

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

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.

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.

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