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AK,D7,TR,VA Return flights from $1,031

Dep.art Mon 16 NovRet.urn Mon 30 Nov^$1,031

JQ,TR,VA Return flights from $1,048

Dep.art Sun 08 NovRet.urn Sun 22 Nov^$1,048

Dep.art Mon 26 OctRet.urn Mon 09 Nov^$1,085

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Dep.art Sun 01 NovRet.urn Sun 15 Nov^$1,087

Dep.art Mon 16 NovRet.urn Mon 30 Nov^$1,093

Dep.art Mon 09 NovRet.urn Mon 23 Nov^$1,102

Dep.art Mon 02 NovRet.urn Mon 16 Nov^$1,118

Dep.art Mon 12 OctRet.urn Mon 26 Oct^$1,134

AK,D7,JQ,TR,VA Return flights from $1,053

Dep.art Mon 16 NovRet.urn Mon 30 Nov^$1,053

Dep.art Mon 26 OctRet.urn Mon 09 Nov^$1,096

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Dep.art Mon 12 OctRet.urn Mon 26 Oct^$1,105

Dep.art Mon 19 OctRet.urn Mon 02 Nov^$1,115

AK,JQ,TR,VA Return flights from $1,055

Dep.art Mon 26 OctRet.urn Mon 09 Nov^$1,055

JQ,TR Return flights from $1,065

Dep.art Sun 08 NovRet.urn Sun 22 Nov^$1,065

Dep.art Mon 09 NovRet.urn Mon 23 Nov^$1,071

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Dep.art Mon 26 OctRet.urn Mon 09 Nov^$1,072

Dep.art Mon 02 NovRet.urn Mon 16 Nov^$1,080

Dep.art Mon 16 NovRet.urn Mon 30 Nov^$1,094

Dep.art Mon 19 OctRet.urn Mon 02 Nov^$1,100

Dep.art Sun 01 NovRet.urn Sun 15 Nov^$1,114

Dep.art Mon 12 OctRet.urn Mon 26 Oct^$1,185

AK,D7,JQ,TR Return flights from $1,083

Dep.art Mon 12 OctRet.urn Mon 26 Oct^$1,083

Dep.art Mon 26 OctRet.urn Mon 09 Nov^$1,111

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Dep.art Mon 19 OctRet.urn Mon 02 Nov^$1,127

AK,D7,JQ,VA Return flights from $1,083

Dep.art Mon 16 NovRet.urn Mon 30 Nov^$1,083

SQ Return flights from $1,087

Dep.art Sun 08 NovRet.urn Sun 22 Nov^$1,087

Dep.art Mon 16 NovRet.urn Mon 30 Nov^$1,135

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Dep.art Mon 09 NovRet.urn Mon 23 Nov^$1,140

Dep.art Mon 02 NovRet.urn Mon 16 Nov^$1,185

Dep.art Mon 12 OctRet.urn Mon 26 Oct^$1,188

Dep.art Mon 19 OctRet.urn Mon 02 Nov^$1,295

Dep.art Sun 01 NovRet.urn Sun 15 Nov^$1,523

Dep.art Mon 26 OctRet.urn Mon 09 Nov^$1,563

JQ,QF,TR Return flights from $1,160

Dep.art Mon 19 OctRet.urn Mon 02 Nov^$1,160

TR,VA Return flights from $1,195

Dep.art Mon 12 OctRet.urn Mon 26 Oct^$1,195

MH,QF Return flights from $1,256

Dep.art Mon 26 OctRet.urn Mon 09 Nov^$1,256

Dep.art Mon 12 OctRet.urn Mon 26 Oct^$1,267

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Dep.art Mon 16 NovRet.urn Mon 30 Nov^$1,342

Dep.art Sun 01 NovRet.urn Sun 15 Nov^$1,342

Dep.art Mon 02 NovRet.urn Mon 16 Nov^$1,342

Dep.art Mon 19 OctRet.urn Mon 02 Nov^$1,342

Dep.art Sun 08 NovRet.urn Sun 22 Nov^$1,411

Dep.art Mon 09 NovRet.urn Mon 23 Nov^$1,447

AK,D7,JQ Return flights from $1,290

Dep.art Mon 12 OctRet.urn Mon 26 Oct^$1,290

Dep.art Mon 19 OctRet.urn Mon 02 Nov^$1,344

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Dep.art Mon 26 OctRet.urn Mon 09 Nov^$1,392

AK,JQ,TR Return flights from $1,303

Dep.art Mon 09 NovRet.urn Mon 23 Nov^$1,303

Dep.art Mon 02 NovRet.urn Mon 16 Nov^$1,412

6E,JQ,TR Return flights from $1,321

Dep.art Mon 02 NovRet.urn Mon 16 Nov^$1,321

CX,QF Return flights from $1,425

Dep.art Mon 09 NovRet.urn Mon 23 Nov^$1,425

Dep.art Mon 26 OctRet.urn Mon 09 Nov^$1,435

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Dep.art Mon 19 OctRet.urn Mon 02 Nov^$1,435

Dep.art Mon 02 NovRet.urn Mon 16 Nov^$1,476

Dep.art Sun 08 NovRet.urn Sun 22 Nov^$1,489

Dep.art Sun 01 NovRet.urn Sun 15 Nov^$1,489

Dep.art Mon 12 OctRet.urn Mon 26 Oct^$1,492

Dep.art Mon 16 NovRet.urn Mon 30 Nov^$1,697

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Cairns to Chennai

Return fares from Cairns to Chennai by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026

$1,459

Sep 2026

$1,441

Oct 2026

$1,712

Nov 2026

$1,233

Feb 2027

$1,995

Mar 2027

$1,391

The cheapest month to fly to Chennai is November 2026, with return fares from $1,233 — 38% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $1,995).

When Should You Fly to Chennai?

Based on the fares we've tracked, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Chennai, with return fares from $1,233. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,995.

Across the year, return fares to Chennai average around $1,538. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, March and September, you'll generally pay up to 20% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Cairns to Chennai Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Cairns to Chennai return airfares.

August 2026

$1,459

September 2026

$1,441

October 2026

$1,712

November 2026

$1,233

February 2027

$1,995

March 2027

$1,391

Average Cairns to Chennai Return Prices

These are the average prices for Cairns to Chennai return airfares.

August 2026

$2,075

September 2026

$2,071

October 2026

$2,180

November 2026

$2,035

January 2027

$2,545

February 2027

$2,089

March 2027

$1,990

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Cairns to Chennai

When is the cheapest time to travel from Cairns to Chennai?

The cheapest month to travel is typically November.

How much do return flights from Cairns to Chennai cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairns to Chennai is $1031.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Cairns to Chennai?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Cairns to Chennai is 16 November 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Chennai?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Cairns to Chennai is AirAsia.

How long does a direct flight from Cairns to Chennai take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Chennai.

What is the IATA airport code for Chennai?

The IATA code for Chennai is MAA. It is located in India at coordinates 12.9821, 80.16372.

When should you book flights to Chennai?

From our data, you should book flights to Chennai 60 days out.

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