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Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Sydney to Chennai

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

Aug 2026
$820
Sep 2026
$887
Oct 2026
$821
Nov 2026
$866
Feb 2027
$630
Mar 2027
$847

The cheapest month to fly to Chennai is February 2027, with return fares from $630 — 29% cheaper than the most expensive month (September 2026, from $887).

When Should You Fly to Chennai?

Based on the fares we've tracked, February is typically the cheapest month to fly to Chennai, with return fares from $630. September is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $887.

Across the year, return fares to Chennai average around $812. If you can travel in the off-peak months of February, August and October, you'll generally pay up to 22% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Sydney to Chennai Return Prices

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

August 2026
$820
September 2026
$887
October 2026
$821
November 2026
$866
February 2027
$630
March 2027
$847

Average Sydney to Chennai Return Prices

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

August 2026
$1,640
September 2026
$1,674
October 2026
$1,682
November 2026
$1,550
December 2026
$2,702
January 2027
$2,299
February 2027
$1,735
March 2027
$1,735

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Sydney to Chennai

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically February.

How much do return flights from Sydney to Chennai cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Chennai is $596.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Sydney to Chennai is 13 February 2027.

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

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

How long does a direct flight from Sydney 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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