How to get from Chennai to Sydney: connecting flights, about 14h 40m total

Flights from Chennai to Sydney

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Colombo: 14h 40m
two tickets, via Denpasar (Bali): $296
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 5,670 mi (9,125 km)

fastest

Via Colombo

Sri Lanka

14h 40m

with the connection

Chennai to Colombo flight 1h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Colombo to Sydney flight 10h 20m

two ticketsfrom $684

Via Singapore

Singapore

15h 8m

with the connection

Chennai to Singapore flight 4h 23m

Connection of about 3h

Singapore to Sydney flight 7h 45m

two ticketsfrom $319

Via Denpasar (Bali)

Indonesia

15h 18m

with the connection

Chennai to Denpasar (Bali) flight 6h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Denpasar (Bali) to Sydney flight 5h 58m

two ticketsfrom $296

Via Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

15h 25m

with the connection

Chennai to Kuala Lumpur flight 4h

Connection of about 3h

Kuala Lumpur to Sydney flight 8h 25m

two ticketsfrom $371

Via Bangkok

Thailand

15h 48m

with the connection

Chennai to Bangkok flight 3h 30m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Don Mueang International, Suvarnabhumi. Departure to Sydney: Suvarnabhumi.

Bangkok to Sydney flight 9h 18m

two ticketsfrom $621

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Sydney

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, July and September, +17° to +21° by day, sea +18° to +20°. In November it is +24° by day and +15° at night, sea +20°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan

+26° +19° +22° 16 days

Feb

+26° +19° +23° 16 days

Mar

+25° +18° +23° 16 days

Apr

+22° +14° +22° 12 days

May

+19° +11° +21° 12 days

Jun

+17° +8° +20° 7 days

Jul

+17° +8° +18° 9 days

Aug

+19° +9° +18° 9 days

Sep

+21° +11° +19° 7 days

Oct

+23° +13° +19° 12 days

Nov

+24° +15° +20° 13 days

Dec

+26° +17° +21° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Chennai to cities closest to Sydney

Chennai to Denpasar (Bali) Denpasar (Bali): 2,873 mi (4,623 km) from Sydney, flight 6h 20m from $139 Chennai to Singapore Singapore: 3,918 mi (6,306 km) from Sydney, flight 4h 23m from $115 Chennai to Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur: 4,110 mi (6,615 km) from Sydney, flight 4h from $138 Chennai to Penang Penang: 4,288 mi (6,901 km) from Sydney, flight 3h 35m from $190 Chennai to Hong Kong Hong Kong: 4,583 mi (7,375 km) from Sydney, flight 5h 20m from $220 Chennai to Bangkok Bangkok: 4,683 mi (7,536 km) from Sydney, flight 3h 30m from $137

To Sydney from cities closest to Chennai

Colombo to Sydney Colombo: 426 mi (686 km) from Chennai, flight 10h 20m from $335 New Delhi to Sydney New Delhi: 1,091 mi (1,756 km) from Chennai, flight 12h 45m from $393 Phuket to Sydney Phuket: 1,277 mi (2,055 km) from Chennai, flight 8h 55m from $260 Bangkok to Sydney Bangkok: 1,360 mi (2,189 km) from Chennai, flight 9h 18m from $249 Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Kuala Lumpur: 1,616 mi (2,601 km) from Chennai, flight 8h 25m from $229 Hanoi to Sydney Hanoi: 1,773 mi (2,853 km) from Chennai, flight 9h 38m from $179

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chennai to Sydney?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Colombo.

What is the fastest way to fly from Chennai to Sydney?

Via Colombo: 1h 20m to the connection, 10h 20m after it, about 14h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Chennai to Sydney with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Denpasar (Bali) from $296. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Chennai and Sydney?

Colombo (14h 40m total), Singapore (15h 8m total), Denpasar (Bali) (15h 18m total), Kuala Lumpur (15h 25m total) and Bangkok (15h 48m total).

How far is Sydney from Chennai?

5,670 mi (9,125 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.