Flights from Sydney to Chennai
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Singapore
- 15h 30m
- two tickets, via Denpasar (Bali)
- $286
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 5,670 mi (9,125 km)
fastest
Via Singapore
Singapore
15h 30m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $312
Via Colombo
Sri Lanka
15h 35m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $753
Via Denpasar (Bali)
Indonesia
15h 35m
with the connection
Sydney to Denpasar (Bali)
flight 6h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Denpasar (Bali) to Chennai
flight 6h 5m
two ticketsfrom $286
Via Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
15h 45m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $374
Via Bangkok
Thailand
16h 10m
with the connection
Sydney to Bangkok
flight 9h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Suvarnabhumi. Departure to Chennai: Don Mueang International, Suvarnabhumi.
Bangkok to Chennai
flight 3h 35m
two ticketsfrom $592
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Sydney to cities closest to Chennai
Sydney to Colombo
Colombo: 426 mi (686 km) from Chennai, flight 11h 15m
from $361
Sydney to New Delhi
New Delhi: 1,091 mi (1,756 km) from Chennai, flight 13h 5m
from $400
Sydney to Phuket
Phuket: 1,277 mi (2,055 km) from Chennai, flight 9h 13m
from $208
Sydney to Bangkok
Bangkok: 1,360 mi (2,189 km) from Chennai, flight 9h 35m
from $266
Sydney to Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur: 1,616 mi (2,601 km) from Chennai, flight 8h 55m
from $282
Sydney to Hanoi
Hanoi: 1,773 mi (2,853 km) from Chennai, flight 9h 53m
from $298
To Chennai from cities closest to Sydney
Denpasar (Bali) to Chennai
Denpasar (Bali): 2,873 mi (4,623 km) from Sydney, flight 6h 5m
from $120
Singapore to Chennai
Singapore: 3,918 mi (6,306 km) from Sydney, flight 4h 10m
from $129
Kuala Lumpur to Chennai
Kuala Lumpur: 4,110 mi (6,615 km) from Sydney, flight 3h 50m
from $122
Penang to Chennai
Penang: 4,288 mi (6,901 km) from Sydney, flight 3h 28m
Hong Kong to Chennai
Hong Kong: 4,583 mi (7,375 km) from Sydney, flight 5h 35m
from $244
Bangkok to Chennai
Bangkok: 4,683 mi (7,536 km) from Sydney, flight 3h 35m
from $135
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Sydney to Chennai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Singapore.
What is the fastest way to fly from Sydney to Chennai?
Via Singapore: 8h 20m to the connection, 4h 10m after it, about 15h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Sydney to Chennai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Denpasar (Bali) from $286. 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 Sydney and Chennai?
Singapore (15h 30m total), Colombo (15h 35m total), Denpasar (Bali) (15h 35m total), Kuala Lumpur (15h 45m total) and Bangkok (16h 10m total).
How far is Chennai from Sydney?
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.