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Flights from Canberra to Chennai

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

One way from
$1,438
Malaysia Airlines, Tue 1 Dec, 2 stops in Sydney and Kuala Lumpur, 21h 30m. Lowest we found on Sun 1 Nov; fares change daily.
Distance
9,020 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 11h 30m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Chennai
5½ h behind
Canberra today; 4½ h behind in July
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Airlines on Canberra to Chennai

The lowest one-way fare from each airline for Tue 1 Dec, checked Sun 1 Nov.

  • Malaysia Airlines 2 stops, 21h 30mfrom $1,438
  • Air India 2 stops, 29hfrom $1,884
  • Qatar Airways 2 stops, 41h 35mfrom $2,075
  • Singapore Airlines 2 stops, 18h 5mfrom $2,126

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Tap one to start with it typed, then change the dates or people to suit.

How booking Canberra to Chennai works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Canberra to Chennai on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to India needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Canberra to Chennai: questions

How long is the flight from Canberra to Chennai?

About 11h 30m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop. The cheapest fare we found, with Malaysia Airlines on Tue 1 Dec, was 2 stops in Sydney and Kuala Lumpur, 21h 30m.

Is there a direct flight from Canberra to Chennai?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

Which airlines fly from Canberra to Chennai?

For Tue 1 Dec, the lowest one-way fares came from Malaysia Airlines ($1,438, 2 stops), Air India ($1,884, 2 stops), Qatar Airways ($2,075, 2 stops) and Singapore Airlines ($2,126, 2 stops). Search your dates to see every airline’s fares.

How far is Chennai from Canberra?

9,020 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Canberra and Chennai?

Chennai is 5½ hours behind Canberra in January and 4½ hours behind Canberra in July. The gap moves between 4½ and 5½ hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.

How much is a flight from Canberra to Chennai?

The lowest one-way fare we found was $1,438 with Malaysia Airlines, for Tue 1 Dec, checked Sun 1 Nov. Fares change daily; search your dates for today’s.

Do I need a passport to fly Canberra to Chennai?

Yes, it is an international flight to India. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for India before you go.

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