Cheap flights from Cairns to Chennai from £363

Cheap flights from Cairns to Chennai from £363

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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Cairns CNSChennai MAA
£363
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Mon, Apr 27
Cairns CNSChennai MAA
£368
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Mon, Apr 27
Cairns CNSChennai MAA
£370
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Mon, Apr 27
Cairns CNSChennai MAA
£373
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2 stops
Tue, Apr 28
Cairns CNSChennai MAA
£376
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2 stops
Wed, Apr 29
Cairns CNSChennai MAA
£380
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 30 – Tue, May 5
Cairns CNSChennai MAA
£652
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Sun, May 3 – Thu, May 7
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£652
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Wed, Apr 29 – Tue, May 5
Cairns CNSChennai MAA
£672
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2 stops
Sun, May 3 – Thu, May 7
Cairns CNSChennai MAA
£719
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
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£723
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
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£727
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How much do flights to Chennai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£363

Cheapest round-trip

£652

Average round-trip

£749

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

IndiGo Airlines

Getting from Chennai airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro Rail and prepaid taxis. Best value: suburban trains and public buses.

Chennai is served by Chennai International Airport (MAA), located approximately 21 km southwest of the city center. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations including metro rail, suburban trains, buses, prepaid taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on your destination, time of day, and traffic conditions. The Chennai Metro provides a reliable and affordable connection to key areas of the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-50 min

₹40-₹70 (fare varies by destination station)

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

central Chennai stations

40-60 min

₹10-₹30 (requires transfer from Tirusulam station)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

₹15-₹40 (varies by route and distance)

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

30-60 min

₹400-₹700 (fixed fare based on zone; AC extra)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

₹350-₹800 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-60 min

₹800-₹1,500 (pre-booked; varies by vehicle type)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

30-60 min

₹1,500-₹3,500 (per day; fuel extra)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in INR (₹); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Chennai Metro connects the airport directly to central areas including Chennai Central and Egmore.
  • Prepaid taxi counters are located in the arrivals hall with fixed zone-based fares.
  • Traffic congestion is common during peak hours (8–10 AM and 5–8 PM); allow extra time.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chennai

Depart from
Cairns
Arrive to
Chennai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Chennai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
ScootTGWTRNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chennai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C23°C
February28°C23°C
March30°C25°C
April32°C27°C
May34°C29°C
June33°C29°C
July32°C28°C
August32°C27°C
September31°C27°C
October30°C26°C
November28°C25°C
December27°C24°C
Hottest Month
34°C
May
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
297
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
32°C27°C
19 Apr
33°C27°C
Monday
13 Apr
33°C27°C
20 Apr
33°C27°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
34°C27°C
21 Apr
33°C27°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
33°C27°C
22 Apr
33°C27°C
Thursday
16 Apr
34°C28°C
23 Apr
33°C27°C
Friday
17 Apr
33°C28°C
24 Apr
33°C26°C
Saturday
18 Apr
33°C27°C
25 Apr
33°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, Virgin Australia Airlines, and AirAsia. Cairns and Chennai have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Auckland, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chennai and London, Singapore, Bengaluru, Colombo, Muscat, Edinburgh, Belfast, Manchester, Bangkok, Mumbai, Dubai, Kuwait City, Riyadh, Dammam, New Delhi, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Sydney, Aberdeen, Birmingham.
What airports are near Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What airports are near Chennai?
The main airport in Chennai is Chennai International. It is also served by Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry.
Which airlines fly between Cairns and Chennai?
Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Chennai with IndiGo Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, Virgin Australia Airlines, AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and Chennai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns and Chennai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Cairns and Chennai?
Traveling between Cairns and Chennai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns
How many airports are there near Chennai?
There are a number of airports in and around Chennai. The main one is Chennai International and other nearby airports include Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Chennai depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Chennai arrive?
What time do flights between Cairns and Chennai depart?
What time do flights between Cairns and Chennai arrive?

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