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Flights from Cairns to Chennai Starting at £309

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Chennai, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Cairns below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • CNS18:35
        20h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA10:40
        Sun, Mar 16|Cairns - Chennai|Air India
        £309£506
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        £506£309

        Choose Air India flights from Cairns to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Air India departs from Cairns Airport on Sun, Mar 16, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £309 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS18:35
        20h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA10:40
        Sun, Mar 2|Cairns - Chennai|Air India
        £312£506
        38% OFF
        38% OFF
        £506£312

        Choose Air India flights from Cairns to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Air India departs from Cairns Airport on Sun, Mar 2, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £312 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:00
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA00:35
        Tue, Feb 25|Cairns - Chennai|Cathay Pacific
        £322£506
        36% OFF
        36% OFF
        £506£322

        Choose Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Cairns Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £322 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:00
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA00:35
        Sat, Mar 15|Cairns - Chennai|Cathay Pacific
        £339
        £339

        Choose Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Cairns Airport on Sat, Mar 15, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £339 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:00
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA00:35
        Sat, Mar 1|Cairns - Chennai|Cathay Pacific
        £341
        £341

        Choose Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Cairns Airport on Sat, Mar 1, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £341 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:00
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA00:35
        Tue, Mar 11|Cairns - Chennai|Cathay Pacific
        £343
        £343

        Choose Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Cairns Airport on Tue, Mar 11, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £343 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS12:00
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA00:35
        Thu, Mar 27|Cairns - Chennai|Cathay Pacific
        £346
        £346

        Choose Cathay Pacific flights from Cairns to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Cairns Airport on Thu, Mar 27, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £346 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS18:35
        32h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA22:10
        Wed, Mar 12|Cairns - Chennai|Singapore Airlines
        £370
        £370

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Cairns Airport on Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £370 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS18:35
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA08:45
        Wed, Mar 5|Cairns - Chennai|Singapore Airlines
        £371
        £371

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Cairns Airport on Wed, Mar 5, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £371 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS18:15
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA09:20
        Wed, Apr 23|Cairns - Chennai|Singapore Airlines
        £379
        £379

        Choose Singapore Airlines flights from Cairns to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Singapore Airlines departs from Cairns Airport on Wed, Apr 23, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £379 including taxes and charges.

      • CNS01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MAA02:00 pm
        Sat, Mar 1|Cairns - Chennai|Air India
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Cairns to Chennai flight time & flight schedules

Flight info.
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Arrival
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  1. JQ951

    Jetstar Airways

    06:40

    CNS

    3.0h

    10:40

    SYD

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  2. TR003

    Scoot

    12:50

    SYD

    8.4h

    19:15

    SIN

    SMTWTFS

  3. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    3.8h

    22:50

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  4. QZ543

    Indonesia AirAsia

    07:00

    CNS

    4.7h

    09:40

    DPS

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  5. QZ556

    Indonesia AirAsia

    16:55

    DPS

    3.3h

    20:10

    KUL

    SMTWTFS

  6. AK011

    AirAsia

    06:30

    KUL

    3.8h

    07:45

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  7. QZ543

    Indonesia AirAsia

    07:00

    CNS

    4.7h

    09:40

    DPS

    S--W-F-
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  8. QZ500

    Indonesia AirAsia

    12:40

    DPS

    2.8h

    15:30

    SIN

    SMT--FS

  9. IX687

    Air India Express

    10:10

    SIN

    4.4h

    12:05

    MAA

    -MTWTFS

  10. QZ543

    Indonesia AirAsia

    07:00

    CNS

    4.7h

    09:40

    DPS

    S--W-F-
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  11. TR285

    Scoot

    14:55

    DPS

    2.9h

    17:50

    SIN

    SMTWTFS

  12. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    3.8h

    22:50

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  13. JQ953

    Jetstar Airways

    09:00

    CNS

    2.9h

    12:55

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  14. TR003

    Scoot

    12:50

    SYD

    8.4h

    19:15

    SIN

    SMTWTFS

  15. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    3.8h

    22:50

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  16. VA1416

    Virgin Australia

    10:55

    CNS

    3.0h

    14:55

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
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  17. D7221

    AirAsia X

    21:15

    SYD

    9.2h

    04:25

    KUL

    SM-W-F-

  18. AK011

    AirAsia

    06:30

    KUL

    3.8h

    07:45

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  19. VA1292

    Virgin Australia

    11:45

    CNS

    3.4h

    16:10

    MEL

    SMTWTFS
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  20. D7213

    AirAsia X

    21:45

    MEL

    8.5h

    04:15

    KUL

    SM-WT-S

  21. AK011

    AirAsia

    06:30

    KUL

    3.8h

    07:45

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  22. VA1418

    Virgin Australia

    12:10

    CNS

    2.9h

    15:05

    SYD

    S-T----
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  23. D7221

    AirAsia X

    21:15

    SYD

    9.2h

    04:25

    KUL

    SM-W-F-

  24. AK011

    AirAsia

    06:30

    KUL

    3.8h

    07:45

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  25. QF923

    Qantas Airways

    13:40

    CNS

    2.9h

    16:35

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  26. D7221

    AirAsia X

    21:15

    SYD

    9.2h

    04:25

    KUL

    SM-W-F-

  27. AK011

    AirAsia

    06:30

    KUL

    3.8h

    07:45

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  28. VA1422

    Virgin Australia

    15:45

    CNS

    3.0h

    19:45

    SYD

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  29. D7221

    AirAsia X

    21:15

    SYD

    9.2h

    04:25

    KUL

    SM-W-F-

  30. AK011

    AirAsia

    06:30

    KUL

    3.8h

    07:45

    MAA

    SMTWTFS
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Find the best time to fly from Cairns to Chennai

Price trend charts are a great way of tracking how much your flights cost in the lead up to departure and can help you choose when to book your tickets. See how prices to Chennai from Cairns have changed and are set to move below.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Chennai (MAA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cairns to Chennai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Cairns (CNS) to Chennai (MAA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £815.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Chennai?

    • The distance from Chennai International Airport to downtown is about 12km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • How many airports in Chennai (MAA)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Chennai (MAA): Chennai International Airport.

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Flight Information from Cairns to Chennai

Cheapest direct flight price£309
Off-season travel monthFebruary
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance7,929.82km
Popular airlineAir India

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