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LKR 181,459 LKR 735,000

Duration

18 h 40 m 50 h 30 m

Stops From Cairns

Departure From Cairns

6 AM - 12 PM

LKR 181,460

12 PM - 6 PM

LKR 208,760

After 6 PM

LKR 208,760

Arrival at Chennai

Before 6 AM

LKR 181,460

6 AM - 12 PM

LKR 237,624

12 PM - 6 PM

LKR 473,010

After 6 PM

LKR 246,542

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

(22)

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Star Alliance

(17)

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Layover Airports

+ 8 more

Layover Duration

6 h 10 m 35 h 0 m

Cairns To Chennai Flights

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Duration
Arrival
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Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific

LKR 185,094

LKR 181,460

Transit Visa may be required

Cairns to Chennai , 7 Dec

Qantas Airways QF | 703

11:35

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

03 h 25 m

16:00

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific CX | 134

08:40

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

09 h 15 m

14:55

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific CX | 641

21:20

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

05 h 45 m

00:35

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Jetstar Airways, Cathay Pacific

More Timing Options

LKR 212,985

LKR 208,760

Transit Visa may be required

Cairns to Chennai , 7 Dec

Jetstar Airways JQ | 957

18:05

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

03 h

22:05

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Sydney, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific CX | 110

08:45

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

09 h 20 m

15:05

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific CX | 641

21:20

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

05 h 45 m

00:35

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Jetstar Airways, AirAsia X, AirAsia Berhad

LKR 239,821

LKR 237,624

Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

Cairns to Chennai , 7 Dec

Jetstar Airways JQ | 957

18:05

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

03 h

22:05

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Sydney, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

AirAsia X D7 | 221

21:50

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Sydney, Australia

08 h 40 m

03:30

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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AirAsia Berhad AK | 11

06:10

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

03 h 45 m

07:25

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Jetstar Airways, IndiGo

LKR 243,044

LKR 238,227

Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

Cairns to Chennai , 7 Dec

Jetstar Airways JQ | 33

09:45

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Cairns, Australia

14:10

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Melbourne, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Jetstar Airways JQ | 33

16:00

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Melbourne, Australia

19:00

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal I

Denpasar Bali, Indonesia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Jetstar Airways JQ | 43

14:50

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal I

Denpasar Bali, Indonesia

03 h 05 m

17:55

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T4

Singapore, Singapore

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IndiGo 6E | 1004

22:30

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Singapore, Singapore

04 h 10 m

00:10

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Jetstar Airways, AirAsia Berhad

LKR 242,663

LKR 242,241

Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

Cairns to Chennai , 7 Dec

Jetstar Airways JQ | 33

09:45

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Cairns, Australia

14:10

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Melbourne, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Jetstar Airways JQ | 33

16:00

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Melbourne, Australia

19:00

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal I

Denpasar Bali, Indonesia

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Information not available

Jetstar Airways JQ | 43

14:50

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal I

Denpasar Bali, Indonesia

03 h 05 m

17:55

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T4

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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AirAsia Berhad AK | 720

22:35

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T4

Singapore, Singapore

01 h 05 m

23:40

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

AirAsia Berhad AK | 11

06:10

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

03 h 45 m

07:25

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Jetstar Airways, Scoot

LKR 248,739

LKR 246,542

Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

Cairns to Chennai , 7 Dec

Jetstar Airways JQ | 957

18:05

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

03 h

22:05

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Sydney, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Scoot TR | 3

13:35

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Sydney, Australia

08 h 05 m

18:40

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Scoot TR | 578

21:15

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Singapore, Singapore

04 h 05 m

22:50

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Virgin Australia, Scoot

LKR 248,967

LKR 248,545

Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

Cairns to Chennai , 7 Dec

Virgin Australia VA | 1426

17:35

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

03 h

21:35

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Sydney, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Scoot TR | 3

13:35

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Sydney, Australia

08 h 05 m

18:40

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Scoot TR | 578

21:15

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Singapore, Singapore

04 h 05 m

22:50

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Jetstar Airways, Scoot

LKR 251,464

LKR 251,042

Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

Cairns to Chennai , 7 Dec

Jetstar Airways JQ | 955

15:50

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

03 h

19:50

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Sydney, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Scoot TR | 3

13:35

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Sydney, Australia

08 h 05 m

18:40

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Scoot TR | 578

21:15

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Singapore, Singapore

04 h 05 m

22:50

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways, Malaysia Airlines

LKR 282,796

LKR 282,374

Transit Visa may be required

Cairns to Chennai , 7 Dec

Qantas Airways QF | 703

11:35

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

03 h 25 m

16:00

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Melbourne, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Malaysia Airlines MH | 128

00:30

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Melbourne, Australia

08 h 15 m

05:45

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Malaysia Airlines MH | 182

09:10

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

04 h 05 m

10:45

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways

LKR 448,380

LKR 439,422

Transit Visa may be required

Cairns to Chennai , 7 Dec

Qantas Airways QF | 1855

17:35

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Cairns, Australia

02 h 20 m

19:55

Sun, 7 Dec 25

Terminal D

Brisbane, Australia

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 51

10:35

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal I

Brisbane, Australia

07 h 55 m

16:30

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T1

Singapore, Singapore

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qantas Airways QF | 8758 | Operated By IndiGo

22:30

Mon, 8 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Singapore, Singapore

04 h 10 m

00:10

Tue, 9 Dec 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cairns to Chennai Flights Information:-

Looking for Cairns to Chennai Flight? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Chennai is Chennai International Airport and the IATA code for the same is MAA.
Currently, there are 16 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 73 flights take off from Cairns to Chennai every week.

Need information on Cairns to Chennai airfare?

The minimum airfare for a Cairns to Chennai flight would be 181459, which may go up to 714470 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for Cairns to Chennai

If you are looking for Cairns to Chennai flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Air India, AirAsia Berhad, AirAsia X, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Fiji Airways, IndiGo, Jetstar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Virgin Australia. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Air India : 14, AirAsia Berhad : 14, AirAsia X : 14, Cathay Pacific : 14, Emirates : 14, Etihad Airways : 14, Fiji Airways : 14, IndiGo : 14, Jetstar Airways : 14, Malaysia Airlines : 14, Qantas Airways : 14, Qatar Airways : 14, Scoot : 14, Singapore Airlines : 14, Thai Airways : 14, Virgin Australia : 14

To board the first Cairns to Chennai flight, choose Emirates, which departs at 06:00 The last flight for this route is Virgin Australia, Thai Airways, departing at 23:55

Chennai Airport Information

Chennai International Airport
Tirisulam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Tel: (044) 2234 1971 (domestic terminal) | (044( 2234 0551 (international terminal)

About Cairns (CNS)

Cairns

Important Information about Cairns to Chennai Flight

Lowest Fare to Travel with Date LKR undefined- 07 Dec
Total flights from Cairns to Chennai in a week 73 Flights
First Flight Emirates, departs at 06:00
Last FlightVirgin Australia, Thai Airways, departs at 23:55
Non-Stop Flights from Cairns to Chennai0
Airport Name & codes of Cairns & Chennai Cairns Intl, Cairns-CNS, Chennai International Airport,Chennai-MAA

Cairns Address

About Chennai (MAA)

Chennai formally known as Madras is known as the Gateway to the South. Due to its cultural and traditional values, Chennai is the heart of Tamil Culture. Being the capital city of Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is also known as the fourth largest city of India. The city is a perfect example of deep rooted culture and heritage. The long standing coconut palms along the streets, beautiful beaches, and warm hospitality show the real colours of this fascinating city. Long stretched gold-sand beaches as well as lush green fields offer great peace to mind. It is an immense pleasure to spend an evening during the time of sunset with your beloved here. It will be an unforgettable moment of your life while moving at the shore of Chennai beaches holding the hands of your partner. It is quite a lively city and, therefore it lures not just the Indian travellers but also the people across the world. To enjoy your holidays in a grand way, Chennai has many touristsโ€™ attractions sites. There are some prominent places like Fort St. George, The Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Vivekananda House and Museum, Kapaleeshwara Temple, and Fort Museum which will give you a deeper picture of this metropolis. All these attractions will surely give you a time of your life. Those who like to spend time with animals, can go to Guindy National Park and Snake Park where they can find various species of animals and birds. If you are in this region, then don't miss the chance to enjoy the festive season. The most famous festival of Chennai is 'pongal', celebrated with great zeal and gusto. Though the climate of the city remains hot during all the months but still the winter season is considered as the best time to visit here. The best thing about the city's climate is that it is less humid. To enjoy a comfortable and pleasant trip, just log onto MakeMyTrip.com where you will get some attractive discounts on your every booking. From flight tickets to hotel booking, this online travel portal offers you every tour related services to make your holidays more enjoyable. With following few simple steps, you can book your entire tour package here with great ease.

Chennai Address

Tirisulam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Tel: (044) 2234 1971 (domestic terminal) | (044( 2234 0551 (international terminal)

Frequently Asked Questions - Cairns to Chennai Flights

Can I find cheap accommodation near to airport when travelling from Cairns to Chennai?

There are several accommodation options available near the Chennai International Airport. You can check for both budget friendly and well as five star accommodation near the airport depending on your requirement and budget. These hotels are mostly suitable for business travellers.

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from Cairns to Chennai?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from Cairns to Chennai. These fares are mostly decided on the basis of algorithms followed by air carriers to final the prizing based on demand. However, some multiple route flights with stop-overs offer cheap flights as compared to direct flight departing from Cairns to Chennai.

How do MakeMyTrip finds the lowest available dare for flights from Cairns to Chennai?

MakeMyTrip is a popular travel portal that also works as a travel search engine that allows you to see best available results for your flight search. Every time you make search for flights to any destination, the MMT algorithm picks all the available air carriers for the route and filter rates basis on the cheapest fare available in their system. At MMT, you can not only search flights on the basis of the fare, but you can also see which flight offers direct route, which has multiple stop-overs, baggage allowance, in-flight meal options, cancellation policy, etc. You can also check available discounts offered by payments partners and air carriers when booking the flight.

Is passport mandatory to travel from Cairns to Chennai?

When making an international trip, passport is mandatory as it defines your identity to the other nation officials. The VISA norms may differ from country to country, which means some would allow Visa on arrival and others may require you to obtain visa in advance. But the availability of passport is mandatory at the time of departure and arrival as well.

Can I cancel my ticket from Cairns to Chennai without cancellation charges?

To avoid cancellation charges on your air tickets, you need to make a selection at the time of booking for ZERO cancellation. Please note, the zero cancellation facility is chargeable with minimum amount and can help you save a lot at the time sudden cancellations.

What is the best time to book cheap flight tickets from Cairns to Chennai?

To get cheap flight tickets from Cairns to Chennai, the best time would be to plan your trip during the off season. At that time the flight tickets are usually cheaper than the peak season and the accommodation booking is also available at the affordable price. The other way of booking cheap flight tickets from Cairns (CNS) to Chennai (MAA) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

Is there a way to make flexible departure date bookings for your Cairns to Chennai flight tickets?

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from Cairns to Chennai. You can check the flexible booking flight options once you get the results filters based on your search and make the booking accordingly. Please note, some airlines make charge extra for flexible travel dates.