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Flights from Cairns to Chennai

Search cheap flights from Cairns to Chennai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$574, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,140.

      • CNS 18:15
        32h 15m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:00
        Cairns - Chennai | Fri, Jul 10 | Singapore Airlines
        MAA 23:15
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 17:00
        Chennai - Cairns | Mon, Jul 13 | Singapore Airlines
        US$1,140 US$2,200
        48% off
        48% off
        US$2,200 US$1,140
      • CNS 18:15
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA 09:05
        Cairns - Chennai | Fri, May 15 | Singapore Airlines
        MAA 23:15
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 17:00
        Chennai - Cairns | Tue, May 19 | Singapore Airlines
        US$1,212 US$2,200
        45% off
        45% off
        US$2,200 US$1,212
      • CNS 18:15
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 09:20
        Cairns - Chennai | Sun, Jun 14 | Singapore Airlines
        MAA 23:15
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 17:00
        Chennai - Cairns | Sun, Jun 21 | Singapore Airlines
        US$1,261 US$2,200
        43% off
        43% off
        US$2,200 US$1,261
      • CNS 18:15
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 11:25
        Cairns - Chennai | Fri, Jul 10 | Air India
        MAA 23:15
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        CNS 17:00
        Chennai - Cairns | Mon, Jul 13 | Singapore Airlines
        US$1,826
        17% off
        US$2,200 US$1,826
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Cairns - Chennai | Fri, May 15 | Normal Airline
        MAA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 16:00
        Chennai - Cairns | Sun, May 17 | Normal Airline
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      • CNS 18:15
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 09:20
        Cairns - Chennai | Sun, May 24 | Singapore Airlines
        US$574 US$1,088
        47% off
        47% off
        US$1,088 US$574
      • CNS 18:15
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 09:20
        Cairns - Chennai | Mon, May 25 | Singapore Airlines
        US$574 US$1,088
        47% off
        47% off
        US$1,088 US$574
      • CNS 18:15
        32h 15m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:00
        Cairns - Chennai | Wed, May 27 | Singapore Airlines
        US$574 US$1,088
        47% off
        47% off
        US$1,088 US$574
      • CNS 18:15
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 09:20
        Cairns - Chennai | Sun, May 17 | Singapore Airlines
        US$641
        41% off
        US$1,088 US$641
      • CNS 18:15
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 09:20
        Cairns - Chennai | Sun, Jun 7 | Singapore Airlines
        US$651
        40% off
        US$1,088 US$651
      • CNS 18:15
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA 09:05
        Cairns - Chennai | Wed, Jun 3 | Singapore Airlines
        US$667
        39% off
        US$1,088 US$667
      • CNS 18:15
        32h 15m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:00
        Cairns - Chennai | Fri, Jun 5 | Singapore Airlines
        US$742
        32% off
        US$1,088 US$742
      • CNS 18:15
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA 09:05
        Cairns - Chennai | Wed, May 20 | Singapore Airlines
        US$748
        31% off
        US$1,088 US$748
      • CNS 18:15
        32h 15m
        1 stop
        MAA 22:00
        Cairns - Chennai | Mon, Jun 1 | Singapore Airlines
        US$827
        24% off
        US$1,088 US$827
      • CNS 18:15
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 11:25
        Cairns - Chennai | Wed, Jun 3 | Air India
        US$903
        17% off
        US$1,088 US$903
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 14:00
        Cairns - Chennai | Fri, May 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Chennai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to Chennai (CNS-MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Singapore Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$574 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CNS to MAA on Sun, May 24), while Singapore Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,140 departing on Fri, Jul 10 and returning on Mon, Jul 13.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Chennai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairns to Chennai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, May 24, with one-way flights priced at just US$574.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Singapore Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chennai travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Chennai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairns to Chennai on May 15, 2026 with Singapore Airlines, with prices starting at US$1,212.
  • The time difference between Chennai and Cairns is 4h.
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