There is 1 way to get from Cairns to Chennai by plane
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Cairns (CNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Chennai is to fly which costs ₹48,000 - ₹1,70,000 and takes 18h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Chennai is to fly which takes 18h 34m and costs ₹48,000 - ₹1,70,000.
The distance between Cairns and Chennai is 7956 km.
It takes approximately 18h 34m to get from Cairns to Chennai, including transfers.
Chennai is 4h 30m behind Cairns. It is currently 11:51 AM in Cairns and 7:21 AM in Chennai.
There are 1068+ hotels available in Chennai.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Chennai, India?
Singapore Airlines, Qantas, and three other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) twice daily.
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Cairns to Chennai International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹34,000–230,000
Flights from Cairns to Chennai International Airport via Darwin, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹34,000–230,000
Flights from Cairns to Chennai International Airport via Port Moresby, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹60,000–190,000
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Chennai International Airport via Darwin, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹48,000–170,000
- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Cairns to Chennai International Airport via Port Moresby, Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹65,000–200,000
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