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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from ₹ 19,287

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 March 2026.

Sun 3/507:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/623:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3₹ 34,991
Sat 13/621:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/623:45
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3₹ 35,359
Tue 3/1106:15
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1123:45
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3₹ 36,461
Tue 21/700:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/823:45
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3₹ 36,920
Tue 21/421:45
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/423:45
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3₹ 37,196
Mon 6/407:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/423:45
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3₹ 37,471
Wed 6/521:45
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/523:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3₹ 38,481
Wed 15/413:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Mon 27/423:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 6/3₹ 39,032
Sun 3/506:00
AVV
-
MAA
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/623:50
MAA
-
AVV
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3₹ 57,125
Tue 5/516:40
AVV
-
MAA
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/506:30
MAA
-
AVV
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3₹ 58,778
Thu 4/620:55
AVV
-
MAA
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/608:05
MAA
-
AVV
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3₹ 61,625
Mon 16/310:20
AVV
-
MAA
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/406:30
MAA
-
AVV
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3₹ 66,860

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 36,553

One-way from

₹ 19,011

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 62,085
4/6-18/6
  • 4/6-18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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18/4
  • 18/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 1,525,244 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 306,433 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 8 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

07:00-07:25

1 stop28h 55m

Chennai

Thu 16/4

23:45-05:30

1 stop25h 15m

₹ 37,471

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

01:00-22:55

1 stop27h 25m

Chennai

Sat 21/3

08:05-05:00

1 stop15h 25m

₹ 55,472

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 4/6

20:55-23:05

2 stops30h 40m

Chennai

Thu 18/6

08:05-07:00

2 stops18h 25m

₹ 61,625

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

01:00-22:55

1 stop27h 25m

Chennai

Thu 2/4

10:45-06:30

3 stops38h 15m

₹ 66,034

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 18/3

10:20-00:10

2 stops19h 20m

Chennai

Fri 3/4

06:30-08:00

2 stops20h 00m

₹ 73,473
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

06:00-21:15

2 stops19h 45m

Chennai

Fri 12/6

14:35-14:15

2 stops19h 10m

₹ 78,616

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 13/6

06:00-21:15

2 stops19h 45m

Chennai

Sun 28/6

14:35-14:15

2 stops19h 10m

₹ 78,616

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

06:00-21:05

2 stops19h 35m

Chennai

Sun 3/5

14:35-15:05

2 stops20h 00m

₹ 78,708

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 26/6

14:25-23:35

1 stop37h 40m

Chennai

Fri 10/7

00:50-15:45

2 stops34h 25m

₹ 94,688

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

21:00-23:35

2 stops32h 05m

Chennai

Thu 9/4

00:50-11:40

2 stops30h 20m

₹ 110,301

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of ₹ 29,756). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 64,656). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 8 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andScoot from Melbourne to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from Melbourne. On average, Chennai has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 4 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Scoot (₹ 23,398), Royal Brunei Airlines (₹ 32,128), and Singapore Airlines (₹ 48,932) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Chennai. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Chennai are Scoot (₹ 16,423), Royal Brunei Airlines (₹ 26,982), and IndiGo (₹ 29,083).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of ₹ 29,756). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 64,656). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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ScootCheapest₹ 23,398Average₹ 39,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest₹ 32,128Average₹ 45,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 48,932Average₹ 101,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 52,012Average₹ 73,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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