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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai from ₹ 16,987

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chennai are usually found in February or March, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 25 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 31,925

One-way from

₹ 16,987

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 65,131
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 9/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (₹ 1,337,023 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 263,850 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 April 2025.

Fri 9/507:00MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/500:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4₹ 31,925
Fri 6/612:30MEL - MAA
1 stop19h 20mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Sat 14/604:20MAA - MEL
1 stop20h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 25/4₹ 42,766
Thu 15/513:25MEL - MAA
1 stop25h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 22/511:45MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/4₹ 46,351
Fri 6/613:00MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 35mScoot
Fri 13/600:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 40mScoot
Deal found 25/4₹ 46,864
Thu 15/516:30MEL - MAA
1 stop26h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Thu 22/521:15MAA - MEL
2 stops31h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 24/4₹ 52,754
Tue 13/513:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 01mThai Airways
Sat 17/501:10MAA - MEL
1 stop25h 50mThai Airways
Deal found 24/4₹ 60,692
Sun 6/707:25MEL - MAA
1 stop21h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/801:30MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/4₹ 63,851
Fri 18/706:00MEL - MAA
2 stops28h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 27/711:50MAA - MEL
2 stops22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/4₹ 76,313
Thu 15/506:45MEL - MAA
3 stops49h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 22/505:35MAA - MEL
2 stops46h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4₹ 130,945

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

07:00-07:45

1 stop29h 15m

Chennai

Mon 26/5

00:05-20:15

1 stop15h 40m

₹ 31,925

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

12:30-03:20

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Sat 14/6

04:20-05:30

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 42,766

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

21:30-23:05

1 stop30h 05m

Chennai

Mon 7/7

00:05-20:15

1 stop15h 40m

₹ 43,705

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

13:25-10:45

1 stop25h 50m

Chennai

Thu 22/5

11:45-08:10

1 stop15h 55m

₹ 46,351

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

16:30-14:55

1 stop26h 55m

Chennai

Thu 22/5

21:15-08:50

2 stops31h 05m

₹ 52,754

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

13:30-00:01

1 stop15h 01m

Chennai

Sat 17/5

01:10-07:30

1 stop25h 50m

₹ 60,692

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 18/7

07:25-00:15

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Sat 26/7

01:30-11:15

1 stop29h 15m

₹ 63,253

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 18/7

06:00-06:05

2 stops28h 35m

Chennai

Sun 27/7

11:50-15:05

2 stops22h 45m

₹ 76,313

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

06:45-03:30

3 stops49h 15m

Chennai

Thu 22/5

05:35-08:50

2 stops46h 45m

₹ 130,945

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

21:30-23:05

1 stop30h 05m

₹ 16,987

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 18 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 April 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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 25 April 2025.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
325 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
325 reviews
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
325 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
851 reviews
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
325 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
325 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
254 reviews
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
325 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
73 reviews
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
325 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

ROBERT,Nov 2024

SGN - BKK

Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed flight

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?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre vof the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Chennai from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    Royal Brunei Airlines, at ₹ 42,766, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Scoot and Malaysia Airlines. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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₹ 27,938Average₹ 39,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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