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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai from ₹ 15,360

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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
17 Jul — 24 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chennai are usually found in May or February, 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 12 July 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 35,525

One-way from

₹ 15,360

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 62,470
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 25/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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14/8
  • 14/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (₹ 1,315,559 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 250,816 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 12 July 2025.

Mon 20/1014:00MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 35mScoot
Fri 7/1123:50MAA - MEL
1 stop30h 20mScoot
Deal found 11/7₹ 33,380
Mon 25/821:45MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/918:50MAA - MEL
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7₹ 35,697

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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 12 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Chennai

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

13:00-23:05

1 stop14h 35m

Chennai

Sun 31/8

00:05-20:15

1 stop15h 40m

₹ 35,525

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 25/8

21:45-07:45

1 stop14h 30m

Chennai

Mon 1/9

18:50-20:15

2 stops20h 55m

₹ 35,697

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

21:45-07:45

1 stop14h 30m

₹ 15,360

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

21:45-07:45

1 stop14h 30m

₹ 16,304

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

13:00-23:05

1 stop14h 35m

₹ 16,476

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 2/8

16:30-21:05

2 stops33h 05m

₹ 35,010

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

14:25-00:15

1 stop38h 20m

₹ 40,931

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Deals found on 11/7

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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 27 June 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 ₹ 100). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December 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 12 July 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport 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 12 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways, andScoot from Melbourne Airport to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
305 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
933 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Scoot, at ₹ 35,525, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chennai.. This flight start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia X, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 16,304. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scoot and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Chennai for a low price.

  • 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 ₹ 100). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December 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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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 12 July 2025.
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ScootCheapest₹ 28,085Average₹ 39,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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