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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai from ₹ 23,385

MEL — MAA
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Tue 6/1001:30 -
1 stop27h 05m
Wed 28/1023:45 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 8/9₹ 46,485
Fri 16/1013:30 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 24/1008:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 8/9₹ 47,531
Fri 2/1012:30 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 31/1008:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 9/9₹ 47,626
Fri 20/1113:30 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 27/208:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 8/9₹ 47,721
Tue 17/1113:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Sat 28/1108:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 10/9₹ 47,911
Tue 20/1001:30 -
1 stop27h 05m
Wed 28/1023:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 6/9₹ 50,858
Mon 19/1014:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 18/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 9/9₹ 52,094
Tue 3/1113:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 17/1123:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 6/9₹ 55,136
Mon 12/1014:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Sun 8/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 8/9₹ 55,516

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 46,485

One-way from

₹ 23,385

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 80,137
6/10-28/10
  • 6/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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31/10-31/12
  • 31/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (₹ 1,714,676 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 366,320 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

06:15-22:55

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 23,385

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

01:00-22:55

1 stop27h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 24,051

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 9/10

13:30-03:30

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 31,656
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

13:25-22:50

1 stop14h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 35,743

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 6/10

16:55-06:15

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 37,930

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

13:00-08:50

2 stops25h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 38,690

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

13:05-06:15

1 stop22h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 39,070

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

13:10-08:45

2 stops25h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 42,017

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 9/10

22:35-09:25

3 stops40h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 42,302

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 6/10

01:30-23:05

1 stop27h 05m

Chennai

Wed 28/10

23:45-23:45

1 stop18h 30m

₹ 46,485

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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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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?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai is 47 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 61,885). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 122,059). 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 Airport to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 66,258 and ₹ 91,544 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 46,485 on Multiple Airlines (6 Oct–28 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and Scoot 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.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
332 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 2 airlines have flights to Chennai from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in 23h 05m. Fly via Cathay Pacific or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8766 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Scoot, at ₹ 24,219, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chennai. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Malaysia Airlines. These flights start at 69% 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 Scoot, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 20,987. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and Malaysia Airlines, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 61,885). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 122,059). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest₹ 24,219Average₹ 54,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 70,949Average₹ 82,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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