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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai from ₹ 24,260

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
11 Jun — 18 Jun1
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 12 May 2026.

Fri 17/713:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Fri 4/923:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 10/5₹ 46,902
Sat 15/821:35
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop29h 45m
Scoot
Mon 31/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 11/5₹ 47,188
Mon 3/813:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Wed 19/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop31h 25m
Scoot
Deal found 11/5₹ 47,378
Sat 1/821:35
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop29h 45m
Scoot
Fri 14/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 9/5₹ 47,473
Sat 18/721:35
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop29h 45m
Scoot
Sun 9/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 11/5₹ 47,568
Fri 5/612:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat 20/608:40
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 20m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 10/5₹ 48,330
Fri 12/612:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue 30/623:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop25h 10m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 8/5₹ 49,376
Sun 19/721:35
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/815:55
MAA
-
MEL
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5₹ 50,042
Mon 3/806:45
MEL
-
MAA
2 stops20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5₹ 50,137
Fri 30/1013:10
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop15h 10m
Scoot
Sun 15/1123:55
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 11/5₹ 50,327
Tue 9/612:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue 16/623:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop25h 10m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 12/5₹ 51,374

Find 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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 46,902

One-way from

₹ 24,260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 58,224
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 17/7-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 27/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (₹ 1,816,867 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 376,226 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 12 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 2/9

09:15-22:50

2 stops18h 05m

Chennai

Thu 10/9

23:55-19:15

1 stop14h 50m

₹ 76,395

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

12:30-03:30

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Sat 26/9

08:40-05:30

1 stop16h 20m

₹ 78,488

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

07:45-10:45

1 stop31h 30m

Chennai

Tue 22/9

23:55-23:35

2 stops19h 10m

₹ 83,911

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

16:10-08:50

1 stop21h 10m

Chennai

Sat 26/9

11:50-14:40

2 stops22h 20m

₹ 109,502

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

16:30-23:35

2 stops35h 35m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

00:50-13:40

2 stops32h 20m

₹ 113,974

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

06:15-23:55

3 stops22h 10m

Chennai

Sun 31/5

14:35-15:05

2 stops20h 00m

₹ 134,048

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 26/6

08:15-22:50

2 stops19h 05m

Chennai

Sat 11/7

23:55-08:20

1 stop27h 55m

₹ 140,041

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

12:30-05:35

3 stops46h 35m

Chennai

Sat 14/11

07:35-10:20

3 stops45h 15m

₹ 253,635

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 29/7

15:55-03:30

2 stops40h 05m

Chennai

Wed 28/10

07:35-10:20

3 stops45h 15m

₹ 277,704

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

10:45-03:30

3 stops45h 15m

Chennai

Tue 22/9

05:35-10:15

3 stops48h 10m

₹ 277,895

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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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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 58,224). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 114,545). 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?

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 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,511 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,511 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,511 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
326 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,511 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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. 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 19h 30m. Fly via Royal Brunei Airlines or SriLankan Airlines 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 ₹ 24,238, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chennai. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Singapore Airlines. These flights start at 65% 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 ₹ 16,846. However, be on the lookout for offers from Royal Brunei Airlines and IndiGo, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 58,224). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 114,545). 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

Discover the top 2 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 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest₹ 24,238Average₹ 41,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 50,688Average₹ 108,857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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