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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai from ₹ 17,273

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 18/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Chennai are usually found in February or March, booked 88 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 18 March 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 33,852

One-way from

₹ 17,273

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 54,685
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 22/8-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 18/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (₹ 1,458,484 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 295,934 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 18 March 2025.

Fri 22/813:00MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 35mScoot
Wed 17/900:05MAA - MEL
1 stop31h 10mScoot
Deal found 16/3₹ 33,852
Mon 24/313:35MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/420:35MAA - MEL
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3₹ 36,196
Tue 1/413:30MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Tue 8/423:50MAA - MEL
1 stop25h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 17/3₹ 43,574
Thu 14/813:25MEL - MAA
1 stop13h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 5/923:55MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/3₹ 48,348
Fri 23/516:10MEL - MAA
1 stop21h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 14/621:15MAA - MEL
2 stops27h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 17/3₹ 54,424
Thu 14/823:45MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 31/801:30MAA - MEL
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/3₹ 54,945

Find flights from Melbourne to Chennai within your budget

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 18 March 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

13:00-23:05

1 stop14h 35m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

00:05-11:45

1 stop31h 10m

₹ 33,852

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

07:00-10:00

2 stops31h 30m

Chennai

Sat 14/6

08:15-05:30

1 stop16h 45m

₹ 37,151

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

13:30-22:50

1 stop14h 50m

Chennai

Tue 8/4

23:50-05:30

1 stop25h 10m

₹ 43,574

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

13:25-22:50

1 stop13h 55m

Chennai

Fri 5/9

23:55-19:15

1 stop14h 50m

₹ 48,348

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

16:10-08:50

1 stop21h 10m

Chennai

Sat 14/6

21:15-05:35

2 stops27h 50m

₹ 54,424

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

23:45-00:15

1 stop29h 00m

Chennai

Sun 31/8

01:30-11:15

1 stop29h 15m

₹ 54,945

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

06:00-06:05

2 stops28h 35m

Chennai

Wed 11/6

11:50-14:20

2 stops22h 00m

₹ 64,319

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 18/7

13:00-23:05

1 stop14h 35m

₹ 17,273

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

07:00-08:20

2 stops29h 50m

₹ 19,270

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 26/4

00:30-01:00

2 stops29h 00m

₹ 28,123

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai is 88 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 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 18 March 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 18 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Qantas Airways and Turkish Airlines from Melbourne to Chennai have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Oliver,Feb 2025

SGN - HKG

Ho Chi Minh City airport is busy with long queues! The gate area wasn’t big enough to handle 2 long hauls departing at same times (Cathay + Qatar)
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Oliver,Feb 2025

SGN - HKG

Ho Chi Minh City airport is busy with long queues! The gate area wasn’t big enough to handle 2 long hauls departing at same times (Cathay + Qatar)
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
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Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Oliver,Feb 2025

SGN - HKG

Ho Chi Minh City airport is busy with long queues! The gate area wasn’t big enough to handle 2 long hauls departing at same times (Cathay + Qatar)
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Oliver,Feb 2025

SGN - HKG

Ho Chi Minh City airport is busy with long queues! The gate area wasn’t big enough to handle 2 long hauls departing at same times (Cathay + Qatar)
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
251 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Oliver,Feb 2025

SGN - HKG

Ho Chi Minh City airport is busy with long queues! The gate area wasn’t big enough to handle 2 long hauls departing at same times (Cathay + Qatar)
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
471 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Oliver,Feb 2025

SGN - HKG

Ho Chi Minh City airport is busy with long queues! The gate area wasn’t big enough to handle 2 long hauls departing at same times (Cathay + Qatar)

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?

    Scoot, at ₹ 33,852, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. These flights start at 47% 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 ₹ 17,273. However, be on the lookout for offers from Batik Air and Cathay Pacific, 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 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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