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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai from ₹ 29,814

MEL — MAA
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Mon 26/1013:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sat 31/1023:45 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 23/10₹ 57,728
Mon 2/1106:15 -
3 stops22h 05m
Mon 23/1123:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 23/10₹ 60,387
Tue 3/1113:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 24/1123:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 24/10₹ 62,950
Mon 26/1013:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Fri 5/323:50 -
2 stops24h 20m
Deal found 23/10₹ 63,045
Wed 18/1116:00 -
2 stops20h 55m
Mon 7/1223:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 21/10₹ 64,849
Wed 18/1116:00 -
2 stops20h 55m
Mon 30/1123:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 24/10₹ 65,039
Wed 18/1107:10 -
1 stop31h 05m
Wed 25/1115:55 -
1 stop32h 15m
Deal found 20/10₹ 65,134
Fri 30/1013:30 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 7/1108:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 23/10₹ 65,324
Sun 8/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sun 15/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 22/10₹ 65,514
Thu 29/1022:35 -
1 stop29h 45m
Sun 8/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 23/10₹ 65,894
Sun 1/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sun 22/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 22/10₹ 65,989

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 58,203

One-way from

₹ 29,814

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 65,989
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 7/11-22/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 28/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (₹ 1,627,186 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 331,582 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

13:25-22:50

1 stop14h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 29,814

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

13:25-09:05

2 stops25h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 41,302

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

13:25-22:50

1 stop14h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 41,492

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 7/1

14:35-21:20

1 stop36h 15m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 48,138

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 26/11

07:45-09:05

2 stops30h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 53,361

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

22:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 64,185

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 5/1

07:45-01:00

3 stops22h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 73,110

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

22:35-17:55

3 stops24h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 73,205

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 25/12

06:15-22:50

3 stops22h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 75,293

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

15:30-00:35

1 stop38h 35m

Chennai

Tue 23/2

02:00-12:30

1 stop29h 00m

₹ 87,067

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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 33 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 ₹ 63,805). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 117,925). 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 ₹ 62,903 and ₹ 84,124 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 58,203 on Scoot (7 Nov–22 Nov).

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
319 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo
Scoot
6.7
Okay
337 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
319 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Sept 2026

SYD - KUL

All good. Except I found the the economy seats were pretty hard. Minimal padding. A330-900 neo

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 19h 50m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, or Malaysia 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 ₹ 24,190, 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 ₹ 20,984. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 63,805). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 117,925). 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₹ 24,190Average₹ 58,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 70,864Average₹ 82,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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