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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from ₹ 24,644

MEL — MAA
19 Oct — 26 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

Mon 9/1106:15 -
1 stop22h 20m
Sun 6/1223:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 14/9₹ 46,986
Mon 12/1014:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Wed 28/1023:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 16/9₹ 47,178
Tue 13/1013:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 20/1023:50 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 15/9₹ 47,561
Tue 29/912:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 20/1023:50 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 18/9₹ 48,808
Mon 12/1014:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Sun 8/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 15/9₹ 49,287
Sat 17/1022:35 -
1 stop29h 45m
Sun 25/1023:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 16/9₹ 49,575
Sun 25/1013:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sun 15/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 18/9₹ 52,739
Thu 29/1001:00 -
1 stop27h 35m
Fri 6/1111:50 -
2 stops28h 00m
Deal found 15/9₹ 54,849
Sat 14/1122:35 -
1 stop29h 45m
Sun 22/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 15/9₹ 54,945
Tue 3/1113:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 17/1123:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 18/9₹ 55,041
Mon 12/1006:00 -
2 stops22h 20m
Wed 28/1023:50 -
2 stops17h 55m
Deal found 15/9₹ 62,328
Sat 17/1010:30 -
3 stops26h 15m
Fri 20/1123:50 -
2 stops17h 55m
Deal found 17/9₹ 83,520

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 46,986

One-way from

₹ 24,644

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 82,369
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 9/11-6/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 26/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (₹ 1,737,793 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 366,704 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 17/1

21:45-22:50

2 stops30h 35m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 37,972

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

13:25-11:10

1 stop26h 15m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 42,000
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 25/1

00:35-08:45

1 stop13h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 44,205

MelbourneChennai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - MAA Chennai

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 9/10

06:00-22:50

2 stops22h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 45,452

MelbourneChennai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - MAA Chennai

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 30/11

18:00-23:05

2 stops34h 35m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 45,548

MelbourneChennai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - MAA Chennai

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 14/11

11:40-22:50

2 stops40h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 45,740

MelbourneChennai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - MAA Chennai

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 21/1

06:00-00:35

2 stops24h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 51,013

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

13:00-07:15

2 stops22h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 51,493

MelbourneChennai

AVV Melbourne Avalon - MAA Chennai

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 13/12

18:00-22:50

2 stops34h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 52,164

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

08:55-00:35

2 stops45h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 54,466

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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 to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of ₹ 62,424). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 121,876). 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 to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 59,020 and ₹ 86,061 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 46,986 on Multiple Airlines (9 Nov–6 Dec).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and Scoot from Melbourne to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

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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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
336 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
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Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

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?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from Melbourne. On average, Chennai has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

    Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas Airways can get you from Melbourne to Chennai in just under 15h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 40m. The distance between Melbourne and Chennai is about 8766 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Scoot (₹ 24,430), and Malaysia Airlines (₹ 71,567) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Chennai. These flights start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Chennai are Scoot (₹ 21,170), IndiGo (₹ 30,365), and Malaysia Airlines (₹ 31,165).

  • 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 to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of ₹ 62,424). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 121,876). 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₹ 24,430Average₹ 54,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 71,567Average₹ 82,838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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