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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from ₹ 35,073

MEL — MAA
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Mon 16/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Wed 16/1223:50 -
2 stops24h 20m
Deal found 7/11₹ 66,207
Tue 17/1105:30 -
3 stops22h 55m
Wed 2/1223:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 5/11₹ 66,770
Mon 16/1107:45 -
2 stops20h 35m
Mon 30/1123:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 7/11₹ 67,051
Tue 17/1117:55 -
2 stops43h 00m
Mon 30/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 5/11₹ 67,145
Fri 13/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Mon 30/1119:10 -
2 stops23h 05m
Deal found 6/11₹ 67,708
Mon 16/1107:45 -
2 stops20h 35m
Mon 7/1218:50 -
2 stops21h 00m
Deal found 9/11₹ 68,083
Fri 27/1107:00 -
2 stops21h 20m
Mon 14/1223:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 5/11₹ 68,364
Tue 17/1113:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 1/1223:50 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 5/11₹ 68,739
Tue 17/1105:30 -
3 stops23h 05m
Tue 8/1216:45 -
3 stops23h 05m
Deal found 5/11₹ 68,833

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 66,864

One-way from

₹ 35,073

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 81,493
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 22/1-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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14/1-31/12
  • 14/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (₹ 1,606,326 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 321,182 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 14/1

16:00-07:25

2 stops20h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 35,073

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 9/1

01:30-18:30

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 43,700

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 27/11

13:25-22:50

1 stop14h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 46,514

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 9/1

07:45-22:10

2 stops19h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 57,767
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

21:45-07:05

1 stop14h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 60,580

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 10/1

07:45-19:55

3 stops17h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 67,520

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 13/12

22:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 68,364

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

06:15-20:10

1 stop19h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 69,114

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 13/12

07:45-22:50

2 stops20h 35m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 70,615

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 23/12

16:55-07:20

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 74,741

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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 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 ₹ 63,112). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 117,035). 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 ₹ 69,771 and ₹ 92,652 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 66,864 on Multiple Airlines (22 Jan–19 Feb).

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

Booking 80 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
321 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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
321 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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
338 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
321 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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?

    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?

    Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, and Emirates can get you from Melbourne to Chennai in just under 19h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 45m. 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 (₹ 23,892), and Malaysia Airlines (₹ 69,991) 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 (₹ 20,726), Royal Brunei Airlines (₹ 27,856), and IndiGo (₹ 29,697).

  • 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 ₹ 63,112). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 117,035). 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₹ 23,892Average₹ 57,918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 69,991Average₹ 81,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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