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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from ₹ 24,332

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 August 2026.

Thu 3/921:45
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/907:05
MAA
-
MEL
3 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7₹ 53,816
Wed 30/913:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1023:45
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7₹ 54,007
Tue 8/913:00
MEL
-
MAA
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/923:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7₹ 55,629
Tue 11/812:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue 1/923:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop25h 10m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 31/7₹ 55,724
Fri 31/712:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue 11/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop25h 10m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 29/7₹ 55,820
Tue 4/812:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue 11/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop25h 10m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 29/7₹ 55,915
Wed 21/1013:55
MEL
-
MAA
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/1123:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7₹ 56,106
Fri 7/812:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue 18/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop25h 10m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 29/7₹ 56,201
Mon 14/913:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Sun 20/923:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Scoot
Deal found 30/7₹ 56,774
Sat 5/917:30
MEL
-
MAA
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/923:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7₹ 56,869
Thu 22/1016:40
AVV
-
MAA
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/1123:50
MAA
-
AVV
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7₹ 62,117
Fri 23/1006:00
AVV
-
MAA
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/1123:50
MAA
-
AVV
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7₹ 66,602

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 53,816

One-way from

₹ 24,332

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 66,411
3/9-14/9
  • 3/9-14/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 9/8
  • 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 (₹ 1,697,995 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 373,529 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 22/10

16:40-22:50

2 stops35h 40m

Chennai

Fri 13/11

23:50-23:15

2 stops17h 55m

₹ 62,117
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 19/1

08:45-23:05

1 stop19h 50m

Chennai

Thu 18/2

11:45-07:15

1 stop14h 00m

₹ 66,506

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

00:45-00:35

1 stop29h 20m

Chennai

Thu 29/10

02:00-23:00

1 stop15h 30m

₹ 72,231

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

14:25-23:35

1 stop37h 40m

Chennai

Fri 18/9

00:50-22:15

1 stop16h 55m

₹ 72,327

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 15/8

16:40-22:50

2 stops34h 40m

Chennai

Sun 23/8

23:50-22:50

2 stops18h 30m

₹ 74,140

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

21:00-22:50

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Sun 8/11

11:45-09:25

1 stop16h 10m

₹ 74,998

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

07:25-23:35

1 stop20h 40m

Chennai

Tue 15/9

00:50-22:15

1 stop16h 55m

₹ 75,666

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 4/9

06:00-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

Chennai

Sat 19/9

23:45-22:50

2 stops18h 35m

₹ 79,674

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 26/8

06:00-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

Chennai

Wed 2/9

14:20-16:05

2 stops21h 15m

₹ 81,964

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 14/8

06:00-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

Chennai

Wed 26/8

23:50-22:50

2 stops18h 30m

₹ 82,155

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai

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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 ₹ 61,926). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 121,085). 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 ₹ 55,247 and ₹ 79,388 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 53,816 on Multiple Airlines (3 Sept–14 Sept).

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

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 1 August 2026.
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
314 reviews
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Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
314 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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
327 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
314 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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

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?

    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 and Cathay Pacific can get you from Melbourne to Chennai in just under 19h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 30m. 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 (₹ 24,310), and Malaysia Airlines (₹ 62,358) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Chennai. These flights start at 68% 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 (₹ 21,065), IndiGo (₹ 30,216), and Malaysia Airlines (₹ 31,012).

  • 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 ₹ 61,926). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 121,085). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest₹ 24,310Average₹ 54,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 62,358Average₹ 82,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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