Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from ₹ 22,752
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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
5 Jan — 12 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chennai are usually found in May or October, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday
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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 6 December 2025.
Fri 12/1207:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1223:45MAA - MEL
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12₹ 73,560
Mon 15/1221:15MEL - MAA
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1208:05MAA - MEL
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 75,089
Mon 15/1221:15MEL - MAA
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/223:45MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 78,147
Thu 11/1207:00MEL - MAA
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1223:55MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12₹ 78,866
Wed 17/1207:45MEL - MAA
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/223:55MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 84,621
Sun 14/1207:00MEL - MAA
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/223:55MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 85,880
Sun 14/1220:45MEL - MAA
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1208:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 85,970
Fri 12/1206:00AVV - MAA
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1223:55MAA - AVV
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 111,959
Wed 17/1206:00AVV - MAA
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:05MAA - AVV
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 117,265
Mon 15/1215:00AVV - MAA
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1223:55MAA - AVV
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12₹ 118,704
Thu 18/1206:00AVV - MAA
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:05MAA - AVV
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 124,549
Sat 20/1206:00AVV - MAA
3 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:05MAA - AVV
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12₹ 135,610
Best flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 December 2025.
Sun 18/122:05MEL - MAA
1 stop30h 15mScoot
Sun 8/223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mScoot
Deal found 4/12₹ 57,553
Wed 4/308:45MEL - MAA
1 stop19h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 8/311:45MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/12₹ 59,172
Fri 17/418:25MEL - MAA
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 3/523:15MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 66,186
Sat 17/122:35MEL - MAA
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/108:05MAA - MEL
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12₹ 66,906
Wed 18/206:15MEL - MAA
2 stops18h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 25/213:15MAA - MEL
2 stops21h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/12₹ 72,391
Wed 4/308:10MEL - MAA
2 stops21h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 7/303:00MAA - MEL
2 stops28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/12₹ 76,618
Wed 21/119:55MEL - MAA
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/302:00MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12₹ 70,323
Wed 4/306:00MEL - MAA
2 stops19h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 8/313:15MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12₹ 75,179
Sat 10/123:30MEL - MAA
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/123:55MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12₹ 71,762
Tue 16/1215:00AVV - MAA
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:05MAA - AVV
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 111,959
Wed 17/1206:00AVV - MAA
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:05MAA - AVV
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 117,265
Thu 18/1206:00AVV - MAA
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:05MAA - AVV
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 124,549
Sat 20/1206:00AVV - MAA
3 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:05MAA - AVV
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12₹ 135,610
Wed 4/306:00AVV - MAA
2 stops19h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 8/319:05MAA - AVV
2 stops43h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12₹ 581,918
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai. Data last updated 6 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 11/1207:00MEL - MAA
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1223:55MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12₹ 78,866
Fri 12/1207:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1208:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12₹ 73,560
Fri 12/1207:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1223:55MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12₹ 82,553
Fri 12/1206:00AVV - MAA
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1223:55MAA - AVV
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 111,959
Sun 14/1207:00MEL - MAA
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/223:55MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 85,880
Sun 14/1220:45MEL - MAA
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1208:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 85,970
Mon 15/1221:15MEL - MAA
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1208:05MAA - MEL
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 75,089
Mon 15/1221:15MEL - MAA
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/223:45MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 78,147
Mon 15/1215:00AVV - MAA
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1223:55MAA - AVV
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12₹ 118,704
Wed 17/1206:00AVV - MAA
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:05MAA - AVV
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 117,265
Thu 18/1206:00AVV - MAA
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:05MAA - AVV
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 124,549
Sat 20/1206:00AVV - MAA
3 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/108:05MAA - AVV
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12₹ 135,610
One-way flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 6 December 2025.
Sun 25/106:15MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 22,752
Mon 26/122:35MEL - MAA
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 25,539
Sun 11/117:55MEL - MAA
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 25,719
Mon 12/117:55MEL - MAA
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 26,618
Wed 7/107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 30,935
Mon 12/113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Deal found 4/12₹ 31,115
Fri 9/107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 32,014
Sat 10/107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 33,003
Sun 25/106:00AVV - MAA
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 60,611
Mon 15/1220:55AVV - MAA
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12₹ 64,927
Thu 25/1215:00AVV - MAA
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12₹ 66,726
Fri 12/1210:20AVV - MAA
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12₹ 76,618
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 6 December 2025.
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 6 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Chennai that are best for you.
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Melbourne
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Chennai
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sun 18/1
22:05-22:50
1 stop30h 15m
Chennai
Sun 8/2
23:55-21:20
1 stop15h 55m
₹ 57,553
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 4/3
08:45-23:05
1 stop19h 50m
Chennai
Sun 8/3
11:45-07:15
1 stop14h 00m
₹ 59,172
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Fri 17/4
18:25-09:20
1 stop19h 25m
Chennai
Sun 3/5
23:15-20:35
1 stop16h 50m
₹ 66,186
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sat 17/1
22:35-10:30
1 stop17h 25m
Chennai
Wed 28/1
08:05-05:40
2 stops16h 05m
₹ 66,906
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 21/1
19:55-00:35
2 stops34h 10m
Chennai
Mon 2/3
02:00-23:00
1 stop15h 30m
₹ 70,323
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sat 10/1
23:30-22:25
2 stops28h 25m
Chennai
Fri 30/1
23:55-05:40
2 stops24h 15m
₹ 71,762
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 18/2
06:15-19:40
2 stops18h 55m
Chennai
Wed 25/2
13:15-16:20
2 stops21h 35m
₹ 72,391
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 4/3
06:00-19:40
2 stops19h 10m
Chennai
Sun 8/3
13:15-18:50
2 stops24h 05m
₹ 75,179
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 4/3
08:10-00:35
2 stops21h 55m
Chennai
Sat 7/3
03:00-13:20
2 stops28h 50m
₹ 76,618
MelbourneChennai
AVV - MAA
AVVMAA
Melbourne Avalon
Tue 16/12
15:00-07:25
2 stops21h 55m
Chennai
Sat 31/1
08:05-09:45
3 stops20h 10m
₹ 111,959
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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
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 28 November 2025.
Booking 89 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of ₹ 29,406). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 62,050). 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 6 December 2025.
When flying from Melbourne 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 5% versus a flight at midday.
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 6 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andScoot 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.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Related info for your journey
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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 4 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Chennai?
Scoot, Malaysia Airlines, and Singapore Airlines can get you from Melbourne to Chennai in just under 19h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 50m. 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 (₹ 27,201), Royal Brunei Airlines (₹ 31,458), and Singapore Airlines (₹ 47,912) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Chennai. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of ₹ 29,406). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 62,050). 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.
Explore flights to Chennai departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 6 December 2025.
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 6 December 2025.
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