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Cheap flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport from ₹ 15,917

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 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — MEL
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Melbourne are usually found in September or August, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 26 July 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 31,487

One-way from

₹ 15,917

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 81,487
23/8-30/8
  • 23/8-30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 15m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 40m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 757,541 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 200,232 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 July 2025.

Sat 23/808:15MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/821:45MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7₹ 31,487
Sun 31/800:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 40mScoot
Tue 30/921:30MEL - MAA
1 stop30h 05mScoot
Deal found 25/7₹ 48,356
Fri 5/906:25MAA - MEL
1 stop19h 20mIndiGo
Sun 14/912:05MEL - MAA
1 stop16h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 24/7₹ 53,114

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Melbourne 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 26 July 2025.
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Chennai

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sat 23/8

08:15-05:30

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 30/8

21:45-07:45

1 stop14h 30m

₹ 31,487

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sun 31/8

00:05-20:15

1 stop15h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 30/9

21:30-23:05

1 stop30h 05m

₹ 48,356

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Fri 5/9

06:25-06:15

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 14/9

12:05-23:55

1 stop16h 20m

₹ 53,114

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sun 24/8

00:05-20:15

1 stop15h 40m

₹ 15,917

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 25/8

21:05-11:45

2 stops34h 10m

₹ 20,934

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sun 7/9

06:25-06:15

1 stop19h 20m

₹ 28,546

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 18 July 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (average of ₹ 758). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,130). 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 MAA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chennai to Melbourne Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 59% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 56,135.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 26 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, andIndiGo from Chennai to Melbourne Airport. 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
947 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
947 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
947 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
270 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
947 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
478 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
947 reviews
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Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
306 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
947 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Chennai to Melbourne?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Chennai; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the Chennai airport to Melbourne. It is only a 16.5 km journey to Chennai (MAA) from Chennai’s city centre.

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

    Scoot, at ₹ 48,356, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to Melbourne Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be IndiGo. Scoot is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    ₹ 15,917 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scoot. You may also be able to find cheap deals on IndiGo and Royal Brunei Airlines, with prices starting from ₹ 28,546 and ₹ 32,266, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Melbourne 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 Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (average of ₹ 758). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,130). 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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Fly from Chennai to Melbourne on these airlines

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Top 9 airlines flying from Chennai to Melbourne

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Melbourne. 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 26 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest₹ 32,180Average₹ 49,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest₹ 34,594Average₹ 47,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 48,089Average₹ 67,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest₹ 48,208Average₹ 56,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 55,158Average₹ 80,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 55,619Average₹ 72,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 58,591Average₹ 78,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest₹ 68,974Average₹ 80,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 71,504Average₹ 88,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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