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Cheap flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport from ₹ 21,496

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — MEL
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 April 2026.

Mon 1/621:15
MAA
-
MEL
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/713:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 48,459
Fri 30/1008:05
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/106:15
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 48,551
Wed 3/609:55
MAA
-
MEL
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/821:45
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 49,107
Fri 15/523:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Scoot
Fri 22/513:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 30/3₹ 49,200
Thu 4/609:55
MAA
-
MEL
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/706:15
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 51,331
Wed 3/623:50
MAA
-
MEL
3 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/700:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 52,165
Thu 9/423:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/421:45
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4₹ 52,535
Tue 28/701:40
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/806:15
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 52,628
Sat 16/508:40
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/521:35
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 53,184
Sat 1/808:40
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 20m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue 11/812:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 54,018

Find 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 5 April 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 48,459

One-way from

₹ 21,496

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January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 84,038
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 1/6-27/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 7/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 00m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (₹ 607,348 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 219,135 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Thu 13/8

14:35-14:15

2 stops19h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

06:00-20:35

2 stops19h 05m

₹ 65,692

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Thu 13/8

23:45-05:00

1 stop24h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

06:15-23:05

1 stop21h 20m

₹ 66,341
Fastest return journey

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 17/8

23:50-20:20

1 stop16h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

₹ 70,047

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 1/6

14:35-14:15

2 stops19h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

06:00-21:15

2 stops19h 45m

₹ 76,348

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 17/8

14:35-14:15

2 stops19h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

12:05-23:55

1 stop16h 20m

₹ 77,089

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sat 18/4

04:05-15:50

1 stop31h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

17:20-08:25

1 stop19h 35m

₹ 78,201

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Tue 4/8

14:20-08:50

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

12:05-23:55

1 stop16h 20m

₹ 83,389
Cheapest one-way

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 29/6

03:10-06:15

1 stop22h 35m

₹ 31,039

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Tue 21/4

22:30-09:45

2 stops54h 45m

₹ 36,043

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Thu 30/4

20:20-20:20

2 stops19h 30m

₹ 37,525

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne

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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 3 April 2026.

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 51 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (average of ₹ 18,160). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 74,124). 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 Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

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 5 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andSriLankan Airlines 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
322 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chennai to Melbourne Airport in 16h. Fly via Qantas Airways or Scoot to get the fastest option. Chennai and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 8766 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Scoot, at ₹ 16,708, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include IndiGo and Royal Brunei Airlines. Scoot is 78% 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?

    ₹ 15,414 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from AirAsia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scoot and Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting from ₹ 16,610 and ₹ 19,854, 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (average of ₹ 18,160). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 74,124). 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

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Chennai to Melbourne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 April 2026.
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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 5 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest₹ 16,708Average₹ 45,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 33,870Average₹ 75,969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest₹ 52,515Average₹ 68,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 54,529Average₹ 79,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 62,512Average₹ 77,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 70,573Average₹ 90,835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest₹ 71,556Average₹ 78,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest₹ 73,831Average₹ 90,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 74,941Average₹ 95,996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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