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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai from $404

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$609

One-way from

$404

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,007
6/5-24/5
  • 6/5-24/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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29/3
  • 29/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($484 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 March 2025.

Tue 6/521:30MEL - MAA
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/508:15MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$609
Fri 22/813:00MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 35mScoot
Wed 17/900:05MAA - MEL
1 stop31h 10mScoot
Deal found 24/3$612
Fri 22/812:30MEL - MAA
1 stop19h 20mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 18/923:50MAA - MEL
1 stop25h 10mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 24/3$845
Thu 14/823:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 5/923:55MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/3$913
Wed 26/317:25MEL - MAA
1 stop27h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Thu 27/320:55MAA - MEL
1 stop13h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 24/3$950
Thu 21/823:45MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/1001:30MAA - MEL
1 stop29h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/3$986
Sun 25/521:00MEL - MAA
2 stops28h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 8/608:55MAA - MEL
2 stops25h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,153

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MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

21:30-23:05

1 stop30h 05m

Chennai

Sat 24/5

08:15-05:30

1 stop16h 45m

$609

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

13:00-23:05

1 stop14h 35m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

00:05-11:45

1 stop31h 10m

$612

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 22/8

12:30-03:20

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Thu 18/9

23:50-05:30

1 stop25h 10m

$845

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

23:30-10:45

1 stop15h 45m

Chennai

Fri 5/9

23:55-19:15

1 stop14h 50m

$913

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 21/8

23:45-00:15

1 stop29h 00m

Chennai

Thu 9/10

01:30-12:15

1 stop29h 15m

$986

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 19/9

16:10-08:50

1 stop21h 10m

Chennai

Sun 19/10

09:55-09:50

2 stops18h 25m

$1,039

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

21:00-21:05

2 stops28h 35m

Chennai

Sun 8/6

08:55-14:35

2 stops25h 10m

$1,153

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

09:15-22:00

1 stop17h 15m

Chennai

Fri 25/7

10:30-11:45

1 stop20h 45m

$1,376

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 11/4

06:25-23:05

2 stops21h 10m

$441

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 11/4

13:00-23:05

1 stop14h 35m

$608

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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 Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of $576). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,179). 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 25 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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 25 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways. 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
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
834 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
252 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
73 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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?

    If you book a flight to Chennai from Melbourne, you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16.5 km from the centre of Chennai. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Chennai per day from 11 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Scoot is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $612. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $845 and $913, respectively. Scoot is priced at 47% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $445 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Royal Brunei Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and SriLankan Airlines, with prices starting from $822 and $1,094, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?

    Melbourne Airport to Chennai flights have a stopover in Singapore most often. Kuala Lumpur is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai. Bangkok comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Chennai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Travellers on a stopover Singapore can visit Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay, by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $133 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

    Kuala Lumpur travellers tend to visit Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia more than any other notable places. Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia can be accessed by travelling approximately 46.6 km, 44.9 km, and 44.8 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Kuala Lumpur can hire a car from Kuala Lumpur Intl for about $52 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Bangkok?

    If you're on a stopover in Bangkok and looking for things to do, consider visiting Pratunam, Patpong Night Market, or Thailand Cultural Center. Pratunam, Patpong Night Market, and Thailand Cultural Center can be visited by travelling about 23.8 km, 24.0 km, and 21.1 km respectively from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Those on a stopover in Bangkok in need of a car hire can book one at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi for about $43.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Chennai flights?

    Melbourne Airport to Chennai flights have a stopover in New Delhi least often. Colombo is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai.

  • 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 Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of $576). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,179). 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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ScootCheapest$579Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$653Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Air IndiaCheapest$759Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$831Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$900Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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IndiGoCheapest$931Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$958Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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