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Cheap flights from Chennai to Melbourne from $554

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 20/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — MEL
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Chennai to Melbourne are usually found in August or March, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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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 705,290 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2024.

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ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sun 22/12

20:50-23:45

2 stops21h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

13:35-22:50

1 stop14h 45m

$882

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Wed 5/2

10:00-11:40

1 stop20h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

00:35-22:10

1 stop27h 05m

$1,687

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Tue 31/12

01:50-17:10

2 stops33h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 20/1

00:45-00:35

1 stop29h 20m

$1,914

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Thu 23/1

00:20-20:45

1 stop14h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 18/4

13:25-22:45

1 stop13h 50m

$2,003

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Wed 5/2

13:15-14:35

2 stops19h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

06:30-19:25

2 stops18h 25m

$2,077

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Tue 4/2

03:45-06:25

1 stop21h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

03:25-08:15

2 stops34h 20m

$2,227

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Thu 27/2

09:35-18:10

1 stop27h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 27/3

09:30-12:50

1 stop32h 50m

$3,410

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Tue 4/2

03:45-12:30

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

18:30-01:55

2 stops36h 55m

$3,668

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 10/2

09:40-10:10

2 stops43h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

17:25-19:55

1 stop32h 00m

$4,143

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - AVV

MAAAVV

Chennai

Fri 24/1

07:30-20:20

2 stops31h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 18/4

20:50-22:00

2 stops29h 40m

$4,966

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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 (ME1). 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 3 December 2024.

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$882

One-way from

$554

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August
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 22/12-14/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 20/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
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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 3 December 2024.

Sun 22/1220:50MAA - MEL
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/213:35MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$882
Wed 4/1223:50MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 00mScoot
Wed 11/1213:35MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 45mScoot
Deal found 2/12$1,895
Tue 31/1201:50MAA - MEL
2 stops33h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 20/100:45MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12$1,914
Wed 4/1221:40MAA - MEL
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Tue 10/1203:25MEL - MAA
2 stops28h 20mEmirates
Deal found 2/12$2,657
Wed 4/1213:15MAA - MEL
2 stops20h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 11/1206:20MEL - MAA
2 stops22h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$2,724
Tue 3/1201:30MAA - MEL
1 stop24h 20mThai Airways
Tue 10/1200:30MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 30mThai Airways
Deal found 2/12$2,759
Fri 27/1210:00MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 30/1200:35MEL - MAA
1 stop27h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/12$5,333
Sun 22/1207:35MAA - MEL
3 stops47h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 14/213:00MEL - MAA
3 stops46h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/12$12,165

Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chennai to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 22 November 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Chennai to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 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?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 3 December 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Chennai to Melbourne by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chennai to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

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

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 3 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chennai to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,340 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
364 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
867 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

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?

    For a flight from Chennai to Melbourne, you will be flying from Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre of the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 7 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Chennai on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chennai to Melbourne is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,687 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines, starting at $1,914 and $2,003 round-trip.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $554. Users have also found prices from $669 and $916 on Scoot and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

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

    Most of the time, Chennai to Melbourne flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore. Chennai to Melbourne flights stop in Bangkok the next most.

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

    If you're on a stopover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $138 per day.

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

    Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center, and Patpong Night Market are the most popular attractions in Bangkok if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Travellers on a stopover in Bangkok can visit Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center, and Patpong Night Market, by travelling 23.8 km, 21.1 km, and 24.0 km, respectively after landing at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Those on a stopover in Bangkok in need of a car hire can book one at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi for about $42.

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

    The least popular stopover on flights from Chennai to Melbourne is Kuala Lumpur.

  • 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,051Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,176Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,334Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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