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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai

MEL — MAA
1 Nov — 8 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$996
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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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?

Booking 21 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of $951). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,836). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andMalaysia Airlines from Melbourne to Chennai. 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
1,619 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,619 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,619 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
425 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,619 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,619 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
336 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,619 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre vof the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 11 airlines have flights to Chennai from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chennai round-trip from $418. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Royal Brunei Airlines, from $534, and Malaysia Airlines, from $870. Scoot is 65% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $289 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scoot. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting from $360 and $417, respectively.

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

    The most popular stopover on flights from Melbourne to Chennai is Singapore. Kuala Lumpur sees the next most stopovers on Melbourne to Chennai flights. Bandar Seri Begawan comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Melbourne to Chennai flights.

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

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $118 per day.

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

    Most Kuala Lumpur visitors opt to spend their time at Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Berjaya Times Square. Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Berjaya Times Square are located about 46.6 km, 38.5 km, and 44.9 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Kuala Lumpur can hire one for about $42 per day.

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

    Melbourne to Chennai flights have a stopover in Colombo the least frequently. Bangkok is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne 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 to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of $951). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,836). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$418Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$534Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$870Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$905Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest$925Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$942Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,003Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,013Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,056Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,076Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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