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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from $303

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 24 March 2026.

Tue 3/1106:15
MEL
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MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/1123:45
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$579
Fri 1/507:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/508:05
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$583
Fri 17/407:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/508:05
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$589
Sun 3/507:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/523:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$592
Mon 24/805:15
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$616
Fri 24/712:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop19h 30m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat 8/808:40
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 20m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 22/3$666
Tue 5/512:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue 12/523:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop25h 10m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 21/3$670
Tue 2/612:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Sat 20/608:40
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 20m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 19/3$683
Fri 24/713:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Sun 9/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 22/3$695
Thu 26/1113:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Thu 7/123:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 40m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 19/3$702
Wed 20/513:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Mon 8/623:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 55m
Scoot
Deal found 19/3$706
Tue 2/614:55
AVV
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MAA
2 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/608:05
MAA
-
AVV
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$832

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 24 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$583

One-way from

$303

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$992
1/5-8/5
  • 1/5-8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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23/4
  • 23/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($366 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

07:00-23:05

1 stop20h 35m

Chennai

Sun 2/8

23:45-04:00

1 stop23h 45m

$576

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

07:00-07:25

1 stop28h 55m

Chennai

Sun 3/5

08:05-04:00

1 stop15h 25m

$879

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 16/4

16:40-22:50

2 stops34h 40m

Chennai

Mon 25/5

23:50-22:50

2 stops18h 30m

$908

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 24/7

06:00-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

Chennai

Sun 9/8

23:50-22:50

2 stops18h 30m

$928

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 19/4

06:00-07:25

2 stops29h 55m

Chennai

Sun 26/4

23:50-07:00

2 stops26h 40m

$929
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

23:30-10:45

1 stop15h 45m

Chennai

Sun 9/8

11:45-06:15

1 stop14h 00m

$1,001

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 25/4

16:40-06:15

2 stops18h 05m

Chennai

Tue 30/6

08:05-14:10

2 stops25h 35m

$1,001

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 16/6

14:55-07:25

2 stops21h 00m

Chennai

Mon 20/7

08:05-07:00

2 stops18h 25m

$1,074

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Wed 9/9

23:50-11:45

1 stop31h 25m

$1,101

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 21/4

14:55-07:25

2 stops21h 00m

Chennai

Tue 28/4

23:45-22:50

2 stops18h 35m

$1,101

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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 to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 13 March 2026.

Booking 48 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of $465). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,008). 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

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 24 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andSriLankan 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
1,484 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
298 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
322 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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?

    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.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

    Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, and Qantas Airways can get you from Melbourne to Chennai in just under 14h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 05m. The distance between Melbourne and Chennai is about 8766 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chennai round-trip from $414. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Royal Brunei Airlines, from $541, and Malaysia Airlines, from $746. Scoot is 60% 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?

    $242 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scoot. You may also be able to find cheap deals on AirAsia X and Royal Brunei Airlines, with prices starting from $246 and $360, 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, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $123 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, Kuala Lumpur Tower, and Berjaya Times Square. Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur Tower, and Berjaya Times Square are located about 46.6 km, 46.0 km, and 44.9 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Kuala Lumpur can hire one for about $39 per day.

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

    Melbourne to Chennai flights have a stopover in New Delhi the least frequently. Colombo is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Chennai. Bangkok comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Melbourne to Chennai flights.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of $465). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,008). 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$414Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$541Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$746Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest$821Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest$866Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$876Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$876Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$923Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,059Average$1,802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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