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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from $295

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chennai are usually found in May or February, booked 77 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 (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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$580

One-way from

$295

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,114
26/7-2/8
  • 26/7-2/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 15/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($435 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($84 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 13 June 2025.

Sat 26/721:30MEL - MAA
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/808:15MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$580
Sun 19/1022:30MEL - MAA
1 stop30h 05mScoot
Sun 2/1123:50MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 00mScoot
Deal found 12/6$583
Mon 25/806:00AVV - MAA
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/800:05MAA - AVV
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$792
Thu 16/1013:30MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Tue 28/1023:50MAA - MEL
1 stop23h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 12/6$829
Sat 18/1000:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 2/1111:45MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/6$843
Thu 12/616:30MEL - MAA
1 stop26h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 13/621:15MAA - MEL
1 stop13h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 11/6$854
Sun 19/1000:45MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/1001:50MAA - MEL
1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/6$939
Wed 15/1000:35MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/1010:00MAA - MEL
1 stop26h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,038

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Chennai 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
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Price

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

21:30-23:05

1 stop30h 05m

Chennai

Sat 2/8

08:15-05:30

1 stop16h 45m

$580

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

22:30-23:05

1 stop30h 05m

Chennai

Sun 2/11

23:50-21:20

1 stop16h 00m

$583

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 25/8

06:00-23:05

2 stops21h 35m

Chennai

Wed 27/8

00:05-22:50

2 stops18h 15m

$792

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

13:30-22:50

1 stop14h 50m

Chennai

Tue 28/10

23:50-05:00

1 stop23h 40m

$829

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

00:30-10:45

1 stop15h 45m

Chennai

Sun 2/11

11:45-07:45

1 stop14h 30m

$843

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

00:45-00:15

1 stop29h 00m

Chennai

Thu 30/10

01:50-07:10

1 stop23h 50m

$939

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

00:35-09:20

1 stop14h 15m

Chennai

Tue 28/10

10:00-18:10

1 stop26h 40m

$1,038

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 18/10

17:30-08:50

1 stop20h 50m

Chennai

Wed 29/10

09:40-06:10

2 stops15h 00m

$1,047

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

13:00-23:05

1 stop14h 35m

$295

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 10/7

05:15-23:05

1 stop22h 20m

$298

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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 9 June 2025.

Booking 77 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 $579). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,115). 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 13 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne 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 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 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 13 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,302 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,302 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,302 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,302 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,302 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,302 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
74 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,302 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Chennai round-trip from $583. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Royal Brunei Airlines, from $829, and Malaysia Airlines, from $843. Scoot is 47% 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?

    $295 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scoot. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo, with prices starting from $639 and $686, 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. Bangkok 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 Boat Quay are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $117 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, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia. Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia are located about 46.6 km, 44.9 km, and 44.8 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Kuala Lumpur can hire one for about $70 per day.

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

    The majority of Bangkok visitors spend their time at Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center, and Patpong Night Market. Travelers on a layover in Bangkok can visit Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center, and Patpong Night Market, by traveling 23.8 km, 21.1 km, and 24.0 km, respectively after landing at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Those landing in Bangkok looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $29 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. Bandar Seri Begawan is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Chennai. Colombo 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of $579). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,115). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$509Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$637Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Air IndiaCheapest$732Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$795Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$801Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$866Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$868Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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IndiGoCheapest$900Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$921Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,001Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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