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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chennai are usually found in May or March, booked 89 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 4 November 2025.
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 4 November 2025.
Sun 9/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Sun 23/1123:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mScoot
Deal found 1/11$631
Mon 1/1206:15MEL - MAA
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1223:45MAA - MEL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$681
Tue 11/1122:35MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1223:45MAA - MEL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$720
Wed 19/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Mon 8/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mScoot
Deal found 1/11$724
Mon 3/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Fri 28/1123:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mScoot
Deal found 2/11$729
Wed 12/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1108:05MAA - MEL
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$730
Wed 5/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Mon 17/1123:55MAA - MEL
1 stop30h 30mScoot
Deal found 1/11$732
Sun 9/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1108:05MAA - MEL
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$736
Mon 3/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Sun 9/1123:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mScoot
Deal found 1/11$740
Wed 19/1107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$743
Tue 18/1107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$744
Tue 18/1107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$746
Best flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
Sun 8/317:25MEL - MAA
1 stop20h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Thu 12/309:45MAA - MEL
1 stop24h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,047
Mon 24/1108:10AVV - MAA
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1223:55MAA - AVV
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,137
Tue 20/100:45MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/302:00MAA - MEL
2 stops34h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/11$1,209
Sat 7/300:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 12/311:45MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 31/10$1,311
Wed 19/1117:25MEL - MAA
1 stop32h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 1/1209:45MAA - MEL
2 stops19h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,183
Sun 8/315:35MEL - MAA
1 stop38h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/302:00MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/11$1,210
Tue 2/1201:00MEL - MAA
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1208:05MAA - MEL
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,323
Tue 18/1115:35MEL - MAA
1 stop38h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 26/1102:00MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11$1,299
Wed 21/106:00AVV - MAA
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/306:25MAA - AVV
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,514
Tue 25/1120:55AVV - MAA
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1206:25MAA - AVV
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,517
Wed 19/1106:00AVV - MAA
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1206:25MAA - AVV
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,530
Thu 13/1116:25AVV - MAA
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1114:35MAA - AVV
2 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,580
Sat 20/1206:00AVV - MAA
3 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1223:55MAA - AVV
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,701
Sun 30/1106:00AVV - MAA
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1206:25MAA - AVV
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,057
Sat 13/1220:55AVV - MAA
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/214:35MAA - AVV
2 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$2,413
Sat 13/1220:55AVV - MAA
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1214:35MAA - AVV
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$2,625
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai. Data last updated 4 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 9/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Sun 23/1123:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mScoot
Deal found 1/11$631
Sun 9/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1108:05MAA - MEL
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$736
Tue 11/1122:35MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1223:45MAA - MEL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$720
Tue 11/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1123:45MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$762
Wed 12/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1108:05MAA - MEL
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$730
Thu 13/1113:30MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 20/1123:50MAA - MEL
1 stop23h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 3/11$793
Thu 13/1116:25AVV - MAA
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1114:35MAA - AVV
2 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,580
One-way flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
Mon 10/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Deal found 3/11$345
Wed 12/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Deal found 3/11$353
Tue 11/1122:35MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 45mScoot
Deal found 3/11$359
Wed 4/208:10AVV - MAA
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$394
Sun 1/301:30MEL - MAA
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$397
Thu 5/213:10MEL - MAA
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$408
Wed 4/206:45MEL - MAA
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$419
Thu 22/122:35MEL - MAA
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$426
Sat 31/113:10MEL - MAA
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$429
Wed 12/1107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$440
Thu 22/115:00AVV - MAA
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$442
Wed 12/1106:00AVV - MAA
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$446
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 4 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Chennai that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sun 8/3
17:25-08:40
1 stop20h 45m
Chennai
Thu 12/3
09:45-15:55
1 stop24h 40m
$1,047
MelbourneChennai
AVV - MAA
AVVMAA
Melbourne Avalon
Mon 24/11
08:10-22:50
2 stops20h 10m
Chennai
Mon 8/12
23:55-23:15
2 stops17h 50m
$1,137
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 19/11
17:25-19:55
1 stop32h 00m
Chennai
Mon 1/12
09:45-10:15
2 stops19h 00m
$1,183
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Tue 20/1
00:45-00:35
1 stop29h 20m
Chennai
Mon 2/3
02:00-17:45
2 stops34h 15m
$1,209
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sun 8/3
15:35-00:35
1 stop38h 30m
Chennai
Wed 11/3
02:00-23:00
1 stop15h 30m
$1,210
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Tue 18/11
15:35-00:35
1 stop38h 30m
Chennai
Wed 26/11
02:00-23:00
1 stop15h 30m
$1,299
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sat 7/3
00:30-10:45
1 stop15h 45m
Chennai
Thu 12/3
11:45-07:15
1 stop14h 00m
$1,311
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Tue 2/12
01:00-22:55
1 stop27h 25m
Chennai
Mon 29/12
08:05-07:55
2 stops18h 20m
$1,323
MelbourneChennai
AVV - MAA
AVVMAA
Melbourne Avalon
Wed 21/1
06:00-00:10
2 stops23h 40m
Chennai
Tue 3/3
06:25-23:15
2 stops35h 20m
$1,514
MelbourneChennai
AVV - MAA
AVVMAA
Melbourne Avalon
Tue 25/11
20:55-00:10
2 stops32h 45m
Chennai
Tue 16/12
06:25-23:15
2 stops35h 20m
$1,517
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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 31 October 2025.
Booking 89 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of $503). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). 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 4 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Chennai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
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 Sunday at midday 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Chennai?
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 4 November 2025.
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.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
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?
SriLankan Airlines and Cathay Pacific can get you from Melbourne to Chennai in just under 20h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 35m. 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 $473. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Royal Brunei Airlines, from $600, and Air India, from $737. Scoot is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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 Sim Lim Square are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 16.3 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $129 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 $51 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai (average of $503). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). 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.
Explore flights to Chennai departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 4 November 2025.
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
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