How long is the flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

Malaysia Airlines and Etihad Airways can get you from Melbourne to Chennai in just under 31h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 15m. 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 $388. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Royal Brunei Airlines, from $500, and Etihad Airways, from $790. Scoot is 66% 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?

$276 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 $361 and $410, respectively.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Chennai?

Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Scoot are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Chennai.

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.

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.

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 $128 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 $43 per day.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to MAA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Chennai as you normally would.

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.

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.

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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 $909). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to Chennai flights typically cost between $967 and $1,318 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $685 on Royal Brunei Airlines (10 Nov–5 Dec).

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

Booking 47 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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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 and Etihad Airways can get you from Melbourne to Chennai in just under 31h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 15m. 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 $388. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Royal Brunei Airlines, from $500, and Etihad Airways, from $790. Scoot is 66% 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?
$276 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 $361 and $410, 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 $128 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 $43 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 $909). Flying from Melbourne to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,782). 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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Scoot	Cheapest$388	Average$841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
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Etihad Airways	Cheapest$790	Average$1,324	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$816	Average$1,233	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$890	Average$1,337	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
IndiGo	Cheapest$892	Average$1,341	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$909	Average$1,228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$951	Average$1,561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights
Air India	Cheapest$969	Average$1,437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,010	Average$1,339	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne to Chennai flights typically cost between $967 and $1,318 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $685 on Royal Brunei Airlines (10 Nov–5 Dec).

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Booking 47 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.

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Melbourne to Chennai flights typically cost between $967 and $1,318 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $685 on Royal Brunei Airlines (10 Nov–5 Dec).