Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai from $398
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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
13 Dec — 20 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 October, 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 (MEL) 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 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 13 November 2025.
Mon 17/1107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1123:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$745
Wed 3/1207:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1205:30MAA - MEL
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$869
Sat 22/1117:55MEL - MAA
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$877
Wed 19/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Mon 1/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop30h 30mScoot
Deal found 12/11$884
Fri 21/1107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1123:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$889
Wed 3/1207:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1205:30MAA - MEL
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$898
Tue 2/1217:55MEL - MAA
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1205:30MAA - MEL
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$918
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 13 November 2025.
Fri 20/308:45MEL - MAA
1 stop19h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 22/300:20MAA - MEL
1 stop25h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/11$985
Wed 21/116:55MEL - MAA
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/322:30MAA - MEL
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,322
Wed 21/106:00MEL - MAA
2 stops19h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 3/322:30MAA - MEL
2 stops36h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11$1,348
Sun 30/1116:30MEL - MAA
2 stops37h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 28/1202:00MAA - MEL
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11$1,656
Sun 7/1200:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 21/1200:20MAA - MEL
1 stop25h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,887
Sun 14/1201:00MEL - MAA
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/108:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,089
Sun 7/1200:45MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 24/1202:00MAA - MEL
1 stop29h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/11$2,090
Mon 8/1207:10MEL - MAA
2 stops22h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 27/1202:00MAA - MEL
2 stops33h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/11$2,095
Thu 25/1201:00MEL - MAA
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/123:45MAA - MEL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$2,115
Sat 29/1100:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 29/1211:45MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/11$2,197
Thu 18/1206:15MEL - MAA
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/108:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,182
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai. Data last updated 13 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 17/1107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1123:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$745
Wed 19/1113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Mon 1/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop30h 30mScoot
Deal found 12/11$884
Thu 20/1107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1120:50MAA - MEL
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$881
Fri 21/1107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1123:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$889
Sat 22/1117:55MEL - MAA
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$877
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 13 November 2025.
Sat 14/301:30MEL - MAA
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$398
Thu 15/122:35MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 45mScoot
Deal found 12/11$401
Wed 15/413:00MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 35mScoot
Deal found 12/11$404
Wed 14/113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$418
Wed 3/1216:00MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11$430
Sun 11/117:55MEL - MAA
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$431
Thu 15/113:10MEL - MAA
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$450
Fri 5/1207:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$456
Mon 12/113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Deal found 11/11$459
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 13 November 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Fri 20/3
08:45-23:05
1 stop19h 50m
Chennai
Sun 22/3
00:20-07:15
1 stop25h 25m
$985
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 21/1
16:55-10:45
2 stops23h 20m
Chennai
Tue 3/3
22:30-14:35
2 stops34h 35m
$1,322
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 21/1
06:00-19:40
2 stops19h 10m
Chennai
Tue 3/3
22:30-16:20
2 stops36h 20m
$1,348
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sun 30/11
16:30-00:35
2 stops37h 35m
Chennai
Sun 28/12
02:00-07:10
1 stop23h 40m
$1,656
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sun 7/12
00:30-10:45
1 stop15h 45m
Chennai
Sun 21/12
00:20-07:15
1 stop25h 25m
$1,887
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sun 14/12
01:00-22:55
1 stop27h 25m
Chennai
Fri 23/1
08:05-05:00
1 stop15h 25m
$2,089
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sun 7/12
00:45-00:35
1 stop29h 20m
Chennai
Wed 24/12
02:00-12:30
1 stop29h 00m
$2,090
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Mon 8/12
07:10-00:35
2 stops22h 55m
Chennai
Sat 27/12
02:00-16:35
2 stops33h 05m
$2,095
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Thu 25/12
01:00-22:55
1 stop27h 25m
Chennai
Sun 25/1
23:45-23:45
1 stop18h 30m
$2,115
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Thu 18/12
06:15-22:55
1 stop22h 10m
Chennai
Mon 26/1
08:05-05:00
1 stop15h 25m
$2,182
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 7 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of $500). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 10m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via New Delhi (DEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 40m.
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 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai, such as Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, andMalaysia Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
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?
If you book a flight to Chennai from Melbourne, you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16.5 km from the centre of Chennai. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Chennai per day from 11 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Airlines like Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Cathay Pacific fly from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in about 19h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 25m. There are 8766 km between Melbourne Airport and Chennai. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai round-trip?
Flying on Scoot is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $474. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Royal Brunei Airlines and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at $601 and $738, respectively. Scoot is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Melbourne Airport to Chennai flights have a stopover in Singapore most often. Kuala Lumpur is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai. Bandar Seri Begawan comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Chennai flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?
The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square. Travellers on a stopover Singapore can visit Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square, by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 16.3 km, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $129 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur travellers tend to visit Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia more than any other notable places. Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia can be accessed by travelling approximately 46.6 km, 44.9 km, and 44.8 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Kuala Lumpur can hire a car from Kuala Lumpur Intl for about $51 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Chennai flights?
Melbourne Airport to Chennai flights have a stopover in New Delhi least often. Colombo is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai. Bangkok comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Chennai?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of $500). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,053). 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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