Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai from $375
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
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
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
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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 4 December 2025.
Sat 6/1207:45MEL - MAA
3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$956
Thu 4/1207:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1223:45MAA - MEL
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$984
Fri 5/1213:10MEL - MAA
3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,023
Fri 5/1213:10MEL - MAA
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,044
Mon 8/1213:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Wed 10/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mScoot
Deal found 3/12$1,053
Thu 4/1207:45MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1208:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,084
Thu 4/1207:45MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,093
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 December 2025.
Wed 4/308:45MEL - MAA
1 stop19h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 8/311:45MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/12$999
Thu 22/113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/108:05MAA - MEL
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,088
Wed 4/306:30MEL - MAA
2 stops18h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 8/313:15MAA - MEL
2 stops19h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/12$1,261
Sat 10/123:30MEL - MAA
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/123:55MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,211
Wed 21/119:55MEL - MAA
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/302:00MAA - MEL
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,246
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai. Data last updated 4 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 8/1213:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Wed 10/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mScoot
Deal found 3/12$1,053
Mon 8/1213:10MEL - MAA
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,144
Mon 8/1213:10MEL - MAA
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,154
Mon 8/1213:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Fri 12/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mScoot
Deal found 3/12$1,179
Tue 9/1207:00MEL - MAA
3 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1223:55MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,113
Tue 9/1207:00MEL - MAA
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,201
Tue 9/1207:00MEL - MAA
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1223:55MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,211
Wed 10/1210:00MEL - MAA
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,181
Thu 11/1216:00MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,204
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 December 2025.
Sun 18/113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$375
Sun 15/213:10MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 10mScoot
Deal found 2/12$399
Fri 16/113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$401
Tue 13/107:00MEL - MAA
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$416
Wed 14/107:45MEL - MAA
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$437
Thu 15/117:55MEL - MAA
2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$439
Sat 17/113:10MEL - MAA
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$446
Sat 17/122:35MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 45mScoot
Deal found 3/12$469
Sun 15/213:10MEL - MAA
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$472
Find 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 4 December 2025.
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 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 4/3
08:45-23:05
1 stop19h 50m
Chennai
Sun 8/3
11:45-07:15
1 stop14h 00m
$999
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Thu 22/1
13:10-05:55
1 stop22h 15m
Chennai
Thu 29/1
08:05-21:15
3 stops31h 40m
$1,088
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sat 10/1
23:30-22:25
2 stops28h 25m
Chennai
Fri 30/1
23:55-05:40
2 stops24h 15m
$1,211
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 21/1
19:55-00:35
2 stops34h 10m
Chennai
Mon 2/3
02:00-19:45
2 stops36h 15m
$1,246
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 4/3
06:30-19:40
2 stops18h 40m
Chennai
Sun 8/3
13:15-14:35
2 stops19h 50m
$1,261
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sun 18/1
13:10-05:55
1 stop22h 15m
$375
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Fri 16/1
13:10-10:30
1 stop26h 50m
$401
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 14/1
07:45-07:25
2 stops29h 10m
$437
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Thu 15/1
13:10-05:55
1 stop22h 15m
$443
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sat 17/1
13:10-10:30
1 stop26h 50m
$446
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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 28 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 $496). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,047). 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 December 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 37% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $994.
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 36m.
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 December 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 fly from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in about 19h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 8766 km between Melbourne Airport and Chennai.
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 $435. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Royal Brunei Airlines and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at $580 and $768, respectively. Scoot is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chennai one-way?
$258 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 $263 and $386, respectively.
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 $131 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 Berjaya Times Square, Petronas Towers, and National Mosque of Malaysia more than any other notable places. Berjaya Times Square, Petronas Towers, and National Mosque of Malaysia can be accessed by travelling approximately 44.9 km, 46.6 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 $42 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 $496). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,047). 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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