Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai from $380

MEL — MAA
25 Sep — 2 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Fri 4/912:30 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 12/908:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 25/8$721
Fri 28/812:30 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 5/908:40 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 24/8$729
Mon 2/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Mon 30/1108:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 25/8$732
Mon 2/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Mon 23/1108:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 25/8$734
Sun 1/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sat 7/1123:45 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 24/8$748
Mon 26/1013:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Mon 2/1123:45 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 23/8$750
Mon 12/1014:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Sun 8/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 21/8$767
Sun 1/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sun 8/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 24/8$773
Mon 2/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Mon 16/1123:50 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 25/8$792
Fri 30/1013:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sat 7/1123:45 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 24/8$797

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Round-trip from

$721

One-way from

$380

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,056
Royal Brunei Airlines
  • Royal Brunei Airlines
  • 4/9-12/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
Search Deals
12/9
  • 12/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($366 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

21:00-22:50

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Sun 8/11

11:45-07:15

1 stop14h 00m

$1,189

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

07:25-23:35

1 stop20h 40m

Chennai

Thu 17/9

00:50-11:45

2 stops30h 25m

$1,325
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

07:10-00:35

2 stops22h 55m

Chennai

Tue 3/11

02:00-23:00

1 stop15h 30m

$1,376

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

07:00-00:35

2 stops23h 05m

Chennai

Mon 9/11

02:00-12:30

1 stop29h 00m

$1,424

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

20:00-23:35

2 stops32h 05m

Chennai

Thu 10/9

00:50-13:40

2 stops32h 20m

$1,425

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

01:30-10:20

1 stop37h 20m

Chennai

Thu 1/10

20:10-22:15

2 stops21h 35m

$1,550

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

10:40-05:35

3 stops48h 25m

Chennai

Mon 23/11

07:35-08:00

2 stops42h 55m

$2,698

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

12:30-05:35

3 stops46h 35m

Chennai

Tue 17/11

07:35-12:40

3 stops47h 35m

$2,863

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

10:40-05:35

3 stops48h 25m

Chennai

Mon 30/11

07:35-10:20

3 stops45h 15m

$2,961

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

13:05-03:30

2 stops43h 55m

Chennai

Sun 8/11

07:35-10:20

3 stops45h 15m

$3,065

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/8

Showing 1-10 of 19 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai is 47 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of $913). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,790). 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 Airport to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between $912 and $1,274 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $721 on Royal Brunei Airlines (4 Sept–12 Sept).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,587 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,587 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,587 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
417 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,587 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,587 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
331 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,587 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 Cathay Pacific fly from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in about 22h 55m. 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 $386. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Royal Brunei Airlines and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $520 and $794, respectively. Scoot is priced at 66% 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?

    $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 $349 and $410, 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, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion. Travellers on a stopover Singapore can visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion, by traveling 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $132 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, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Kuala Lumpur Tower more than any other notable places. Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Kuala Lumpur Tower can be accessed by travelling approximately 46.6 km, 38.5 km, and 46.0 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 $46 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Chennai flights?

    Melbourne Airport to Chennai flights have a stopover in Colombo least often. Bangkok is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of $913). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,790). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Fly from Melbourne to Chennai on these airlines

Malaysia Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Singapore Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Thai Airways flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$386Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Scoot flights
Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$520Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$794Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$814Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Malaysia Airlines flights
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$888Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search SriLankan Airlines flights
IndiGoCheapest$896Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Search IndiGo flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
Thai AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Thai Airways flights
Air IndiaCheapest$971Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air India flights
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,014Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Cathay Pacific flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Chennai?

When you search for this flight from Melbourne to Chennai, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Chennai?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Melbourne to Chennai.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Chennai with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Chennai from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Chennai become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.