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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai from $401

MEL — MAA
8 Nov — 15 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Mon 12/1014:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Sun 8/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 8/10$798
Sat 17/1022:35 -
1 stop29h 45m
Sun 8/1108:05 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 8/10$802
Sun 11/1022:35 -
1 stop29h 45m
Wed 21/1023:45 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 7/10$804
Mon 9/1113:25 -
1 stop14h 55m
Wed 18/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 6/10$805
Sat 7/1122:35 -
1 stop29h 45m
Sun 22/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 9/10$860
Fri 23/1013:30 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 31/1008:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 9/10$865
Sat 7/1122:35 -
1 stop29h 45m
Wed 18/1123:50 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 7/10$867
Tue 20/1013:30 -
1 stop14h 50m
Sat 31/1008:40 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 9/10$870

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Round-trip from

$766

One-way from

$401

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,001
21/2-2/3
  • 21/2-2/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 12/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($377 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

22:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$510

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

22:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$520

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

13:25-09:05

2 stops25h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$533

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

17:55-22:50

2 stops34h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$538

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

13:10-07:20

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$661

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 5/11

01:00-07:25

1 stop35h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$694

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

01:30-19:55

3 stops23h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$707

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

15:30-00:35

1 stop38h 35m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$722

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

22:35-19:55

3 stops26h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$729

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

13:30-03:30

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Sat 31/10

08:40-05:00

1 stop14h 50m

$897

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai

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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 33 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 $949). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,800). 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 $802 and $1,153 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $766 on Multiple Airlines (21 Feb–2 Mar).

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
1,624 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

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
1,624 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,624 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

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
427 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,624 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

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
319 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,624 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

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
336 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,624 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

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 Royal Brunei Airlines and Qantas Airways fly from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in about 17h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 05m. 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 $427. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $525 and $866, respectively. Scoot is priced at 64% 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?

    $289 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 $375 and $416, 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 Universal Studios Singapore. Travellers on a stopover Singapore can visit Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore, by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $119 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 Berjaya Times Square more than any other notable places. Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Berjaya Times Square can be accessed by travelling approximately 46.6 km, 38.5 km, and 44.9 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 $43 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 $949). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,800). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$427Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$525Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$866Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$903Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest$922Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$941Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,001Average$1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,053Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,087Average$1,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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