Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai from $333
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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MAA
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
The best prices from Melbourne to Chennai are usually found in February or August, booked 88 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 7 February 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 7 February 2025.
Thu 20/201:00MEL - MAA
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/323:45MAA - MEL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$727
Sun 2/322:35MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 45mScoot
Fri 14/323:50MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 00mScoot
Deal found 5/2$746
Thu 20/213:30MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 20/323:50MAA - MEL
1 stop23h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 6/2$830
Wed 5/321:00MEL - MAA
2 stops27h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 17/313:15MAA - MEL
2 stops19h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$872
Thu 13/300:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 16/300:20MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/2$896
Sun 24/823:35MEL - MAA
1 stop26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Fri 19/923:15MAA - MEL
1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2$966
Thu 6/317:25MEL - MAA
1 stop32h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 17/320:55MAA - MEL
2 stops27h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 6/2$993
Sat 1/300:45MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 14/301:50MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/2$1,004
Fri 14/320:00MEL - MAA
1 stop20h 30mAir India
Sat 22/315:50MAA - MEL
1 stop20h 50mAir India
Deal found 5/2$1,031
Thu 6/314:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 30mThai Airways
Sun 16/301:30MAA - MEL
1 stop24h 20mThai Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,060
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 7 February 2025.
Thu 20/201:00MEL - MAA
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/323:45MAA - MEL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$727
Sun 2/322:35MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 45mScoot
Fri 14/323:50MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 00mScoot
Deal found 5/2$746
Thu 20/213:30MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 20/323:50MAA - MEL
1 stop23h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 6/2$830
Wed 5/321:00MEL - MAA
2 stops27h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 17/313:15MAA - MEL
2 stops19h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$872
Thu 13/300:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 16/300:20MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/2$896
Thu 6/317:25MEL - MAA
1 stop32h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 17/320:55MAA - MEL
2 stops27h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 6/2$993
Sat 1/300:45MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 14/301:50MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/2$1,004
Fri 14/320:00MEL - MAA
1 stop20h 30mAir India
Sat 22/315:50MAA - MEL
1 stop20h 50mAir India
Deal found 5/2$1,031
Thu 6/314:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 30mThai Airways
Sun 16/301:30MAA - MEL
1 stop24h 20mThai Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,060
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai. Data last updated 7 February 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 11/222:35MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/223:45MAA - MEL
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$815
Tue 11/213:30MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Tue 18/223:50MAA - MEL
1 stop23h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 5/2$958
Tue 11/206:15MEL - MAA
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Mon 17/203:45MAA - MEL
1 stop21h 10mEmirates
Deal found 5/2$1,588
Tue 11/208:40MEL - MAA
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 14/201:50MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/2$1,620
Tue 11/206:30MEL - MAA
2 stops22h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 12/223:10MAA - MEL
2 stops39h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,667
Tue 11/215:10MEL - MAA
1 stop13h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 12/211:45MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,774
Tue 11/200:30MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 30mThai Airways
Mon 24/201:30MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 20mThai Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,873
Tue 11/200:35MEL - MAA
1 stop13h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/223:25MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2$2,224
Wed 12/212:05MEL - MAA
2 stops26h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 25/216:00MAA - MEL
1 stop18h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,313
Wed 19/200:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 23/300:20MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/2$902
Thu 20/201:00MEL - MAA
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/323:45MAA - MEL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$727
Thu 20/213:30MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Thu 20/323:50MAA - MEL
1 stop23h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 6/2$830
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 7 February 2025.
Fri 28/213:35MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 45mScoot
Deal found 6/2$333
Sun 23/213:35MEL - MAA
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$344
Tue 25/200:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/2$690
Fri 7/320:00MEL - MAA
1 stop18h 25mAir India
Deal found 6/2$2,697
Mon 24/214:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 30mThai Airways
Deal found 6/2$3,282
Mon 3/300:30MEL - MAA
2 stops35h 30mOman Air
Deal found 6/2$4,003
Sat 1/317:00MEL - MAA
2 stops37h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/2$4,352
Find flights from Melbourne to Chennai within your budget
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 7 February 2025.
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MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Thu 20/2
01:00-22:55
1 stop27h 25m
Chennai
Wed 26/3
23:45-23:45
1 stop18h 30m
$727
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sun 2/3
22:35-22:50
1 stop29h 45m
Chennai
Fri 14/3
23:50-21:20
1 stop16h 00m
$746
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Thu 20/2
13:30-22:50
1 stop14h 50m
Chennai
Thu 20/3
23:50-05:00
1 stop23h 40m
$830
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 5/3
21:00-19:25
2 stops27h 55m
Chennai
Mon 17/3
13:15-14:35
2 stops19h 50m
$872
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Wed 19/2
00:30-10:45
1 stop15h 45m
Chennai
Sun 23/3
00:20-20:45
1 stop14h 55m
$902
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Thu 6/3
17:25-19:55
1 stop32h 00m
Chennai
Mon 17/3
20:55-06:10
2 stops27h 45m
$993
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Sat 1/3
00:45-00:35
1 stop29h 20m
Chennai
Fri 14/3
01:50-23:00
1 stop15h 40m
$1,004
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Fri 14/3
20:00-11:00
1 stop20h 30m
Chennai
Sat 22/3
15:50-18:10
1 stop20h 50m
$1,031
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Thu 6/3
14:30-00:30
1 stop15h 30m
Chennai
Sun 16/3
01:30-07:20
1 stop24h 20m
$1,060
MelbourneChennai
MEL - MAA
MELMAA
Melbourne
Fri 28/2
13:35-22:50
1 stop14h 45m
$333
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai
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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 31 January 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai is 88 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 $588). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,188). 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 7 February 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% 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.
Rainfall in Chennai by month
Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
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.
Temperature in Chennai by month
Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
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 7 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Thai Airways, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Very professional crew and food were excellent and seats were comfortable. Good choice on screen and relaxed 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.
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 $746. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Royal Brunei Airlines and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $830 and $872, respectively. Scoot is priced at 36% 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?
$333 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scoot. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Malaysia Airlines and Air India, with prices starting from $690 and $2,697, 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. Colombo 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 Boat Quay. Travellers on a stopover Singapore can visit Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay, by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Travellers can book a car hire at Singapore Changi for about $178 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, National Mosque of Malaysia, and Berjaya Times Square more than any other notable places. Petronas Towers, National Mosque of Malaysia, and Berjaya Times Square can be accessed by travelling approximately 46.6 km, 44.8 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 $47 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. 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 $588). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,188). 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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