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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai from $1,288

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IXM
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Madurai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Madurai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Fri 3/416:55
MEL
-
IXM
2 stops28h 10m
IndiGo
Sat 11/420:00
IXM
-
MEL
2 stops29h 45m
IndiGo
Deal found 6/2$1,288
Fri 3/416:55
MEL
-
IXM
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/413:55
IXM
-
MEL
3 stops47h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,541
Fri 3/420:35
MEL
-
IXM
3 stops45h 55m
Air India
Sat 11/413:55
IXM
-
MEL
3 stops47h 30m
Air India
Deal found 6/2$1,709
Fri 3/417:10
MEL
-
IXM
1 stop26h 50m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 11/415:30
IXM
-
MEL
1 stop18h 40m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,914

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Madurai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Madurai (IXM). 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 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,288

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 3/4-11/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Madurai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($361 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($120 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Madurai 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 2026.
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Madurai

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

16:55-15:35

2 stops28h 10m

Madurai

Sat 11/4

20:00-06:15

2 stops29h 45m

$1,288

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

16:55-11:45

2 stops24h 20m

Madurai

Sat 11/4

13:55-17:55

3 stops47h 30m

$1,541

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

20:35-13:00

3 stops45h 55m

Madurai

Sat 11/4

13:55-17:55

3 stops47h 30m

$1,709

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

17:10-14:30

1 stop26h 50m

Madurai

Sat 11/4

15:30-14:40

1 stop18h 40m

$1,914

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Deals found on 6/2

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Madurai (average of $471). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Madurai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,104). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Madurai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madurai. 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 Madurai. Reviews last updated 7 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with SriLankan Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Madurai. 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.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
79 reviews
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Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Food

7.0

Crew

7.5

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
79 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
79 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.8

Entertainment

6.2

Food

7.0

Crew

7.5

Boarding

6.7

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Madurai. 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 Madurai from Melbourne?

    Located just 9.6 km from the city centre, Madurai is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Madurai from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Madurai (IXM) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Madurai?

    For as low as $1,914, IndiGo can have you in Madurai from Melbourne Airport in 26h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8695 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Madurai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai round-trip from $865. Users have found that SriLankan Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Madurai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Madurai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Madurai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Madurai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Madurai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Madurai 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 Madurai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Madurai (average of $471). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Madurai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,104). 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 airline flying from Melbourne to Madurai

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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$865Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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