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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai from $956

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IXM
12 Nov — 19 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 13 October 2025.

Wed 26/1122:05MEL - IXM
3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1214:00IXM - MEL
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,037
Wed 26/1101:00MEL - IXM
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1221:55IXM - MEL
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,044
Thu 27/1115:15MEL - IXM
2 stops26h 35mIndiGo
Thu 4/1218:00IXM - MEL
2 stops31h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 12/10$1,250

Cheap 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 13 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,037

One-way from

$956

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,023
26/11-3/12
  • 26/11-3/12
  • 5 total stops
  • 54h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Madurai
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17/12
  • 17/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Madurai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($831 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($165 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 13 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Madurai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

22:05-21:35

3 stops29h 00m

Madurai

Wed 3/12

14:00-21:20

2 stops25h 50m

$1,037

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

01:00-09:35

2 stops38h 05m

Madurai

Thu 4/12

21:55-05:00

2 stops25h 35m

$1,044

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

15:15-12:20

2 stops26h 35m

Madurai

Thu 4/12

18:00-07:25

2 stops31h 55m

$1,250

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

20:45-07:30

3 stops40h 15m

$956

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Thu 18/12

07:00-07:35

3 stops30h 05m

$1,200

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

20:00-13:00

1 stop22h 30m

$2,289

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Deals found on 12/10

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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 $508). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Madurai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,189). 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 IXM?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Madurai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Madurai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 13 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with SriLankan Airlines and Air India 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
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

7.5

Boarding

6.7

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

7.5

Boarding

6.7

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,936 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

7.5

Boarding

6.7

Overall

6.9

Entertainment

6.3

Comfort

6.8

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 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Madurai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai round-trip from $932. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air India. Users have found that SriLankan Airlines is 33% 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.

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    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 $508). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Madurai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,189). 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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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Madurai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$932Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,228Average$2,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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