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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai from $708

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 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IXM
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
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 November 2025.

Mon 22/1206:15MEL - IXM
3 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1219:55IXM - MEL
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$1,862

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,565

One-way from

$708

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,282
Air India
  • Air India
  • 15/3-19/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 69h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Madurai
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7/12
  • 7/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Madurai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($827 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($164 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 7 November 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

Sun 15/3

20:30-13:00

3 stops46h 00m

Madurai

Thu 19/3

13:30-18:55

3 stops23h 55m

$1,565

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Mon 22/12

06:15-17:40

3 stops40h 55m

Madurai

Mon 29/12

19:55-11:55

3 stops34h 30m

$1,862

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

17:45-07:35

3 stops43h 20m

$708

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

13:10-09:35

2 stops25h 55m

$922

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

17:25-14:40

1 stop26h 45m

$1,702

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Deals found on 5/11

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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 $506). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Madurai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). 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 7 November 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 7 November 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
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Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.0

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

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.0

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
2,941 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.9

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

Food

7.0

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.

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

    For as low as $1,565, Air India can have you in Madurai from Melbourne Airport in 46h. Airlines will cover a distance of 8695 km.

  • 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 $929. 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.

  • 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 $506). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Madurai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). 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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$929Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,225Average$2,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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