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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Madurai from $480

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — IXM
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,146

One-way from

$480

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,246
27/11-11/12
  • 27/11-11/12
  • 5 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Madurai
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3/10
  • 3/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Madurai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($781 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($156 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 12 September 2025.

Thu 27/1122:35MEL - IXM
3 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1215:00IXM - MEL
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,146
Fri 3/1016:30MEL - IXM
1 stop26h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 24/1010:15IXM - MEL
1 stop24h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,396
Fri 3/1016:30MEL - IXM
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1010:15IXM - MEL
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,576
Fri 26/1210:00MEL - IXM
3 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/221:55IXM - MEL
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,905
Fri 3/1019:35MEL - IXM
3 stops45h 55mAir India
Fri 24/1013:30IXM - MEL
3 stops23h 55mAir India
Deal found 11/9$2,111
Fri 26/1217:25MEL - IXM
1 stop26h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 2/215:40IXM - MEL
1 stop18h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,176

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Madurai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

22:35-17:40

3 stops24h 35m

Madurai

Thu 11/12

15:00-23:35

2 stops27h 05m

$1,146

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

16:30-14:30

1 stop26h 30m

Madurai

Fri 24/10

10:15-16:00

1 stop24h 15m

$1,396

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

16:30-14:30

1 stop26h 30m

Madurai

Fri 24/10

10:15-19:35

2 stops27h 50m

$1,576

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Fri 26/12

16:55-17:40

2 stops30h 15m

Madurai

Mon 2/2

21:55-07:25

2 stops28h 00m

$2,107

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

19:35-13:00

3 stops45h 55m

Madurai

Fri 24/10

13:30-18:55

3 stops23h 55m

$2,111

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Fri 26/12

20:30-13:00

3 stops46h 00m

Madurai

Mon 2/2

13:30-18:40

3 stops47h 40m

$2,465

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

12:05-14:30

2 stops30h 55m

$480

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Sat 20/9

17:30-13:00

3 stops24h 00m

$581

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

16:30-14:30

1 stop26h 30m

$775

MelbourneMadurai

MEL - IXM

MELIXM

Melbourne

Sat 20/9

16:30-14:30

1 stop26h 30m

$1,610

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Deals found on 10/9

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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 12 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Madurai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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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 12 September 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
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
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Entertainment

6.2

Food

7.0

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.5

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
75 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.2

Food

7.0

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.5

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
2,930 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.2

Food

7.0

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.5

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 $1,396, SriLankan Airlines can have you in Madurai from Melbourne Airport in 26h 30m. 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 $910. 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Madurai

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 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$910Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,201Average$2,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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