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Cheap flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport from $291

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — MEL
11 Apr — 18 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 March 2026.

Wed 6/508:05
MAA
-
MEL
2 stops16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/513:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$755
Tue 31/302:55
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/412:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$756
Fri 24/402:55
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/513:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$759
Wed 1/423:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop31h 25m
Scoot
Mon 13/413:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 10/3$760
Thu 2/402:55
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/412:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$763
Wed 22/423:50
MAA
-
MEL
3 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/513:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$766
Thu 23/402:55
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/507:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$768
Fri 3/421:15
MAA
-
MEL
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/412:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$771
Mon 30/302:55
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/412:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$777
Sun 19/408:05
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/513:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$778

Find flight deals from Chennai to Melbourne

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

Round-trip from

$755

One-way from

$291

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,251
6/5-14/5
  • 6/5-14/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 50m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 25m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($163 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Melbourne 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 12 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Fri 3/7

08:05-04:00

1 stop15h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

05:15-23:05

1 stop22h 20m

$778

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 17/8

11:45-08:20

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

07:45-22:50

1 stop19h 35m

$1,010

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 17/8

10:55-14:15

2 stops22h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

20:30-21:15

2 stops29h 15m

$1,035

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 17/8

23:50-20:15

1 stop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

$1,040
Fastest return journey

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sun 2/8

11:45-08:20

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

13:25-22:50

1 stop13h 55m

$1,059
Cheapest one-way

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 27/4

23:50-11:45

1 stop31h 25m

$291

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sat 23/5

19:10-04:00

2 stops28h 20m

$359

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sun 5/4

19:05-04:00

3 stops28h 25m

$377

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Tue 17/3

23:45-23:45

1 stop18h 30m

$415

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Tue 21/4

20:40-06:15

1 stop29h 05m

$422

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (average of $341). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,118). 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 Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 12 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, such as Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andMalaysia Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,004 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
294 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
80 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne. On average, Chennai has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 7 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

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

    Departing from Chennai to Melbourne Airport will take you 15h 55m. The distance between Chennai and Melbourne Airport is about 8766 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $535, Scoot will fly you from Chennai to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Scoot, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SriLankan Airlines and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $722 and $788, respectively. Users have found that Scoot is 53% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Scoot. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $229. Users have also found prices from $250 and $359 on AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Melbourne 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 Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (average of $341). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,118). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$535Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$722Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$788Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$820Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$898Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,012Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,051Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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