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Cheap flights from Chennai to Melbourne from $258

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — MEL
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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 22 January 2026.

Tue 17/223:45
MAA
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MEL
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/306:15
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$514
Mon 2/308:05
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/306:15
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$527
Thu 12/323:45
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/306:15
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$530
Fri 6/323:45
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/313:10
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$548
Sun 8/308:05
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/313:10
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$603
Wed 13/514:20
MAA
-
AVV
2 stops43h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sun 17/514:55
AVV
-
MAA
2 stops54h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$3,755

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 (ME1). 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$514

One-way from

$258

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,303
17/2-10/3
  • 17/2-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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14/5
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 15m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($480 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($142 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Melbourne

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ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 2/3

08:05-05:00

1 stop15h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

06:15-22:55

1 stop22h 10m

$527

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Thu 12/3

23:45-05:00

1 stop23h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

06:15-22:55

1 stop22h 10m

$530

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Tue 17/2

23:45-23:45

1 stop18h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

22:35-22:55

3 stops29h 50m

$696

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Fri 6/3

08:05-05:00

1 stop15h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

22:05-07:25

2 stops38h 50m

$732

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sun 8/3

17:05-05:00

3 stops30h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

07:45-22:50

2 stops20h 35m

$835

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sun 8/3

13:15-15:05

2 stops20h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

06:00-07:50

2 stops31h 20m

$983

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Fri 13/2

08:05-05:00

1 stop15h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

06:15-22:55

1 stop22h 10m

$1,078

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Fri 13/2

23:55-11:55

1 stop30h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

13:10-22:50

1 stop15h 10m

$1,099

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - AVV

MAAAVV

Chennai

Wed 13/5

14:20-14:20

2 stops43h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 17/5

14:55-16:45

2 stops54h 20m

$3,755

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sun 15/3

23:55-21:20

1 stop15h 55m

$281

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Chennai to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne (average of $392). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,197). 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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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 22 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andMalaysia Airlines from Chennai to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
290 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Chennai to Melbourne, you will be flying from Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre of the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 8 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Chennai on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Melbourne?

    For as low as $3,755, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne from Chennai in 43h 30m. There are 8756 km between Chennai and Melbourne.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chennai to Melbourne is Scoot. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $553 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SriLankan Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines, starting at $765 and $822 round-trip. Scoot is priced at 56% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Scoot. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $249. Users have also found prices from $265 and $435 on AirAsia and Royal Brunei 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?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne (average of $392). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,197). 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 8 airlines flying from Chennai to Melbourne

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Melbourne. 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$553Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$765Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$822Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$835Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$949Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,072Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,132Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,675Average$2,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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