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Cheap flights from Chennai to Melbourne from $298

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — MEL
3 Apr — 10 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 4 March 2026.

Wed 15/407:00
MAA
-
MEL
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/413:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$783
Fri 20/323:55
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
Scoot
Mon 30/314:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 1/3$791
Sun 7/623:50
MAA
-
MEL
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/621:45
MEL
-
MAA
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2$821
Tue 31/323:45
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/421:45
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$827
Sat 11/420:40
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/421:45
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2$856
Thu 5/300:55
MAA
-
MEL
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/306:00
MEL
-
MAA
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$868
Fri 6/314:35
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop35h 20m
IndiGo
Fri 13/313:10
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 15m
IndiGo
Deal found 27/2$941
Tue 3/323:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/306:15
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$953
Mon 30/323:45
MAA
-
AVV
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/406:00
AVV
-
MAA
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$958
Thu 5/302:00
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop23h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 27/308:40
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop21h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/2$971
Wed 13/502:55
MAA
-
AVV
2 stops30h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sun 17/510:30
AVV
-
MAA
2 stops39h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/3$3,587
Fri 6/314:35
MAA
-
AVV
2 stops19h 45m
Qantas Airways
Fri 13/306:00
AVV
-
MAA
2 stops19h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/3$4,670

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 4 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$783

One-way from

$298

Popular in

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,124
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 15/4-22/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 6/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 25m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($191 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($55 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 4 March 2026.
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Return

Price

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sun 29/3

23:45-06:30

1 stop25h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

21:45-07:25

1 stop14h 10m

$1,031

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Fri 6/3

14:35-10:15

1 stop14h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

06:00-19:55

2 stops19h 25m

$1,139

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Fri 6/3

08:05-05:00

1 stop15h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

01:00-22:55

1 stop27h 25m

$1,163

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 6/4

21:15-05:35

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

15:55-14:55

2 stops27h 30m

$1,371

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - AVV

MAAAVV

Chennai

Mon 30/3

11:45-19:35

2 stops26h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 6/4

06:00-22:50

2 stops45h 20m

$1,771

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Fri 3/4

05:35-06:35

2 stops43h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

11:05-03:30

3 stops44h 55m

$3,194

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 6/4

05:35-09:20

3 stops47h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

10:15-03:30

2 stops45h 45m

$3,430

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - AVV

MAAAVV

Chennai

Thu 14/5

07:00-16:05

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 17/5

20:40-23:55

2 stops31h 45m

$3,606

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Tue 14/4

05:35-09:20

3 stops47h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

11:05-03:30

3 stops44h 55m

$3,838

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Wed 15/4

05:35-09:20

3 stops47h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

15:55-03:30

2 stops40h 05m

$3,912

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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 27 February 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 72 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 $362). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,134). 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 4 March 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
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,465 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,001 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
293 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
319 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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?

    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. 7 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Chennai on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Melbourne?

    For as low as $1,139, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne from Chennai in 14h 10m. There are 8766 km between Chennai and Melbourne. 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 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 $543 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SriLankan Airlines and Singapore Airlines, starting at $732 and $800 round-trip. Scoot is priced at 53% 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 $233. Users have also found prices from $254 and $365 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?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne (average of $362). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,134). 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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ScootCheapest$543Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$732Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$800Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$833Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$909Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,027Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,067Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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