How long is the flight from Chennai to Melbourne?

For as low as $1,244, Royal Brunei Airlines can have you in Melbourne from Chennai in 15h 30m. 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 $548 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are IndiGo and Royal Brunei Airlines, starting at $560 and $919 round-trip. Scoot is priced at 55% 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 $254. Users have also found prices from $345 and $375 on Etihad Airways and Malaysia Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai to Melbourne?

Consider Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines or Scoot when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chennai to Melbourne.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to MEL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chennai to Melbourne as you normally would.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	$612
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Cheapest in	August
Average price	$998

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Tue 1/9

03:10-09:45

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$1,197

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$1,244

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Thu 5/11

02:00-23:00

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$1,355

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne (average of $998). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,585). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to Melbourne?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chennai to Melbourne flights typically cost between $648 and $1,283 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $612 on Scoot (14 Sept–29 Sept).

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

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 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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

1,584 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,584 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,584 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,079 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,584 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

314 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,584 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

IndiGo

6.8

Okay

583 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,584 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Scoot

6.7

Okay

327 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,584 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,July 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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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 $1,244, Royal Brunei Airlines can have you in Melbourne from Chennai in 15h 30m. 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 $548 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are IndiGo and Royal Brunei Airlines, starting at $560 and $919 round-trip. Scoot is priced at 55% 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 $254. Users have also found prices from $345 and $375 on Etihad Airways 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne (average of $998). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,585). 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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Royal Brunei Airlines	Cheapest$919	Average$1,151	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$952	Average$1,365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$992	Average$1,350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,091	Average$1,238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,255	Average$1,397	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chennai to Melbourne flights typically cost between $648 and $1,283 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $612 on Scoot (14 Sept–29 Sept).

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

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 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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.

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The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $612 on Scoot (14 Sept–29 Sept).