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Cheap flights from Chennai to Melbourne from $442

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — MEL
27 Jan — 3 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 28 December 2025.

Mon 29/1206:25MAA - MEL
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 22/312:05MEL - MAA
1 stop17h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$1,186
Mon 29/1208:05MAA - MEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/106:15MEL - MAA
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,304
Sat 27/1206:25MAA - MEL
1 stop19h 30mIndiGo
Sat 3/114:20MEL - MAA
1 stop30h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 26/12$1,580
Sat 27/1206:25MAA - MEL
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 3/106:00MEL - MAA
2 stops19h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$1,853
Sun 28/1200:20MAA - MEL
1 stop27h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 5/119:55MEL - MAA
2 stops32h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,920
Sat 27/1211:45MAA - MEL
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/119:55MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$2,120
Mon 29/1213:15MAA - MEL
2 stops19h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 5/106:30MEL - MAA
2 stops21h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$2,168

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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$560

One-way from

$442

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,144
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 9/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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16/2
  • 16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 05m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($239 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Chennai

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Melbourne

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Price

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 9/2

08:05-05:00

1 stop15h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 16/2

13:10-22:50

1 stop15h 10m

$560

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Fri 23/1

08:05-05:40

2 stops16h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

01:00-22:55

1 stop27h 25m

$975

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sun 18/1

23:55-14:00

1 stop32h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

22:05-22:50

1 stop30h 15m

$1,091

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Wed 11/3

23:45-23:45

1 stop18h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

21:45-07:45

1 stop14h 30m

$1,116

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 16/3

11:45-07:15

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

23:30-10:45

1 stop15h 45m

$1,135

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Fri 6/2

23:45-05:00

1 stop23h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

01:00-22:55

1 stop27h 25m

$1,177

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 1/6

11:45-06:15

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

23:30-22:50

1 stop27h 50m

$1,190

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Wed 15/4

20:40-17:55

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

19:35-10:20

1 stop19h 15m

$1,195

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - AVV

MAAAVV

Chennai

Wed 13/5

14:25-14:20

2 stops43h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 17/5

20:55-11:50

2 stops43h 25m

$3,838

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 16/2

23:55-08:30

2 stops27h 05m

$442

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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 26 December 2025.

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 85 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 $411). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,141). 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 28 December 2025.
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
1,421 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,421 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,421 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
957 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,421 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
286 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,421 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
313 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,421 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Melbourne?

    For as low as $3,838, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne from Chennai in 43h 25m. 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 $556 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines, starting at $586 and $768 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 $250. Users have also found prices from $266 and $438 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 $411). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,141). 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 28 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$561Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$826Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,003Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$1,078Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,138Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,689Average$2,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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