Q: 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 $834 and $1,355 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $687 on Multiple Airlines (25 Oct-5 Nov). Find deals

Question 1

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Chennai to Melbourne flights typically cost between $834 and $1,355 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $687 on Multiple Airlines (25 Oct-5 Nov). Find deals

Question 2

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Chennai to Melbourne is Scoot. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $587 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Royal Brunei Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $788 and $839 round-trip. Scoot is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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. Find deals

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Melbourne?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chennai to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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.

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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).

Question 8

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

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Consider IndiGo, Air India or Royal Brunei Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chennai to Melbourne.

Question 9

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Chennai to Melbourne?

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Most of the time, Chennai to Melbourne flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore.

Question 10

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Chennai to Melbourne flights?

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The least popular stopover on flights from Chennai to Melbourne is Kuala Lumpur.

Question 11

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

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If you're on a stopover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Sim Lim Square. Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 16.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $140 per day.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Chennai to Melbourne?

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Users have found that flying from Chennai to Melbourne on a Tuesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 13

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 72% by booking at least 47 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Chennai to Melbourne within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,027.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Melbourne?

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May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Melbourne from Chennai. Prices for May average $1,258 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $653. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a May flight can save you 35% on your journey compared to booking in January

Question 15

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

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Chennai to Melbourne by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Melbourne?

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

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

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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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chennai to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Chennai to Melbourne. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chennai to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Melbourne from Chennai by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Chennai to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Melbourne from Chennai shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Chennai to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$687
One-way from	$325
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,062

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scoot	Cheapest$587	Average$829	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Scoot flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	Cheapest$788	Average$970	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time84%	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$839	Average$1,263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
IndiGo	Cheapest$881	Average$1,274	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	Cheapest$926	Average$1,177	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$985	Average$1,277	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,012	Average$1,291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,040	Average$1,509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,211	Average$1,384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,769	Average$2,836	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Melbourne are usually found in May or August, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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