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Cheap flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport from $425

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — MEL
13 Jun — 20 Jun1
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 14 May 2026.

Sun 16/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Scoot
Sun 18/1022:35
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop29h 45m
Scoot
Deal found 10/5$665
Mon 1/623:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop31h 25m
Scoot
Mon 27/713:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Scoot
Deal found 13/5$735
Tue 20/1023:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop25h 10m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue 27/1013:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 12/5$888
Wed 22/703:10
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/813:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$920
Tue 20/1021:15
MAA
-
MEL
3 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1022:35
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$926
Mon 31/823:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/913:00
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$963
Tue 9/623:50
MAA
-
MEL
1 stop25h 10m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue 16/612:30
MEL
-
MAA
1 stop14h 50m
Royal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,002
Thu 25/616:40
MAA
-
MEL
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/713:00
MEL
-
MAA
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$1,015

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 (MEL). 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 14 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$665

One-way from

$425

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,159
Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 16/8-18/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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Scoot
  • Scoot
  • 14/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 00m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($129 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($49 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 14 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Wed 12/8

11:45-06:15

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

07:45-22:50

1 stop19h 35m

$1,018
Fastest return journey

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 3/8

11:45-08:20

1 stop16h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

13:25-22:50

1 stop13h 55m

$1,028

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Wed 3/6

14:20-08:50

1 stop14h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 16/7

06:00-21:25

2 stops19h 55m

$1,124

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Sun 2/8

03:10-08:50

1 stop25h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

06:00-22:55

2 stops21h 25m

$1,214

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Wed 3/6

23:45-20:30

1 stop16h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 16/7

21:45-07:25

1 stop14h 10m

$1,224

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 1/6

22:00-14:15

2 stops35h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

06:00-21:25

2 stops19h 55m

$1,393

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Tue 9/6

14:35-15:05

2 stops20h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

12:05-23:55

1 stop16h 20m

$1,507

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Fri 10/7

14:35-15:45

2 stops20h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

12:05-00:10

1 stop17h 35m

$1,538
Cheapest one-way

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Mon 14/9

23:50-20:20

1 stop16h 00m

$426

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

Fri 7/8

23:55-22:35

2 stops42h 10m

$523

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (average of $938). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,544). 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 Airport?

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 14 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, such as Singapore Airlines,Qantas Airways, andMalaysia Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,037 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
307 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
83 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
325 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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?

    Most people fly from Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne. On average, Chennai has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 7 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

    Departing from Chennai to Melbourne Airport will take you 14h. The distance between Chennai and Melbourne Airport is about 8766 km.

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

    Currently priced at $529, Scoot will fly you from Chennai to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Scoot, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SriLankan Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $712 and $828, respectively. Users have found that Scoot is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Melbourne Airport 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 $238 and $335 on AirAsia and Etihad Airways, 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 Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (average of $938). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,544). 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 7 airlines flying from Chennai to Melbourne

Discover the top 7 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 14 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$529Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$712Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$828Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$894Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$929Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest$999Average$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,055Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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