What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chennai to Melbourne?

IndiGo and Thai Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to Melbourne

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the lowest average return price of $1,043.

Which airlines fly to Melbourne Airport?

Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Scoot are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne Airport from Chennai according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne Airport. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Melbourne Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 19m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Chennai and Melbourne Airport?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) was the most common stop: 47% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

Flights connecting via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 55m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport?

As of October 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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08:05 - 05:00MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

15h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

01:00 - 23:05MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

27h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$692Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Wed, 24 Feb

23:45 - 05:00MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

23h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

06:15 - 23:05MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

22h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$704Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Sat, 27 Feb

23:50 - 21:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

13:25 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

$772Scoot

Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 18 Jan

23:50 - 12:10MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

30h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

07:45 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

20h 35m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Singapore Changi

$818Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 18 Jan

23:50 - 21:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

22:35 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

29h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

$867Scoot

Mon, 15 Mar - Sat, 27 Mar

11:45 - 09:25MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

08:45 - 23:05MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

19h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,161Malaysia Airlines

Sat, 12 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

11:45 - 09:25MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

08:45 - 10:45MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

31h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,209Malaysia Airlines

Thu, 17 Dec - Thu, 7 Jan

14:40 - 07:25MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

35h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

14:35 - 20:00MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

34h 55m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

$1,248IndiGo

Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

23:25 - 12:10MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

31h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

19:25 - 08:45MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

18h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,182Singapore Airlines

Wed, 10 Feb - Wed, 24 Mar

23:25 - 12:10MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

31h 15m1 stop Singapore Changi

19:25 - 08:45MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

18h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

$2,185Singapore Airlines

Wed, 10 Feb - Wed, 24 Mar

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08:05 - 05:00MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

15h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

13:25 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

$853Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

08:05 - 05:00MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

15h 25m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

06:15 - 22:55MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

22h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

$1,003Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

17:25 - 21:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

22h 25m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Coimbatore Peelamedu Singapore Changi

06:15 - 22:55MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

22h 10m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

$1,267Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

00:50 - 13:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

55h 00m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

07:10 - 00:35MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

22h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

$1,665Cathay Pacific

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

23:50 - 21:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

07:45 - 22:55MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

20h 40m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

$1,727Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Fri, 18 Dec

11:45 - 09:25MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

00:30 - 10:45MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

15h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,866Malaysia Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Thu, 17 Dec

23:50 - 21:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

07:45 - 01:00MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

46h 45m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

$2,271Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Fri, 18 Dec

07:10 - 20:45MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

32h 05m2 stops Muscat Seeb Kuala Lumpur Intl

07:45 - 01:00MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

46h 45m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

$2,962Multiple Airlines

Sun, 25 Oct - Fri, 18 Dec

07:35 - 12:40MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

47h 35m3 stops London Heathrow Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

10:40 - 05:35MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

48h 25m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow

$4,627British Airways

Sun, 25 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

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Scoot flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport

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7 Dec

MAA23:50Chennai

16h 00m

1 stop

MEL21:20Melbourne

18 Jan

MEL13:25Melbourne

14h 55m

1 stop

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$772

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24 Feb

MAA23:50Chennai

16h 00m

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MEL13:00Melbourne

14h 20m

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MAA22:50Chennai

$844

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15 Mar

MAA23:50Chennai

16h 00m

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27 Mar

MEL22:35Melbourne

29h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

$867

Malaysia Airlines flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport

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Malaysia Airlines

12 Dec

MAA11:45Chennai

16h 10m

1 stop

MEL09:25Melbourne

5 Jan

MEL08:45Melbourne

19h 50m

1 stop

MAA23:05Chennai

$1,161

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25 Oct

MAA11:45Chennai

16h 10m

1 stop

MEL09:25Melbourne

17 Dec

MEL00:30Melbourne

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1 stop

MAA10:45Chennai

$1,866

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14:40-07:25

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1 stop34h 55m

$1,248

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MAA Chennai - MEL Melbourne

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23:25-12:10

1 stop31h 15m

Melbourne

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1 stop18h 50m

$2,182

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MAA Chennai - MEL Melbourne

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Wed 10/2

23:25-12:10

1 stop31h 15m

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19:25-08:45

1 stop18h 50m

$2,185

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chennai and Melbourne Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,044 to $1,411.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $692.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of April is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from Chennai averaging around $1,161.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Chennai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $1,263 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Chennai for as low as $847 on momondo.

How have Chennai to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Chennai to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 3% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	$523
Fastest flight time	15h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from Chennai in the past 72 hours is $523. The best return flight deal from Chennai to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $692.

The fastest flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport takes 15h 25m

There are no direct flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Chennai to Melbourne Airport.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to Melbourne Airport

How far is Chennai to Melbourne by plane?
Melbourne is 8765.4 km away from Chennai. Typically, this will take 15h 25m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport?
Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Chennai to Melbourne Airport is Singapore Airlines, representing 31% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Malaysia Airlines at 28%, Scoot at 19%, and Qantas Airways at 9%.

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Scoot	PriceFrom $535	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 337 reviews	Search Scoot flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $674	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 580 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	PriceFrom $927	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $990	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 319 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,101	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,114 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $1,132	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,628 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $1,266	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 429 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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