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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from $459

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Scoot Logo
13:00 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
14h 20m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
23:50 - 20:20
MAA
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MEL
16h 00m
1 stop
$790Scoot
Fri, 31 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
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13:00 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
14h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 05:00
MAA
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MEL
16h 25m
1 stop
$808Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Scoot Logo
21:35 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
29h 45m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
23:50 - 20:20
MAA
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MEL
16h 00m
1 stop
$839Scoot
Sat, 8 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
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21:35 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
29h 45m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
23:50 - 20:20
MAA
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MEL
16h 00m
1 stop
$840Scoot
Sat, 8 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
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07:30 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
19h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:50 - 20:20
MAA
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MEL
16h 00m
1 stop
$842Multiple Airlines
Sun, 2 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
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12:00 - 08:50
MEL
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MAA
25h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:50 - 20:20
MAA
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MEL
16h 00m
1 stop
$865Multiple Airlines
Sun, 2 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
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22:35 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
29h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:55 - 07:25
MAA
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MEL
34h 00m
2 stops
$874Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 28 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:35 - 14:55
MEL
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MAA
21h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:50 - 20:20
MAA
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MEL
16h 00m
1 stop
$883Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
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21:45 - 23:05
MEL
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MAA
29h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:50 - 20:20
MAA
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MEL
16h 00m
1 stop
$885Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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06:00 - 22:50
AVV
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MAA
21h 20m
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23:50 - 22:50
MAA
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AVV
18h 30m
2 stops
$886Multiple Airlines
Sun, 2 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug

Scoot flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best Scoot deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets
Scoot
31 July
MEL13:00Melbourne
14h 20m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
7 Aug
MAA23:50Chennai
16h 00m
1 stop
MEL20:20Melbourne
$790
Scoot
8 Aug
MEL21:35Melbourne
29h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
6 Sept
MAA23:50Chennai
16h 00m
1 stop
MEL20:20Melbourne
$839
Scoot
8 Aug
MEL21:35Melbourne
29h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
6 Sept
MAA23:50Chennai
16h 00m
1 stop
MEL20:20Melbourne
$840

SriLankan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best SriLankan Airlines deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets
SriLankan Airlines
4 June
MEL16:10Melbourne
32h 30m
1 stop
MAA20:10Chennai
17 June
MAA21:15Chennai
12h 55m
1 stop
MEL14:40Melbourne
$1,226
SriLankan Airlines
10 June
MEL16:10Melbourne
27h 15m
1 stop
MAA14:55Chennai
1 July
MAA09:55Chennai
24h 15m
1 stop
MEL14:40Melbourne
$1,229
SriLankan Airlines
12 June
MEL16:10Melbourne
21h 10m
1 stop
MAA08:50Chennai
23 June
MAA21:15Chennai
12h 55m
1 stop
MEL14:40Melbourne
$1,243

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Chennai 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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 4 June 2026.
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MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Fri 7/8

23:50-20:20

1 stop16h 00m

$790

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Sat 12/9

08:05-05:00

1 stop16h 25m

$808

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 8/8

21:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Sun 6/9

23:50-20:20

1 stop16h 00m

$839

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 8/8

21:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Sun 6/9

23:50-20:20

1 stop16h 00m

$840

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

07:30-22:50

2 stops19h 50m

Chennai

Fri 14/8

23:50-20:20

1 stop16h 00m

$842

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

12:00-08:50

2 stops25h 20m

Chennai

Mon 17/8

23:50-20:20

1 stop16h 00m

$865

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 10/10

22:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Sat 28/11

15:55-07:25

2 stops34h 00m

$874

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

21:35-14:55

2 stops21h 50m

Chennai

Fri 14/8

23:50-20:20

1 stop16h 00m

$883

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

21:45-23:05

1 stop29h 50m

Chennai

Fri 25/9

23:50-20:20

1 stop16h 00m

$885

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 2/8

06:00-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

Chennai

Fri 14/8

23:50-22:50

2 stops18h 30m

$886

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from Melbourne, with most prices found around $303. If you aren’t able to travel to Chennai during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $308.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around $1,057 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Melbourne for as low as $930 on momondo.

Cheap Melbourne to Chennai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne to Chennai

Fastest flight time

14h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chennai takes 14h 20m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Chennai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Chennai

  • How far is Melbourne to Chennai by plane?

    Chennai is 8782.3 km away from Melbourne. Typically, this will take 14h 20m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from Melbourne to Chennai Airport refresh daily.

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

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne to Chennai Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chennai Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai

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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
ScootPriceFrom $383Free cancellationRating
6.7
325 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $524Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $765Free cancellationRating
7.3
310 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $774Free cancellationRating
5.5
2,960 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $794Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,444 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom $817Free cancellationRating
6.8
84 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $865Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,530 reviews
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Thai AirwaysPriceFrom $876Free cancellationRating
7.9
404 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $895Free cancellationRating
6.8
564 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $950Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,357 reviews
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