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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from $457

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06:15 - 22:55
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MAA
22h 10m
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23:50 - 22:45
MAA
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MEL
17h 25m
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$903Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov
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13:00 - 19:10
MEL
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MAA
34h 40m
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23:50 - 11:45
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MEL
31h 25m
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$917Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
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13:00 - 19:10
MEL
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MAA
34h 40m
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23:50 - 11:45
MAA
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MEL
31h 25m
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$919Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
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06:15 - 23:05
MEL
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MAA
21h 20m
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23:50 - 20:20
MAA
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MEL
16h 00m
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$920Multiple Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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17:30 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
34h 50m
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23:50 - 12:10
MAA
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MEL
30h 50m
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$922Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Wed, 25 Nov
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06:00 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
21h 20m
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23:50 - 11:45
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MEL
31h 25m
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$929Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
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07:00 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
21h 20m
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23:45 - 23:45
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MEL
18h 30m
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$930Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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18:00 - 22:50
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MAA
34h 20m
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23:50 - 21:20
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MEL
16h 00m
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$933Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
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13:00 - 15:30
MEL
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MAA
31h 00m
3 stops
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23:50 - 11:45
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31h 25m
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$936Multiple Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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06:00 - 22:50
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21h 20m
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23:50 - 11:45
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31h 25m
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$938Multiple Airlines
Mon, 20 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

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Malaysia Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
4 Sept
MEL13:25Melbourne
13h 55m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
12 Sept
MAA11:45Chennai
16h 05m
1 stop
MEL08:20Melbourne
$953
Malaysia Airlines
5 Aug
MEL07:45Melbourne
19h 35m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
12 Aug
MAA11:45Chennai
16h 05m
1 stop
MEL08:20Melbourne
$972
Malaysia Airlines
21 July
MEL07:45Melbourne
31h 30m
1 stop
MAA10:45Chennai
4 Aug
MAA23:55Chennai
14h 50m
1 stop
MEL19:15Melbourne
$998

Scoot flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best Scoot deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets
Scoot
20 July
MEL13:00Melbourne
14h 20m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
27 July
MAA23:50Chennai
16h 00m
1 stop
MEL20:20Melbourne
$988
Scoot
8 Aug
MEL21:35Melbourne
29h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
10 Aug
MAA23:50Chennai
31h 25m
1 stop
MEL11:45Melbourne
$1,043
Scoot
3 July
MEL13:00Melbourne
14h 20m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
9 Aug
MAA23:50Chennai
16h 00m
1 stop
MEL20:20Melbourne
$1,192

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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 24 June 2026.
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MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

06:15-22:55

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Mon 30/11

23:50-22:45

2 stops17h 25m

$903

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

13:00-19:10

3 stops34h 40m

Chennai

Mon 17/8

23:50-11:45

1 stop31h 25m

$917

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

13:00-19:10

3 stops34h 40m

Chennai

Mon 17/8

23:50-11:45

1 stop31h 25m

$919
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

06:15-23:05

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Fri 25/9

23:50-20:20

1 stop16h 00m

$920

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

17:30-22:50

2 stops34h 50m

Chennai

Wed 25/11

23:50-12:10

1 stop30h 50m

$922

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

06:00-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

Chennai

Mon 17/8

23:50-11:45

1 stop31h 25m

$929

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

07:00-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

Chennai

Mon 30/11

23:45-23:45

1 stop18h 30m

$930

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

18:00-22:50

2 stops34h 20m

Chennai

Sun 1/11

23:50-21:20

1 stop16h 00m

$933

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

13:00-15:30

3 stops31h 00m

Chennai

Wed 19/8

23:50-11:45

1 stop31h 25m

$936

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

06:00-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

Chennai

Mon 27/7

23:50-11:45

1 stop31h 25m

$938

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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 $313. 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 $317.

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 $1,147 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 $972 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

13h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chennai takes 13h 25m
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 13h 25m 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.

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  • 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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ScootPriceFrom $392Free cancellationRating
6.7
325 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $539Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $791Free cancellationRating
5.5
2,958 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $818Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,461 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $822Free cancellationRating
7.3
312 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom $859Free cancellationRating
6.8
85 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $910Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,550 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $922Free cancellationRating
6.8
574 reviews
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Thai AirwaysPriceFrom $952Free cancellationRating
7.9
407 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $983Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,388 reviews
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