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

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

Which airlines fly to Chennai?

Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Scoot are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Melbourne according to our data. Malaysia Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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?

As of November 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from 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.

$345 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chennai in 2025/26

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $833 to $1,368. The lowest price recently found on this route was $631.

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13:10 - 22:50MEL-MAA

15h 10m1 stop

23:55 - 21:20MAA-MEL

15h 55m1 stop

$631Scoot

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Sun, 9 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov

06:15 - 22:55MEL-MAA

22h 10m1 stop

23:45 - 23:45MAA-MEL

18h 30m1 stop

$681Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 1 Dec - Tue, 2 Dec

22:35 - 22:50MEL-MAA

29h 45m1 stop

23:45 - 23:45MAA-MEL

18h 30m1 stop

$720Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 11 Nov - Thu, 11 Dec

13:10 - 22:50MEL-MAA

15h 10m1 stop

23:55 - 21:20MAA-MEL

15h 55m1 stop

$724Scoot

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Wed, 19 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec

13:10 - 22:50MEL-MAA

15h 10m1 stop

08:05 - 05:40MAA-MEL

16h 05m2 stops

$730Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 12 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov

13:10 - 22:50MEL-MAA

15h 10m1 stop

23:55 - 21:20MAA-MEL

15h 55m1 stop

$732Scoot

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Wed, 19 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec

13:10 - 22:50MEL-MAA

15h 10m1 stop

08:05 - 05:40MAA-MEL

16h 05m2 stops

$736Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 9 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov

07:45 - 07:25MEL-MAA

29h 10m2 stops

23:55 - 21:20MAA-MEL

15h 55m1 stop

$743Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 19 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec

07:45 - 07:25MEL-MAA

29h 10m2 stops

23:55 - 11:55MAA-MEL

30h 30m1 stop

$744Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 18 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec

13:30 - 22:50MEL-MAA

14h 50m1 stop

23:50 - 05:00MAA-MEL

23h 40m1 stop

$793Royal Brunei Airlines

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SriLankan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chennai

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SriLankan Airlines

12 Nov

MEL00:30Melbourne

19h 55m

2 stops

MAA14:55Chennai

20 Nov

MAA09:45Chennai

19h 00m

2 stops

MEL10:15Melbourne

$2,110

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11 Nov

MEL00:30Melbourne

19h 55m

2 stops

MAA14:55Chennai

19 Nov

MAA09:45Chennai

19h 00m

2 stops

MEL10:15Melbourne

$2,345

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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific

10 Nov

MEL00:45Melbourne

29h 20m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

10 Dec

MAA02:00Chennai

29h 00m

1 stop

MEL12:30Melbourne

$1,082

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Cathay Pacific

11 Nov

MEL00:45Melbourne

29h 20m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

18 Nov

MAA02:00Chennai

15h 30m

1 stop

MEL23:00Melbourne

$1,083

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Cathay Pacific

10 Nov

MEL08:40Melbourne

21h 25m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

17 Nov

MAA02:00Chennai

15h 30m

1 stop

MEL23:00Melbourne

$1,149

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MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

13:10-22:50

1 stop15h 10m

Chennai

Sun 23/11

23:55-21:20

1 stop15h 55m

$631

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

06:15-22:55

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Tue 2/12

23:45-23:45

1 stop18h 30m

$681

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

22:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Thu 11/12

23:45-23:45

1 stop18h 30m

$720

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

13:10-22:50

1 stop15h 10m

Chennai

Mon 8/12

23:55-21:20

1 stop15h 55m

$724

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

13:10-22:50

1 stop15h 10m

Chennai

Wed 19/11

08:05-05:40

2 stops16h 05m

$730

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

13:10-22:50

1 stop15h 10m

Chennai

Mon 1/12

23:55-21:20

1 stop15h 55m

$732

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

13:10-22:50

1 stop15h 10m

Chennai

Sun 23/11

08:05-05:40

2 stops16h 05m

$736

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

07:45-07:25

2 stops29h 10m

Chennai

Mon 8/12

23:55-21:20

1 stop15h 55m

$743

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

07:45-07:25

2 stops29h 10m

Chennai

Mon 1/12

23:55-11:55

1 stop30h 30m

$744

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 13/11

13:30-22:50

1 stop14h 50m

Chennai

Thu 20/11

23:50-05:00

1 stop23h 40m

$793

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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 May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from Melbourne, with most prices found around $917. If you aren’t able to travel to Chennai during the month of May, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $932.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $1,086. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Chennai on Tuesday is $1,197.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Flying to Chennai from Melbourne in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,007 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,194. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,109 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 $1,005 on momondo.

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How far is Melbourne to Chennai by plane?
Chennai is 8782.3 km away from Melbourne. Typically, this will take 14h 50m 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?
As of November 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from 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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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Scoot	PriceFrom $473	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 309 reviews	Search Scoot flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	PriceFrom $600	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $737	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,941 reviews	Search Air India flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $788	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 278 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom $848	Free cancellation	Rating 6.9 76 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $888	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,391 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $916	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,050 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $954	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 361 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $1,006	Free cancellation	Rating 6.9 494 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,061	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 927 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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