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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from $358

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Chennai departing on 17/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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13:25 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
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23:50 - 12:10MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
30h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$809Scoot
Sun, 22 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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14:00 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
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23:50 - 12:10MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
30h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
$815Scoot
Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
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12:30 - 03:30MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
19h 30m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
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23:50 - 11:45MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
$825Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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13:00 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
15h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi
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23:50 - 21:20MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
$827Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
12:30 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
14h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
08:40 - 05:30MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
16h 20m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$842Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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12:30 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
14h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
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23:50 - 05:30MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
25h 10m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$870Royal Brunei Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
SriLankan Airlines Logo
16:10 - 08:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
21h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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09:55 - 14:40MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
24h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,075SriLankan Airlines
Thu, 20 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
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16:10 - 08:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
21h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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15:55 - 14:40MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
18h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,078SriLankan Airlines
Thu, 20 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Malaysia Airlines Logo
14:25 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
13h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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11:45 - 07:15MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
14h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,085Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
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14:25 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
13h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:45 - 09:25MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
16h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,085Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

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Scoot flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best Scoot deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets
Scoot
22 Nov
MEL13:25Melbourne
14h 55m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
30 Nov
MAA23:50Chennai
30h 50m
1 stop
MEL12:10Melbourne
$809
Scoot
23 Oct
MEL14:00Melbourne
14h 20m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
13 Nov
MAA23:50Chennai
30h 50m
1 stop
MEL12:10Melbourne
$815
Scoot
12 Oct
MEL14:00Melbourne
14h 20m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
8 Nov
MAA23:50Chennai
16h 00m
1 stop
MEL21:20Melbourne
$820

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets
Qantas Airways
19 Jan
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
19h 10m
2 stops
MAA19:40Chennai
18 Feb
MAA13:15Chennai
19h 20m
2 stops
AVV14:05Melbourne Avalon
$10,222
Qantas Airways
19 Jan
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
19h 10m
2 stops
MAA19:40Chennai
18 Feb
MAA13:15Chennai
19h 20m
2 stops
AVV14:05Melbourne Avalon
$10,249
Qantas Airways
19 Jan
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
19h 10m
2 stops
MAA19:40Chennai
18 Feb
MAA13:15Chennai
19h 20m
2 stops
AVV14:05Melbourne Avalon
$10,266

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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 9 August 2026.
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MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 22/11

13:25-22:50

1 stop14h 55m

Chennai

Mon 30/11

23:50-12:10

1 stop30h 50m

$809

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

14:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Fri 13/11

23:50-12:10

1 stop30h 50m

$815

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

12:30-03:30

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Mon 14/9

23:50-11:45

1 stop31h 25m

$825

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

13:00-22:50

1 stop15h 20m

Chennai

Wed 11/11

23:50-21:20

1 stop16h 00m

$827

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

12:30-22:50

1 stop14h 50m

Chennai

Sat 19/9

08:40-05:30

1 stop16h 20m

$842

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

12:30-22:50

1 stop14h 50m

Chennai

Tue 22/9

23:50-05:30

1 stop25h 10m

$870

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

16:10-08:50

1 stop21h 10m

Chennai

Thu 3/9

09:55-14:40

1 stop24h 15m

$1,075

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

16:10-08:50

1 stop21h 10m

Chennai

Sun 23/8

15:55-14:40

1 stop18h 15m

$1,078
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

14:25-22:50

1 stop13h 55m

Chennai

Sat 7/11

11:45-07:15

1 stop14h 00m

$1,085

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

14:25-22:50

1 stop13h 55m

Chennai

Thu 5/11

11:45-09:25

1 stop16h 10m

$1,085

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Chennai

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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 $883 to $1,221.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $809.

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 $922. If you aren’t able to travel to Chennai during the month of February, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $941.

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 $1,170 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 $1,047 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

13h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chennai takes 13h 55m
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 55m 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 $382Free cancellationRating
6.7
327 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $494Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $803Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,500 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $817Free cancellationRating
7.3
315 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom $878Free cancellationRating
6.8
86 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $907Free cancellationRating
6.8
583 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $923Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,584 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $937Free cancellationRating
5.5
2,951 reviews
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Thai AirwaysPriceFrom $965Free cancellationRating
7.9
414 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,026Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,444 reviews
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