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

Scoot and Singapore Airlines 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 37% 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 August 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.

$299 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chennai in 2025

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 $884 to $1,257. The lowest price recently found on this route was $566.

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22:45 - 07:45MEL-MAA

14h 30m1 stop

23:45 - 21:20MAA-MEL

16h 05m1 stop

$566

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Thu, 16 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct

22:35 - 22:50MEL-MAA

29h 45m1 stop

23:50 - 21:20MAA-MEL

16h 00m1 stop

$572Scoot

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Tue, 4 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov

07:00 - 22:55MEL-MAA

21h 25m1 stop

08:05 - 05:30MAA-MEL

15h 55m1 stop

$581

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Sat, 15 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec

14:00 - 23:05MEL-MAA

14h 35m1 stop

23:50 - 11:40MAA-MEL

30h 20m1 stop

$618Scoot

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22:45 - 07:45MEL-MAA

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23:50 - 11:40MAA-MEL

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$627

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21:45 - 07:45MEL-MAA

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23:45 - 20:20MAA-MEL

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$630

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13:35 - 22:50MEL-MAA

14h 45m1 stop

23:50 - 21:20MAA-MEL

16h 00m1 stop

$635Scoot

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Fri, 13 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar

13:30 - 22:50MEL-MAA

14h 50m1 stop

23:50 - 05:00MAA-MEL

23h 40m1 stop

$691Royal Brunei Airlines

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Tue, 25 Nov - Thu, 11 Dec

12:30 - 22:50MEL-MAA

14h 50m1 stop

04:20 - 06:30MAA-MEL

20h 40m1 stop

$745Royal Brunei Airlines

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Tue, 30 Sep - Sat, 25 Oct

13:30 - 22:50MEL-MAA

14h 50m1 stop

23:50 - 05:00MAA-MEL

23h 40m1 stop

$812Royal Brunei Airlines

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Scoot flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best Scoot deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets

Scoot

4 Nov

MEL22:35Melbourne

29h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

17 Nov

MAA23:50Chennai

16h 00m

1 stop

MEL21:20Melbourne

$572

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24 Oct

MEL14:00Melbourne

14h 35m

1 stop

MAA23:05Chennai

27 Oct

MAA23:50Chennai

30h 20m

1 stop

MEL11:40Melbourne

$618

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13 Feb

MEL13:35Melbourne

14h 45m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

6 Mar

MAA23:50Chennai

16h 00m

1 stop

MEL21:20Melbourne

$635

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Royal Brunei Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best Royal Brunei Airlines deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets

Royal Brunei Airlines

25 Nov

MEL13:30Melbourne

14h 50m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

11 Dec

MAA23:50Chennai

23h 40m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$691

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Royal Brunei Airlines

30 Sept

MEL12:30Melbourne

14h 50m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

25 Oct

MAA04:20Chennai

20h 40m

1 stop

MEL06:30Melbourne

$745

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Royal Brunei Airlines

22 Jan

MEL13:30Melbourne

14h 50m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

5 Feb

MAA23:50Chennai

23h 40m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

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22:45-07:45

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23:45-21:20

1 stop16h 05m

$566

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1 stop29h 45m

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23:50-21:20

1 stop16h 00m

$572

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MELMAA

Melbourne

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07:00-22:55

1 stop21h 25m

Chennai

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08:05-05:30

1 stop15h 55m

$581

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MELMAA

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14:00-23:05

1 stop14h 35m

Chennai

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23:50-11:40

1 stop30h 20m

$618

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MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

22:45-07:45

1 stop14h 30m

Chennai

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23:50-11:40

1 stop30h 20m

$627

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MELMAA

Melbourne

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21:45-07:45

1 stop14h 30m

Chennai

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1 stop16h 05m

$630

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MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

13:35-22:50

1 stop14h 45m

Chennai

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23:50-21:20

1 stop16h 00m

$635

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MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 25/11

13:30-22:50

1 stop14h 50m

Chennai

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23:50-05:00

1 stop23h 40m

$691

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 30/9

12:30-22:50

1 stop14h 50m

Chennai

Sat 25/10

04:20-06:30

1 stop20h 40m

$745

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 22/1

13:30-22:50

1 stop14h 50m

Chennai

Thu 5/2

23:50-05:00

1 stop23h 40m

$812

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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?

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 $906. If you aren’t able to travel to Chennai during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $914.

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 $1,089. 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 $1,201.

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 $1,010 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,197. 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 $1,100 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 $1,050 on momondo.

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

Fastest flight time	16h 00m
Direct flights	Fri
Airports in Chennai	1 airport

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chennai takes 16h 00m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to Chennai on Friday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport near Chennai: Chennai (MAA)

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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 10m 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 August 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to Chennai with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Scoot	PriceFrom $491	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 309 reviews	Search Scoot flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	PriceFrom $626	Free cancellation	Rating 5.7 7 reviews	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $729	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,929 reviews	Search Air India flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $796	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 278 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom $847	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 75 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $847	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,352 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $916	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 905 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $919	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 977 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $963	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 482 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $982	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 345 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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