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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from $293

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06:15 - 22:55
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MAA
22h 10m
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23:45 - 05:30
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MEL
25h 15m
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$515Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 10 May
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$519Multiple Airlines
Wed, 17 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
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23:45 - 05:30
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$522Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 10 May
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21:45 - 07:25
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14h 10m
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23:45 - 20:30
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16h 15m
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$525Multiple Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
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13:00 - 22:50
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14h 20m
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16h 15m
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$529Multiple Airlines
Fri, 12 Jun - Thu, 2 Jul
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MAA
27h 25m
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23:45 - 05:30
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25h 15m
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$535Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 10 May
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06:15 - 22:55
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22h 10m
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23:55 - 21:20
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15h 55m
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$542Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
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06:15 - 22:55
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$555Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
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06:15 - 22:55
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$565Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
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$572Multiple Airlines
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Scoot flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best Scoot deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets
Scoot
17 Apr
MEL13:00Melbourne
14h 20m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
3 May
MAA23:50Chennai
15h 55m
1 stop
MEL20:15Melbourne
$643
Scoot
17 Apr
MEL13:00Melbourne
14h 20m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
3 May
MAA23:50Chennai
15h 55m
1 stop
MEL20:15Melbourne
$644
Scoot
14 Mar
MEL22:35Melbourne
29h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
12 Apr
MAA23:50Chennai
15h 55m
1 stop
MEL20:15Melbourne
$665

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets
Qantas Airways
6 Mar
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
19h 25m
2 stops
MAA19:55Chennai
8 Mar
MAA08:30Chennai
33h 15m
2 stops
AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon
$9,819
Qantas Airways
6 Mar
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
39h 15m
2 stops
MAA15:45Chennai
8 Mar
MAA16:45Chennai
46h 05m
2 stops
AVV20:20Melbourne Avalon
$9,822
Qantas Airways
6 Mar
AVV06:00Melbourne Avalon
31h 20m
2 stops
MAA07:50Chennai
8 Mar
MAA08:30Chennai
33h 15m
2 stops
AVV23:15Melbourne Avalon
$9,836

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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 19 February 2026.
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MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

06:15-22:55

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Sun 10/5

23:45-05:30

1 stop25h 15m

$515

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

21:45-07:25

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Mon 29/6

23:45-20:30

1 stop16h 15m

$519

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

01:00-22:55

1 stop27h 25m

Chennai

Sun 10/5

23:45-05:30

1 stop25h 15m

$522

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

21:45-07:25

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Wed 1/7

23:45-20:30

1 stop16h 15m

$525

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Thu 2/7

23:45-20:30

1 stop16h 15m

$529

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

01:00-22:55

1 stop27h 25m

Chennai

Sun 10/5

23:45-05:30

1 stop25h 15m

$535

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

06:15-22:55

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Fri 20/3

23:55-21:20

1 stop15h 55m

$542

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

06:15-22:55

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Fri 13/3

08:05-05:00

1 stop15h 25m

$555

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

06:15-22:55

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Sat 7/3

08:05-05:00

1 stop15h 25m

$565

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 22/7

21:45-07:25

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Sat 1/8

23:45-05:30

1 stop25h 15m

$572

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Chennai

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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 $851. If you aren’t able to travel to Chennai during the month of May, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $854.

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 $1,033 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 $934 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 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chennai takes 14h 10m
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne to Chennai.
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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.

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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 $409Free cancellationRating
6.7
319 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $537Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $728Free cancellationRating
7.3
293 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom $785Free cancellationRating
6.8
79 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $812Free cancellationRating
5.5
2,967 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $862Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,463 reviews
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Thai AirwaysPriceFrom $866Free cancellationRating
7.8
382 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $908Free cancellationRating
6.8
538 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $914Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,171 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,048Free cancellationRating
7.5
995 reviews
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