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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from $385

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 10/8. 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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Scoot Logo
14:00 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
14h 20m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
23:50 - 21:20
MAA
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MEL
16h 00m
1 stop
$899Scoot
Mon, 12 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
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21:35 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
29h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:35 - 20:20
MAA
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MEL
25h 15m
3 stops
$903Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
14h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:15 - 20:20
MAA
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MEL
18h 35m
2 stops
$909Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
14h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:05 - 23:15
MAA
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MEL
27h 40m
2 stops
$912Multiple Airlines
Fri, 7 Aug - Mon, 10 Aug
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13:00 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
14h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:50 - 07:40
MAA
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MEL
27h 20m
2 stops
$914Multiple Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
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21:35 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
29h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:55 - 20:20
MAA
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MEL
30h 55m
3 stops
$916Multiple Airlines
Sat, 15 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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21:35 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
29h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:20 - 11:45
MAA
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MEL
34h 55m
2 stops
$917Multiple Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
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21:45 - 23:00
MEL
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MAA
29h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 11:45
MAA
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MEL
35h 15m
2 stops
$919Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 12 Sep
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13:00 - 09:30
MEL
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MAA
25h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 05:00
MAA
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MEL
29h 10m
2 stops
$920Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 31 Oct
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16:40 - 22:50
AVV
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MAA
35h 40m
2 stops
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23:50 - 23:15
MAA
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AVV
17h 55m
2 stops
$924Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific
6 Aug
MEL23:45Melbourne
28h 20m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
26 Aug
MAA00:50Chennai
16h 55m
1 stop
MEL22:15Melbourne
$1,007
Cathay Pacific
5 Aug
MEL23:45Melbourne
28h 20m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
25 Aug
MAA00:50Chennai
24h 35m
1 stop
MEL05:55Melbourne
$1,010
Cathay Pacific
27 Aug
MEL07:25Melbourne
20h 40m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
11 Sept
MAA00:50Chennai
24h 35m
1 stop
MEL05:55Melbourne
$1,012

Ethiopian Air flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
28 July
MEL17:20Melbourne
43h 25m
2 stops
MAA08:15Chennai
13 Aug
MAA10:00Chennai
39h 45m
3 stops
MEL06:15Melbourne
$3,881
Ethiopian Air
1 Aug
MEL13:25Melbourne
40h 15m
3 stops
MAA01:10Chennai
14 Aug
MAA02:45Chennai
49h 05m
3 stops
MEL08:20Melbourne
$4,229
Ethiopian Air
4 Aug
MEL13:25Melbourne
47h 20m
3 stops
MAA08:15Chennai
25 Aug
MAA10:00Chennai
25h 20m
2 stops
MEL15:50Melbourne
$4,804

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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 27 July 2026.
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Price

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Fastest return journey

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

14:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Sun 8/11

23:50-21:20

1 stop16h 00m

$899

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

21:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Sun 20/9

14:35-20:20

3 stops25h 15m

$903

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

21:15-20:20

2 stops18h 35m

$909

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Mon 10/8

15:05-23:15

2 stops27h 40m

$912

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Fri 28/8

23:50-07:40

2 stops27h 20m

$914

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

21:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Mon 31/8

08:55-20:20

3 stops30h 55m

$916

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

21:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Sat 29/8

20:20-11:45

2 stops34h 55m

$917

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

21:45-23:00

2 stops29h 45m

Chennai

Sat 12/9

20:00-11:45

2 stops35h 15m

$919

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

13:00-09:30

2 stops25h 00m

Chennai

Sat 31/10

18:20-05:00

2 stops29h 10m

$920

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 22/10

16:40-22:50

2 stops35h 40m

Chennai

Sun 15/11

23:50-23:15

2 stops17h 55m

$924

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $829 to $1,191.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $899.

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 $929. 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 $945.

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 $1,023 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

14h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chennai takes 14h 50m
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 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?

  • 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 $374Free cancellationRating
6.7
328 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $532Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $813Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,490 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $824Free cancellationRating
7.3
314 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom $862Free cancellationRating
6.8
86 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $916Free cancellationRating
6.8
580 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $931Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,584 reviews
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Thai AirwaysPriceFrom $945Free cancellationRating
7.9
412 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $948Free cancellationRating
5.5
2,953 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $1,039Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,431 reviews
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