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

Royal Brunei Airlines 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 33% 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 September 2026, 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.

$341 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chennai in 2026

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01:30 - 23:05MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

27h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

23:45 - 23:45MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

18h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$677Multiple Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

13:30 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

23:50 - 05:00MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

23h 40m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

$692Royal Brunei Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

13:30 - 03:30MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

19h 30m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

08:40 - 06:30MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 20m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

$692Royal Brunei Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

01:30 - 23:05MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

27h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

23:50 - 12:10MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

30h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

$741Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

14:00 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:50 - 21:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$759Scoot

Mon, 19 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov

14:00 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

14h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:50 - 21:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$809Scoot

Mon, 12 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

13:10 - 07:20MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

23h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi

21:50 - 07:25MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

28h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,020IndiGo

Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

15:30 - 00:35MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

38h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 23:05MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

15h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,059Cathay Pacific

Thu, 29 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

16:55 - 07:20MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

19h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

14:40 - 10:15MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

14h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,081IndiGo

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

08:40 - 00:35MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

21h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 23:05MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

15h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,087Cathay Pacific

Tue, 19 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb

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12:30 - 03:30MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

19h 30m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

00:50 - 22:15MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,074Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

16:10 - 14:55MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

27h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

15:55 - 14:40MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

18h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,106SriLankan Airlines

Sat, 12 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

16:10 - 20:10MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

32h 30m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21:15 - 15:40MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

12h 55m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,114SriLankan Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

12:30 - 03:30MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

19h 30m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

08:40 - 05:30MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 20m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

$1,117Royal Brunei Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

13:25 - 11:10MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

26h 15m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

23:50 - 20:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,184Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

12:30 - 03:30MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

19h 30m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

23:50 - 05:30MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

25h 10m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl

$1,188Royal Brunei Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

21:35 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

29h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:50 - 11:45MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

31h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,325Scoot

Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

21:35 - 22:50MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

29h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:50 - 20:20MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,337Scoot

Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

16:30 - 23:35MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

35h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

00:50 - 22:15MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,368Cathay Pacific

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

16:30 - 23:35MEL Melbourne-MAA Chennai

35h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Hong Kong Intl

00:50 - 22:15MAA Chennai-MEL Melbourne

16h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,375Cathay Pacific

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

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Royal Brunei Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chennai

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Royal Brunei Airlines

16 Oct

MEL13:30Melbourne

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA03:30Chennai

24 Oct

MAA08:40Chennai

16h 20m

1 stop

MEL06:30Melbourne

$692

Royal Brunei Airlines

2 Oct

MEL12:30Melbourne

19h 30m

1 stop

MAA03:30Chennai

31 Oct

MAA08:40Chennai

14h 50m

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MEL05:00Melbourne

$694

Royal Brunei Airlines

20 Nov

MEL13:30Melbourne

19h 30m

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MAA03:30Chennai

27 Feb

MAA08:40Chennai

14h 50m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

$695

Scoot flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best Scoot deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets

Scoot

19 Oct

MEL14:00Melbourne

14h 20m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

18 Nov

MAA23:50Chennai

16h 00m

1 stop

MEL21:20Melbourne

$759

Scoot

12 Oct

MEL14:00Melbourne

14h 20m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

8 Nov

MAA23:50Chennai

16h 00m

1 stop

MEL21:20Melbourne

$808

Scoot

12 Oct

MEL14:00Melbourne

14h 20m

1 stop

MAA22:50Chennai

8 Nov

MAA23:50Chennai

16h 00m

1 stop

MEL21:20Melbourne

$810

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Tue 6/10

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23:45-23:45

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$692

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$759

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$808

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Chennai

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1 stop28h 05m

$1,020

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

15:30-00:35

1 stop38h 35m

Chennai

Sat 31/10

02:00-23:05

1 stop15h 35m

$1,059

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

16:55-07:20

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Thu 10/12

14:40-10:15

1 stop14h 05m

$1,081

MelbourneChennai

MEL Melbourne - MAA Chennai

MELMAA

Melbourne

Tue 19/1

08:40-00:35

1 stop21h 25m

Chennai

Wed 17/2

02:00-23:05

1 stop15h 35m

$1,087

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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 $965 to $1,333.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $677.

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 $901. 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 $947.

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 $1,160 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 $1,081 on momondo.

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Best price found	$341
Fastest flight time	14h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chennai from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $341. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $677.

The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chennai takes 14h 15m

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 15m 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 September 2026, 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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Scoot	PriceFrom $386	Free cancellation	Rating 6.7 332 reviews	Search Scoot flights
Royal Brunei Airlines	PriceFrom $497	Free cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Royal Brunei Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $786	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,535 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $812	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 318 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $886	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 581 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $904	Free cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,599 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom $904	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 87 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom $951	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 418 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights
Air India	PriceFrom $964	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,929 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,004	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,480 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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