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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai from $356

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Multiple Airlines Logo
21:45 - 07:25
MEL
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MAA
14h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 05:00
MAA
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MEL
16h 25m
1 stop
$672Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Scoot Logo
13:10 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
15h 10m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
23:55 - 21:20
MAA
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MEL
15h 55m
1 stop
$675Scoot
Mon, 9 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Scoot Logo
13:00 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
14h 20m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
23:50 - 20:20
MAA
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MEL
16h 00m
1 stop
$680Scoot
Fri, 17 Jul - Fri, 4 Sep
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
12:30 - 03:30
MEL
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MAA
19h 30m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
23:50 - 05:30
MAA
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MEL
25h 10m
1 stop
$684Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri, 12 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
Scoot Logo
13:00 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
14h 20m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
23:50 - 11:45
MAA
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MEL
31h 25m
1 stop
$687Scoot
Mon, 3 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Scoot Logo
21:35 - 22:50
MEL
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MAA
29h 45m
1 stop
Scoot Logo
23:50 - 20:20
MAA
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MEL
16h 00m
1 stop
$690Scoot
Sat, 18 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
12:30 - 03:30
MEL
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MAA
19h 30m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
08:40 - 05:30
MAA
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MEL
16h 20m
1 stop
$701Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
12:30 - 03:30
MEL
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MAA
19h 30m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
23:50 - 05:30
MAA
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MEL
25h 10m
1 stop
$709Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri, 12 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
12:30 - 03:30
MEL
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MAA
19h 30m
1 stop
Royal Brunei Airlines Logo
23:50 - 05:30
MAA
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MEL
25h 10m
1 stop
$710Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri, 12 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 22:50
AVV
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MAA
21h 20m
2 stops
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23:50 - 22:50
MAA
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AVV
18h 30m
2 stops
$785Multiple Airlines
Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

Scoot flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best Scoot deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets
Scoot
9 Nov
MEL13:10Melbourne
15h 10m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
20 Nov
MAA23:55Chennai
15h 55m
1 stop
MEL21:20Melbourne
$675
Scoot
17 July
MEL13:00Melbourne
14h 20m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
4 Sept
MAA23:50Chennai
16h 00m
1 stop
MEL20:20Melbourne
$680
Scoot
3 Aug
MEL13:00Melbourne
14h 20m
1 stop
MAA22:50Chennai
19 Aug
MAA23:50Chennai
31h 25m
1 stop
MEL11:45Melbourne
$687

Royal Brunei Airlines flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Our best Royal Brunei Airlines deals on Melbourne to Chennai flight tickets
Royal Brunei Airlines
12 June
MEL12:30Melbourne
19h 30m
1 stop
MAA03:30Chennai
30 June
MAA23:50Chennai
25h 10m
1 stop
MEL05:30Melbourne
$684
Royal Brunei Airlines
5 June
MEL12:30Melbourne
19h 30m
1 stop
MAA03:30Chennai
20 June
MAA08:40Chennai
16h 20m
1 stop
MEL05:30Melbourne
$701
Royal Brunei Airlines
12 June
MEL12:30Melbourne
19h 30m
1 stop
MAA03:30Chennai
30 June
MAA23:50Chennai
25h 10m
1 stop
MEL05:30Melbourne
$709

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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 14 May 2026.
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MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

21:45-07:25

1 stop14h 10m

Chennai

Fri 18/9

08:05-05:00

1 stop16h 25m

$672

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 9/11

13:10-22:50

1 stop15h 10m

Chennai

Fri 20/11

23:55-21:20

1 stop15h 55m

$675
Fastest return journey

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Fri 4/9

23:50-20:20

1 stop16h 00m

$680

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

12:30-03:30

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Tue 30/6

23:50-05:30

1 stop25h 10m

$684

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

13:00-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

Chennai

Wed 19/8

23:50-11:45

1 stop31h 25m

$687

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

21:35-22:50

1 stop29h 45m

Chennai

Sun 9/8

23:50-20:20

1 stop16h 00m

$690

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

12:30-03:30

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Sat 20/6

08:40-05:30

1 stop16h 20m

$701

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

12:30-03:30

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Tue 30/6

23:50-05:30

1 stop25h 10m

$709

MelbourneChennai

MEL - MAA

MELMAA

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

12:30-03:30

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Tue 30/6

23:50-05:30

1 stop25h 10m

$710

MelbourneChennai

AVV - MAA

AVVMAA

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 3/8

06:00-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

Chennai

Mon 31/8

23:50-22:50

2 stops18h 30m

$785

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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 February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from Melbourne, with most prices found around $283. If you aren’t able to travel to Chennai during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $304.

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 $1,030 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 $902 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 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Melbourne to Chennai takes 14h 20m
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 20m 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 $381Free cancellationRating
6.7
325 reviews
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Royal Brunei AirlinesPriceFrom $517Free cancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $724Free cancellationRating
7.4
307 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom $773Free cancellationRating
6.8
83 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $779Free cancellationRating
5.5
2,957 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $851Free cancellationRating
8.2
1,513 reviews
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Thai AirwaysPriceFrom $859Free cancellationRating
7.9
401 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $883Free cancellationRating
6.8
559 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $938Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,329 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,023Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,037 reviews
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