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Cheap flights from Chennai to Melbourne from ₹ 20,868

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — MEL
25 leden — 1 únor1
1 adult

The best prices from Chennai to Melbourne are usually found in August or May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 leden 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 50,741

One-way from

₹ 20,868

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 97,067
4/3-10/3
  • 4/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 30m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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11/3
  • 11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 15m total
  • Chennai to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 leden 2025.

út 4/320:50MAA - MEL
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
po 10/301:00MEL - MAA
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1₹ 50,741
ne 16/223:50MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 00mScoot
ne 23/213:35MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 45mScoot
Deal found 19/1₹ 53,339
st 5/300:20MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 55mMalaysia Airlines
st 12/300:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/1₹ 54,291
po 3/323:25MAA - MEL
1 stop16h 25mSingapore Airlines
čt 27/313:35MEL - MAA
1 stop24h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1₹ 59,400
út 18/223:50MAA - MEL
1 stop23h 40mRoyal Brunei Airlines
čt 27/313:30MEL - MAA
1 stop14h 50mRoyal Brunei Airlines
Deal found 19/1₹ 61,738
čt 27/306:30MAA - MEL
1 stop22h 10mIndiGo
út 1/408:35MEL - MAA
2 stops25h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 20/1₹ 71,436
út 18/201:50MAA - MEL
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
po 24/300:45MEL - MAA
1 stop29h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/1₹ 78,796
po 3/320:55MAA - MEL
2 stops31h 45mSriLankan Airlines
čt 27/312:05MEL - MAA
2 stops37h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 20/1₹ 82,606
po 17/201:30MAA - MEL
1 stop14h 20mThai Airways
čt 27/314:30MEL - MAA
1 stop15h 30mThai Airways
Deal found 19/1₹ 103,647
út 11/213:15MAA - MEL
2 stops19h 50mQantas Airways
út 18/206:00MEL - MAA
2 stops18h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/1₹ 120,099
st 5/303:45MAA - MEL
1 stop21h 10mEmirates
st 12/303:25MEL - MAA
2 stops22h 15mEmirates
Deal found 20/1₹ 121,138
út 4/315:10MAA - MEL
2 stops34h 40mOman Air
po 10/300:30MEL - MAA
2 stops35h 30mOman Air
Deal found 20/1₹ 123,390

Find flights from Chennai to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Melbourne 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, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 20 leden 2025.

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ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

út 4/3

20:50-20:10

2 stops17h 50m

Melbourne

po 10/3

01:00-16:10

2 stops20h 40m

₹ 50,741

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

ne 16/2

23:50-21:20

1 stop16h 00m

Melbourne

ne 23/2

13:35-22:50

1 stop14h 45m

₹ 53,339

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

st 5/3

00:20-20:45

1 stop14h 55m

Melbourne

st 12/3

00:30-10:45

1 stop15h 45m

₹ 54,291

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

po 3/3

23:25-21:20

1 stop16h 25m

Melbourne

čt 27/3

13:35-08:55

1 stop24h 50m

₹ 59,400

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

út 18/2

23:50-05:00

1 stop23h 40m

Melbourne

čt 27/3

13:30-22:50

1 stop14h 50m

₹ 61,738

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

čt 27/3

06:30-10:10

1 stop22h 10m

Melbourne

út 1/4

08:35-04:20

2 stops25h 15m

₹ 71,436

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

út 18/2

01:50-12:30

1 stop29h 10m

Melbourne

po 24/3

00:45-00:35

1 stop29h 20m

₹ 78,796

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

po 3/3

20:55-10:10

2 stops31h 45m

Melbourne

čt 27/3

12:05-19:55

2 stops37h 20m

₹ 82,606

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

po 17/2

01:30-21:20

1 stop14h 20m

Melbourne

čt 27/3

14:30-00:30

1 stop15h 30m

₹ 103,647

ChennaiMelbourne

MAA - MEL

MAAMEL

Chennai

út 11/2

13:15-14:35

2 stops19h 50m

Melbourne

út 18/2

06:00-19:25

2 stops18h 55m

₹ 120,099

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chennai to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chennai to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne (average of ₹ 758). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,140). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 leden 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chennai to Melbourne in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chennai to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chennai to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chennai to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 20 leden 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines and Qantas Airways from Chennai to Melbourne to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Melbourne?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Chennai; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the Chennai airport to Melbourne. It is only a 16.5 km journey to Chennai (MAA) from Chennai’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Melbourne round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chennai to Melbourne is Scoot. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as ₹ 53,339 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines, starting at ₹ 59,400 and ₹ 61,738 round-trip. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scoot, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 23,552. However, be on the lookout for offers from Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chennai to Melbourne for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Chennai to Melbourne?

    Chennai to Melbourne flights have a stopover in Singapore most often.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, The Star Performing Arts Centre, and Sri Mariamman Temple are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, The Star Performing Arts Centre, or Sri Mariamman Temple can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 23.1 km, and 18.0 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can rent a car for about ₹ 6,920 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Chennai to Melbourne flights?

    Chennai to Melbourne flights have a stopover in Kuala Lumpur least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne (average of ₹ 758). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,140). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 20 leden 2025.
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ScootCheapest₹ 36,548Average₹ 48,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest₹ 45,400Average₹ 56,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 50,083Average₹ 64,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 50,921Average₹ 68,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Thai AirwaysCheapest₹ 69,173Average₹ 76,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 70,520Average₹ 87,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest₹ 70,772Average₹ 87,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest₹ 78,711Average₹ 83,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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