Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Chennai (MAA)
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chennai are usually found in May or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Chennai (MAA). 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 julio 29, 2025.
Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $701 |
Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Chennai. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 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 Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of $941). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 MEL to MAA?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 29, 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of 1-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $646.
What’s the fastest layover option from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 03m.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Chennai. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated julio 29, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$311 | Average$552 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$503 | Average$762 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$549 | Average$887 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% |