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Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Chennai (MAA)

MEL — MAA
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Chennai are usually found in May or March, booked 89 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$617
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-Chennai flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($191 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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 October 24, 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 89 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of $330). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $690). 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 October 28, 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 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. 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 Chennai. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Scoot from Melbourne Airport to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,388 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,388 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,388 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,388 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
309 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,388 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Chennai. 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 into for flights to Chennai from Melbourne?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from Melbourne. It is only a 10.2 mi journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city center.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Chennai is Scoot. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $311 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines, starting at $570 and $577 round-trip. These flights start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai 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 Melbourne Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of $330). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $690). 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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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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ScootCheapest$311Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$570Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$577Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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