Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 53m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 85% of 1-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,266.

What’s the fastest layover option from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 50m.

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 Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines, starting at $549 and $570 round-trip. These flights start at 56% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai are Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Scoot. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?

Users have found that flying from Melbourne Airport to Chennai on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 24 days in advance, which can save you up to 19% on flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 24 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $651. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $785.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from Melbourne Airport. Prices for May average $718 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $338. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 53% on your journey compared to booking in December

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.

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.

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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

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

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 $936). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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

1,365 reviews

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

1,365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,365 reviews

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

1,365 reviews

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

308 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,365 reviews

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

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 Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines, starting at $549 and $570 round-trip. These flights start at 56% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai (average of $936). 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.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Scoot	Cheapest$311	Average$565	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$549	Average$789	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$570	Average$738	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%

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Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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