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

MAA — MEL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Melbourne are usually found in May or August, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday 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 (MEL). 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 September 11, 2025.

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May

Average price

$706
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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chennai to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport is 46 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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.

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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Scoot from Chennai to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
308 reviews

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.4

Food

5.7

Entertainment

5.2

Reviews

1 / 16
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CSX - SIN

boarding experience was bad, flight was delayed. was woke up 1 hour prior to arrival to destination saying that we are arriving, mind that it was a overnight flight it surely does not taste well.
Scoot
6.7
Okay
308 reviews
Scoot
6.7
Okay
308 reviews

Overall

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.4

Food

5.7

Entertainment

5.2

Reviews

1 / 16
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CSX - SIN

boarding experience was bad, flight was delayed. was woke up 1 hour prior to arrival to destination saying that we are arriving, mind that it was a overnight flight it surely does not taste well.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 10.2 mi from the city center, Chennai is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Melbourne from Chennai. Booking flights from Chennai (MAA) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 1 airline.

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

    Flying on Scoot is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $350. Scoot is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 vacation 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 Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Chennai to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 airline flying from Chennai to Melbourne

Discover the top airline 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
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