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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chennai

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AK,TR,VJ Return flights from $560
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$560
AK,D7,TR Return flights from $581
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$581
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$832
AK,JQ,TR,VJ Return flights from $603
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$603
6E,JQ,TR,UL Return flights from $609
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$609
6E,TR Return flights from $614
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$614
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$685
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Dep. Thu 28 MayRet. Tue 02 Jun$1,165
BI Return flights from $623
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$623
Dep. Thu 28 MayRet. Tue 02 Jun$1,223
6E,TR,UL Return flights from $641
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$641
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$822
AI,AK,D7,JQ,UL Return flights from $650
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$650
6E,AK,D7,JQ,UL Return flights from $651
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$651
TR,UL Return flights from $660
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$660
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$730
AK,JQ,KL,UL,VJ Return flights from $663
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$663
6E,AK,D7,VJ Return flights from $664
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$664
AI,AK,D7,TR,UL Return flights from $666
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$666
AK,D7,JQ,TR Return flights from $666
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$666
6E,AK,D7,TR,UL Return flights from $668
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$668
Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$783

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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Average Melbourne to Chennai Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Chennai return airfares.

December 2025
$1,761
January 2026
$1,818
February 2026
$1,047
March 2026
$996
April 2026
$1,336
May 2026
$1,035
August 2026
$1,086

Did you know...

  • The quickest return trip from Melbourne to Madras is 26 hours and 20 minutes with . Colombo
  • The distance between Madras and Melbourne is 8,773 kilometres.
  • Madras is 4 hours and 30 minutes after Melbourne. You'll most likely be jetlagged for 1-2 days.
  • The closest hotel to Melbourne airport is The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport.

Questions and Answers

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

Currently, the most affordable month to fly from Melbourne to Chennai is August/2026. April/2026 is the most expensive month to fly from Melbourne to Chennai.

What airlines fly direct to Chennai from Melbourne?

No airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Chennai.

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

Malaysia Airlines is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Chennai.

What is the best airline to fly to Chennai from Melbourne?

Qatar Airways is the best airline to fly from Melbourne to Chennai. Scoot is the best low-cost airline.

How to get from Melbourne to Chennai
Melbourne (MEL)
 to 
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
8h 35m
Layover - 1h 15m
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
 to 
Madras (MAA)
3h 40m

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