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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chennai

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AK,D7,TR Return flights from $422
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$422
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$704
AK,D7 Return flights from $460
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$460
6E,TR Return flights from $491
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$491
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$581
AK,TR Return flights from $501
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$501
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$647
AK,D7,JQ,TR Return flights from $530
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$530
JQ,SQ,TR Return flights from $534
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$534
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$690
TR,UL Return flights from $537
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$537
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$623
MH,TR Return flights from $539
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$539
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$655
AI,TR,VJ Return flights from $563
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$563
6E,JQ,TR Return flights from $564
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$564
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$620
6E,TR,VJ Return flights from $564
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$564
Dep. Mon 22 JunRet. Mon 22 Jun$1,001
BI,TR Return flights from $569
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$569
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$593
FD,TR Return flights from $572
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$572
AK,JQ,TR Return flights from $572
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$572
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Thu 03 Sep$710
AK,D7,TR,VA Return flights from $573
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$573

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
$1,703
January 2026
$1,757
February 2026
$1,012
March 2026
$963
April 2026
$1,291
May 2026
$1,000
August 2026
$1,050

Did you know...

  • 26 hrs 55 mins is the quickest return flight between Melbourne and Madras. Singapore
  • The distance from Melbourne to Madras is 8,773 km.
  • MAA is the IATA airport code for Madras.
  • The closest hotel to Melbourne airport is The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport which is within a km away.

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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