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Cheapest return fare
$665
Typical prices: $947-$1,490
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MAA - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$445
Typical prices: $541-$767
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Mon 3/8
MAA - MEL • 1 stop
Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Chennai and Melbourne. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,220 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 32m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Melbourne (MAA-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chennai to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Melbourne

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 27 Feb
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31h 25m
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22h 10m
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$665Multiple Airlines
Sun, 20 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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16h 00m
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14h 20m
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$686Scoot
Mon, 14 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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$687Scoot
Fri, 18 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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14h 20m
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$691Scoot
Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
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29h 45m
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$693Scoot
Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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$700Scoot
Fri, 18 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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$720Scoot
Sun, 30 Aug - Fri, 2 Oct
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$728Scoot
Fri, 18 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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$734Scoot
Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport departing in October.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne Airport from Chennai usually cost between $653 and $1,292 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $665 on Multiple Airlines (18 Oct–27 Feb).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost $1,052 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,597 and $1,364 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$445
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Chennai to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chennai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Chennai to Melbourne International Airport?

    There are no direct flights offered from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport. These routes often require at least a single layover. Singapore Airlines (SIN) offers flights that stop in Singapore, while Malaysian Airlines typically come with a stopover at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). If you’re travelling with Cathay Pacific Airways, you can expect your flight to have a single stopover at Hong Kong International (HKG). Flights through SriLankan Airlines often stop over at Colombo Bandaranaike International (CMB).

  • How do I get from Melbourne Airport to the city centre?

    You will be able to catch a taxi outside of every terminal. These taxis are metered taxis and will take you to the city centre in around 30min for a price of around A$ 37. The bus is often more affordable and you can catch these buses from outside of the arrivals area of terminals 1, 3, and 4. A bus trip will typically take 45min and will cost around A$ 19.

  • What are some common stopovers for Qantas flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

    Qantas has two main stopover airports for flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, where passengers can rest before boarding the connecting flight. The airline typically has stopovers at Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) and Sydney International Airport (SYD), the airline’s primary hub.

  • Does Singapore Airlines allow food items in the cabin on this route?

    Singapore Airlines allows passengers to carry solid food items as carry-on luggage on Chennai to Melbourne Airport flights, as long as they meet the packing standards. Also, ensure the food items you carry are friendly to other travellers.

  • Which fares are available in Air New Zealand Economy Class for flights on this route?

    Air New Zealand offers sleek chairs with sculptured upholstery and adjustable headrests in the Economy Class cabin, ensuring you remain comfortable throughout the flight. However, consider upgrading to the innovative Economy SkyCouch and get the entire row of seats. This way, you’ll get more room to stretch your legs or even turn the seats into a bed or couch.

  • Should I upgrade my ticket to First Class when flying from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

    Flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport are long haul. Consider upgrading your ticket to First Class at an extra fee and get access to premium services, enhancing your overall experience. Upgrading your ticket tends to be cheaper than booking First Class upfront.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport was $445 for a one-way ticket and $665 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to Melbourne, Singapore Airlines or Thai Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Melbourne are Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,362 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Thai Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,406 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport

  • If you have a few hours at Chennai Airport (MAA), you can escape the hustle and bustle of the airport by spending time in the Travel Club Lounge near Gate 11 and enjoy the refreshments, aircon, and television options on offer.
  • Local taxi apps or an arranged taxi through your hotel is often one of the most convenient ways to reach the airport, which is situated around 35min away from the centre of Chennai.
  • If you require baby-changing facilities once you arrive at Melbourne Airport (MEL), you’ll find these facilities at the T2 International Arrivals section between carousel 5 and 6 of Baggage Claims. You’ll also find facilities between T2 and T3 opposite the Australian Border Force.
  • If you need to exchange currency upon arriving at Melbourne Airport, you will find counters in T2 close to the check-in gates before the security section.
  • Air New Zealand is ideal for travelling with an infant from Chennai to Melbourne. This airline offers bassinets to all parents with babies, usually at the front of the cabin. Attach the bassinet to the wall to allow your child to sleep peacefully.
  • Typically, Malaysia Airlines allows a checked luggage allowance of up to 30 kg for all international flights, like those from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Melbourne Airport Tullamarine (MEL). You can also carry one bag in the cabin, but it shouldn’t be more than 7 kg.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Chennai to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chennai to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chennai to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1584 reviews
7.8Food
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
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8.0Comfort
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a longer gap btw the supper and breakfast would have been better - felt like the sleep was way too fragmented on this red eye flight

10.0 ExcellentRyan, July 2026
SIN - MEL
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a longer gap btw the supper and breakfast would have been better - felt like the sleep was way too fragmented on this red eye flight

I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Fantastic patience when one of the passengers behind me was an absolute horrible, horrible person and the girls just kept smiling and doing their job with patience and kindness. Well, done to the crew.

Didn't like much at all Nowhere near enough legroom, narrow seats. Aisles not wide enough for safe food trolley access and husband had his knee hit cos not enough leg room. Would take a lot to convince us to fly Singapore Airlines again which is a pity cos it was always our go-to airline

Once again the meal served was delicious - we got chicken rice

Transfer within the same terminal and lots of facilities at the airport.

Very slow check in. Food poor and some of the special meals offered were not available. Luggage then didnt arrive and still waiting for news 48 hours later

Gate and boarding processes were handled smoothly and efficiently. Both (connecting) flights departed and arrived on time. The cabin crew seemed anxious and a bit stressed/rushed. Food service was OK, but the hot food dishes were poor quality.

business class is old but still done very well by the team.

Seats were uncomfortable and the vegetarian meal was awful. Some of the entertainment didn't work.

Except that our flight was cancelled, by mail, and later moved to 12 hours prior, then the experience was good. In Bangkok we were offered a hotel, it was fine, but would have been nice to know in advance😉

The flight was mostly fine, but I really wished that seats had an outlet to charge devices considering the length of the flight (15 hours there and 14 hours back).

The boarding efficiency was good. A couple of the flight attendants did not seem in the best of moods. Overall it was a good experience.

The setting configuration of the aircraft stinks. Nobody should pay business class fares and be so uncomfortable. The design of facing fellow passengers is a brilliant nincompoop.

The transfer from Domestic and International was a bit confusing but I am easily confused. I did not eat any food, but the food on the other leg was decent. It was nice they turned the lights off on the night flight. The plane was in good shape, but was a little cramped in economy and I am small. They gave me a customs form to fill out and nobody looked at it as I went through customs. Not a bad flight.

No working jet bridge to deplane, with priority customers deplaning last. Followed by bus to terminal.

Efficient like all the other flights with them. An outstanding budget airline!

Boarding was effortless, the food was outstanding, the seats in Premium Economy were extremely comfortable, and the staff and crew were excellent.

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

Better than expected, normally I don't use this airline because they are too expensive for me, but if you can afford it, good on you, you won't regret it. Regards.

I have never had a problem with flying Qantas, so this flight was the same as any other.

The catering forgot our baby meal for my 1 year old

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

Delayed, not enough information. Had to ask for refreshments, crew could have been more proactive

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

No recognition for one World Emerald member. I got row 1 in business class and it was pathetic. No leg space, cramped space, less recline

The flight is awful, food isn’t very tasty or good, entertainment sucks

3 hours delay ,we changed plane after boarding and waiting inside

Forthright communication to the customers regarding services offered and any fees involved.

Scoot is a no frills budget airline. Do not expect a legacy airline experience.

I have taken more than 50 flights in the past year and this is the worst onboard experience that I've come across. There's always a risk with budget airlines and their creative views of customer service. Having bought a standard seat, we boarded at the assigned seat - we naturally couldn't choose ourselves as that would be extra cost. After take-off, the person in the row in front leans back their seat. As a frequent flyer, I believe this is their right, so I try to lean my seat back as well to have the same space available. However, my standard seat could not lean back, as the row behind was an exit row. As I had paid for a standard seat, not a less space than standard, I moved to the completely free row behind me. This was not allowed, as due to extra legroom, this would cost extra. Subsequently spent the next 30 mins discussing this scenario with the crew. I have no issues with budget airlines and additional charges, but if I pay for a standard seat, I want a standard seat, not one with less space. As you do not offer me a discount for the less space, do not try and charge me a premium, when I find a free seat with more space. It works both ways Scoot.

The cosmetic condition was pretty run down. The carpets were badly worn out. Even the paint on the wings was chipped and peeled! Looks like they are running these 787s to the ground..

We flew on the 787 Dreamliner direct to main gate at KLIA2, quick entry via eGate and on the train 41mins after touchdown. Go well SCOOT

It would have been nice if I could have actually travelled to Perth. I injured my back and was unable to fly. Scoot refused to change my ticket saying it was not flexible. However I purchased the ticket through MyTrip and it was flexible. MyTrip wanted to charge me an extra $271 to change to a ticket that was only listed as $217. Never again will I fly Scoot or book through MyTrip

Connection flights are smooth, both flight takeoff arrive on time, that will be the best u can expect. Food no order, service no complain, entertainment not seen, cleanliness can be improve.

U could offer everyone a drink ,juice or water.. coffe or tea ...ur air craft isn't a flea market ,where someone has to buy a tea or water!!

Extra luggage after you purchase 1 is gonna jacked u up to 800sgd which is so up to the hook... you could buy 3 round trips ticket on that price.. im so disappointed.. im not gonna choose this airline anymore.. horrible experience...

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