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Cheapest return fare
$776
Typical prices: $659-$1,115
Scoot
Tue 2/2Tue 23/2
MEL - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$356
Typical prices: $532-$729
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/8
MEL - MAA • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and Chennai. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top stopover airports
Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)
Cheapest • Avg $942 (return)
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Shortest trip • 14h 56m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 22% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chennai (MEL-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Chennai 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 Melbourne to Chennai

Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
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22:35 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
29h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
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23:45 - 23:40MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
18h 25m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
$776Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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06:15 - 22:55MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
22h 10m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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20:50 - 05:00MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
26h 40m2 stops Tiruchirappalli Civil Kuala Lumpur Intl
$776Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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13:30 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
14h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
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08:40 - 05:00MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
14h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$803Royal Brunei Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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12:30 - 03:30MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
19h 30m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
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08:40 - 05:00MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
14h 50m1 stop Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Intl
$813Royal Brunei Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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13:25 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
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23:50 - 21:20MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
$814Scoot
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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13:25 - 22:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
14h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi
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23:50 - 21:20MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
16h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
$814Scoot
Wed, 2 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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07:45 - 10:45MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
31h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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11:45 - 06:15MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
14h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,027Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
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07:45 - 10:45MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
31h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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11:45 - 06:15MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
14h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,055Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Tue, 20 Oct
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16:10 - 08:50MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
21h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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16:00 - 15:40MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
18h 10m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,106SriLankan Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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16:10 - 20:10MEL  Melbourne-MAA Chennai
32h 30m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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09:55 - 14:40MAA  Chennai-MEL Melbourne
24h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,109SriLankan Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Chennai flights

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

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chennai from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $842 and $1,215 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $776 on Multiple Airlines (14 Nov–27 Nov).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai, 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 Melbourne Airport to Chennai is February, where tickets cost $920 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,807 and $1,346 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai, 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 Melbourne Airport to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$356
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (54% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chennai

When to book flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chennai flights

  • Which airlines use Chennai Airport as their hub?

    Several budget airlines use Chennai Airport as a hub, including IndieGo, a major domestic carrier. Chennai is also a focus city for Air India; this can have some advantages for travellers from Melbourne (MEL) flying Air India to other cities in India, then with IndieGo to Chennai.

  • What transport is available to and from Chennai Airport?

    There is a free shuttle bus which transports passengers between the airport and the metro station. There is also a bus route between the airport and Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus in the city centre. This is one of the most efficient options in terms of cost but can be very slow. A further complimentary shuttle service connects airline travellers to the railway system. Other options include a range of taxis, rickshaws and also kiosks at Terminal 1 and 3 enabling visitors to use the Ola Cabs ride-sharing system without downloading the app.

  • Are there any airport hotels at Chennai Airport?

    There are several hotels located within 4 km of Chennai International Airport. Several, such as the five-star Trident Hotel Chennai, are within walking distance, but all of the larger hotels in the area offer a meet-and-greet service on arrival and will transport you to your hotel.

  • What is the best way to reach Chennai from Chennai Airport?

    The metro services connect the airport with the city centre of Chennai. Metro trains depart every 10min from the Airport Metro Station and tickets cost around ₹ 10–60 (A$ 0.20–1.20), depending on your ultimate destination. To be in Chennai quicker, you can also take a pre-paid taxi for about ₹ 500 (A$ 10), which takes about 50min.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Chennai was $356 for a one-way ticket and $776 for a return.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Chennai from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Singapore is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chennai.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Chennai are Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,234 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 $1,570 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chennai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chennai?

    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 Chennai with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

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

    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 Chennai from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport to Chennai

  • Be careful to note that, even though a metro station named "Chennai Airport" exists, service does not actually extend all the way to Chennai Airport (MAA). At designated stops outside each terminal, you can get a free airport shuttle bus, which routinely ferries passengers to and from the airport and metro station. Once you get to the metro station, you can connect to your intended destination in Chennai.
  • A convenient app-based ride-sharing system in India is Ola Cabs. Kiosks at Chennai International Airport enable visitors to Chennai to take advantage of this service without needing to download the app. Using Ola Cabs can provide considerable savings on transport from the airport.
  • Travellers considering hiring a car while in Chennai should be aware that it costs more to hire from the airport on arrival than to arrange your hire online in advance. Hiring online can save you money, and the majority of car hire agencies will send a representative to meet you at the airport and take you to collect your car.
  • A range of airlines offer one-stop flights from Melbourne to Chennai, but if you want to save money for your time there, you should consider booking with the low-cost carrier Scoot. They offer regular, one-stop flights to the Indian city.
  • If you come from the Geelong area, you may also want to consider Avalon Airport (AVV) as your origin airport. From there you can also find one-stop flights serving Chennai International Airport (MAA).
  • Enjoy a hassle-free check-in experience and simply stay the night before your flight at one of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport’s (MEL) hotels. Within walking distance of the terminal buildings you find a Holiday Inn, an ibis Budget, and the more upmarket PARKROYAL.
  • Parking at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a convenient and cost-saving undertaking with their long-term parking rates. Prices per week are approximately A$ 100–150 and a shuttle bus connects the car park with the airport buildings.
  • Children will enjoy the playground within the International Terminal of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Close to Gate 15b, it is the perfect place to let off some energy before boarding the flight from Melbourne to Chennai.
  • Are you worried you didn’t bring enough luggage space for your airport purchases? With the Shop & Collect service at Melbourne Airport, you can simply leave your tax-free purchases in Melbourne and pick them up in the Arrivals Hall when you come back.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Melbourne to Chennai

Other airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Chennai according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.
Malaysia Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Chennai