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There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and Chennai. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £542 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 55m (one-way)
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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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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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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

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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.

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 £484 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £947 and £693 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.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Melbourne to Chennai

Low season

April
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (55% more expensive on average)

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.
Estimated return price
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 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.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Chennai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Chennai?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne 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 to Chennai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Melbourne 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne 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 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.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Melbourne to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Chennai. 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 Melbourne to Chennai? 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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Malaysia AirlinesOverall score based on 314 reviews
8.1Crew
7.5Boarding
7.0Food
6.7Entertainment
7.4Comfort
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Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

4.0 OkayPrajayan, Nov 2025
KUL - SYD
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Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

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

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

Entertainment system was too old, crew were unorganised during boarding

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

Legs space in the business class cabin is too small and pillow is dirty!

I had purchased extra leg room for all legs of the flight but due to a delay in leaving Perth I was put on another flight but with Emirates. My luggage was initially lost but later found and my suitcase was broken. I ended up losing my upgrades

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