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$348 Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Chennai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Chennai departing on 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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.
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12:45 - 23:55MEL-MAA
15h 40m1 stop
01:20 - 20:15MAA-MEL
14h 25m1 stop
$617Scoot
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Mon, 19 Aug - Fri, 13 Sep
12:45 - 23:55MEL-MAA
15h 40m1 stop
01:20 - 20:15MAA-MEL
14h 25m1 stop
$623Scoot
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Mon, 19 Aug - Fri, 13 Sep
07:00 - 23:05MEL-MAA
20h 35m1 stop
01:20 - 20:15MAA-MEL
14h 25m1 stop
Thu, 18 Jul - Mon, 19 Aug
07:00 - 23:05MEL-MAA
20h 35m1 stop
08:15 - 05:30MAA-MEL
16h 45m1 stop
Thu, 18 Jul - Tue, 20 Aug
13:25 - 22:50MEL-MAA
13h 55m1 stop
11:45 - 08:10MAA-MEL
15h 55m1 stop
$915Malaysia Airlines
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Wed, 17 Jul - Mon, 22 Jul
13:25 - 22:50MEL-MAA
13h 55m1 stop
11:45 - 08:10MAA-MEL
15h 55m1 stop
$962Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 3 Aug - Wed, 14 Aug
17:30 - 00:15MEL-MAA
35h 15m2 stops
01:40 - 12:35MAA-MEL
30h 25m2 stops
$1,155Cathay Pacific
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Wed, 14 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
20:00 - 00:15MEL-MAA
32h 45m2 stops
01:40 - 11:35MAA-MEL
29h 25m2 stops
$1,159Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 12 Aug - Thu, 5 Sep
06:00 - 21:00MEL-MAA
19h 30m2 stops
11:40 - 14:35MAA-MEL
22h 25m2 stops
$1,174Qantas Airways
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Sat, 3 Aug - Wed, 14 Aug
06:00 - 21:00MEL-MAA
19h 30m2 stops
11:40 - 16:35MAA-MEL
24h 25m2 stops
$1,212Qantas Airways
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Mon, 12 Aug - Fri, 6 Sep

Flights from Melbourne to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Chennai?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Chennai, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chennai, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne 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 to Chennai is April, where tickets cost $957 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,881 and $1,360 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chennai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Melbourne to Chennai found on KAYAK was with Scoot for $348. Scoot proposed a return connection from $617 and Malaysia Airlines from $915.

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Cheapest flight

$348
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.
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 flights from Melbourne to Chennai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Chennai was $231 for a one-way ticket and $409 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Chennai?

    There are 2 airports in Melbourne (Melbourne Avalon and Melbourne.) and only 1 airport in Chennai (Chennai). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chennai flight route.

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

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Chennai from Melbourne?

    Kuala Lumpur is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Melbourne to 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 travelers 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.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/8Sun
1 stopScoot
31h 05mMEL-MAA
$348
18/8Sun
2 stops
35h 05mMEL-MAA
$409
18/8Sun
3 stops
48h 45mMEL-MAA
$415
18/6Tue
3 stops
45h 35mMEL-MAA
$491
18/6Tue
2 stops
46h 10mMEL-MAA
$502
18/6Tue
1 stopSriLankan Airlines
21h 10mMEL-MAA
$761
27/6Thu
2 stopsCathay Pacific
21h 45mMEL-MAA
$793
15/6Sat
1 stopThai Airways
29h 01mMEL-MAA
$804
30/6Sun
2 stopsEmirates
52h 45mMEL-MAA
$2,105
26/6Wed
2 stopsEmirates
46h 35mMEL-MAA
$2,198

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/6Tue
multi-stop
44h 15mMEL-MAA
15/6Sat
multi-stop
16h 45mMAA-MEL
$944
4/6Tue
multi-stopAir India
29h 15mMEL-MAA
15/6Sat
multi-stopAir India
21h 10mMAA-MEL
$972
4/6Tue
multi-stop
44h 15mMEL-MAA
14/6Fri
multi-stop
14h 25mMAA-MEL
$1,031
4/6Tue
multi-stop
20h 05mMEL-MAA
14/6Fri
multi-stop
14h 25mMAA-MEL
$1,132
4/6Tue
multi-stopAir India
32h 35mMEL-MAA
15/6Sat
multi-stopAir India
15h 45mMAA-MEL
$1,304
4/6Tue
multi-stop
25h 45mMEL-MAA
14/6Fri
multi-stop
34h 30mMAA-MEL
$1,334
4/6Tue
multi-stop
19h 05mMEL-MAA
15/6Sat
multi-stop
30h 25mMAA-MEL
$1,411
3/6Mon
multi-stopEmirates
58h 30mMEL-MAA
15/6Sat
multi-stopEmirates
37h 20mMAA-MEL
$1,782
3/6Mon
multi-stopEmirates
58h 30mMEL-MAA
15/6Sat
multi-stopEmirates
45h 05mMAA-MEL
$1,792
4/6Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
44h 30mMEL-MAA
15/6Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
46h 30mMAA-MEL
$19,913

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