Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chennai

Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Chennai from New Zealand and flights to India. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne

Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Chennai

Return fares from Melbourne to Chennai by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

The cheapest month to fly to Chennai is February 2027, with return fares from $761 — 36% cheaper than the most expensive month (October 2026, from $1,182).

When Should You Fly to Chennai?

Based on the fares we've tracked, February is typically the cheapest month to fly to Chennai, with return fares from $761. October is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,182.

Across the year, return fares to Chennai average around $973. If you can travel in the off-peak months of February, November and September, you'll generally pay up to 22% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Chennai Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Chennai return airfares.

Average Melbourne to Chennai Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Chennai return airfares.

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