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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chennai

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AK,D7 Return flights from $807
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$807
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$835
AK,D7Show more Flights
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$1,246
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,246
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,254
Dep. Fri 01 MayRet. Sat 09 May$1,728
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$1,853
AK,D7,JQ Return flights from $967
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$967
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,074
AK,D7,JQShow more Flights
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,271
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,281
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$1,439
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$2,283
AK,D7,VA Return flights from $978
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$978
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$979
AK,D7,VAShow more Flights
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$1,520
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,524
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,534
AK,D7,TR,UL Return flights from $983
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$983
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,079
AK,D7,TR,ULShow more Flights
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$1,432
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,628
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,751
Dep. Fri 01 MayRet. Sat 09 May$1,774
AK,D7,TR Return flights from $999
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$999
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,071
AK,D7,TRShow more Flights
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,164
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,168
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$1,192
Dep. Fri 01 MayRet. Sat 09 May$1,413
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$1,534
6E,AK,D7,TR Return flights from $1,009
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,009
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,045
6E,AK,D7,TRShow more Flights
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$1,317
Dep. Fri 01 MayRet. Sat 09 May$1,448
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,515
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,515
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$1,675
AK,BI,D7 Return flights from $1,011
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$1,011
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,084
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Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,091
Dep. Fri 01 MayRet. Sat 09 May$1,539
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,701
AK,D7,QF Return flights from $1,013
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,013
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,268
AK,D7,QFShow more Flights
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,349
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,358
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$1,499
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$2,462
AK,D7,VJ Return flights from $1,041
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,041
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,125
AK,D7,VJShow more Flights
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,129
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$1,209
AK,D7,SQ Return flights from $1,043
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,043
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,398
AK,D7,SQShow more Flights
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,844
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$1,849
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,858
Dep. Fri 01 MayRet. Sat 09 May$2,340
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$2,377
AK,D7,JQ,VA Return flights from $1,046
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,046
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,049
BI Return flights from $1,055
Dep. Fri 01 MayRet. Sat 09 May$1,055
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,066
BIShow more Flights
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,119
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$1,291
6E,AK,D7 Return flights from $1,056
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,056
Dep. Tue 04 AugRet. Tue 18 Aug$1,094
6E,AK,D7Show more Flights
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,361
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,370
Dep. Tue 07 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$1,377
Dep. Fri 01 MayRet. Sat 09 May$1,567
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$1,791
AK,D7,JQ,TR Return flights from $1,067
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,067
Dep. Wed 08 JulRet. Wed 22 Jul$1,628
AK,D7,JQ,TRShow more Flights
Dep. Fri 01 MayRet. Sat 09 May$1,880
Dep. Wed 01 JulRet. Wed 15 Jul$2,150
6E,AK,D7,JQ,VA Return flights from $1,068
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,068

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Average Melbourne to Chennai Return Prices

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

December 2025
$3,006
January 2026
$3,102
February 2026
$1,787
March 2026
$1,700
April 2026
$2,280
May 2026
$1,766
August 2026
$1,854

Did you know...

  • The closest train station to Melbourne airport is Broadmeadows which is at Johnstone St / Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows.
  • Madras is 4 hours and 30 minutes after Melbourne. You'll most likely be jetlagged for 1-2 days.
  • The shortest one-way flight on this route is 13 hrs 25 mins. Kuala Lumpur

Questions and Answers

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

Right now, the most affordable month to travel to Chennai from Melbourne is August/2026. April/2026 is the most expensive month to fly to Chennai from Melbourne.

What airlines fly non-stop to Chennai from Melbourne?

No airlines fly non-stop between Melbourne and Chennai.

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

Malaysia Airlines is the cheapest airline to fly to Chennai from Melbourne.

What is the best airline to fly to Chennai from Melbourne?

The best airline to fly to Chennai from Melbourne is Qatar Airways. Scoot is the best low-cost airline.

How to get from Melbourne to Chennai
Melbourne (MEL)
 to 
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
8h 35m
Layover - 1h 15m
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
 to 
Madras (MAA)
3h 40m
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