Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chennai
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Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Chennai
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August 2 - August 24
MEL - Chennai
$493
$438
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October 10 - October 28
MEL - Chennai
$566
$444
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October 17 - October 23
MEL - Chennai
$590
$444
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August 8 - August 26
MEL - Chennai
$495
$445
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August 9 - August 26
MEL - Chennai
$496
$445
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August 8 - August 19
MEL - Chennai
$506
$445
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August 12 - August 31
MEL - Chennai
$494
$445
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August 26 - August 31
MEL - Chennai
$545
$445
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September 5 - September 14
MEL - Chennai
$682
$445
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August 3 - August 19
MEL - Chennai
$499
$455
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Melbourne to Chennai: Overview
Insights for flights from Melbourne to Chennai
How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Chennai
Regular price: $436 - $771
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Chennai are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Chennai is between $436 and $771. The current lowest deal is $438 with Scoot, for travel from Aug 2-Aug 24.
now $438
Low $436
High $771
The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Chennai
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Chennai is April, with a median price of 604 USD. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of 1526 USD. Prices are generally lower from February to October.
April
Flights from $604
December
Flights from $1,526
Direct flights from Melbourne to Chennai
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Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Chennai
Sat, Aug 1
MEL - Chennai
Melbourne (MEL) - Chennai (MAA)
Scoot
$489
$455
One-way
Sun, Aug 2
MEL - Chennai
Melbourne (MEL) - Chennai (MAA)
Scoot
$493
$438
One-way
Mon, Aug 3
MEL - Chennai
Melbourne (MEL) - Chennai (MAA)
Scoot
$499
$455
One-way
Sat, Aug 8
MEL - Chennai
Melbourne (MEL) - Chennai (MAA)
Scoot
$495
$445
One-way
Sat, Aug 8
MEL - Chennai
Melbourne (MEL) - Chennai (MAA)
Scoot
$506
$445
One-way
Sun, Aug 9
MEL - Chennai
Melbourne (MEL) - Chennai (MAA)
Scoot
$496
$445
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Dec 1 - Dec 14
$1,045 → $701
33%
Dec 1 - Dec 13
$1,017 → $702
31%
Sep 9 - Sep 14
$721 → $466
35%
Sep 10 - Sep 15
$721 → $467
35%
Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Chennai
Melbourne - Chennai route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level
Recent fares from Melbourne to Chennai are near the typical level for this route.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically cheapest at $604
Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $604.
⏱️ Flight duration
Typically 33h 40m with 2 stopovers
Flights to Chennai typically take 33h 40m, with a median of 2 stopovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Frequent deals from Melbourne to Chennai
Historically, deals for flights from Melbourne to Chennai are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.
🏆 Airline highlight
Scoot offers deals from $438
Scoot recently offered a deal for $438 from Melbourne to Chennai.
🎯 Booking tip
Good prices are available 20% of the time
Historically, good prices for Melbourne to Chennai flights are available 20% of the time.
Melbourne main airports to depart from
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to Chennai.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$438
Avalon (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for your journey to Chennai.
📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$646
Chennai main airports to arrive at
Chennai International (MAA)
Chennai International Airport is a key gateway for flights arriving in Chennai from Melbourne.
📍 ~20 km from Chennai city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$438
Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative
Bengaluru International (BLR)
Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and frequent flight options.
📍 ~260 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel)
💸 Flights from ~$575
Tirupati (TIR)
Tirupati is the closest alternative airport to Chennai, convenient for domestic connections despite limited international options.
📍 ~110 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$729
Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ)
Tiruchirappalli International offers significant international connectivity to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
📍 ~270 km from Chennai (distance is over 300km from Chennai)
💸 Flights from ~$478
Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD)
Rajiv Gandhi International is a massive international hub, an excellent alternative for long-haul international flights.
📍 ~520 km from Chennai (significant distance from Chennai (approx 500km), usually requires a long train journey or separate flight)
💸 Flights from ~$588
Coimbatore International (CJB)
Coimbatore International is a major regional hub with a strong domestic network for flights to South Indian destinations.
📍 ~440 km from Chennai (considerable distance from the origin city)
💸 Flights from ~$522
Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chennai
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From MEL
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Aug 02
Chennai, India
87% AI deal score
$2,251
$1,915
Save $336
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Aug 27
Chennai, India
82% AI deal score
$4,166
$3,569
Save $597
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Aug 18
Chennai, India
82% AI deal score
$2,130
$1,869
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Aug 18
Chennai, India
82% AI deal score
$2,191
$1,885
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Jul 28
Chennai, India
82% AI deal score
$2,217
$1,893
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Jul 26
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$3,700
$3,327
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Aug 29
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$4,043
$3,594
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Jul 19
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,126
$1,864
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Aug 18
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,122
$1,869
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Aug 18
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,122
$1,869
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Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,122
$1,869
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Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,122
$1,869
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Aug 18
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,124
$1,874
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Aug 18
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,122
$1,879
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Aug 18
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,118
$1,880
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Jul 14
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,121
$1,881
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Aug 09
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,111
$1,893
Save $218
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Aug 09
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,111
$1,893
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Aug 09
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,111
$1,893
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Jul 26
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,169
$1,893
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Aug 11
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,111
$1,902
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Aug 11
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,111
$1,902
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Aug 11
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,111
$1,902
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Aug 04
Chennai, India
81% AI deal score
$2,119
$1,906
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Aug 24
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$4,023
$3,594
Save $429
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Oct 14
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$4,347
$3,679
Save $668
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Oct 14
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$4,363
$3,679
Save $684
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Oct 07
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$4,233
$3,679
Save $554
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Jul 24
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,101
$1,898
Save $203
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Jul 17
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,106
$1,898
Save $208
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Aug 02
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,113
$1,904
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Aug 04
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,111
$1,904
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Aug 09
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,112
$1,904
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Aug 09
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,111
$1,906
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Aug 09
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,096
$1,909
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Aug 02
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,111
$1,909
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Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,111
$1,909
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Aug 11
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,096
$1,913
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Aug 14
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,118
$1,914
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Aug 14
Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,116
$1,914
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Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,116
$1,914
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Chennai, India
80% AI deal score
$2,116
$1,914
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Sep 04
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,799
$3,564
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Sep 02
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,895
$3,594
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Sep 04
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,905
$3,594
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Sep 06
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,901
$3,594
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Oct 07
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$4,209
$3,679
Save $530
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Oct 07
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$4,220
$3,679
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Oct 07
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$4,217
$3,679
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Oct 07
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$4,213
$3,679
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Sep 04
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,789
$3,569
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Sep 04
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,784
$3,569
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Sep 06
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,799
$3,585
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Sep 07
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,789
$3,594
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Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,798
$3,594
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Sep 08
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,788
$3,594
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Sep 17
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,968
$3,679
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Sep 15
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,945
$3,679
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Sep 27
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,971
$3,685
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Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,971
$3,685
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Jul 21
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$12,820
$11,727
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Sep 03
Chennai, India
77% AI deal score
$3,708
$3,570
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Sep 17
Chennai, India
77% AI deal score
$3,839
$3,679
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Sep 15
Chennai, India
77% AI deal score
$3,872
$3,679
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Sep 27
Chennai, India
77% AI deal score
$3,882
$3,685
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Sep 27
Chennai, India
77% AI deal score
$3,959
$3,685
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Sep 27
Chennai, India
77% AI deal score
$3,950
$3,685
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Chennai, India
77% AI deal score
$3,882
$3,685
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Sep 27
Chennai, India
77% AI deal score
$3,952
$3,685
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Jul 21
Chennai, India
77% AI deal score
$12,643
$11,727
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Jul 21
Chennai, India
77% AI deal score
$13,003
$12,062
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Jul 25
Chennai, India
76% AI deal score
$3,569
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Chennai, India
76% AI deal score
$3,569
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Jul 07
Chennai, India
76% AI deal score
$3,633
$3,620
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Chennai, India
76% AI deal score
$3,752
$3,679
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Chennai, India
76% AI deal score
$3,818
$3,679
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Sep 17
Chennai, India
76% AI deal score
$3,782
$3,679
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Chennai, India
76% AI deal score
$3,750
$3,679
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Jul 21
Chennai, India
75% AI deal score
$3,620
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Chennai, India
75% AI deal score
$3,635
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Jul 26
Chennai, India
75% AI deal score
$3,642
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Chennai, India
75% AI deal score
$3,739
$3,679
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Chennai, India
75% AI deal score
$3,733
$3,679
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Chennai, India
75% AI deal score
$3,739
$3,679
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Chennai, India
75% AI deal score
$3,739
$3,679
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Chennai, India
75% AI deal score
$3,733
$3,679
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Chennai, India
75% AI deal score
$3,733
$3,679
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Chennai, India
75% AI deal score
$3,733
$3,679
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Sep 15
Chennai, India
75% AI deal score
$3,807
$3,763
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Sep 17
Chennai, India
75% AI deal score
$3,763
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Jul 21
Chennai, India
75% AI deal score
$12,187
$12,062
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Sep 21
Chennai, India
74% AI deal score
$4,652
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Chennai, India
74% AI deal score
$4,652
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Aug 04
Chennai, India
74% AI deal score
$15,363
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Chennai, India
74% AI deal score
$15,363
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Jul 12
Chennai, India
73% AI deal score
$4,651
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Chennai, India
73% AI deal score
$4,652
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Chennai, India
73% AI deal score
$4,652
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Aug 04
Chennai, India
71% AI deal score
$15,363
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Jul 08
Chennai, India
69% AI deal score
$15,698