Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chennai
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August 2 - August 24
MEL - Chennai
$492
$438
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August 1 - August 7
MEL - Chennai
$539
$438
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October 17 - October 26
MEL - Chennai
$589
$438
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October 18 - October 26
MEL - Chennai
$588
$438
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August 2 - August 17
MEL - Chennai
$500
$439
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August 3 - August 7
MEL - Chennai
$560
$439
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October 17 - October 31
MEL - Chennai
$585
$455
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October 10 - October 24
MEL - Chennai
$586
$455
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October 9 - October 19
MEL - Chennai
$586
$455
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July 24 - July 31
MEL - Chennai
$489
$456
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Insights for flights from Melbourne to Chennai
How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Chennai
Regular price: $442 - $747
Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Melbourne to Chennai.
The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Chennai is between $442 and $747. The current lowest deal is $438 with Scoot for travel from Aug 2-Aug 24.
now $438
Low $442
High $747
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
Fri, Jul 24
MEL - Chennai
Melbourne (MEL) - Chennai (MAA)
Scoot
$489
$456
One-way
Fri, Jul 24
MEL - Chennai
Melbourne (MEL) - Chennai (MAA)
Scoot
$466
$536
One-way
Mon, Jul 27
MEL - Chennai
Melbourne (MEL) - Chennai (MAA)
Scoot
$473
$513
One-way
Sat, Aug 1
MEL - Chennai
Melbourne (MEL) - Chennai (MAA)
Scoot
$539
$438
One-way
Sat, Aug 1
MEL - Chennai
Melbourne (MEL) - Chennai (MAA)
Scoot
$487
$488
One-way
Sun, Aug 2
MEL - Chennai
Melbourne (MEL) - Chennai (MAA)
Scoot
$492
$438
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Chennai
Sep 10 - Sep 14
$726 → $463
36%
Sep 7 - Sep 10
$726 → $464
36%
Sep 12 - Sep 17
$731 → $472
35%
Sep 6 - Sep 13
$719 → $463
36%
Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Chennai
Melbourne - Chennai route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level
Recent fares for Melbourne to Chennai are near the typical level of $805.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically cheapest
Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Chennai, with a median price of $604.
⏱️ Flight duration
Typically 33h 40m with 2 stopovers
Flights from Melbourne to Chennai typically take 33h 40m, with 2 stopovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights only
There are no direct flights. Connecting flights are available from multiple providers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Scoot offers recent deals
Scoot recently offered a deal for $438 from Melbourne to Chennai.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent
Deals for flights from Melbourne to Chennai are frequent, appearing over once a day.
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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Jun 26
Chennai, India
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$3,703
$3,064
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Aug 07
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87% AI deal score
$4,013
$3,326
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82% AI deal score
$3,994
$3,447
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81% AI deal score
$3,716
$3,326
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$3,905
$3,444
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Aug 15
Chennai, India
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$4,063
$3,676
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$4,097
$3,677
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Aug 26
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$4,048
$3,677
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Chennai, India
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$4,031
$3,677
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Aug 29
Chennai, India
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$4,057
$3,688
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Jul 16
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,520
$3,325
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,536
$3,326
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,541
$3,355
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,573
$3,359
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Sep 13
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,878
$3,626
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79% AI deal score
$3,878
$3,631
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,973
$3,643
Save $330
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,973
$3,643
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Sep 03
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,959
$3,643
Save $316
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,959
$3,643
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Sep 21
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,903
$3,654
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Sep 10
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,965
$3,654
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Sep 17
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,911
$3,654
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,969
$3,658
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,958
$3,658
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Aug 28
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,954
$3,660
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,935
$3,660
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,993
$3,660
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,973
$3,664
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Aug 14
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,921
$3,665
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Sep 04
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,961
$3,665
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Aug 29
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$3,961
$3,669
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Aug 22
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$4,033
$3,688
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Aug 24
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$4,033
$3,698
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Aug 12
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$4,017
$3,700
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$4,023
$3,700
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$4,041
$3,700
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Aug 08
Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$14,597
$12,869
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Chennai, India
79% AI deal score
$15,617
$13,987
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Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,839
$3,635
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Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,911
$3,665
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Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,839
$3,665
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Sep 19
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,895
$3,665
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Aug 04
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,904
$3,698
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Aug 08
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,905
$3,700
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Aug 05
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$3,905
$3,700
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Aug 01
Chennai, India
78% AI deal score
$15,060
$13,987
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Chennai, India
77% AI deal score
$3,516
$3,444
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Jul 13
Chennai, India
77% AI deal score
$12,747
$11,880
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$12,699
$11,880
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Chennai, India
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$14,526
$13,987
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Chennai, India
76% AI deal score
$3,488
$3,447
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Chennai, India
76% AI deal score
$3,654
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$3,675
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Chennai, India
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$3,698
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$12,571
$12,070
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Chennai, India
76% AI deal score
$12,846
$12,371
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Jul 12
Chennai, India
76% AI deal score
$2,121
$2,090
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Chennai, India
76% AI deal score
$2,280
$2,260
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$3,665
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$3,698
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$2,107
$2,100
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Chennai, India
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$2,170
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$2,235
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$2,239
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$2,250
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$2,251
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