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SQ Return flights from $983
Dep. Tue 06 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$983
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Tue 27 Oct$983
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Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$983
Dep. Tue 17 NovRet. Tue 01 Dec$983
Dep. Fri 05 FebRet. Sat 27 Feb$983
Dep. Sun 14 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$983
Dep. Wed 17 FebRet. Sun 07 Mar$983
Dep. Wed 02 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$985
Dep. Sun 18 OctRet. Sun 01 Nov$990
Dep. Tue 03 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$990
Dep. Tue 02 FebRet. Tue 16 Feb$990
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Thu 17 Sep$1,025
Dep. Wed 10 FebRet. Sat 06 Mar$1,028
Dep. Tue 09 FebRet. Sat 20 Feb$1,028
Dep. Tue 09 FebRet. Sat 27 Feb$1,028
Dep. Tue 09 FebRet. Sat 06 Mar$1,028
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Tue 10 Nov$1,028
Dep. Thu 15 OctRet. Thu 29 Oct$1,028
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Mon 02 Nov$1,029
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$1,029
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,029
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$1,029
Dep. Wed 14 OctRet. Fri 06 Nov$1,029
Dep. Thu 15 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$1,029
Dep. Thu 15 OctRet. Fri 06 Nov$1,029
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Tue 03 Nov$1,029
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,029
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$1,029
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Fri 06 Nov$1,029
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Sat 07 Nov$1,029
Dep. Tue 13 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,029
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Sun 01 Nov$1,029
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$1,029
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Thu 29 Oct$1,029
Dep. Wed 07 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,029
Dep. Wed 07 OctRet. Thu 05 Nov$1,029
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Sat 24 Oct$1,029
Dep. Sun 11 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$1,029
Dep. Sun 06 SepRet. Thu 10 Sep$1,029

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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.

Aug 2026
$755
Sep 2026
$1,040
Oct 2026
$616
Nov 2026
$884
Feb 2027
$1,106

The cheapest month to fly to Chennai is October 2026, with return fares from $616 — 44% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $1,106).

When Should You Fly to Chennai?

Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Chennai, with return fares from $616. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,106.

Across the year, return fares to Chennai average around $880. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, August and November, you'll generally pay up to 30% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Chennai Return Prices

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

August 2026
$755
September 2026
$1,040
October 2026
$616
November 2026
$884
February 2027
$1,106

Average Melbourne to Chennai Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,870
August 2026
$1,630
September 2026
$1,635
October 2026
$1,634
November 2026
$1,590
December 2026
$2,575
February 2027
$1,650

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Chennai

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Chennai?

The cheapest month to travel is typically October.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Chennai cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Chennai is $589.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Chennai is 19 October 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Chennai?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Chennai is Scoot.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Chennai take?

We were not able to find any direct flights to Chennai.

What is the IATA airport code for Chennai?

The IATA code for Chennai is MAA. It is located in India at coordinates 12.9821, 80.16372.

When should you book flights to Chennai?

From our data, you should book flights to Chennai 60 days out.


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