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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Chennai

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SQ Return flights from $978
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Mon 14 Sep$978
Dep. Thu 15 OctRet. Thu 29 Oct$978
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Dep. Tue 10 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$981
Dep. Thu 08 OctRet. Thu 22 Oct$1,018
Dep. Mon 02 NovRet. Mon 16 Nov$1,033
Dep. Fri 05 FebRet. Fri 19 Feb$1,129
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,180
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Mon 31 Aug$1,413
Dep. Fri 25 DecRet. Sun 24 Jan$2,349
Dep. Thu 02 JulRet. Tue 21 Jul$2,689

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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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.

Jul 2026
$1,325
Aug 2026
$837
Sep 2026
$921
Oct 2026
$616
Nov 2026
$652
Feb 2027
$954
Mar 2027
$1,256

The cheapest month to fly to Chennai is October 2026, with return fares from $616 — 54% cheaper than the most expensive month (July 2026, from $1,325).

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. July is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,325.

Across the year, return fares to Chennai average around $937. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, November and August, you'll generally pay up to 34% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Chennai Return Prices

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

July 2026
$1,325
August 2026
$837
September 2026
$921
October 2026
$616
November 2026
$652
February 2027
$954
March 2027
$1,256

Average Melbourne to Chennai Return Prices

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

July 2026
$2,251
August 2026
$1,726
September 2026
$1,627
October 2026
$1,618
November 2026
$1,581
February 2027
$1,656
March 2027
$1,623

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 $633.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Chennai is 08 October 2026.

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

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

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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