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SQ Return flights from $975
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Dep. Thu 11 FebRet. Sun 28 Feb$975
Dep. Tue 16 FebRet. Sat 06 Mar$975
Dep. Thu 25 FebRet. Mon 22 Mar$975
Dep. Sat 27 FebRet. Sat 13 Mar$975
Dep. Sun 28 FebRet. Wed 24 Mar$975
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Sun 14 Mar$975
Dep. Wed 03 MarRet. Mon 15 Mar$975
Dep. Thu 04 MarRet. Fri 26 Mar$975
Dep. Fri 05 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$975
Dep. Wed 24 FebRet. Mon 15 Mar$980
Dep. Tue 23 FebRet. Sun 14 Mar$982
Dep. Mon 01 MarRet. Wed 31 Mar$994
Dep. Mon 26 OctRet. Sun 08 Nov$1,005
Dep. Sun 25 OctRet. Tue 27 Oct$1,013
Dep. Sun 25 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$1,013
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Tue 27 Oct$1,013
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$1,013
Dep. Tue 27 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$1,013
Dep. Wed 11 NovRet. Sun 22 Nov$1,013
Dep. Mon 16 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,013
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Mon 23 Nov$1,013
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$1,013
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Tue 17 Nov$1,013
Dep. Sun 08 NovRet. Wed 18 Nov$1,013
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Sun 21 Mar$1,013
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Mon 22 Mar$1,013
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 23 Mar$1,013
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Wed 24 Mar$1,013
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Thu 25 Mar$1,013
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Fri 26 Mar$1,013
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Sat 27 Mar$1,013

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.

Aug 2026
$921
Sep 2026
$759
Oct 2026
$633
Nov 2026
$833
Feb 2027
$988
Mar 2027
$1,217

The cheapest month to fly to Chennai is October 2026, with return fares from $633 — 48% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $1,217).

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 $633. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,217.

Across the year, return fares to Chennai average around $892. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, September and November, you'll generally pay up to 29% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Chennai Return Prices

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

August 2026
$921
September 2026
$759
October 2026
$633
November 2026
$833
February 2027
$988
March 2027
$1,217

Average Melbourne to Chennai Return Prices

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

August 2026
$1,660
September 2026
$1,698
October 2026
$1,583
November 2026
$1,593
February 2027
$1,744
March 2027
$1,657

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 $639.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Chennai is 01 March 2027.

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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