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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chennai to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chennai to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Chennai to Melbourne (MAA-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chennai to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Melbourne

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chennai to Melbourne.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Chennai to Melbourne, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost £432 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £837 and £719 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chennai to Melbourne

Low season

July

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Chennai to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chennai to Melbourne flights

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Chennai to Melbourne International Airport?

    There are no direct flights offered from Chennai Airport to Melbourne Airport. These routes often require at least a single layover. Singapore Airlines (SIN) offers flights that stop in Singapore, while Malaysian Airlines typically come with a stopover at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). If you’re travelling with Cathay Pacific Airways, you can expect your flight to have a single stopover at Hong Kong International (HKG). Flights through SriLankan Airlines often stop over at Colombo Bandaranaike International (CMB).

  • How do I get from Melbourne Airport to the city centre?

    You will be able to catch a taxi outside of every terminal. These taxis are metered taxis and will take you to the city centre in around 30min for a price of around A$ 37. The bus is often more affordable and you can catch these buses from outside of the arrivals area of terminals 1, 3, and 4. A bus trip will typically take 45min and will cost around A$ 19.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chennai to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chennai to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to Melbourne Airport

  • If you have a few hours at Chennai Airport (MAA), you can escape the hustle and bustle of the airport by spending time in the Travel Club Lounge near Gate 11 and enjoy the refreshments, aircon, and television options on offer.
  • Local taxi apps or an arranged taxi through your hotel is often one of the most convenient ways to reach the airport, which is situated around 35min away from the centre of Chennai.
  • If you require baby-changing facilities once you arrive at Melbourne Airport (MEL), you’ll find these facilities at the T2 International Arrivals section between carousel 5 and 6 of Baggage Claims. You’ll also find facilities between T2 and T3 opposite the Australian Border Force.
  • If you need to exchange currency upon arriving at Melbourne Airport, you will find counters in T2 close to the check-in gates before the security section.
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