Chennai to Melbourne flight deals
MAA → MEL · Melbourne, Australia · Visa needed for Indian passports
Typical price
₹49,397
Good price is under
₹44,783
All-time low we've seen
₹41,113
90-day average
₹60,333
Cheapest month: Feb 2027
Lowest return fare seen for each departure month, MAA → MEL.
- Dec 2026₹91,643
Seen 5 Oct · no live fare right now
Xmas–NY rush
- Jan 2027₹76,631
Seen 5 Oct · no live fare right now
Xmas–NY rushPongal rushRepublic Day rush
- Feb 2027₹45,876
Live now ₹46,015 · seen ₹45,876 on 4 Oct · 26 Feb on Google Flights
From 4 departure dates checked in the last 14 days. “Live” means checked in the last 48 hours; older fares may have changed. Red tags mark Indian holiday rushes, when fares out of India tend to rise.
When to book
Book at least 2 weeks ahead. Across all FlyBun routes, fares in the last 2 weeks before departure averaged +6.1% versus the same dates booked earlier, while booking 2 weeks to 3+ months ahead stayed within −0.9% to 0.0%.
- Under 2 weeks+6.1%
- 2–4 weeks−0.7%
- 1–2 months−0.8%
- 2–3 months0.0%
- 3+ months−0.9%
How far ahead the fare was booked, versus that departure date's average price, so the season doesn't skew it. All routes: 8,956 departure-date samples.
Fly from another city
Cheapest live return fare to Melbourne from other Indian airports. Getting to that airport costs extra.
- From AhmedabadAMD · 4 Mar₹62,623₹16,608 more than from Chennai
- From MumbaiBOM · 12 Feb–27 Feb₹66,330₹20,315 more than from Chennai
- From DelhiDEL · 5 Nov–12 Nov₹82,035₹36,020 more than from Chennai
- From KolkataCCU · 6 Mar₹84,916₹38,901 more than from Chennai
- From BangaloreBLR · 1 Dec–5 Dec₹86,708₹40,693 more than from Chennai
Recent deals we've found
₹46,265
23 Sep 2026
₹46,264
22 Sep 2026
₹46,328
22 Sep 2026
₹45,966
21 Sep 2026
₹45,998
20 Sep 2026
₹45,998
20 Sep 2026
Chennai to Melbourne: questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Melbourne?
Across 3 departure months, Feb 2027 has the lowest return fare we've seen in the last 14 days: ₹45,876. The priciest is Dec 2026 at ₹91,643. Fares change daily, so check the live price before you book.
How far ahead should I book Chennai to Melbourne flights?
Book at least 2 weeks ahead. Across all FlyBun routes, fares in the last 2 weeks before departure averaged +6.1% versus the same dates booked earlier, while booking 2 weeks to 3+ months ahead stayed within −0.9% to 0.0%.
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Australia?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Australia before travel. Allow about 35 days for a first-time application. Visitor visa (subclass 600) online via ImmiAccount; most decided within about 5 weeks.
What is a good price for a Chennai to Melbourne flight?
A return fare under ₹44,783 is a good price on this route. The typical fare is around ₹49,397, and the lowest we've ever seen is ₹41,113.
How often does FlyBun check Chennai to Melbourne fares?
Every 4 hours, across departure dates months ahead. When a fare is cheaper than most FlyBun has seen on this route and at least 20% below its typical price, it's published as a deal and everyone watching this route gets an alert.
FlyBun checks fares from Indian cities every 4 hours and alerts you free when they drop.