
Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Madras
Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Madras
Looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Madras? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Melbourne to Madras vary by season, cabin, and date. There is no award space in the next two months right now. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Melbourne to Madras for specific travel dates.
Melbourne to Madras flight facts
Distance
5,451 mi
8,773 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 11h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−5h 30m
Madras is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Airports in Melbourne
MEL · Melbourne Intl
Airports in Madras
MAA · Chennai Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Melbourne - Bangalore · Bangalore is 166 mi from Madras
Premium cabin flights from Melbourne to Madras
Selected hotels for your next stay

Chennai (India)
Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
From Pts or $119

Chennai (India)
Hyatt Regency Chennai
From Pts or $156

Chennai (India)
Park Hyatt Chennai
From Pts or $186
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Melbourne to Madras depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Melbourne to Madras.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Melbourne to Madras.
Melbourne and Madras are about 5,451 miles (8,773 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,451-mile straight-line distance takes about 11h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Madras is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Departures from Melbourne: Melbourne Intl (MEL). Arrivals in Madras: Chennai Intl (MAA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Madras, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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