What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

Booking a flight to Chennai (MAA) is your only option if you intend on flying to Chennai. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai to Chennai’s city centre.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Chennai is February . The most expensive month for flights is December . The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Wellington offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 30 minutes).

Does Chennai have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Chennai?

Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

$991+ Flights to Chennai, India

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Return from	$1,475
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,536

26/8-5/9
4 total stops
55h 50m total
Auckland to Chennai

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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 August 2025.

Sat 22/1106:15AKL - MAA

2 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1123:50MAA - AKL

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8$1,443

Tue 26/820:40AKL - MAA

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/900:05MAA - AKL

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8$1,475

Sat 22/1113:45AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 28/1111:45MAA - AKL

1 stop17h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 14/8$1,801

Thu 18/906:10AKL - MAA

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1021:15MAA - AKL

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8$1,804

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Sat 22/1106:15AKL - MAA

2 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1123:50MAA - AKL

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8$1,443

Thu 5/206:10AKL - MAA

2 stops25h 30mQantas Airways

Fri 20/206:25MAA - AKL

2 stops28h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/8$1,683

Wed 4/201:15AKL - MAA

1 stop28h 25mSingapore Airlines

Fri 20/223:25MAA - AKL

2 stops17h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/8$1,720

Sat 22/1113:45AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 28/1111:45MAA - AKL

1 stop17h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 14/8$1,801

Thu 18/906:10AKL - MAA

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1021:15MAA - AKL

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8$1,804

Thu 5/216:20AKL - MAA

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/201:50MAA - AKL

1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8$1,831

Last-minute flights to Chennai
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Mon 25/800:25AKL - MAA

1 stop28h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 6/923:55MAA - AKL

1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/8$2,081

Tue 26/820:40AKL - MAA

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/900:05MAA - AKL

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8$1,475

Thu 18/906:10AKL - MAA

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1021:15MAA - AKL

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8$1,804

Mon 29/908:50AKL - MAA

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1023:25MAA - AKL

3 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8$1,879

Mon 29/921:35AKL - MAA

2 stops48h 50mSriLankan Airlines

Mon 6/1009:55MAA - AKL

2 stops30h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 15/8$1,971

One-way flights to Chennai
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Mon 15/1207:15AKL - MAA

3 stops55h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8$991

Sat 20/1215:45AKL - MAA

3 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8$1,028

Thu 18/1206:15AKL - MAA

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8$1,249

Mon 22/1215:45AKL - MAA

2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8$1,251

Mon 15/1208:15AKL - MAA

1 stop23h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/8$1,647

Thu 18/1215:15AKL - MAA

1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/8$1,728

Sat 20/1215:15AKL - MAA

1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/8$1,943

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Return

Price

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 22/11

06:15-22:50

2 stops48h 05m

Chennai

Fri 28/11

23:50-11:30

2 stops28h 10m

$1,443

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

06:10-00:10

2 stops25h 30m

Chennai

Fri 20/2

06:25-18:15

2 stops28h 20m

$1,683

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/2

01:15-22:10

1 stop28h 25m

Chennai

Fri 20/2

23:25-00:25

2 stops17h 30m

$1,720

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 22/11

13:45-23:05

1 stop16h 50m

Chennai

Fri 28/11

11:45-12:15

1 stop17h 00m

$1,801

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 18/9

06:10-08:50

2 stops33h 10m

Chennai

Wed 8/10

21:15-00:10

2 stops19h 25m

$1,804

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

16:20-08:55

2 stops24h 05m

Chennai

Thu 19/2

01:50-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

$1,831

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/12

07:15-07:25

3 stops55h 40m

$991

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 20/12

15:45-07:25

3 stops47h 10m

$1,028

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 18/12

06:15-01:35

2 stops26h 50m

$1,249

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 22/12

15:45-07:50

2 stops47h 35m

$1,251

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chennai

When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

The price you pay for your flight to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 20 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Chennai takes 26 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Chennai are Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Qantas Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Chennai are SriLankan Airlines, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read through reviews of airlines serving India, such as Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,347 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,347 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,347 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

504 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,347 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

895 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,347 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

273 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,347 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

75 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,347 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

FAQs about flying to Chennai

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?
Booking a flight to Chennai (MAA) is your only option if you intend on flying to Chennai. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai to Chennai’s city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.
Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Wellington offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 30 minutes).
Does Chennai have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Chennai?
Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 km away from Chennai).

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Rainfall in Chennai by month

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Temperature in Chennai by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read through reviews of airlines serving India, such as Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Chennai

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Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

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Are there hotels close to Chennai?

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