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$642+ Cheap flights to Chennai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Chennai in 2026

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Best flights to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Tue 20/112:45AKL - MAA
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/223:55MAA - AKL
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,576
Tue 10/213:25AKL - MAA
2 stops33h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 15/309:45MAA - AKL
2 stops30h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,582
Mon 2/306:45AKL - MAA
2 stops23h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 23/313:15MAA - AKL
2 stops26h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/12$1,606
Tue 10/214:00AKL - MAA
1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 15/311:45MAA - AKL
1 stop17h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,817
Thu 15/122:00AKL - MAA
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/208:05MAA - AKL
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,601
Thu 29/106:10AKL - MAA
2 stops25h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 5/206:25MAA - AKL
2 stops34h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,779
Thu 4/600:25AKL - MAA
1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 9/623:55MAA - AKL
1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,836
Sat 14/206:15AKL - MAA
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/223:35MAA - AKL
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,713
Fri 5/606:00AKL - MAA
2 stops21h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 9/614:35MAA - AKL
2 stops27h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/12$1,838

Find flight deals to Chennai

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 1 January 2026.

Return from

$1,576

One-way from

$669

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

$1,992
20/1-1/2
  • 20/1-1/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 55h 00m total
  • Auckland to Chennai
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  • IndiGo
  • 14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Auckland to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($282 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/1

12:45-01:25

2 stops20h 10m

Chennai

Sun 1/2

23:55-18:15

3 stops34h 50m

$1,576

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

13:25-14:55

2 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Sun 15/3

09:45-00:05

2 stops30h 50m

$1,582

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

22:00-01:40

3 stops35h 10m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

08:05-12:20

2 stops20h 45m

$1,601

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/3

06:45-22:30

2 stops23h 15m

Chennai

Mon 23/3

13:15-23:00

2 stops26h 15m

$1,606

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/2

06:15-01:25

2 stops26h 40m

Chennai

Sat 21/2

23:35-14:10

3 stops31h 05m

$1,713

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

06:10-00:10

2 stops25h 30m

Chennai

Thu 5/2

06:25-00:05

2 stops34h 10m

$1,779

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

14:00-23:05

1 stop16h 35m

Chennai

Sun 15/3

11:45-12:30

1 stop17h 15m

$1,817

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

00:25-10:45

1 stop16h 50m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

23:55-11:25

1 stop29h 00m

$1,836

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/6

06:00-21:05

2 stops21h 35m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

14:35-00:30

2 stops27h 25m

$1,838

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/5

20:40-06:30

2 stops40h 20m

$642

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Deals found on 30/12

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Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

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 30 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 1 January 2026.
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
1,424 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
960 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
286 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
77 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost $111, while return flights cost around $177.

  • How much is a return flight to Chennai?

    A return flight to Chennai will typically cost around $187, however they can be found for as little as $177.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 35 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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