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 August . 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, 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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Flights to Chennai in 2025

Return from	$1,323
One-way from	$631
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,588

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6 total stops
66h 50m total
Auckland to Chennai

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9/7
2 total stops
37h 55m total
Auckland to Chennai

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Tue 14/1006:10AKL - MAA

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1021:15MAA - AKL

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/7$1,302

Sat 16/800:25AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 24/811:45MAA - AKL

1 stop17h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 2/7$1,545

Sun 20/706:00AKL - MAA

2 stops30h 35mQantas Airways

Sun 3/809:00MAA - AKL

2 stops31h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/7$1,647

Mon 13/1000:55AKL - MAA

1 stop15h 55mSingapore Airlines

Tue 28/1010:00MAA - AKL

1 stop21h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 2/7$1,660

Sun 17/809:00AKL - MAA

2 stops33h 40mAir India

Sat 23/800:35MAA - AKL

1 stop25h 20mAir India

Deal found 2/7$1,778

Thu 24/710:15AKL - MAA

1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific

Sat 2/801:30MAA - AKL

1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 1/7$1,898

Mon 13/1001:25AKL - MAA

2 stops26h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Tue 28/1015:55MAA - AKL

2 stops24h 40mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 2/7$1,934

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Sun 3/806:15AKL - MAA

3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 18/816:35MAA - AKL

3 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,323

Sat 16/800:25AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 24/811:45MAA - AKL

1 stop17h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 2/7$1,545

Sun 20/706:00AKL - MAA

2 stops21h 35mQantas Airways

Sat 2/809:00MAA - AKL

2 stops33h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/7$1,647

Sun 17/809:00AKL - MAA

2 stops33h 40mAir India

Sat 23/800:35MAA - AKL

1 stop25h 20mAir India

Deal found 2/7$1,778

Thu 24/710:15AKL - MAA

1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific

Sat 2/801:30MAA - AKL

1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 1/7$1,898

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Sun 20/706:00AKL - MAA

2 stops21h 35mQantas Airways

Sat 2/809:00MAA - AKL

2 stops33h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/7$1,647

Thu 24/710:15AKL - MAA

1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific

Sat 2/801:30MAA - AKL

1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 1/7$1,898

Sun 3/809:00AKL - MAA

2 stops38h 05mAir India

Sun 17/800:35MAA - AKL

1 stop25h 20mAir India

Deal found 1/7$1,920

Thu 14/806:15AKL - MAA

3 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 21/820:20MAA - AKL

3 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/6$1,295

Thu 14/813:00AKL - MAA

1 stop28h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 21/823:55MAA - AKL

1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 30/6$1,532

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Wed 9/715:40AKL - MAA

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/7$631

Mon 21/700:25AKL - MAA

1 stop28h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 1/7$777

Mon 7/706:00AKL - MAA

2 stops21h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/7$1,014

Fri 15/810:00AKL - MAA

1 stop29h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/7$1,016

Thu 14/800:25AKL - MAA

2 stops26h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 1/7$1,431

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Price

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/8

06:15-12:10

3 stops36h 25m

Chennai

Mon 18/8

16:35-05:30

3 stops30h 25m

$1,323

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/8

00:25-10:45

1 stop16h 50m

Chennai

Sun 24/8

11:45-11:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,545

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 20/7

06:00-21:05

2 stops21h 35m

Chennai

Sat 2/8

09:00-00:35

2 stops33h 05m

$1,647

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/8

09:00-12:10

2 stops33h 40m

Chennai

Sat 23/8

00:35-08:25

1 stop25h 20m

$1,778

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/7

10:15-00:15

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Sat 2/8

01:30-11:40

1 stop27h 40m

$1,898

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 9/7

15:40-23:05

2 stops37h 55m

$631

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/7

00:25-22:50

1 stop28h 55m

$777

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/7

06:00-21:05

2 stops21h 35m

$1,014

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/8

10:00-09:20

1 stop29h 50m

$1,016

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/8

00:25-20:10

2 stops26h 15m

$1,431

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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 21 hours 35 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 Qantas Airways, SriLankan Airlines 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 Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, 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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

486 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

924 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

486 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

870 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

486 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

266 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

486 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

74 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

486 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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, 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

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What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

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