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$605+ 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAA
16 Feb — 23 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Chennai in 2026

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 17 January 2026.

Return from

$1,515

One-way from

$605

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,075
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 12/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Auckland to Chennai
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9/2
  • 9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • Auckland to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($304 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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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 January 2026.

Thu 12/314:00
AKL
-
MAA
1 stop16h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 23/311:45
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop17h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,515
Thu 18/600:25
AKL
-
MAA
1 stop16h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 26/623:55
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop29h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,524
Thu 12/314:00
AKL
-
MAA
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/323:55
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,557
Wed 11/314:00
AKL
-
MAA
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/323:55
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,569
Mon 2/320:35
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops49h 50m
SriLankan Airlines
Mon 23/320:55
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops19h 40m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,574
Wed 11/314:00
AKL
-
MAA
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/323:55
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,585
Sat 7/306:15
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/311:45
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,605
Fri 19/606:00
AKL
-
MAA
3 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/608:15
MAA
-
AKL
3 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,614
Sun 8/307:00
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/311:45
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,632
Sun 8/307:00
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/311:45
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,633
Tue 3/306:00
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops24h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 13/311:45
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop17h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,645

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/3

20:35-08:40

2 stops43h 35m

Chennai

Mon 23/3

20:55-00:05

2 stops19h 40m

$1,576

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

14:00-23:05

1 stop16h 35m

Chennai

Mon 23/3

11:45-12:30

1 stop17h 15m

$1,649

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

14:00-23:05

1 stop16h 35m

Chennai

Fri 27/3

11:45-12:30

1 stop17h 15m

$1,649

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/2

06:00-22:55

2 stops24h 25m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

23:45-19:00

3 stops35h 45m

$1,694

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

06:00-22:30

2 stops24h 00m

Chennai

Thu 26/3

08:30-18:15

2 stops26h 15m

$1,701

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

06:00-22:30

2 stops24h 00m

Chennai

Thu 26/3

11:15-18:15

2 stops23h 30m

$1,701

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/3

06:50-00:10

2 stops24h 50m

Chennai

Fri 17/4

02:55-23:55

2 stops38h 30m

$1,704

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

06:50-00:10

2 stops24h 50m

Chennai

Fri 17/4

02:55-23:55

2 stops38h 30m

$1,704

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/3

06:50-00:10

2 stops24h 50m

Chennai

Sun 19/4

14:20-23:55

2 stops27h 05m

$1,704

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/3

06:50-00:10

2 stops24h 50m

Chennai

Mon 20/4

02:55-14:05

2 stops28h 40m

$1,704

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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 17 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
1,431 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,431 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
971 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
289 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
6.8
Okay
78 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 $176, while return flights cost around $178.

  • 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 (23 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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