What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Chennai?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Chennai on Cheapflights. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Chennai?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 06m. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Chennai?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 34m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Chennai?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,138.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Chennai round-trip?

According to our current data, SriLankan Airlines ($1,294), Qantas Airways ($1,310), and Singapore Airlines ($1,365) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Chennai for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches 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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Chennai?

When booking a flight from Auckland to Chennai, you may want to consider flying on Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Chennai?

Auckland to Chennai flights have a stopover in Singapore most often. Kuala Lumpur follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Auckland to Chennai flights.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Chennai flights?

Flights departing from Auckland and landing in Chennai stopover in Sydney least frequently.

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Chennai?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Chennai.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Chennai?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Chennai flights typically cost between $1,608 and $2,204 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,490 on SriLankan Airlines (7 Feb-21 Feb). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Chennai are usually found in August or February, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Round-trip from	$1,490
One-way from	$616
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,794

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7/2-21/2
4 total stops
46h 25m total
Auckland to Chennai

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22/1
2 total stops
32h 40m total
Auckland to Chennai

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 October 2025.

Tue 18/1106:10AKL - MAA

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1123:50MAA - AKL

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,600

Fri 5/1206:00AKL - MAA

3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1208:05MAA - AKL

3 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,760

Wed 19/1106:00AKL - MAA

2 stops25h 40mQantas Airways

Wed 26/1106:25MAA - AKL

2 stops24h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,770

Sat 15/1106:00AKL - MAA

2 stops25h 40mQantas Airways

Sun 7/1206:25MAA - AKL

2 stops34h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,774

Sat 6/1221:50AKL - MAA

2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1206:55MAA - AKL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,805

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Tue 18/1106:10AKL - MAA

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1123:50MAA - AKL

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,600

Wed 19/1107:35AKL - MAA

2 stops44h 05mEmirates

Tue 25/1103:50MAA - AKL

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Deal found 22/10$2,144

Fri 5/1206:00AKL - MAA

3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1208:05MAA - AKL

3 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,760

Sat 6/1208:05AKL - MAA

3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1208:05MAA - AKL

3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,979

Sat 15/1119:15AKL - MAA

2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1202:00MAA - AKL

1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,056

Wed 19/1113:45AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1105:30MAA - AKL

1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,230

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Sat 15/1106:00AKL - MAA

2 stops25h 40mQantas Airways

Sun 7/1206:25MAA - AKL

2 stops34h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,774

Sat 15/1119:15AKL - MAA

2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1202:00MAA - AKL

1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$2,056

Tue 18/1106:10AKL - MAA

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1123:50MAA - AKL

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,600

Wed 19/1106:00AKL - MAA

2 stops25h 40mQantas Airways

Wed 26/1106:25MAA - AKL

2 stops24h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,770

One-way flights from Auckland to Chennai
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Thu 22/106:15AKL - MAA

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$616

Thu 22/113:45AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 21/10$813

Sun 7/1212:45AKL - MAA

3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$853

Tue 2/1206:10AKL - MAA

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,171

Tue 2/1213:45AKL - MAA

1 stop28h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,474

Sat 3/116:25AKL - MAA

2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,535

Fri 5/1206:00AKL - MAA

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,568

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/11

06:10-22:50

2 stops24h 10m

Chennai

Tue 25/11

23:50-12:20

2 stops29h 00m

$1,600

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/12

06:00-07:25

3 stops32h 55m

Chennai

Fri 12/12

08:05-14:45

3 stops23h 10m

$1,760

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/12

08:05-07:25

3 stops30h 50m

Chennai

Sat 13/12

08:05-18:20

3 stops26h 45m

$1,979

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/11

19:15-00:35

2 stops36h 50m

Chennai

Sat 6/12

02:00-13:25

1 stop27h 55m

$2,056

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/11

07:35-20:10

2 stops44h 05m

Chennai

Tue 25/11

03:50-11:15

1 stop23h 55m

$2,144

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/11

13:45-23:05

1 stop16h 50m

Chennai

Wed 26/11

05:30-13:25

1 stop24h 25m

$2,230

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/1

06:15-07:25

2 stops32h 40m

$616

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 7/12

12:45-22:50

3 stops41h 35m

$853

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/12

06:10-22:50

2 stops24h 10m

$1,171

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/12

13:45-10:45

1 stop28h 30m

$1,474

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Chennai?

Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Chennai (average of $1,217). Flying from Auckland to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,737). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to MAA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Auckland to Chennai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Chennai?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Chennai flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Chennai?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Auckland to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,384 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

517 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

922 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

SriLankan Airlines

6.9

Okay

76 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Chennai round-trip?
According to our current data, SriLankan Airlines ($1,294), Qantas Airways ($1,310), and Singapore Airlines ($1,365) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Chennai for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Chennai?
Auckland to Chennai flights have a stopover in Singapore most often. Kuala Lumpur follows Singapore in terms of the most common stopover location on Auckland to Chennai flights.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Chennai flights?
Flights departing from Auckland and landing in Chennai stopover in Sydney least frequently.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Chennai?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Chennai (average of $1,217). Flying from Auckland to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,737). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Auckland to Chennai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,294	Average$1,892	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,310	Average$1,790	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,365	Average$1,851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,423	Average$1,944	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,543	Average$2,114	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Oman Air	Cheapest$1,588	Average$2,039	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Oman Air flights
Air India	Cheapest$1,644	Average$2,541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,660	Average$1,943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,823	Average$2,405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Chennai are usually found in August or February, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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