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 02m. 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 32m. Find deals

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

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,897. Find deals

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

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Chennai on Cheapflights. Find deals

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

According to our current data, SriLankan Airlines ($1,247), Qantas Airways ($1,257), and Singapore Airlines ($1,318) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Chennai for 30% 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 Air India, Cathay Pacific or Emirates 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.

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

Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Auckland to Chennai. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chennai.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 21 days in advance, which can save you up to 54% on flights from Auckland to Chennai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 21 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,531. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,294.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Chennai from Auckland average $1,781. You can even find prices in August for less than $1,781, as users have found deals to Chennai from as low as $1,281. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chennai from Auckland. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 36%.

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.

$635+ Cheap Flights from Auckland to Chennai

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

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Chennai

Round-trip from	$1,331
One-way from	$635
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,623

12/10-27/11
4 total stops
59h 10m total
Auckland to Chennai

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12/10
2 total stops
48h 20m total
Auckland to Chennai

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($506 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($101 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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1006:15AKL - MAA

3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1108:05MAA - AKL

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,375

Sat 18/1020:40AKL - MAA

3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1008:05MAA - AKL

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,388

Sat 8/1113:25AKL - MAA

2 stops26h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Mon 24/1120:55MAA - AKL

2 stops19h 40mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,393

Sat 25/1006:00AKL - MAA

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1108:05MAA - AKL

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,395

Mon 13/1006:10AKL - MAA

2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1021:15MAA - AKL

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,410

Wed 29/1006:15AKL - MAA

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1123:50MAA - AKL

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,449

Tue 28/1001:40AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 5/1111:45MAA - AKL

1 stop17h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,531

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Mon 13/1006:10AKL - MAA

2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1021:15MAA - AKL

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,410

Mon 9/313:25AKL - MAA

2 stops26h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 13/309:45MAA - AKL

2 stops30h 50mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,665

Mon 9/315:15AKL - MAA

1 stop25h 00mAir New Zealand

Fri 13/309:50MAA - AKL

1 stop16h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$1,682

Mon 9/306:00AKL - MAA

2 stops21h 15mQantas Airways

Fri 13/311:15MAA - AKL

2 stops28h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,697

Thu 30/1006:15AKL - MAA

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1108:05MAA - AKL

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,457

Wed 29/1006:15AKL - MAA

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1117:30MAA - AKL

3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,501

Tue 14/1012:40AKL - MAA

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1000:05MAA - AKL

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,636

Sat 18/1014:00AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1023:45MAA - AKL

2 stops52h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,658

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Mon 13/1006:10AKL - MAA

2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1021:15MAA - AKL

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,410

Sat 18/1020:40AKL - MAA

3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1008:05MAA - AKL

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,388

Sat 25/1006:00AKL - MAA

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1108:05MAA - AKL

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,395

Tue 28/1001:40AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 5/1111:45MAA - AKL

1 stop17h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,531

Wed 29/1006:15AKL - MAA

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1123:50MAA - AKL

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,449

Thu 30/1006:15AKL - MAA

3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1108:05MAA - AKL

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,375

One-way flights from Auckland to Chennai
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Sun 12/1006:15AKL - MAA

2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$635

Wed 26/1116:40AKL - MAA

3 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$755

Tue 25/1112:45AKL - MAA

3 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$775

Sun 14/1220:45AKL - MAA

3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$845

Mon 8/1220:45AKL - MAA

3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$875

Tue 25/1113:45AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,065

Sat 11/1001:25AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,078

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AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/10

06:10-14:55

2 stops40h 15m

Chennai

Mon 20/10

21:15-00:10

2 stops19h 25m

$1,410

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/10

06:15-00:10

2 stops25h 25m

Chennai

Thu 6/11

08:05-00:30

2 stops32h 55m

$1,457

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/10

06:15-22:50

2 stops24h 05m

Chennai

Wed 5/11

17:30-05:30

3 stops28h 30m

$1,501

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

12:40-07:45

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Wed 22/10

00:05-11:25

2 stops27h 50m

$1,636

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/10

14:00-22:50

1 stop16h 20m

Chennai

Thu 30/10

23:45-11:30

2 stops52h 15m

$1,658

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

13:25-08:40

2 stops26h 45m

Chennai

Fri 13/3

09:45-00:05

2 stops30h 50m

$1,665

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

15:15-08:45

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Fri 13/3

09:50-09:35

1 stop16h 15m

$1,682

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

06:00-19:45

2 stops21h 15m

Chennai

Fri 13/3

11:15-23:00

2 stops28h 15m

$1,697

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/10

06:15-23:05

2 stops48h 20m

$635

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 26/11

16:40-22:55

3 stops37h 45m

$755

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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 $911). Flying from Auckland to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,468). 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 11% 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.

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

1,365 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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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

505 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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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

905 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

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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

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 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.

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

75 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 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.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Chennai round-trip?
According to our current data, SriLankan Airlines ($1,247), Qantas Airways ($1,257), and Singapore Airlines ($1,318) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Chennai for 30% 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 $911). Flying from Auckland to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,468). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,247	Average$1,822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,252	Average$1,663	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,319	Average$1,778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,381	Average$1,959	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,451	Average$2,027	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air India	Cheapest$1,584	Average$2,439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,596	Average$1,823	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Oman Air	Cheapest$1,779	Average$1,986	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Oman Air flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,880	Average$2,300	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$2,683	Average$2,876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways 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

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.

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