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Cheap flights from Auckland to Chennai from $691

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MAA
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 March 2026.

Mon 11/506:15
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/523:50
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,474
Mon 4/506:15
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/523:45
MAA
-
AKL
3 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,496
Fri 12/606:10
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/608:40
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,568
Fri 24/706:00
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops23h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 12/811:45
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop17h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,570
Tue 16/613:00
AKL
-
MAA
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/708:05
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,586
Tue 16/613:00
AKL
-
MAA
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/708:05
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,589
Tue 21/713:00
AKL
-
MAA
1 stop16h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 14/811:45
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop17h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,615
Wed 10/613:00
AKL
-
MAA
1 stop16h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 21/611:45
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop17h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,618
Fri 10/706:00
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops23h 25m
Qantas Airways
Fri 28/810:55
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops23h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/3$1,622

Find flight deals from Auckland to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,474

One-way from

$691

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,784
11/5-24/5
  • 11/5-24/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • Auckland to Chennai
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10/6
  • 10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 40m total
  • Auckland to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($494 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/5

06:10-08:50

2 stops33h 10m

Chennai

Mon 11/5

15:55-22:55

2 stops24h 30m

$1,608

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

06:00-10:45

2 stops35h 15m

Chennai

Mon 18/5

11:45-11:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,705

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/6

06:00-22:50

2 stops23h 20m

Chennai

Mon 22/6

11:45-11:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,709
Fastest return journey

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/6

13:00-22:50

1 stop16h 20m

Chennai

Sun 21/6

23:55-22:50

1 stop16h 25m

$1,719

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/6

13:00-22:50

1 stop16h 20m

Chennai

Sun 21/6

23:55-22:50

1 stop16h 25m

$1,719

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/6

13:00-22:50

1 stop16h 20m

Chennai

Wed 17/6

23:55-22:50

1 stop16h 25m

$1,738

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/6

06:00-22:55

2 stops23h 25m

Chennai

Fri 10/7

14:35-22:55

2 stops25h 50m

$1,765

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Fri 19/6

06:00-22:55

2 stops23h 25m

Chennai

Sun 12/7

22:00-22:55

2 stops42h 25m

$1,765

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

06:00-11:45

2 stops36h 15m

Chennai

Mon 18/5

22:00-16:50

2 stops36h 20m

$1,769

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/6

06:00-22:55

2 stops23h 25m

Chennai

Thu 18/6

10:55-16:50

2 stops23h 25m

$1,772

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland 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 13 March 2026.

Booking 83 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 $1,198). Flying from Auckland to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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.

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 22 March 2026.
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
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
618 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
1,008 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
297 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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
82 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Chennai?

    A quick flight from Auckland to Chennai can take about 35h 15m. Malaysia Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,705. Auckland and Chennai are separated by a distance of 11269 km.

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

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,253), SriLankan Airlines ($1,264), and Qantas Airways ($1,370) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Chennai for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Chennai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $599 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Malaysia Airlines from $680 and Air India from $689 one-way.

  • 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 $1,198). Flying from Auckland to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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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Fly from Auckland to Chennai on these airlines

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Top 9 airlines flying from Auckland to Chennai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,253Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,264Average$1,936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,370Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,400Average$1,984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,477Average$2,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,500Average$2,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Oman AirCheapest$1,564Average$2,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,686Average$2,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,795Average$2,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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