Cheap flights from Auckland to Chennai from $781

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MAA
2 Jul — 9 Jul1
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 2 June 2026.

Thu 29/1013:25
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops33h 00m
SriLankan Airlines
Wed 11/1120:55
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops19h 40m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 31/5$1,561
Sun 1/1113:25
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops26h 45m
SriLankan Airlines
Wed 18/1109:45
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops30h 50m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 30/5$1,596
Wed 5/813:00
AKL
-
MAA
1 stop16h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 9/823:55
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop16h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/5$1,600
Sun 1/1113:25
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops26h 45m
SriLankan Airlines
Mon 16/1120:55
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops43h 40m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 31/5$1,601
Fri 10/706:00
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops23h 25m
Qantas Airways
Thu 30/714:35
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops25h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/5$1,625
Sat 18/700:25
AKL
-
MAA
1 stop16h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 31/723:55
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop29h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 28/5$1,660
Fri 16/1020:35
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops43h 45m
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 24/1009:55
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops30h 40m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 29/5$1,672
Tue 7/706:00
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/721:15
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/5$1,692

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 2 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,561

One-way from

$781

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,867
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 29/10-11/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 40m total
  • Auckland to Chennai
15/7
  • 15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 05m total
  • Auckland to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($582 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($104 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Departure

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Price

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AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/8

13:00-22:50

1 stop16h 20m

Chennai

Sun 9/8

23:55-22:50

1 stop16h 25m

$1,600

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/10

13:45-23:05

1 stop16h 50m

Chennai

Wed 18/11

00:20-23:55

1 stop16h 05m

$1,712

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/7

06:00-21:25

2 stops21h 55m

Chennai

Tue 28/7

14:35-22:55

2 stops25h 50m

$1,752

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/7

06:00-23:45

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Mon 27/7

14:35-22:55

2 stops25h 50m

$1,781

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/10

13:45-23:05

1 stop16h 50m

Chennai

Fri 20/11

11:45-12:15

1 stop17h 00m

$1,857

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Fri 24/7

06:10-07:15

3 stops31h 35m

Chennai

Fri 31/7

21:10-16:10

3 stops36h 30m

$1,907

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/7

06:00-08:15

2 stops32h 45m

Chennai

Sun 19/7

14:20-00:10

2 stops27h 20m

$1,951

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/8

06:00-22:55

2 stops23h 25m

Chennai

Sun 9/8

03:10-22:55

2 stops37h 15m

$1,962

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/10

01:25-10:45

1 stop16h 50m

Chennai

Sat 24/10

11:45-12:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,994

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/8

06:10-23:55

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Sat 8/8

03:10-12:20

2 stops26h 40m

$2,078

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

Booking 80 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 $1,495). Flying from Auckland to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,488). 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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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 2 June 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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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 16h 20m. Malaysia Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,600. Auckland and Chennai are separated by a distance of 11269 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,184), SriLankan Airlines ($1,239), and Qantas Airways ($1,372) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Chennai for 34% 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 $667 on Malaysia Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from $676 and Air New Zealand from $687 one-way.

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

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

  • 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 $1,495). Flying from Auckland to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,488). 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 7 airlines flying from Auckland to Chennai

Discover the top 7 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 2 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,184Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,239Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,372Average$1,816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,431Average$1,943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,471Average$2,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,512Average$2,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search Air New Zealand flights
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,614Average$2,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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