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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Chennai from $704

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MAA
9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 April 2026.

Wed 20/506:15
AKL
-
MAA
3 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/523:50
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,512
Sat 8/813:00
AKL
-
MAA
1 stop28h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Thu 10/923:55
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop29h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,516
Mon 4/506:15
AKL
-
MAA
3 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/516:30
MAA
-
AKL
3 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,529
Wed 2/906:10
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops23h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 23/911:45
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop17h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,574
Mon 4/506:00
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops21h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 13/522:00
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops36h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,583
Thu 21/506:10
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/523:50
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,590
Mon 18/506:00
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops21h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sun 7/608:55
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops25h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/4$1,595
Fri 15/506:00
AKL
-
MAA
2 stops23h 25m
Qantas Airways
Mon 15/614:35
MAA
-
AKL
2 stops19h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,598
Wed 29/713:00
AKL
-
MAA
1 stop16h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 2/811:45
MAA
-
AKL
1 stop17h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,602
Wed 5/815:55
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/823:45
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops41h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$1,610
Thu 5/1106:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops31h 55m
Qantas Airways
Thu 19/1113:15
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops27h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,614
Tue 19/506:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops23h 20m
Qantas Airways
Tue 26/508:55
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops32h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/4$1,615

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,512

One-way from

$704

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,357
20/5-27/5
  • 20/5-27/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Chennai
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8/8
  • 8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($490 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 9 April 2026.
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Departure

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Price

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AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/7

13:00-22:50

1 stop16h 20m

Chennai

Sun 2/8

11:45-11:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,602

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Wed 5/8

15:55-07:25

2 stops22h 00m

Chennai

Wed 26/8

23:45-00:10

2 stops41h 55m

$1,610

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Tue 19/5

06:05-22:55

2 stops23h 20m

Chennai

Tue 26/5

08:55-23:55

2 stops32h 30m

$1,615

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/8

06:00-08:15

2 stops32h 45m

Chennai

Mon 10/8

22:00-16:50

2 stops36h 20m

$1,730

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/5

12:40-08:50

2 stops26h 40m

Chennai

Wed 27/5

09:55-00:10

2 stops31h 45m

$1,734

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

06:00-22:55

2 stops23h 25m

Chennai

Tue 21/7

14:35-22:55

2 stops25h 50m

$1,735

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/7

06:00-21:15

2 stops21h 45m

Chennai

Tue 28/7

10:55-16:50

2 stops23h 25m

$1,735

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Tue 19/5

06:05-09:30

3 stops33h 55m

Chennai

Tue 26/5

23:50-13:35

2 stops31h 15m

$1,849

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/7

06:10-23:55

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Sun 26/7

03:10-23:55

2 stops38h 15m

$1,861

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Wed 10/6

06:05-23:55

2 stops24h 20m

Chennai

Sun 14/6

14:20-14:45

2 stops41h 55m

$1,866

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 8/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Chennai

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chennai (average of $999). Flying from New Zealand 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 9 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from New Zealand to Chennai. 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
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
626 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,017 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,966 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from New Zealand?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from New Zealand. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Chennai?

    Malaysia Airlines and Qantas Airways can get you from New Zealand to Chennai in just under 16h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h. The distance from New Zealand to Chennai is about 11269 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    $600 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Malaysia Airlines and Air India, with prices starting from $681 and $690, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Chennai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chennai (average of $999). Flying from New Zealand 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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Top 9 airlines flying from New Zealand to Chennai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,250Average$2,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,266Average$1,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,319Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,426Average$2,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,479Average$2,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,503Average$2,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Oman AirCheapest$1,566Average$2,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,689Average$2,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,111Average$2,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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