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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Chennai from $690

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MAA
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheap 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,298

One-way from

$690

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,926
3/6-13/6
  • 3/6-13/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • New Zealand to Chennai
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16/5
  • 16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($528 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 29 April 2025.

Tue 3/606:10AKL - MAA
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/621:15MAA - AKL
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,298
Sun 1/606:05WLG - MAA
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/721:15MAA - WLG
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,387
Tue 8/700:25AKL - MAA
1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 27/711:45MAA - AKL
1 stop17h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,527
Wed 14/506:05WLG - MAA
2 stops32h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 30/611:50MAA - WLG
2 stops29h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/4$1,548
Mon 7/720:35AKL - MAA
2 stops42h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 29/721:15MAA - AKL
2 stops20h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,612
Mon 7/723:55AKL - MAA
1 stop28h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 29/710:30MAA - AKL
1 stop29h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,753
Sat 14/610:15AKL - MAA
1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 20/601:30MAA - AKL
1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4$1,822
Mon 23/606:00AKL - MAA
2 stops21h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 16/711:50MAA - AKL
2 stops22h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,916
Mon 7/723:55AKL - MAA
1 stop17h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 28/700:35MAA - AKL
1 stop25h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$1,926
Sun 6/710:00AKL - MAA
1 stop31h 00mAir India
Mon 28/720:40MAA - AKL
2 stops21h 25mAir India
Deal found 27/4$2,030
Tue 13/500:25AKL - MAA
2 stops37h 30mOman Air
Sat 31/508:25MAA - AKL
2 stops44h 30mOman Air
Deal found 27/4$2,126
Thu 10/706:10AKL - MAA
2 stops44h 50mEmirates
Thu 31/704:00MAA - AKL
2 stops37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 27/4$2,152

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Chennai that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

06:10-08:50

2 stops33h 10m

Chennai

Fri 13/6

21:15-23:00

2 stops19h 15m

$1,298

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sun 1/6

06:05-20:10

2 stops44h 35m

Chennai

Thu 31/7

21:15-23:55

2 stops20h 10m

$1,387

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/7

00:25-10:45

1 stop16h 50m

Chennai

Wed 30/7

23:55-22:50

1 stop16h 25m

$1,527

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/7

20:35-08:50

2 stops42h 45m

Chennai

Tue 29/7

21:15-00:10

2 stops20h 25m

$1,612

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/7

23:55-22:00

1 stop28h 35m

Chennai

Tue 29/7

10:30-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

$1,753

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/6

10:15-00:15

1 stop20h 30m

Chennai

Fri 20/6

01:30-11:40

1 stop27h 40m

$1,822

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/6

06:00-21:05

2 stops21h 35m

Chennai

Wed 16/7

11:50-16:55

2 stops22h 35m

$1,916

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/7

23:55-10:30

1 stop17h 05m

Chennai

Mon 28/7

00:35-08:25

1 stop25h 20m

$1,926

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 6/7

10:00-10:30

1 stop31h 00m

Chennai

Mon 28/7

20:40-00:35

2 stops21h 25m

$2,030

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/5

00:25-07:25

2 stops37h 30m

Chennai

Sat 31/5

08:25-11:25

2 stops44h 30m

$2,126

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Chennai

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chennai (average of $944). Flying from New Zealand to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,510). 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 NZ to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

When flying from New Zealand to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 29 April 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,213 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
471 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.

  • 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.

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  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chennai (average of $944). Flying from New Zealand to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,510). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$892Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,277Average$2,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,294Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,368Average$1,966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,397Average$1,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,458Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,619Average$2,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,650Average$2,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,685Average$2,929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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