Cheap flights from New Zealand to Chennai from $561

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MAA
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
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 14 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,282

One-way from

$561

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,523
12/11-5/12
  • 12/11-5/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Chennai
15/11
  • 15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($464 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 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 14 August 2025.

Wed 12/1116:00WLG - MAA
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1208:05MAA - WLG
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,282
Tue 26/820:40AKL - MAA
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/900:05MAA - AKL
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,406
Sun 23/1116:20AKL - MAA
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1217:30MAA - AKL
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,468
Wed 12/1106:05WLG - MAA
2 stops21h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1211:15MAA - WLG
2 stops29h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/8$1,492
Mon 3/1106:15AKL - MAA
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1100:35MAA - AKL
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,508
Sun 24/807:30AKL - MAA
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/809:55MAA - AKL
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,555
Sat 15/1106:00AKL - MAA
2 stops23h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1211:15MAA - AKL
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/8$1,557
Wed 27/806:05WLG - MAA
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/800:05MAA - WLG
2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,575
Sat 15/1106:15AKL - MAA
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1211:45MAA - AKL
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,579
Mon 3/1115:15AKL - MAA
1 stop25h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mon 24/1109:50MAA - AKL
1 stop21h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,587
Sat 15/1116:00WLG - MAA
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1223:50MAA - WLG
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,614
Sun 23/1113:45AKL - MAA
1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 3/1211:45MAA - AKL
1 stop17h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,622

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Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Wed 12/11

16:00-07:25

2 stops22h 55m

Chennai

Fri 5/12

08:05-23:50

2 stops32h 15m

$1,282

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/8

20:40-22:40

3 stops32h 30m

Chennai

Wed 3/9

00:05-11:25

2 stops28h 50m

$1,406

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

06:15-08:40

3 stops33h 55m

Chennai

Mon 24/11

18:20-05:30

3 stops27h 40m

$1,431

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Wed 12/11

06:05-19:45

2 stops21h 10m

Chennai

Wed 3/12

11:15-23:50

2 stops29h 05m

$1,492

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/8

07:30-08:50

2 stops31h 50m

Chennai

Sat 30/8

09:55-00:10

2 stops31h 45m

$1,555

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Wed 27/8

06:05-23:05

2 stops23h 30m

Chennai

Fri 29/8

00:05-23:55

2 stops41h 20m

$1,575

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

15:15-08:45

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Mon 24/11

09:50-15:15

1 stop21h 55m

$1,587

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sat 15/11

16:00-22:50

2 stops38h 20m

Chennai

Mon 15/12

23:50-23:50

2 stops40h 30m

$1,614

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Wed 12/11

16:00-10:45

2 stops26h 15m

Chennai

Tue 2/12

00:20-23:50

2 stops40h 00m

$1,646

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

13:00-10:45

1 stop28h 15m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

16:00-00:35

2 stops26h 05m

$1,687

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chennai (average of $914). Flying from New Zealand to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,504). 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 14 August 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.

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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 14 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand 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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

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  • 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chennai (average of $914). Flying from New Zealand to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,504). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$958Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,245Average$1,852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,294Average$2,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,310Average$2,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,373Average$2,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,776Average$1,983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,679Average$2,923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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