How long is the flight from New Zealand to Chennai?

SriLankan Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Malaysia Airlines can get you from New Zealand to Chennai in just under 16h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 55m. 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. Find deals

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

$346 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SriLankan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $643 and $646, respectively. Find deals

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. Find deals

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Chennai?

When booking a flight from New Zealand to Chennai, you may want to consider flying on Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to MAA?

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.

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.

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.

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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 1 February 2026.

Sun 17/512:40

AKL

MAA

2 stops25h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 28/502:55

MAA

AKL

3 stops34h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/2$1,448

Tue 17/313:25

AKL

MAA

2 stops26h 45m

SriLankan Airlines

Tue 24/309:45

MAA

AKL

2 stops30h 50m

SriLankan Airlines

Deal found 31/1$1,458

Mon 2/313:25

AKL

MAA

2 stops26h 45m

SriLankan Airlines

Mon 23/320:55

MAA

AKL

2 stops19h 40m

SriLankan Airlines

Deal found 31/1$1,474

Thu 5/306:15

AKL

MAA

3 stops32h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 20/308:05

MAA

AKL

3 stops22h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 31/1$1,501

Wed 18/306:05

WLG

MAA

2 stops21h 25m

Qantas Airways

Wed 25/313:15

MAA

WLG

2 stops27h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 1/2$1,531

Sun 17/520:45

AKL

MAA

3 stops32h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 20/608:15

MAA

AKL

3 stops23h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 31/1$1,551

Thu 4/600:25

AKL

MAA

1 stop16h 50m

Malaysia Airlines

Tue 9/623:55

MAA

AKL

1 stop29h 00m

Malaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/1$1,569

Tue 17/308:15

AKL

MAA

1 stop23h 50m

Cathay Pacific

Mon 23/302:00

MAA

AKL

1 stop27h 55m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 31/1$1,572

Tue 17/306:10

AKL

MAA

2 stops24h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 23/302:00

MAA

AKL

1 stop27h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 31/1$1,637

Sun 17/513:25

AKL

MAA

1 stop40h 40m

Cathay Pacific

Thu 28/500:50

MAA

AKL

1 stop28h 30m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 1/2$1,680

Sun 17/513:25

AKL

MAA

1 stop40h 40m

Cathay Pacific

Fri 19/600:50

MAA

AKL

1 stop28h 30m

Cathay Pacific

Deal found 31/1$1,699

Mon 31/806:05

WLG

MAA

2 stops23h 30m

Qantas Airways

Thu 3/919:05

MAA

WLG

2 stops46h 20m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 31/1$1,708

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Round-trip from	$1,448
One-way from	$616
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,493

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5 total stops
59h 45m total
New Zealand to Chennai

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2 total stops
32h 00m total
New Zealand to Chennai

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AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

12:40-07:45

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Thu 28/5

02:55-19:35

3 stops34h 10m

$1,448

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

13:25-08:40

2 stops26h 45m

Chennai

Tue 24/3

09:45-00:05

2 stops30h 50m

$1,458

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

06:15-07:25

3 stops32h 40m

Chennai

Fri 20/3

08:05-14:10

3 stops22h 35m

$1,501

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Wed 18/3

06:05-20:00

2 stops21h 25m

Chennai

Wed 25/3

13:15-23:50

2 stops27h 05m

$1,531

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

20:45-22:50

3 stops32h 35m

Chennai

Sat 20/6

08:15-14:35

3 stops23h 50m

$1,551

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

00:25-10:45

1 stop16h 50m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

23:55-11:25

1 stop29h 00m

$1,569

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

08:15-00:35

1 stop23h 50m

Chennai

Mon 23/3

02:00-13:25

1 stop27h 55m

$1,572

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

06:10-22:50

2 stops24h 10m

Chennai

Mon 23/3

02:00-13:25

1 stop27h 55m

$1,637

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

13:25-23:35

1 stop40h 40m

Chennai

Thu 28/5

00:50-11:50

1 stop28h 30m

$1,680

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

13:25-23:35

1 stop40h 40m

Chennai

Fri 19/6

00:50-11:50

1 stop28h 30m

$1,699

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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 $903). Flying from New Zealand to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,624). 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

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

1,443 reviews

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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

1,443 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,443 reviews

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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

578 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,443 reviews

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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

984 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,443 reviews

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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

7.3

Good

290 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,443 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

79 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,443 reviews

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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

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?
SriLankan Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Malaysia Airlines can get you from New Zealand to Chennai in just under 16h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 55m. 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?
$346 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SriLankan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $643 and $646, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chennai (average of $903). Flying from New Zealand to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,624). 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 Airways	Cheapest$883	Average$1,732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,220	Average$1,958	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,225	Average$1,840	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,339	Average$1,851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,386	Average$2,317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,444	Average$2,530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air India	Cheapest$1,456	Average$2,415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Oman Air	Cheapest$1,515	Average$1,944	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Oman Air flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,584	Average$1,947	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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