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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Chennai from $697

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
AKL — MAA
30 Apr — 7 May1
1 adult
Tue 30/4
Tue 7/5

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to Chennai?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 54 days in advance to save up to 46% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 54 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New Zealand to Chennai 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $2,277, or $2,677 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Chennai?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Chennai. Flights to Chennai from New Zealand in May are about $2,075 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $965.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Zealand to Chennai (NZ - 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.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from New Zealand to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between New Zealand and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,454 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights we've found from New Zealand to Chennai. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Mon 12/823:55AKL - MAA
1 stop28h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 14/810:30MAA - AKL
1 stop19h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$2,001
Mon 12/823:55AKL - MAA
1 stop28h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 14/823:15MAA - AKL
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/4$2,006
Fri 14/610:05AKL - MAA
1 stop30h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/723:15MAA - AKL
1 stop26h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/4$2,134
Mon 12/810:05AKL - MAA
1 stop18h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 14/811:30MAA - AKL
2 stops20h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/4$2,240

Cheap SriLankan Airlines flights from New Zealand to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SriLankan Airlines for the route between New Zealand and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,454 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on SriLankan Airlines flights travelling from New Zealand to Chennai. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Tue 16/715:15AKL - MAA
2 stops48h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 30/703:10MAA - AKL
2 stops38h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,750
Mon 12/820:00AKL - MAA
2 stops36h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 14/816:05MAA - AKL
2 stops25h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,833
Mon 12/815:15AKL - MAA
2 stops41h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 14/816:05MAA - AKL
2 stops25h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,836
Mon 15/700:25AKL - MAA
2 stops21h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 30/703:10MAA - AKL
2 stops38h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,015
Thu 13/600:25AKL - MAA
2 stops38h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 10/703:10MAA - AKL
2 stops38h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,326

Cheap New Zealand to Chennai flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from New Zealand to Chennai specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,454 searches. Prices were last updated on 25 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Chennai in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 23/506:05WLG - MAA
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/506:40MAA - WLG
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,157
Thu 23/515:40WLG - MAA
3 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/508:15MAA - WLG
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,909
Thu 23/506:05WLG - MAA
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/501:10MAA - WLG
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,225
Thu 23/506:45WLG - MAA
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/501:10MAA - WLG
3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,152
Thu 23/506:00WLG - MAA
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/501:10MAA - WLG
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,522
Thu 23/518:55WLG - MAA
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/523:55MAA - WLG
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$3,696

New Zealand to Chennai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between New Zealand and Chennai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,454 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Chennai in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 23/506:05WLG - MAA
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/506:40MAA - WLG
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,157
Thu 6/613:00AKL - MAA
1 stop28h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 30/611:45MAA - AKL
1 stop17h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,567
Fri 14/607:30AKL - MAA
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/716:05MAA - AKL
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,577
Mon 3/600:25AKL - MAA
1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 30/611:45MAA - AKL
1 stop17h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,594
Thu 6/606:15AKL - MAA
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/608:15MAA - AKL
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,614
Thu 6/606:15AKL - MAA
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/608:15MAA - AKL
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,617
Sat 8/606:15AKL - MAA
2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/608:15MAA - AKL
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,619
Wed 5/613:00AKL - MAA
1 stop28h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 30/611:45MAA - AKL
1 stop17h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,626
Mon 3/600:25AKL - MAA
1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 28/611:45MAA - AKL
1 stop17h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,705

One-way flights to Chennai from New Zealand

Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 122,454 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from New Zealand to Chennai. Those needing a return flight from New Zealand to Chennai can use the search form above.
Thu 9/506:05WLG - MAA
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$697
Thu 9/506:05WLG - MAA
3 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,518

Find flights from New Zealand to Chennai within your budget

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 122,454 searches. Data last updated 25 April 2024.

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$1,157 - $2,220

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Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Thu 23/5

2 stops23h 05m

Chennai

Thu 30/5

2 stops24h 25m

$1,157

Auckland IntlChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/6

2 stops24h 05m

Chennai

Sun 30/6

2 stops30h 25m

$1,405

Auckland IntlChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/6

1 stop28h 15m

Chennai

Sun 30/6

1 stop17h 10m

$1,567

Auckland IntlChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/6

1 stop16h 50m

Chennai

Sun 30/6

1 stop17h 10m

$1,594

Auckland IntlChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/7

2 stops48h 05m

Chennai

Tue 30/7

2 stops38h 25m

$1,750

Auckland IntlChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/6

1 stop30h 45m

Chennai

Tue 2/7

1 stop16h 40m

$1,806

Auckland IntlChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/8

1 stop28h 35m

Chennai

Wed 14/8

1 stop19h 20m

$2,001

Auckland IntlChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/6

1 stop30h 30m

Chennai

Thu 27/6

2 stops32h 10m

$2,181

Auckland IntlChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/6

2 stops35h 10m

Chennai

Thu 27/6

2 stops27h 15m

$2,220

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Deals found on 24/4

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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 25 April 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, SriLankan Airlines and Singapore Airlines from New Zealand to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
650 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
650 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
650 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
650 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,068 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
650 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,479 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
650 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Malaysia Airlines
7.5
Good
403 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
650 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

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 flights from New Zealand to Chennai for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New Zealand to Chennai for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,157, but on average you can expect to pay $1,647.

  • 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 Emirates, Etihad Airways or Malaysia Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What does AKL to MAA mean?

    This is defined as Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) and Chennai Airport (MAA). Codes like Chennai Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Christchurch Airport (CHC), Wellington Airport (WLG), Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN), Dunedin Airport (DUD), Nelson Airport (NSN).

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Chennai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your New Zealand to Chennai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from New Zealand to Chennai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New Zealand to Chennai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Chennai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from New Zealand to Chennai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from New Zealand to Chennai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on New Zealand to Chennai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the New Zealand to Chennai flight deals updated?

    The New Zealand to Chennai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 24/4.

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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,237Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,370Average$1,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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