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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chennai from $706

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MAA
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2026.

Fri 15/506:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops21h 50m
Qantas Airways
Fri 22/514:35
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops26h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,651
Sat 16/506:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops21h 50m
Qantas Airways
Mon 25/514:35
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops26h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,674
Fri 15/506:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/523:50
MAA
-
WLG
3 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,700
Sat 16/519:40
WLG
-
MAA
3 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/501:40
MAA
-
WLG
3 stops36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,749
Tue 28/406:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Tue 5/514:35
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops26h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,770
Thu 27/806:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Mon 31/807:05
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops34h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,791
Tue 28/419:25
WLG
-
MAA
3 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/523:50
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,857
Wed 10/606:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops24h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sun 14/614:20
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops41h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,892

Find flight deals from Wellington to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,651

One-way from

$706

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,319
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 15/5-22/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Wellington to Chennai
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28/4
  • 28/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • Wellington to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($187 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($121 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington 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 3 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Fri 15/5

06:05-21:25

2 stops21h 50m

Chennai

Fri 22/5

14:35-23:55

2 stops26h 50m

$1,651

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sat 16/5

06:05-21:25

2 stops21h 50m

Chennai

Mon 25/5

14:35-23:55

2 stops26h 50m

$1,674

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Fri 15/5

06:05-11:45

2 stops36h 10m

Chennai

Fri 22/5

23:50-14:00

3 stops31h 40m

$1,700

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sat 16/5

19:40-22:50

3 stops33h 40m

Chennai

Sun 24/5

01:40-21:05

3 stops36h 55m

$1,749
Fastest return journey

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Tue 28/4

06:05-20:35

2 stops21h 00m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

14:35-23:55

2 stops26h 50m

$1,770

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Thu 27/8

06:05-20:35

2 stops21h 00m

Chennai

Mon 31/8

07:05-23:55

2 stops34h 20m

$1,791

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Tue 28/4

19:25-22:50

3 stops33h 55m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

23:50-13:35

2 stops31h 15m

$1,857

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

$1,892
Cheapest one-way

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Tue 28/4

09:15-22:50

3 stops44h 05m

$706

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sun 3/5

21:10-22:50

3 stops32h 10m

$776

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Deals found on 30/3

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 2 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Chennai, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Chennai (average of $1,259). Flying from Wellington to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,102). 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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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 3 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andAir New Zealand from Wellington to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,488 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Chennai?

    Departing from Wellington to Chennai will take you 21h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11333 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,506), Air New Zealand ($1,526), and Qantas Airways ($1,661) offers the cheapest pricing from Wellington to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Chennai for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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 Wellington to Chennai?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Chennai (average of $1,259). Flying from Wellington to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,102). 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 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Chennai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Wellington 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 3 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,506Average$2,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,526Average$2,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,661Average$1,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,664Average$2,891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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