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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chennai from $1,130

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MAA
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
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 22 May 2026.

Thu 19/1116:00
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops48h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/120:55
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5$1,913
Thu 3/906:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops24h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sun 6/903:10
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops38h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/5$1,918
Wed 12/806:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops24h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sat 15/803:10
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops38h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/5$2,025
Tue 30/606:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops21h 00m
Qantas Airways
Wed 1/722:00
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops43h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/5$2,088
Tue 30/606:05
WLG
-
MAA
3 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/719:05
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$2,319
Thu 11/606:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/610:55
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5$2,370
Tue 8/1216:30
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops39h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 28/106:25
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops25h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/5$2,481

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 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,918

One-way from

$1,130

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,736
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 3/9-6/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 35m total
  • Wellington to Chennai
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31/5
  • 31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Wellington to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($386 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($141 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 22 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Thu 3/9

06:05-23:55

2 stops24h 20m

Chennai

Sun 6/9

03:10-23:55

2 stops38h 15m

$1,918

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Wed 12/8

06:05-23:55

2 stops24h 20m

Chennai

Sat 15/8

03:10-23:55

2 stops38h 15m

$2,025

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Tue 30/6

06:05-20:35

2 stops21h 00m

Chennai

Wed 1/7

22:00-23:55

2 stops43h 25m

$2,088

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Tue 30/6

06:05-09:30

3 stops33h 55m

Chennai

Wed 1/7

19:05-23:55

2 stops46h 20m

$2,319
Fastest return journey

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Thu 11/6

09:00-07:25

3 stops28h 55m

Chennai

Tue 30/6

08:55-23:55

2 stops32h 30m

$2,470

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Fri 3/7

06:00-19:15

3 stops43h 45m

Chennai

Fri 10/7

23:50-13:35

3 stops31h 15m

$2,816

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Wed 12/8

06:05-03:30

3 stops51h 55m

Chennai

Sun 16/8

05:35-14:45

3 stops50h 40m

$7,150
Cheapest one-way

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sun 31/5

06:05-20:10

2 stops44h 35m

$1,130
Fastest single journey

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Thu 18/6

06:05-23:45

2 stops24h 10m

$1,417

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Chennai, you should look to book at least 75 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Chennai (average of $1,497). Flying from Wellington to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,810). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Chennai?

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 22 May 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
1,522 reviews
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Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
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Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,576 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,041 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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 24h 20m. 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 ($1,421), Air New Zealand ($1,422), and Qantas Airways ($1,619) offers the cheapest pricing from Wellington to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Chennai for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $777. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Wellington to Chennai for a low price.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Chennai (average of $1,497). Flying from Wellington to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,810). 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 22 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,421Average$2,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,422Average$2,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,619Average$1,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,609Average$2,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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