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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chennai from $869

WLG — MAA
19 Sep — 26 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Chennai

Fri 18/906:05 -
2 stops33h 15m
Thu 24/909:55 -
2 stops31h 30m
Deal found 19/8$1,676
Mon 21/914:35 -
2 stops39h 50m
Sat 26/903:10 -
2 stops37h 55m
Deal found 15/8$1,820
Mon 12/1006:05 -
2 stops25h 20m
Sat 23/103:00 -
2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 16/8$2,047
Mon 12/1006:05 -
3 stops37h 35m
Sat 23/103:50 -
2 stops31h 40m
Deal found 16/8$2,188
Mon 21/906:05 -
2 stops24h 00m
Sun 27/923:50 -
3 stops31h 15m
Deal found 15/8$2,452
Fri 28/806:05 -
2 stops24h 10m
Sat 29/814:20 -
2 stops51h 05m
Deal found 15/8$2,487
Wed 9/1214:35 -
2 stops37h 05m
Sat 16/121:45 -
2 stops37h 45m
Deal found 16/8$2,828
Thu 10/1214:35 -
2 stops43h 10m
Tue 19/121:45 -
2 stops33h 35m
Deal found 16/8$2,940

Find flight deals from Wellington to Chennai

Round-trip from

$1,676

One-way from

$869

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,101
18/9-24/9
  • 18/9-24/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 45m total
  • Wellington to Chennai
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4/9
  • 4/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 15m total
  • Wellington to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($342 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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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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WellingtonChennai

WLG Wellington - MAA Chennai

WLGMAA

Wellington

Fri 18/9

06:05-08:50

2 stops33h 15m

Chennai

Thu 24/9

09:55-23:55

2 stops31h 30m

$1,676

WellingtonChennai

WLG Wellington - MAA Chennai

WLGMAA

Wellington

Wed 9/12

14:35-20:10

2 stops37h 05m

Chennai

Sun 17/1

21:45-15:30

2 stops34h 15m

$2,828

WellingtonChennai

WLG Wellington - MAA Chennai

WLGMAA

Wellington

Thu 10/12

14:35-02:15

2 stops43h 10m

Chennai

Tue 19/1

21:45-14:50

2 stops33h 35m

$2,940
Fastest return journey

WellingtonChennai

WLG Wellington - MAA Chennai

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sun 20/12

20:05-00:35

3 stops36h 00m

Chennai

Sat 9/1

08:40-19:50

3 stops27h 40m

$3,282

WellingtonChennai

WLG Wellington - MAA Chennai

WLGMAA

Wellington

Fri 11/12

06:05-00:10

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Sat 16/1

14:40-23:50

2 stops49h 40m

$3,289

WellingtonChennai

WLG Wellington - MAA Chennai

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sun 13/12

20:05-00:10

2 stops35h 35m

Chennai

Tue 19/1

03:00-13:30

2 stops51h 00m

$3,377

WellingtonChennai

WLG Wellington - MAA Chennai

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sun 13/12

20:05-02:15

2 stops37h 40m

Chennai

Sat 16/1

03:50-13:30

2 stops26h 10m

$3,399

WellingtonChennai

WLG Wellington - MAA Chennai

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sat 12/12

07:40-02:30

3 stops50h 20m

Chennai

Sat 16/1

04:05-12:00

3 stops48h 25m

$15,987
Cheapest one-way

WellingtonChennai

WLG Wellington - MAA Chennai

WLGMAA

Wellington

Mon 21/9

14:35-06:15

2 stops46h 10m

$984

WellingtonChennai

WLG Wellington - MAA Chennai

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sat 29/8

06:05-08:50

2 stops33h 15m

$1,051

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $1,596). Flying from Wellington to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,850). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Wellington to Chennai flights typically cost between $1,983 and $2,280 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,676 on Multiple Airlines (18 Sept–24 Sept).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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
1,586 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
1,586 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,586 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
3,660 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,586 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
663 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,586 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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
1,083 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,586 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

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

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Chennai?

    Departing from Wellington to Chennai will take you 25h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11333 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,241), Singapore Airlines ($1,412), and Qantas Airways ($1,630) offers the cheapest pricing from Wellington to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Chennai for 36% 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 $772. 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 $1,596). Flying from Wellington to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,850). 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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Fly from Wellington to Chennai on these airlines

Singapore Airlines flights from Wellington to Chennai
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Emirates flights from Wellington to Chennai

Top 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,241Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,412Average$1,855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,630Average$1,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,020Average$2,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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