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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chennai from $1,453

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MAA
13 Jun — 20 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 14 May 2026.

Sat 10/1019:15
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1021:15
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,635
Thu 11/615:55
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops47h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/621:15
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,814
Thu 3/906:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops24h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 7/914:20
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops41h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,926
Wed 3/606:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops24h 20m
Qantas Airways
Fri 3/714:35
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops21h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,930
Fri 29/506:05
WLG
-
MAA
2 stops24h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sat 13/603:10
MAA
-
WLG
2 stops29h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/5$2,021

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 14 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,635

One-way from

$1,453

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,714
10/10-24/10
  • 10/10-24/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 10m total
  • Wellington to Chennai
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 20m total
  • Wellington to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($383 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($190 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 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 14 May 2026.
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WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sat 10/10

19:15-08:50

2 stops45h 05m

Chennai

Sat 24/10

21:15-23:50

2 stops19h 05m

$1,635

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Thu 11/6

15:55-08:50

2 stops47h 25m

Chennai

Thu 18/6

21:15-23:55

2 stops20h 10m

$1,814

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Thu 3/9

06:05-23:55

2 stops24h 20m

Chennai

Mon 7/9

14:20-14:45

2 stops41h 55m

$1,926
Fastest return journey

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Wed 3/6

06:05-23:55

2 stops24h 20m

Chennai

Fri 3/7

14:35-18:10

2 stops21h 05m

$1,930

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Fri 29/5

06:05-23:55

2 stops24h 20m

Chennai

Sat 13/6

03:10-14:45

2 stops29h 05m

$2,021
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Thu 28/5

06:05-23:55

2 stops24h 20m

$1,453

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sat 27/6

13:05-02:50

2 stops44h 15m

$1,568

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sat 27/6

19:40-23:55

3 stops34h 45m

$2,280

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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 $1,479). Flying from Wellington to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,156). 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 14 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
1,513 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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
1,513 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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
3,572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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
642 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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
1,037 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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 ($1,403), Air New Zealand ($1,470), and Qantas Airways ($1,599) offers the cheapest pricing from Wellington to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Chennai for 27% 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 $768. 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 $1,479). Flying from Wellington to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,156). 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 14 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,403Average$2,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,470Average$2,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,599Average$1,714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,577Average$2,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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