₹ 36,011 Find Cheap Flights from New Zealand to Chennai

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Cheapest return fare
₹ 79,535
Typical prices: ₹ 78,436-₹ 96,854
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/3Fri 20/3
AKL - MAA • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 36,011
Typical prices: ₹ 39,493-₹ 45,999
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/3
AKL - MAA • 2 stops
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 15% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from New Zealand to Chennai

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New Zealand to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from New Zealand to Chennai

Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:45 - 22:55
AKL
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MAA
33h 40m
3 stops
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23:55 - 05:30
MAA
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AKL
22h 05m
2 stops
₹ 79,535Multiple Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:25 - 23:35
AKL
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MAA
40h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 11:50
MAA
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AKL
28h 30m
1 stop
₹ 80,543Cathay Pacific
Mon, 18 May - Fri, 26 Jun
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10:30 - 07:45
AKL
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MAA
27h 45m
3 stops
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08:15 - 16:05
MAA
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AKL
25h 20m
3 stops
₹ 80,727Multiple Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:25 - 23:35
AKL
-
MAA
40h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 11:50
MAA
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AKL
28h 30m
1 stop
₹ 80,910Cathay Pacific
Mon, 18 May - Fri, 26 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 07:45
AKL
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MAA
32h 00m
2 stops
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23:55 - 22:50
MAA
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AKL
16h 25m
1 stop
₹ 82,193Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
SriLankan Airlines Logo
13:25 - 08:40
AKL
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MAA
26h 45m
2 stops
SriLankan Airlines Logo
20:55 - 00:05
MAA
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AKL
19h 40m
2 stops
₹ 83,750SriLankan Airlines
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 07:50
AKL
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MAA
31h 15m
3 stops
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17:35 - 05:30
MAA
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AKL
28h 25m
3 stops
₹ 85,033Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 20:00
AKL
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MAA
20h 45m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:15 - 23:00
MAA
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AKL
26h 15m
2 stops
₹ 87,141Qantas Airways
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 20:00
WLG
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MAA
21h 25m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
13:15 - 23:50
MAA
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WLG
27h 05m
2 stops
₹ 87,416Qantas Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Malaysia Airlines Logo
06:00 - 23:05
AKL
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MAA
24h 35m
2 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
00:20 - 12:15
MAA
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AKL
28h 25m
1 stop
₹ 90,073Malaysia Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Chennai

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Chennai is February, where tickets cost ₹ 82,101 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is ₹ 125,626 and ₹ 113,072 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of ₹ 82,101.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 30 days before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight₹ 36,011
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Chennai

FAQs - booking Chennai flights

  • How far is Chennai Airport from central Chennai?

    Chennai Airport is 16 km from the centre of Chennai.

  • What is the name of Chennai’s airport?

    When flying to Chennai, you'll arrive at Chennai Airport (MAA). The airport is also known as Chennai or Chennai Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Chennai are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1,088 direct flights from within New Zealand to Chennai. The most common day for departures is Wednesday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chennai

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chennai flight deals.

Reviews of the top airline flying from New Zealand to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Chennai. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1439 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

10.0 ExcellentGary, Jan 2026
CAN - SIN
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Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

First time flying with Singapore airlines and I’ll give them two thumbs up 👍 👍

I find it was a bit hot before take off. If there is a way to improve the airflow it would be great

Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

a completely full flight - felt quite carmped in, despite being on the window seat. Meal served could better. Surely different from pre-covid trips I used to take to and from Bangkok.

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

Service was top notch and the attention to passengers is great. Takeoff and landing was on schedule. Food selection is good

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Information on the airport you'll fly into in Chennai

Chennai (MAA)