₹ 80,339 Find Cheap Flights from New Zealand to Chennai

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
₹ 80,339
Overall average: ₹ 107,904
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1Wed 4/2
AKL - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 74,082
Typical prices: ₹ 52,955-₹ 91,945
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/12
AKL - MAA • 1 stop
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

Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:45 - 22:55
AKL
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MAA
33h 40m2 stops
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21:30 - 05:05
MAA
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AKL
24h 05m3 stops
₹ 80,339Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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06:00 - 07:25
AKL
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MAA
32h 55m2 stops
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23:35 - 05:05
MAA
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AKL
22h 00m3 stops
₹ 80,883Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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07:15 - 07:25
AKL
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MAA
31h 40m3 stops
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23:35 - 05:05
MAA
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AKL
22h 00m3 stops
₹ 81,608Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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01:40 - 10:45
AKL
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MAA
16h 35m1 stop
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11:45 - 12:30
MAA
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AKL
17h 15m1 stop
₹ 82,424Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 22:30
AKL
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MAA
23h 15m2 stops
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13:15 - 23:00
MAA
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AKL
26h 15m2 stops
₹ 83,875Qantas Airways
Tue, 27 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb
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06:00 - 07:25
AKL
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MAA
32h 55m2 stops
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08:05 - 18:15
MAA
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AKL
26h 40m3 stops
₹ 85,145Multiple Airlines
Sat, 14 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Malaysia Airlines Logo
01:40 - 10:45
AKL
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MAA
16h 35m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:45 - 18:15
MAA
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AKL
23h 00m2 stops
₹ 87,684Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
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06:00 - 23:05
AKL
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MAA
48h 35m2 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:45 - 12:30
MAA
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AKL
17h 15m1 stop
₹ 88,137Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
06:50 - 00:10
AKL
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MAA
24h 50m2 stops
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06:25 - 00:45
MAA
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AKL
34h 50m2 stops
₹ 88,862Qantas Airways
Sun, 10 May - Wed, 13 May
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06:00 - 09:20
WLG
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MAA
33h 50m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:15 - 00:10
MAA
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WLG
42h 25m2 stops
₹ 92,127Singapore 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 ₹ 80,974 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is ₹ 125,223 and ₹ 116,246 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of ₹ 80,974.

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.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight₹ 74,082
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% 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.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Chennai?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chennai is Friday where tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 104,000. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are ₹ 129,360 on average.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Chennai is generally in the evening, when flights cost ₹ 106,263 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chennai is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₹ 129,360.

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

    Each week there are around 1,174 direct flights from within New Zealand to Chennai. The most common day for departures is Wednesday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chennai

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Prefer to fly direct to Chennai?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Chennai.
Find which airlines fly direct to Chennai Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Zealand to Chennai

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +37 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +38 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +40 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +41 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +41 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +42 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +40 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +41 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +38 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +39 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +40 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +41 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +42 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +43 more

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Direct returns

Chennai to New Zealand

Monday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +37 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +38 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +40 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +41 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +41 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +42 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +40 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +41 more

Friday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +38 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +39 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +40 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +41 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +42 more

ANA, Air Arabia, +43 more

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Reviews of the top airlines 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.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1413 reviews
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Best service airline. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly. Inflight entertainment system is good

10.0 ExcellentGary, Oct 2025
KIX - SIN
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Best service airline. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly. Inflight entertainment system is good

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

The food wasn’t good at all. I skipped meals .

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

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