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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chennai from $1,744

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WLG — MAA
15 May — 22 May1
1 adult
Wed 15/5
Wed 22/5

The best prices from Wellington to Chennai are usually found in May or March, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 10 May 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,545

Round-trip from

$1,550
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Wellington to Chennai?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 31% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 59% by booking at least 13 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Wellington to Chennai within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,526.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Chennai?

Flights from Wellington to Chennai lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Wellington to Chennai in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,322.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Chennai (WLG - MAA)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wellington to Chennai at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Wellington to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Wellington and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 116,342 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights heading from Wellington to Chennai. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Sat 10/820:05WLG - MAA
2 stops32h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 14/823:15MAA - WLG
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/5$1,771
Sat 10/818:05WLG - MAA
2 stops34h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 14/823:15MAA - WLG
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/5$1,774

Cheap British Airways flights from Wellington to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Wellington and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 116,342 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest British Airways flights travelling from Wellington to Chennai. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sat 10/806:05WLG - MAA
3 stops51h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 14/805:35MAA - WLG
3 stops50h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/5$4,491
Sat 10/806:05WLG - MAA
3 stops51h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 14/805:35MAA - WLG
3 stops50h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/5$4,501

Cheap Wellington to Chennai flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Wellington to Chennai specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 116,342 searches. Prices were last updated on 10 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Chennai in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 25/620:30WLG - MAA
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/711:45MAA - WLG
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,909
Tue 25/620:30WLG - MAA
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/711:45MAA - WLG
3 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,944
Tue 25/615:40WLG - MAA
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/711:45MAA - WLG
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,964
Thu 27/615:40WLG - MAA
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/723:45MAA - WLG
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$2,207
Tue 25/606:05WLG - MAA
2 stops24h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/701:10MAA - WLG
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$2,241
Thu 27/621:10WLG - MAA
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/714:15MAA - WLG
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$2,288
Thu 27/615:40WLG - MAA
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/711:25MAA - WLG
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$2,328
Tue 25/621:10WLG - MAA
3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/701:10MAA - WLG
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$2,945
Thu 27/606:45WLG - MAA
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/701:40MAA - WLG
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$3,005

Wellington to Chennai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Wellington and Chennai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 116,342 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Chennai in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 10/811:45WLG - MAA
2 stops40h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 14/811:30MAA - WLG
2 stops20h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,744
Sat 10/820:05WLG - MAA
2 stops32h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 14/823:15MAA - WLG
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/5$1,771
Tue 25/620:30WLG - MAA
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/711:45MAA - WLG
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,909
Tue 25/620:30WLG - MAA
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/711:45MAA - WLG
3 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,944
Tue 25/615:40WLG - MAA
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/711:45MAA - WLG
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$1,964
Thu 27/615:40WLG - MAA
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/723:45MAA - WLG
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$2,207
Tue 25/606:05WLG - MAA
2 stops24h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/701:10MAA - WLG
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$2,241
Thu 27/621:10WLG - MAA
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/714:15MAA - WLG
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$2,288
Thu 27/615:40WLG - MAA
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/711:25MAA - WLG
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5$2,328

Find flights from Wellington to Chennai within your budget

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 116,342 searches. Data last updated 10 May 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

$1,771 - $4,491

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sat 10/8

2 stops32h 25m

Chennai

Wed 14/8

2 stops25h 55m

$1,771

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sat 10/8

2 stops34h 25m

Chennai

Wed 14/8

2 stops25h 55m

$1,774

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Tue 25/6

3 stops33h 05m

Chennai

Tue 16/7

2 stops29h 25m

$1,909

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Tue 25/6

3 stops33h 05m

Chennai

Tue 16/7

3 stops29h 25m

$1,944

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Tue 25/6

2 stops22h 35m

Chennai

Tue 16/7

2 stops29h 25m

$1,964

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Thu 27/6

2 stops22h 35m

Chennai

Fri 19/7

3 stops34h 55m

$2,207

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Tue 25/6

2 stops24h 26m

Chennai

Mon 15/7

2 stops40h 15m

$2,241

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Thu 27/6

3 stops32h 25m

Chennai

Fri 19/7

3 stops35h 05m

$2,288

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sat 10/8

3 stops51h 55m

Chennai

Wed 14/8

3 stops50h 45m

$4,491

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 8/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Wellington to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Chennai, you should look to book at least 12 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Wellington to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Chennai flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chennai by month

Plan your trip from Wellington to Chennai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Wellington to Chennai is currently $0 while a return flight costs $2,288. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Chennai (average of $932). Flying from Wellington to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,486). 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.

January

$1,871

February

$1,600

March

$1,743

April

$1,729

May

$1,593

June

$1,550

July

$1,694

August

$1,591

September

$1,884

October

$1,651

November

$1,691

December

$2,471

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MAA

Temperature

25 - 33 °C

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 10 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and British Airways 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.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
632 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
632 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
632 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,867 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Wellington to Chennai for under $1,800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Wellington to Chennai for under $1,800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $1,771, but on average you can expect to pay $2,636.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,771), and British Airways ($4,491) offers the cheapest pricing from Wellington to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Chennai for 6% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to Chennai?

    When booking a flight from Wellington to Chennai, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Air New Zealand or Singapore Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What does WLG to MAA mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Wellington Airport to Chennai Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a WLG to MAA flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Chennai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Wellington to Chennai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Wellington to Chennai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Wellington to Chennai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Chennai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Wellington to Chennai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Wellington to Chennai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Wellington to Chennai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Wellington to Chennai flight deals updated?

    The Wellington to Chennai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 9/5.

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