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Cheap flights from Auckland to Chennai from $726

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MAA
2 Feb — 9 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Auckland Intl to Chennai are usually found in August or February, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) 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 28 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,452

One-way from

$726

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,239
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 6/3-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • Auckland to Chennai
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20/3
  • 20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Auckland to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($578 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($116 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2025.

Sat 7/613:30AKL - MAA
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/615:55MAA - AKL
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$1,443
Thu 6/313:50AKL - MAA
1 stop16h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 6/523:55MAA - AKL
1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,452
Tue 11/311:10AKL - MAA
1 stop29h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/323:25MAA - AKL
1 stop26h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,487
Thu 6/306:00AKL - MAA
2 stops23h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 12/308:40MAA - AKL
2 stops25h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,524
Tue 11/320:55AKL - MAA
3 stops30h 45mEmirates
Mon 24/303:45MAA - AKL
2 stops27h 40mEmirates
Deal found 27/1$2,062
Mon 10/301:40AKL - MAA
2 stops25h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 25/320:55MAA - AKL
2 stops20h 00mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 27/1$3,231
Tue 4/217:00AKL - MAA
1 stop23h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/223:25MAA - AKL
1 stop26h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/1$3,473

Find flights from Auckland to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland 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 28 January 2025.

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AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/6

13:30-08:50

2 stops25h 50m

Chennai

Sat 28/6

15:55-22:55

2 stops24h 30m

$1,443

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/3

13:50-23:05

1 stop16h 45m

Chennai

Tue 6/5

23:55-11:25

1 stop29h 00m

$1,452

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/3

07:00-22:10

2 stops22h 40m

Chennai

Tue 25/3

23:25-09:25

1 stop26h 30m

$1,487

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/3

06:00-22:05

2 stops23h 35m

Chennai

Wed 12/3

08:40-17:50

2 stops25h 40m

$1,524

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/3

20:55-20:10

3 stops30h 45m

Chennai

Mon 24/3

03:45-14:55

2 stops27h 40m

$2,062

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/3

01:40-19:55

2 stops25h 45m

Chennai

Tue 25/3

20:55-00:25

2 stops20h 00m

$3,231

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/3

06:05-14:55

2 stops40h 20m

$726

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/3

00:55-22:10

1 stop28h 45m

$1,111

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/4

00:25-22:50

1 stop28h 55m

$1,332

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/4

20:30-08:05

1 stop42h 05m

$1,341

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Auckland to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 24 January 2025.

Booking 20 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Chennai (average of $950). Flying from Auckland to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,536). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Auckland to Chennai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Chennai flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 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 28 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand from Auckland to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,325 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
482 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
275 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    According to our current data, Malaysia Airlines ($1,452), Singapore Airlines ($1,487), and Qantas Airways ($1,524) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Chennai for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Chennai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,111 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Malaysia Airlines from $1,332 and Emirates from $1,341 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Chennai?

    Auckland to Chennai flights have a stopover in Singapore most often.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Chennai flights?

    Flights departing from Auckland and landing in Chennai stopover in Kuala Lumpur least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland 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 Auckland to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Chennai (average of $950). Flying from Auckland to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,536). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,386Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,408Average$1,662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,460Average$1,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,536Average$2,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,542Average$1,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,564Average$2,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,729Average$2,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,042Average$2,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,813Average$3,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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