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Cheap flights from Auckland to Chennai from $770

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MAA
3 Mar — 10 Mar1
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 26 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,389

One-way from

$1,031

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,707
1/4-8/4
  • 1/4-8/4
  • 6 total stops
  • 64h 50m total
  • Auckland to Chennai
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Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 50m total
  • Auckland to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($556 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($111 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 26 February 2025.

Tue 1/407:00AKL - MAA
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/408:15MAA - AKL
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2$1,389
Tue 25/301:40AKL - MAA
1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 28/411:45MAA - AKL
1 stop28h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 25/2$1,764
Thu 27/310:10AKL - MAA
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 3/501:30MAA - AKL
1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/2$1,825
Wed 26/306:00AKL - MAA
2 stops25h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 28/411:55MAA - AKL
2 stops23h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/2$1,927
Tue 25/316:10AKL - MAA
2 stops24h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sun 4/510:30MAA - AKL
2 stops21h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/2$2,038
Mon 24/321:05AKL - MAA
1 stop30h 35mEmirates
Sun 27/404:00MAA - AKL
1 stop23h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/2$2,059
Mon 24/316:20AKL - MAA
2 stops30h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 27/421:50MAA - AKL
2 stops33h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/2$2,098
Mon 31/301:25AKL - MAA
2 stops38h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 8/421:15MAA - AKL
2 stops20h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 25/2$2,335
Mon 24/301:40AKL - MAA
2 stops36h 20mOman Air
Sat 3/508:25MAA - AKL
2 stops55h 55mOman Air
Deal found 26/2$2,487
Sun 14/1201:20AKL - MAA
1 stop28h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 20/110:00MAA - AKL
1 stop15h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/2$2,685
Mon 15/1214:40AKL - MAA
1 stop43h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 19/103:30MAA - AKL
1 stop40h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/2$2,737
Wed 26/313:15AKL - MAA
3 stops47h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 4/505:35MAA - AKL
3 stops50h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/2$4,068

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 26 February 2025.

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/4

07:00-07:45

3 stops32h 15m

Chennai

Tue 8/4

08:15-23:20

3 stops32h 35m

$1,389

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/3

01:40-10:45

1 stop16h 35m

Chennai

Mon 28/4

11:45-22:50

1 stop28h 35m

$1,764

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/3

10:10-00:35

1 stop21h 55m

Chennai

Sat 3/5

01:30-11:40

1 stop27h 40m

$1,825

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 26/3

06:00-23:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chennai

Mon 28/4

11:55-18:00

2 stops23h 35m

$1,927

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/3

16:10-08:55

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Sun 4/5

10:30-14:15

2 stops21h 15m

$2,038

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/3

21:05-20:10

1 stop30h 35m

Chennai

Sun 27/4

04:00-09:50

1 stop23h 20m

$2,059

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/3

16:20-14:55

2 stops30h 05m

Chennai

Sun 27/4

21:50-14:15

2 stops33h 55m

$2,098

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/3

01:25-08:50

2 stops38h 55m

Chennai

Tue 8/4

21:15-00:10

2 stops20h 25m

$2,335

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/3

01:40-06:30

2 stops36h 20m

Chennai

Sat 3/5

08:25-22:50

2 stops55h 55m

$2,487

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 26/3

13:15-05:35

3 stops47h 50m

Chennai

Sun 4/5

05:35-14:05

3 stops50h 00m

$4,068

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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 25 February 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Chennai (average of $946). Flying from Auckland to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,517). 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 26 February 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 26 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,258 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,258 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,258 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,258 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
457 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,258 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
825 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,258 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 ($1,764), Cathay Pacific ($1,825), and Qantas Airways ($1,927) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Chennai. You may be able to fly from Auckland to Chennai for 7% 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 $1,031 on Malaysia Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $1,256 and Air New Zealand from $1,445 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Chennai (average of $946). Flying from Auckland to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,517). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,321Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,347Average$1,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,484Average$1,885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$1,508Average$2,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,518Average$1,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,542Average$2,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,825Average$2,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,983Average$2,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,795Average$3,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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