What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Chennai one-way?

$999 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Malaysia Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $1,106 and $1,251, respectively. Find deals

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Chennai?

When booking a flight from New Zealand to Chennai, you may want to consider flying on Cathay Pacific, Emirates or Etihad Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 46 days in advance to save up to 13% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 46 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New Zealand to Chennai 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,847, or $2,610 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Chennai?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Chennai. Flights to Chennai from New Zealand in August are about $1,954 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $1,347.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from New Zealand?

Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from New Zealand. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Chennai?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Chennai?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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.

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Round-trip from	$1,594
One-way from	$908

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3 total stops
47h 10m total
New Zealand to Chennai

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2 total stops
54h 30m total
New Zealand to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 December 2024.

Wed 25/1222:45AKL - MAA

3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/108:05MAA - AKL

2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12$2,738

Tue 24/1201:40AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 3/111:45MAA - AKL

1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 23/12$3,680

Wed 25/1215:15AKL - MAA

1 stop25h 00mAir New Zealand

Fri 17/123:25MAA - AKL

1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$3,994

Best flights from New Zealand to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 December 2024.

Thu 6/309:00AKL - MAA

2 stops20h 40mSingapore Airlines

Sat 22/323:25MAA - AKL

1 stop26h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 23/12$1,594

Sat 8/206:20AKL - MAA

3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/200:45MAA - AKL

3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,619

Sat 8/313:50AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 21/300:20MAA - AKL

1 stop16h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 23/12$1,799

Thu 30/116:35AKL - MAA

2 stops35h 05mEmirates

Wed 12/203:45MAA - AKL

2 stops27h 40mEmirates

Deal found 23/12$1,967

Tue 11/310:10AKL - MAA

1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 18/301:50MAA - AKL

1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 23/12$2,112

Wed 12/200:55AKL - MAA

1 stop28h 45mAir New Zealand

Thu 27/210:00MAA - AKL

1 stop21h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/12$2,255

Sat 18/106:00AKL - MAA

2 stops20h 55mQantas Airways

Thu 13/211:15MAA - AKL

2 stops23h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/12$2,367

Mon 6/113:50AKL - MAA

2 stops55h 35mOman Air

Thu 6/207:20MAA - AKL

2 stops45h 15mOman Air

Deal found 22/12$2,504

Sat 18/115:35AKL - MAA

2 stops36h 15mEtihad Airways

Tue 11/203:50MAA - AKL

2 stops37h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 22/12$2,589

Thu 6/313:15AKL - MAA

3 stops47h 50mBritish Airways

Tue 25/307:35MAA - AKL

3 stops47h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/12$2,633

Thu 6/214:35WLG - MAA

2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/223:50MAA - WLG

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,877

Thu 6/216:00WLG - MAA

2 stops47h 45mEmirates

Wed 12/203:45MAA - WLG

2 stops28h 05mEmirates

Deal found 22/12$2,031

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Wed 1/122:00AKL - MAA

3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/123:25MAA - AKL

3 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12$2,639

Wed 1/115:15AKL - MAA

1 stop25h 00mAir New Zealand

Fri 31/110:00MAA - AKL

1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$3,485

Wed 1/120:55AKL - MAA

2 stops36h 50mEmirates

Thu 30/103:45MAA - AKL

2 stops28h 05mEmirates

Deal found 22/12$3,561

Thu 2/101:40AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 9/211:45MAA - AKL

1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 22/12$3,254

Thu 2/100:55AKL - MAA

1 stop28h 45mSingapore Airlines

Thu 6/210:00MAA - AKL

1 stop21h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 22/12$3,800

Mon 6/113:50AKL - MAA

2 stops55h 35mOman Air

Thu 6/207:20MAA - AKL

2 stops45h 15mOman Air

Deal found 22/12$2,504

Mon 13/114:40AKL - MAA

1 stop43h 15mQatar Airways

Mon 17/203:30MAA - AKL

1 stop40h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/12$2,929

Tue 14/107:30AKL - MAA

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/208:05MAA - AKL

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,812

Wed 15/113:50AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 12/211:45MAA - AKL

1 stop16h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 22/12$2,743

Sat 18/106:00AKL - MAA

2 stops20h 55mQantas Airways

Fri 14/208:40MAA - AKL

2 stops25h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/12$2,367

Sat 18/115:35AKL - MAA

2 stops36h 15mEtihad Airways

Tue 11/203:50MAA - AKL

2 stops37h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 22/12$2,589

Thu 30/116:35AKL - MAA

2 stops35h 05mEmirates

Wed 12/203:45MAA - AKL

2 stops27h 40mEmirates

Deal found 23/12$1,967

One-way flights from New Zealand to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 December 2024.

Thu 6/216:00WLG - MAA

2 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12$908

Tue 18/201:40AKL - MAA

1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 23/12$999

Thu 6/219:45WLG - MAA

3 stops31h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/12$1,106

Sun 20/419:30AKL - MAA

3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12$1,138

Mon 21/414:10AKL - MAA

1 stop25h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/12$1,251

Mon 20/114:40AKL - MAA

1 stop43h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,504

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/5

06:15-07:40

3 stops31h 55m

Chennai

Sat 31/5

03:25-05:30

3 stops43h 35m

$1,585

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/3

09:00-22:10

2 stops20h 40m

Chennai

Sat 22/3

23:25-09:25

1 stop26h 30m

$1,594

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/3

13:50-23:05

1 stop16h 45m

Chennai

Fri 21/3

00:20-23:55

1 stop16h 05m

$1,799

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Thu 6/2

14:35-03:20

2 stops44h 15m

Chennai

Thu 13/2

23:50-13:30

2 stops30h 10m

$1,877

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/1

16:35-20:10

2 stops35h 05m

Chennai

Wed 12/2

03:45-14:55

2 stops27h 40m

$1,967

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Thu 6/2

16:00-08:15

2 stops47h 45m

Chennai

Wed 12/2

03:45-15:20

2 stops28h 05m

$2,031

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/3

10:10-00:35

1 stop21h 55m

Chennai

Tue 18/3

01:50-13:25

1 stop28h 05m

$2,112

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/2

00:55-22:10

1 stop28h 45m

Chennai

Thu 27/2

10:00-15:05

1 stop21h 35m

$2,255

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/1

06:00-19:25

2 stops20h 55m

Chennai

Fri 14/2

08:40-17:50

2 stops25h 40m

$2,367

AucklandChennai

AKL - MAA

AKLMAA

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/1

13:50-13:55

2 stops55h 35m

Chennai

Thu 6/2

07:20-12:05

2 stops45h 15m

$2,504

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Deals found on 23/12

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Chennai

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chennai (average of $950). Flying from New Zealand to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,533). 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 NZ to MAA?

When flying from New Zealand to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Chennai 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

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

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Emirates from New Zealand to Chennai have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,395 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

3,395 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,395 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

1,330 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,395 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0

Very Good

491 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,395 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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!

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,790 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,395 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from New Zealand?
Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from New Zealand. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Chennai one-way?
$999 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Malaysia Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $1,106 and $1,251, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Chennai?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chennai (average of $950). Flying from New Zealand to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,533). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from New Zealand to Chennai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,168	Average$2,017	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,363	Average$1,661	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,433	Average$1,673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,468	Average$1,987	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,525	Average$2,580	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$1,552	Average$2,047	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Oman Air	Cheapest$1,739	Average$2,443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Oman Air flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,053	Average$2,625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$2,828	Average$3,086	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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