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Cheap flights from Wellington to Chennai from $821

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MAA
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Wellington to Chennai are usually found in February or September, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,776

One-way from

$821

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,485
23/3-30/3
  • 23/3-30/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 52h 40m total
  • Wellington to Chennai
6/4
  • 6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Wellington to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($759 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($170 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Wellington to Chennai

Cheapest flights from Wellington to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 5/406:15WLG - MAA
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/408:15MAA - WLG
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,781
Thu 18/1211:55WLG - MAA
2 stops28h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 14/110:00MAA - WLG
2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$2,658

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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sun 6/4

06:05-08:50

2 stops33h 15m

$821

WellingtonChennai

WLG - MAA

WLGMAA

Wellington

Sun 6/4

18:05-22:00

3 stops34h 25m

$1,703

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Chennai

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

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

How far ahead should I 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 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Chennai, you should look to book at least 42 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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Chennai (average of $950). Flying from Wellington to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,534). 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 WLG to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington 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 21 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wellington to Chennai in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day 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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Chennai flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings 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 21 February 2025.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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

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    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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Chennai (average of $950). Flying from Wellington to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,534). 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 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,327Average$2,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,416Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,502Average$2,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,930Average$2,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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