Which airports can I use when flying from Auckland to Chennai?

Flights from Auckland to Chennai usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Auckland to Chennai?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Auckland to Chennai: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Auckland to Chennai pass through?

One-stop flights from Auckland to Chennai most commonly connect through: • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 43% of one-stop connections • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 40% of one-stop connections • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 11% of one-stop connections • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 5% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Auckland to Chennai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Auckland to Chennai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,890 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,125, a difference of $235. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How expensive are last-minute Auckland to Chennai flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $1,987 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Auckland to Chennai?

A direct flight from Auckland to Chennai takes 00m, covering 18,136 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Auckland to Chennai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Auckland to Chennai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,632 to $9,158. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Auckland to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Auckland to Chennai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $1,141.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Auckland to Chennai?

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 54m, compared to 18h 27m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 24h 33m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

What is the time difference between Auckland and Chennai?

Chennai is 7 hours behind Auckland (India Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Auckland to Chennai flight?

Return flights from Auckland to Chennai range from $1,712 to $2,448, with an average of $1,987 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,712 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Chennai?

Return flights from Auckland to Chennai typically range from $1,712 to $2,448. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,632 on Singapore Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Chennai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Chennai. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Chennai at $1,736 return. •December ($2,715) and January ($2,194) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 56% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Auckland to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Auckland to Chennai are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Auckland to Chennai?

Singapore Airlines ($1,632) and SriLankan Airlines ($1,683) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Auckland to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Auckland to Chennai?

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is the most popular stopover for the Auckland to Chennai route. 43% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via KUL.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Auckland to Chennai?

Flights via Singapore Changi (SIN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $2,188. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Auckland to Chennai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) had the shortest average connection time for Auckland to Chennai stopovers at 10h 12m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, 23 Feb - Fri, 14 May

01:15 - 22:10AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:30 - 12:20MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,632Singapore Airlines

Tue, 23 Feb - Fri, 14 May

01:15 - 22:10AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:30 - 12:20MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,635Singapore Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

06:40 - 08:45AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

33h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20:55 - 23:00MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

18h 35m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,646Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

20:35 - 14:50AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 45m2 stops Melbourne Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

09:50 - 00:05MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 45m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Melbourne

$1,683SriLankan Airlines

Wed, 24 Feb - Fri, 14 May

06:10 - 08:45AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

34h 05m2 stops Melbourne Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

15:55 - 22:55MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

24h 30m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,688Multiple Airlines

Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

20:35 - 14:50AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 45m2 stops Melbourne Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20:55 - 00:05MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 40m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Melbourne

$1,708SriLankan Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

01:35 - 23:05AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

11:45 - 12:30MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

17h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,833Malaysia Airlines

Wed, 24 Feb - Fri, 14 May

06:00 - 23:05AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

24h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Kuala Lumpur Intl

23:55 - 11:25MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,856Malaysia Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Tue, 2 Feb

06:10 - 00:10AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 30m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi

03:00 - 00:25MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

37h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

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08:00 - 01:55AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 25m2 stops Brisbane Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21:50 - 00:25MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

43h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Sun, 25 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

07:45 - 08:45AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20:55 - 12:15MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

31h 50m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,927Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

20:40 - 07:20AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

42h 10m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi

02:00 - 00:25MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

38h 55m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,072Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

20:40 - 07:20AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

42h 10m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi

21:50 - 23:00MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

41h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,185IndiGo

Sun, 25 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

21:10 - 20:10AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:45 - 23:00MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

41h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,312Emirates

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

21:10 - 02:20AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:45 - 00:45MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

43h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

$2,372Emirates

Sat, 24 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

21:10 - 02:20AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

03:55 - 11:15MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

$2,402Emirates

Sat, 24 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

21:10 - 02:20AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:45 - 23:00MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

41h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,434Emirates

Sun, 25 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

09:40 - 22:50AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

20h 40m2 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi

14:40 - 00:45MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

26h 35m3 stops Singapore Changi Melbourne Brisbane

$2,523Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

20:40 - 22:50AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

33h 40m3 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi

03:00 - 16:05MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,539Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

22:00 - 21:20AKL Auckland Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 50m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

02:45 - 18:40MAA Chennai-AKL Auckland Intl

32h 25m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Haikou Meilan Intl

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Auckland to Chennai flights

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How much is a return flight from Auckland to Chennai? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Auckland to Chennai departing in February.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Chennai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Chennai. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Chennai? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Auckland to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Chennai at $1,736 return.
•December ($2,715) and January ($2,194) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 56% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Auckland to Chennai the cheapest?: Flights from Auckland to Chennai are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Auckland to Chennai?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Auckland to Chennai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Auckland to Chennai?
A direct flight from Auckland to Chennai takes 00m, covering 18,136 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Auckland to Chennai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Auckland to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Auckland to Chennai range from $1,712 to $2,448, with an average of $1,987 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,712 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Auckland to Chennai flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $1,987 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Auckland to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,632 to $9,158. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Auckland to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Auckland to Chennai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $1,141.
Which airports can I use when flying from Auckland to Chennai?
Flights from Auckland to Chennai usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Auckland to Chennai pass through?
One-stop flights from Auckland to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 5% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Auckland to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Auckland to Chennai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,890 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,125, a difference of $235.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Auckland to Chennai?
Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 54m, compared to 18h 27m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 24h 33m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Chennai?
Chennai is 7 hours behind Auckland (India Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,890, about $235 less than Friday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 24% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Auckland to Chennai trip for May. Fares historically average $1,736 return in that month – typically $979 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

• Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
• Hotel Mount Manor

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