AKL - MAA

$699 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Chennai

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Cheapest return fare
$1,474
Typical prices: $1,995-$1,589
SriLankan Airlines
Mon 11/5Mon 18/5
AKL - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$699
Typical prices: $858-$1,100
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Wed 13/5
AKL - MAA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,474 (return)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Auckland and Chennai. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $2,308 (return)
Shortest trip • 17h 22m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Chennai (AKL-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Chennai

Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
SriLankan Airlines Logo
15:15 - 08:50
AKL
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MAA
48h 05m
2 stops
SriLankan Airlines Logo
21:15 - 00:10
MAA
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AKL
20h 25m
2 stops
$1,474SriLankan Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 10:00
AKL
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MAA
34h 15m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:45 - 05:30
MAA
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AKL
23h 15m
3 stops
$1,551Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 22:50
AKL
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MAA
23h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:45 - 05:30
MAA
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AKL
23h 15m
3 stops
$1,567Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 15 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:10 - 10:00
AKL
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MAA
34h 20m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 22:55
MAA
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AKL
32h 20m
2 stops
$1,586Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 15 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:10 - 22:50
AKL
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MAA
23h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 16:50
MAA
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AKL
26h 15m
2 stops
$1,591Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
Malaysia Airlines Logo
06:00 - 22:50
AKL
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MAA
47h 20m
2 stops
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:45 - 22:50
MAA
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AKL
28h 35m
1 stop
$1,630Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Fri, 22 May
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:25
AKL
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MAA
21h 55m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:35 - 16:50
MAA
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AKL
19h 45m
2 stops
$1,633Qantas Airways
Thu, 14 May - Wed, 20 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:45
AKL
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MAA
33h 15m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:40 - 12:45
MAA
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AKL
28h 35m
2 stops
$1,637Multiple Airlines
Wed, 8 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 23:55
AKL
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MAA
24h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:20 - 00:10
MAA
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AKL
27h 20m
2 stops
$1,640Qantas Airways
Thu, 14 May - Thu, 21 May
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 20:35
AKL
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MAA
21h 05m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
10:55 - 16:50
MAA
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AKL
23h 25m
2 stops
$1,642Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Chennai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Auckland to Chennai departing in May.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip 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.

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Chennai is February, where tickets cost $1,555 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,498 and $2,306 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Chennai, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$699
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Auckland to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Chennai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Chennai was $699 for a one-way ticket and $1,474 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Chennai?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Chennai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Chennai, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Chennai are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,727 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,254 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Auckland to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1486 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
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I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

10.0 ExcellentEirene, Mar 2026
SIN - MEL
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I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

Crew is excellent Wifi needs to be improved in order to connect to the internet.

Overall the airline tried to give excellent service. The wheelchair service was bad at SFO. My baggage was also delayed but I thank them for taking the trouble to find it and deliver it to my home.

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

Excellent crew service. Professional, courteous. Service with a smile. Good food Very decent flight experience

Overall were very good and I was satisfied w/ all the food and services.

First time flying with Singapore airlines and I’ll give them two thumbs up 👍 👍

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Best service airline. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly. Inflight entertainment system is good

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Our boarding and flight was very good. However when we landed and pulled in to the gate it took 55 minutes for the jet bridge to be positioned next to the aircraft. That caused us to miss our ground transportation and it caused us unnecessary last minute transit planning and expense. Our flight was AA1733 on March 17, 2026

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

The planes did not have charging jacks for phones or lap tops and there are no monitors for movies. On the flight from Delhi to Hyderabad I was the last person in First asked for a meal choice and only one meal was available so I had no choice.

Entertainment systems did not work at all And the seats are the worse on this 787-8 aircraft. Normally I get good sleep on long flights but this time I only slept 2 hours out of the 8+.

The web check in doesn’t work. Had to wait 10 minutes on the counter for them to figure out boarding. I understand AI Express doesn’t have a practice to offer food to everyone in the business class. The flight attendant asks for name (not sure why she doesn’t know it especially with only 8 passengers in the business class) to figure out whether or not they should serve food. KAYAK should sell AI Express tickets separately, not as part of AI. Neither the experience close to AI, the Maharaja points also don’t get awarded despite Express being part of AI.

tray table was inclined by 30 degress so could not use it

Very poor experience. The entertainment screen wasn't working, charging USB was not working. There was a water leak on my head from air conditioning. The tray table was cracked. seats were old and dirty.

The plane was very dated with the worst entertainment system i have seen in 30 years. Flight attendants were responsive.

I think if i find different options I’ll travel with it but not with air India they never loaded the luggage’s and they announce the luggage’s will be arriving on belt number 5 when all passengers reach to the belt we find they haven’t loaded the luggage’s

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

Very old aircraft. Business class seats don’t work right. No way to get out my tray table. Crew didn’t seem surprised about the aircraft and didn’t have any real answers. Old 777 seems to not have been updated ever.

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