Statistics on Auckland-Chennai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chennai (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Chennai from Auckland airport is $ 1100 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 936 (in august) and $ 1382 (in december), which is a saving of $ 165 or a surplus of $ 282 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $791 to $843 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chennai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Chennai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 31735 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chennai from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 936, saving $ 165 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1100). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1382).
Flight Auckland-Chennai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1110 | $ 1323 | high price |
| February | $ 873 | $ 1239 | fair price |
| March | $ 815 | $ 1089 | fair price |
| April | $ 887 | $ 1080 | fair price |
| May | $ 823 | $ 1010 | good price |
| June | $ 837 | $ 1029 | good price |
| July | $ 958 | $ 1195 | fair price |
| August | $ 774 | $ 936 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 839 | $ 1000 | good price |
| October | $ 817 | $ 971 | good price |
| November | $ 792 | $ 952 | good price |
| December | $ 1150 | $ 1382 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Auckland to Chennai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Chennai range from $632 to $1792. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $633 to $685), 1% at the maximum price (from $1739 to $1792). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $791 to $843 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Chennai flight
There are 13 companies that serve Auckland from Chennai airport: Airasia X, Jetstar, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, latam airlines group, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, China Eastern and Malindo Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 31735 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Auckland->Chennai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Chennai flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $28. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $16.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chennai to Auckland departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $15. Conversely, departing from Chennai on a monday may cost you an additional $17.
Top prices Auckland-Chennai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Chennai | 01-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 770 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Chennai | 10-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 754 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Chennai | 11-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 774 | layover flight with China Airlines |
| Auckland → Chennai | 12-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 734 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Chennai | 17-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 762 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Chennai | 01-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 715 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Chennai | 08-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 733 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Chennai | 01-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 776 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Chennai | 11-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 772 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Chennai | 06-08 to 27-08-2025 | $ 779 | layover flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Auckland - Chennai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Auckland-Chennai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Chennai, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 993 $, which is a saving of 107 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (227 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Chennai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1137 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1307), 5 to 6 months ($ 1221), 6 to 7 months ($ 1194) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 947 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1184), 1 to 2 months ($ 980), 2 to 3 months ($ 1100), 6 to 7 months ($ 997), 7 to 8 months ($ 1025) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 856 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1075), 1 to 2 months ($ 912), 2 to 3 months ($ 883), 6 to 7 months ($ 1020), 8 to 9 months ($ 929) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 922 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1011), 2 to 3 months ($ 1010), 3 to 4 months ($ 1026), 5 to 6 months ($ 1034), 6 to 7 months ($ 962), 8 to 9 months ($ 947) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 854 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 928), 2 to 3 months ($ 911), 3 to 4 months ($ 858), 6 to 7 months ($ 914), 8 to 9 months ($ 887), 9 to 10 months ($ 949), 10 to 11 months ($ 1010) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 892 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 902), 2 to 3 months ($ 966), 3 to 4 months ($ 984), 4 to 5 months ($ 916), 6 to 7 months ($ 987) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 972 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1183), 2 to 3 months ($ 1039), 4 to 5 months ($ 1103), 5 to 6 months ($ 1014) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 798 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 891), 2 to 3 months ($ 801), 4 to 5 months ($ 909) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 862 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 956), 2 to 3 months ($ 878), 4 to 5 months ($ 962), 5 to 6 months ($ 902) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 818 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 940), 2 to 3 months ($ 870), 3 to 4 months ($ 849) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 858 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 909), 4 to 5 months ($ 903), 5 to 6 months ($ 875) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1127 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1313), 3 to 4 months ($ 1331), 4 to 5 months ($ 1301), 5 to 6 months ($ 1304) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Chennai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $21 more.
Auckland to Chennai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 935 $894 to $959 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1188 $913 to $1866 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1428 $925 to $3318 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 837 $734 to $1039 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 762 $715 to $839 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1055 $1000 to $1155 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 816 $772 to $942 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 901 $901 to $901 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 833 $833 to $833 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 779 $779 to $779 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1005 $1005 to $1005 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 855 $829 to $884 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, february, march, april, may, june, july, august and october are cheaper to travel to Chennai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!