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 $ 1155 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 968 (in august) and $ 1467 (in december), which is a saving of $ 187 or a surplus of $ 312 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $810 to $864 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chennai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Chennai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 25069 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chennai from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 968, saving $ 187 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1155). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1467).
Flight Auckland-Chennai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1129 | $ 1377 | high price |
| February | $ 919 | $ 1332 | fair price |
| March | $ 857 | $ 1133 | fair price |
| April | $ 911 | $ 1122 | fair price |
| May | $ 865 | $ 1053 | good price |
| June | $ 870 | $ 1076 | good price |
| July | $ 996 | $ 1250 | fair price |
| August | $ 815 | $ 968 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 871 | $ 1071 | good price |
| October | $ 824 | $ 1009 | good price |
| November | $ 800 | $ 991 | good price |
| December | $ 1204 | $ 1467 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 $648 to $1834. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $648 to $702), 1% at the maximum price (from $1780 to $1834). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $810 to $864 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Chennai flight
There are 11 companies that serve Auckland from Chennai airport: Airasia X, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and latam airlines group.
Data analysis:
Of the 25069 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (44% 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 $29. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $21.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chennai to Auckland departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $24. Conversely, departing from Chennai on a monday may cost you an additional $22.
Top prices Auckland-Chennai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Chennai | 22-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 848 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Chennai | 21-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 749 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Chennai | 08-07 to 31-07-2024 | $ 819 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Chennai | 01-08 to 28-08-2024 | $ 810 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Chennai | 04-08 to 14-08-2024 | $ 814 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Chennai | 08-08 to 22-08-2024 | $ 798 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Chennai | 11-08 to 31-08-2024 | $ 802 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Chennai | 12-08 to 23-08-2024 | $ 766 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Chennai | 01-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 812 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Chennai | 10-03 to 15-03-2025 | $ 844 | layover flight with Jetstar |
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 thursday.
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 1018 $, which is a saving of 137 $ 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 (236 $ 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: 1099 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1355), 5 to 6 months ($ 1243), 6 to 7 months ($ 1214) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 974 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1212), 1 to 2 months ($ 1004), 2 to 3 months ($ 1152), 6 to 7 months ($ 1025), 7 to 8 months ($ 1071) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 864 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1101), 1 to 2 months ($ 934), 2 to 3 months ($ 905), 6 to 7 months ($ 1071), 8 to 9 months ($ 952) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 970 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1035), 2 to 3 months ($ 1034), 3 to 4 months ($ 1050), 5 to 6 months ($ 1103) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 874 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 952), 2 to 3 months ($ 933), 3 to 4 months ($ 879), 9 to 10 months ($ 1002) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 930 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 990), 3 to 4 months ($ 1007), 4 to 5 months ($ 938) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 995 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1067), 4 to 5 months ($ 1129), 5 to 6 months ($ 1038) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 808 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 906), 2 to 3 months ($ 817), 4 to 5 months ($ 930) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 882 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1044), 3 to 4 months ($ 888), 4 to 5 months ($ 1007), 5 to 6 months ($ 924) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 824 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 989), 2 to 3 months ($ 870), 3 to 4 months ($ 846) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 853 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 893), 4 to 5 months ($ 894), 5 to 6 months ($ 884) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1134 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1445), 3 to 4 months ($ 1383), 4 to 5 months ($ 1332), 5 to 6 months ($ 1321) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Chennai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $18 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1243 $848 to $3909 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 983 $749 to $1217 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 855 $819 to $890 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 799 $766 to $818 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 833 $812 to $854 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 953 $905 to $1042 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 881 $858 to $917 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1085 $990 to $1199 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1339 $1339 to $1339 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 864 $864 to $864 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 844 $844 to $844 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Chennai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!