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Cheap flights from New York to Chennai from ₹ 26,330

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MAA
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 54,546

One-way from

₹ 26,330

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 77,531
Air India
  • Air India
  • 11/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 05m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 6/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 30m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from New York to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 April 2025.

Sun 11/511:10JFK - MAA
1 stop26h 30mAir India
Mon 2/619:50MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Deal found 16/4₹ 54,546
Mon 5/514:00JFK - MAA
1 stop39h 15mEtihad Airways
Tue 20/504:15MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/4₹ 59,263
Wed 24/901:20JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 22/1021:50MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4₹ 59,778
Tue 29/411:10JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/516:40MAA - JFK
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4₹ 62,436
Fri 5/910:00JFK - MAA
1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 20/901:30MAA - JFK
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/4₹ 64,666
Tue 26/811:55EWR - MAA
1 stop19h 10mAir India
Tue 11/1119:50MAA - EWR
1 stop22h 45mAir India
Deal found 15/4₹ 67,925
Mon 1/918:00EWR - MAA
1 stop20h 40mLufthansa
Mon 29/901:55MAA - EWR
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 15/4₹ 70,584
Wed 14/515:30EWR - MAA
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/505:35MAA - EWR
2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4₹ 71,270
Wed 14/518:50LGA - MAA
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/505:35MAA - LGA
2 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4₹ 71,356
Mon 29/915:30LGA - MAA
2 stops23h 10mAir Canada
Mon 27/1001:45MAA - LGA
2 stops24h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 16/4₹ 72,728
Mon 1/907:45EWR - MAA
2 stops30h 55mAir Canada
Mon 29/901:55MAA - EWR
2 stops24h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 15/4₹ 72,728
Mon 25/817:30JFK - MAA
2 stops21h 10mLufthansa
Tue 11/1101:45MAA - JFK
1 stop28h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 15/4₹ 73,414

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Chennai that are best for you.

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Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/5

11:10-23:10

1 stop26h 30m

Chennai

Mon 2/6

19:50-07:55

1 stop21h 35m

₹ 54,546

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/5

14:00-14:45

1 stop39h 15m

Chennai

Tue 20/5

04:15-16:05

1 stop21h 20m

₹ 59,263

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 24/9

01:20-09:10

1 stop22h 20m

Chennai

Wed 22/10

21:50-09:00

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 59,778

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 29/4

11:10-15:30

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Thu 29/5

16:40-08:55

2 stops25h 45m

₹ 62,436

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/9

10:00-00:15

1 stop28h 45m

Chennai

Sat 20/9

01:30-20:35

1 stop28h 35m

₹ 64,666

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 26/8

11:55-16:35

1 stop19h 10m

Chennai

Tue 11/11

19:50-08:05

1 stop22h 45m

₹ 67,925

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 1/9

18:00-00:10

1 stop20h 40m

Chennai

Mon 29/9

01:55-13:40

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 70,584

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 14/5

15:30-03:30

2 stops26h 30m

Chennai

Wed 21/5

05:35-20:46

2 stops24h 41m

₹ 71,270

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 14/5

18:50-03:30

2 stops23h 10m

Chennai

Wed 21/5

05:35-19:39

2 stops23h 34m

₹ 71,356

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 29/9

15:30-00:10

2 stops23h 10m

Chennai

Mon 27/10

01:45-16:58

2 stops24h 43m

₹ 72,728

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Chennai is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). Flying from New York to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 NYC to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 16 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Chennai at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Chennai flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday 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 16 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Chennai, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and SWISS. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,553 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from New York?

    If you book a flight to Chennai from New York, you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16.5 km from the centre of Chennai. There are 0 flights from New York to Chennai per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Chennai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Chennai return from ₹ 54,546. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from ₹ 59,263, and Qatar Airways, from ₹ 59,778. Air India is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 26,330. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Chennai for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Chennai?

    Most travellers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai, Newark - Chennai or New York LaGuardia - Chennai when deciding on the best route from New York to Chennai.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). Flying from New York to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 5 airlines flying from New York to Chennai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New York to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 16 April 2025.
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 58,063Average₹ 85,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 71,825Average₹ 119,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 74,906Average₹ 94,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 80,323Average₹ 85,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 81,275Average₹ 112,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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