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Cheap flights from New York to Chennai from ₹ 31,550

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MAA
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from New York to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 59 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 19 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 65,620

One-way from

₹ 31,550

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 82,047
Air India
  • Air India
  • 25/4-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 05m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 587,315 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 372,564 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 19 February 2025.

Fri 25/411:10JFK - MAA
1 stop36h 15mAir India
Mon 19/519:50MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Deal found 17/2₹ 65,620
Wed 7/511:30EWR - MAA
1 stop22h 05mAir India
Wed 28/506:50MAA - EWR
1 stop34h 15mAir India
Deal found 18/2₹ 65,620
Wed 23/417:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mKuwait Airways
Tue 6/503:10MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 17/2₹ 66,924
Fri 2/514:50JFK - MAA
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 24/501:30MAA - JFK
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/2₹ 67,011
Sun 30/315:30JFK - MAA
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/422:05MAA - JFK
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2₹ 68,749
Tue 2/921:50JFK - MAA
2 stops25h 35mLufthansa
Tue 18/1101:45MAA - JFK
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 17/2₹ 70,835
Mon 12/509:00JFK - MAA
2 stops29h 40mAir Canada
Wed 21/501:55MAA - JFK
2 stops29h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 18/2₹ 73,008
Wed 7/519:50EWR - MAA
1 stop18h 50mLufthansa
Mon 26/501:55MAA - EWR
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 18/2₹ 73,008
Sat 1/313:40JFK - MAA
1 stop32h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/309:50MAA - JFK
1 stop32h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/2₹ 73,529
Wed 7/510:15LGA - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir Canada
Tue 27/501:55MAA - LGA
2 stops24h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 18/2₹ 74,920
Wed 7/522:20JFK - MAA
2 stops36h 40mEmirates
Wed 9/722:00MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mEmirates
Deal found 19/2₹ 75,615
Wed 7/523:55EWR - MAA
2 stops22h 40mEmirates
Mon 9/622:00MAA - EWR
2 stops32h 50mEmirates
Deal found 17/2₹ 75,615

Find flights from New York to Chennai within your budget

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 19 February 2025.

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New York

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 25/4

11:10-17:25

1 stop20h 45m

Chennai

Mon 5/5

21:10-07:35

1 stop19h 55m

₹ 65,620

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 7/5

11:30-19:05

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Wed 28/5

06:50-07:35

1 stop34h 15m

₹ 65,620

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 23/4

17:55-02:10

1 stop22h 45m

Chennai

Tue 6/5

03:10-14:00

1 stop20h 20m

₹ 66,924

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/5

14:50-00:15

1 stop23h 55m

Chennai

Sat 24/5

01:30-20:35

1 stop28h 35m

₹ 67,011

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 30/3

15:30-17:35

2 stops40h 35m

Chennai

Mon 14/4

22:05-15:55

2 stops27h 20m

₹ 68,749

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/5

09:00-00:10

2 stops29h 40m

Chennai

Tue 27/5

01:55-21:48

2 stops29h 23m

₹ 73,008

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 7/5

19:50-00:10

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Wed 28/5

01:55-13:40

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 73,008

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 20/3

16:45-08:55

2 stops30h 40m

Chennai

Wed 26/3

01:45-14:55

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 73,442

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/3

13:40-08:30

1 stop32h 20m

Chennai

Fri 14/3

16:15-09:40

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 73,529

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/5

10:15-00:10

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Tue 27/5

01:55-16:58

2 stops24h 33m

₹ 74,920

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New York to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Chennai is 59 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 ₹ 100). 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 19 February 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 19 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Chennai, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines and LOT. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,303 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,080 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,573 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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 ₹ 65,620. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kuwait Airways, from ₹ 66,924, and Cathay Pacific, from ₹ 67,011. Air India is currently priced 30% 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 31,550. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and Air India, 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 ₹ 100). 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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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 58,842Average₹ 98,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 72,788Average₹ 107,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 75,910Average₹ 95,986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 81,400Average₹ 86,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 82,365Average₹ 113,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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