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Cheap Flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl (MAA-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 11
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10:00 pm - 9:00 amMAA-JFK
20h 30m1 stop
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4:55 pm - 7:00 amJFK-MAA
27h 35m2 stops
Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Nov 10
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4:25 am - 4:05 pmMAA-JFK
21h 10m1 stop
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4:55 pm - 7:00 amJFK-MAA
27h 35m2 stops
Sun, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 10
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10:00 pm - 9:00 amMAA-JFK
20h 30m1 stop
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4:55 pm - 7:00 amJFK-MAA
27h 35m2 stops
Wed, Dec 3 - Mon, May 4
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10:00 am - 8:40 amMAA-JFK
33h 10m1 stop
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3:45 pm - 2:25 amJFK-MAA
25h 10m1 stop
$855Etihad Airways
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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 31
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3:45 pm - 9:00 amMAA-JFK
26h 45m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 2:30 amJFK-MAA
25h 35m1 stop
$856Etihad Airways
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Wed, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 9
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10:30 pm - 10:40 pmMAA-JFK
33h 40m2 stops
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12:35 am - 1:50 pmJFK-MAA
27h 45m2 stops
$859IndiGo
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Apr 13
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7:35 am - 9:05 pmMAA-JFK
24h 00m1 stop
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7:20 pm - 3:30 amJFK-MAA
22h 40m1 stop
$862British Airways
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Mon, Oct 13 - Wed, Nov 12
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1:55 am - 9:45 pmMAA-JFK
29h 20m2 stops
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10:05 am - 12:05 amJFK-MAA
27h 30m2 stops
$870Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 28 - Wed, Apr 8
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1:50 am - 8:58 pmMAA-JFK
28h 38m2 stops
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10:05 am - 12:10 amJFK-MAA
28h 35m2 stops
$871Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Apr 9
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7:35 am - 2:55 pmMAA-JFK
40h 50m2 stops
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8:55 pm - 3:30 amJFK-MAA
21h 05m1 stop
$884British Airways
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
At Chennai Airport, check your sequence number.
Use AirTrain at JFK to avoid traffic congestion.
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Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from $855 (round-trip)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$849
Overall average: $958
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MAA - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$519
Typical prices: $415-515
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Sun 10/26
MAA - JFK • 3 stops
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Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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At Chennai Airport, ensure your boarding pass shows the sequence number for a smoother security check experience.

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JFK

For a hassle-free arrival at JFK, use the AirTrain to connect to subway or train lines, avoiding traffic congestion.

Read more about JFKby Harriet Baskas
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Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Chennai, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $958 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,309 and $1,204 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, 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 Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$519
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • How can I get from John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) to downtown Manhattan?

    From JFK Airport you can reach the centre of the city with ease. One of the most convenient ways to travel is by taxi. You can get one from the front of the airport and it costs about $ 50 (₹ 3,648). There is also a train which takes a bit longer at about 60min, but is cheaper costing approximately $ 16 (₹ 1,167).

  • Can I stay at a hotel at Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    If you are taking an early flight from MAA then you might want to get a hotel the night before so that you are not rushing in the morning. For instance, you could stay at Trident Hotel Chennai which is around 9min by car from the terminal the next day.

  • Can I exchange money at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)?

    If you did not get to exchange currency in India then you can do so upon arrival at JFK Airport. Within the terminal building you can access a Travelex Bureau so you will have all the local currency that you need.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was $519 for a one-way ticket and $849 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chennai and New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chennai and on arrival in New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    When flying out of Chennai you will be using Chennai. You will be landing at New York John F Kennedy Airport, also known as New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and New York John F Kennedy Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Chennai?

    Dubai is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to New York, Emirates or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to New York are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,042 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,016 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Chennai 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 Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline. Booking your flights between Chennai and JFK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

  • Due to the large distance between Chennai Airport (MAA) and John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), there are no direct flights which you can take. However, there are lots of indirect flights available. For example, you could fly with Emirates which requires one transfer, often at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
  • Before you take off you can relax at one of the lounges at Chennai Airport. For instance, the Travel Club Lounge in Terminal 1 provides you with complimentary food and drink, reading materials and a TV. The cost to enter this lounge is around $ 27 (₹ 2,000).
  • You can exchange your Malaysian Ringgits for US Dollars at one of the currency exchange offices located in Chennai Airport so you’re all set for your trip. For example, you can use Prime Forex which can be found between the International and Domestic buildings.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chennai to John F Kennedy Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chennai to New York. 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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EmiratesOverall score based on 3334 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

6.0 GoodGraham, Sep 2025DXB - JFK
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Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

Everything was good and no points to complain. Food is always a tricky concept. Sometimes you like it and sometimes you don’t. Food was redundant from Kuwait City to NY-JFK.

Beautiful Flight took off on time and everything was good

Next time im going to use Kuwait air lines, hopefully

Comfortable seats. Be aware there is no alcohol on this airline.

Seats were comfortable. Be aware there is no alcohol on this airline.

Every thing was very food except the meal. It was a sandwich of something like a beef kebab. It was really bad in terms of hardness as well as taste. We were a family of 7 persons non of us could eat it his sandwich. Cake was good.

It was very nice flight only suggestions to upload recent videos and English subtitles. Thanks

Wheelchair service is not available right away on Kuwait Airways

Everybody was so nice to treat me good all the workers When I came to Bangladesh there was just a little problem with the luggage but I got my luggage it took like two hours Other than that everything is good

Food quality should be upgrade. Plastic spoons looks like not good as well as food quality not up to the mark.

Boarding was through bus even though aerobridges were empty. Major mess

Food is good, staff is good... Wi-fi quality is poor, disembarkment after landing is atrocious.

Flight crew was lovely. Bathrooms should have been cleaner. The handsets in business class for watching the entertainment are horrible. Very difficult to figure out which buttons are for what. I managed to get the flight maps on my screen but it wasn't easy. Never got anything else up.

Uneventful trip. Good flight crew. Food could have been better and a bit more of it. Cabin cleanliness was ok.

Extremely bad experience compared to Vistara. No priority in check in, no priority for boarding. No upgrade. Seat selection is paid. Curtains were dirty. Demo bag was dirty. Warmth of the crew was missing.

Inflight Services are poor compared to other airlines. They do not offer even water during 15 hr flight. Food is little in portion and I had food poisoning after last meal ( rajma chawal)

Boarding at Mumbai airport was terrible, the staff had no idea how to handle it. It was chaos - and led to a delay

My seats that I paid for were changed last minute and I had to sit in uncomfortable chairs

It was far better than what others had led me to expect. I would fly with them again. Don't expect all features of the entertainment system to work.

This was a bery good experience as it was a newer plane . AI older plane bussiness class is bad .

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