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Cheapest round-trip
$913
Typical prices: $933-$1,135
Kuwait Airways
Tue 11/17Fri 1/29
MAA - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$585
Typical prices: $447-$669
Air France
Mon 11/16
MAA - EWR • 2 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $746 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 20h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to New York (MAA-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chennai to New York 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 New York

Tue, Nov 17 - Fri, Jan 29
Kuwait Airways Logo
3:15 am - 2:20 pm
MAA
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JFK
21h 35m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
4:55 pm - 2:15 am
JFK
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MAA
22h 50m
1 stop
$913Kuwait Airways
Thu, Jul 9 - Thu, Sep 24
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 am - 8:35 am
MAA
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JFK
31h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 8:10 pm
JFK
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MAA
18h 55m
1 stop
$931Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Jan 22
Gulf Air Logo
6:10 am - 10:00 am
MAA
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JFK
37h 20m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
11:55 am - 8:40 pm
JFK
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MAA
22h 15m
1 stop
$933Gulf Air
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Oct 2
Oman Air Logo
3:30 pm - 5:20 pm
MAA
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JFK
59h 20m
2 stops
Oman Air Logo
8:20 pm - 2:40 pm
JFK
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MAA
32h 50m
2 stops
$934Oman Air
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 10:00 am
MAA
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JFK
37h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 2:50 am
JFK
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MAA
25h 35m
1 stop
$935Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Mon, Aug 3
Etihad Airways Logo
4:05 pm - 8:35 am
MAA
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JFK
26h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 8:25 am
JFK
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MAA
31h 10m
1 stop
$936Etihad Airways
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Aug 12
Air India Logo
8:05 am - 6:20 am
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EWR
31h 45m
1 stop
Air India Logo
9:15 pm - 8:40 am
EWR
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MAA
25h 55m
1 stop
$999Air India
Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Jan 28
Lufthansa Logo
1:45 am - 1:55 pm
MAA
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EWR
22h 40m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 pm - 12:05 am
EWR
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MAA
19h 35m
1 stop
$1,003Lufthansa
Tue, Jul 14 - Thu, Jan 14
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 1:40 pm
MAA
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EWR
21h 15m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:30 pm - 12:05 am
EWR
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MAA
18h 05m
1 stop
$1,005Lufthansa
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Aug 12
Air India Logo
4:00 pm - 7:25 am
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EWR
24h 55m
2 stops
Air India Logo
11:25 am - 8:55 am
EWR
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MAA
36h 00m
1 stop
$1,011Air India
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to New York flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chennai to New York?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chennai to New York departing in November.

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

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, 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 is November, where tickets cost $514 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $780 and $767 respectively.

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

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, 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, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chennai to New York

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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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

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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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$585
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Chennai to Newark Liberty Airport

When to book flights from Chennai to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to New York 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 flights from Chennai to New York

  • Can I fly from Chennai to New York non-stop?

    The distance between Chennai and New York is very large, so there are currently no non-stop flights available on this route. Most flights from Chennai to New York include two stopovers, for example Air France stops in Abu Dhabi and then in Paris. If you want to make the trip from Chennai to New York less of a hassle, you can book your flight with Lufthansa and have only one stop in Frankfurt or with Air India via New Delhi.

  • What is the cheapest way to get to Manhattan from John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    John F. Kennedy International Airport is well-connected with the city via public transport, so you can easily get to Manhattan in a budget-friendly way. First, take the Airtrain from your terminal to Jamaica Station in order to connect to the metro and from there take line E to Penn Station, which will put you a few minutes’ walk from Times Square. The whole trip should cost you about $7, which is approximately ₹ 490.

  • Is there a hotel at Newark Liberty International Airport?

    If you are between flights or had a late flight from Chennai to New York, you can choose to sleep at the airport hotel – Newark Liberty International Marriott – which can be accessed from all terminals via shuttle. There are also other accommodation options within close reach of the airport, like Holiday Inn Newark Airport and Best Western Plus Newark Airport West.

  • Are there facilities for families with babies at the airports in New York?

    Yes, parents who are travelling with infants don’t need to worry about finding basic facilities to care for their little ones. Both John F. Kennedy and Newark Liberty airports have specially designated nursing stations and family washrooms.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to New York?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to New York was $585 for a one-way ticket and $913 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chennai and New York?

    A passport is required to fly from Chennai to New York.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chennai to New York?

    On your way to New York, you’ll fly out from Chennai. You’ll be landing in one of New York’s 3 airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to New York?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to New York?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to New York from Chennai?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chennai to New York.

  • 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 $1,050 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 $927 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York 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?

    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 with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

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

    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 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

  • Though there are 3 major airports serving the area of New York, when flying from Chennai to New York, you can expect to land at John F. Kennedy International or Newark Liberty Airport, both of which are located about 24 kilometres from the heart of New York.
  • To make sure that you are not hungry during your flight from Chennai to New York, have a fulfilling meal at the airport in Chennai. In addition to well-known fast food joints like KFC and Subway, there are some local restaurants, such as ID, Copper chimney and Maggi. If you are in a hurry, you can grab something quick at Nalaas Aappakadai or Flying Bites.
  • People who travel to Chennai Airport by car and plan to leave it at the airport can use the convenient Park N Fly service, which means that they get a secure parking space only a few steps from the airport building. For details about rates, please refer to the airport website.
  • If you need some helpful travel advice to make your stay in New York easier and more fun, you can stop by one of the Welcome Centres that are located in each terminal at both Newark Liberty and John F. Kennedy airports.
  • Travellers who plan to visit a lot of places and would like to explore areas beyond New York City should consider renting a car to make the trip more efficient and much more comfortable. You can rent a car right after the flight from Chennai to New York, as there is a number of car rental companies operating at both airports in New York.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chennai to New York

 
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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chennai to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3600 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
Airline reviews

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

4.0 OkayHem, Apr 2026
DXB - JFK
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Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

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.

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

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 flight experience was good, but connection time was cut shorted because of delayed start.. it would have been helpful if the flight showed which gate/terminal we need to go for connecting flight and flight timing was less than 30 minutes to connect which made ourselves stressful to catch next flight 😔

It was economy plus. That is all. I literally felt like traveling in economy class with a little extra leg room. Poor food. V restricted options. Worst of all POOR CREW ATTITUDE.

On the Dubai-Gatwick flight the only meal options were Beef or Chicken. No vegetarian option. This was a surprise. I would usually order in advance but did not this time. Would have been good to know that a vegetarian meal is not available as a standard meal. Thankfully it was just me travelling, but if I’d had my kids with me that would have been a big problem for us.

Newly reconfigured 380 I assume. Has a new ife with usb c ports and Bluetooth connections

Overall emirates continues to amaze me with their. Awesome service . I had shifted away from emirates , because I lost luggage and watch in emirates in 2019 that drifted me away from this airline , but I am willing to give it try

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

The crew was fantastic and the over flight was perfect as well.

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

After going through security and waiting for the flight at the gate, there was no access to bathrooms and no place to charge a phone while waiting for the flight. But once I was on the plane, everything was very good.

Boarding process was terrible. Will not travel Qatar Airways if I had an alternative. The food was one of the worst, even for airline food.

If you want to make money pls charge it in the ticket, Chennai check in crew simply forcing travelers make payment for unnecessary. Second, Chennai crew not even listening travelers request. Poor service and not sure you will improve with my feedback.

The qatar airways flights were great, the code share with Indigo could have been a lot better. There is no option for web check in, there is not information on the tickets for the INDIGO PNR this caused a problem with security letting us into the airport. The indigo staff did not even want us to line up before they opened the counters. There is not option on the indigo flgith to request special meals.

some sections of airport are too cramped. The screening of luggage was twice and a huge hassle. They kept saying my boarding the for my next flight was in 10 minutes but were dragging the screening too long. having a 2 hour connecting time with this much delays in screenings is not good. They could see I was traveling with special needs kid yet I was" randomly chosen" to be personally screened again.

I was not able to check in online before the travel. It showed some error. I remember I could not do this during my onward journey. I called Qatar and they said there was a glitch.

Its a long flight. Please provide free wifi as soon as long ts not interfering with aircraft data.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

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

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

Crew was good, boarding mediocre, food choices were limited, seating was not comfortable

Etihad can improve the transfer in Abudabi gates instead of making people to climb the stairs.

Etihad checkin boarding and insight experience is one of a kind that i have never experienced in other fights. The flight crew was very kind and helpful when i traveled with my broken leg. Overall i rate the highest

The seat was not functional. Very uncomfortable to sit upright for that many hours😢. There was no legroom. Can’t move the legs or the body. We should have the option to pick our seats. There was no need to call customer support team and have them pick and we pay for the premium seats. When I called the CST regarding the seats, their response is gaslighting. Total disappointment. We have paid to be tortured by Etihad Airlines.

Flight was cancelled due to maintenance issues. It was a nightmare to get an alternate flight back home.

Not great - seats were very narrow and food was terrible.

Some of the crew was sassy and not super helpful. The food was okay, but it seems like they were all unprepared compared to my flight I did from JFK to Frankfurt

Not enough veg food for passengers. I actually did not get veg food and starved the entire flight duration.

Very good experience. All of the details made this experience very positive.

Food was great but they didn't clear my meal tray for 3 hours. You'd think they could check though the cabin now and then.

Liked - efficiency of boarding with 2 jetways. Checkin was with kiosks with helpful and plentiful workers to help with the process. Munich airport security was very automated, efficient and effective. Free wine and beer! Cons - food was only okay in economy class. Plane bathrooms could have been cleaner.

Food options in Economy class can be improved. The headphones on the entertainment system only have a single earphone active, this can be improved.

Entertainment system have to be updated. Allied partners charging money for alcohol - in fact international flight.

The flight was wondering, especially the special assistance from airplane to airplane!

Crew was polite. Ground crew was prompt in informing about the flight delay. Boarding process was ok. There was no entertainment on the flight. Blankets were not available for an overnight flight. It was very cold & blanket was given upon request. Food was average. It would have been better to serve breakfast instead of a late night dinner as people like to sleep & serving breakfast before disembarking in the morning at Singapore would have been much appreciated. Seats were ok. Plane was old.

Terrible airline... Originally, the flight was canceled and didn't receive a notification, had to learn from their twitter account... Rebooking was a huge pain... Every other airline like American and United did eventually fly a day later... The flight had a layover, no other airline needed one... India is such a weak nation globally, this airline has no leverage to negotiate good airspace... Flight left late, again no notifications as to why at the airport. On the plane, wifi is spotty, chargers don't work... The only saving grace used to be good food. Even that has gone down the drain. Just the worst!

tray table was inclined by 30 degress so could not use it

Flight was delayed in phases from 84ppm to 2am. And at 2am it was cancelled. Only refund option provided and no stay was provided. Poor communication throughout and shameless behaviour from the airline with no regard for seniors citizens and those travelling with children.

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.

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.

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.

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