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$400 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to New York

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Cheapest round-trip
$792
Overall average: $990
Air India
Mon 5/25Sun 9/6
MAA - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$400
Typical prices: $592-$689
KLM
Wed 2/4
MAA - JFK • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $792 (round-trip)
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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

Mon, May 25 - Sun, Sep 6
Air India Logo
9:10 pm - 8:20 am
MAA
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JFK
20h 40m1 stop
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11:10 am - 3:40 pm
JFK
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MAA
19h 00m1 stop
$792Air India
Wed, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 12
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3:55 am - 4:25 pm
MAA
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JFK
22h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:55 pm - 8:10 am
JFK
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MAA
23h 45m1 stop
$795Etihad Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 3:25 pm
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JFK
28h 15m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 3:40 pm
JFK
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MAA
19h 05m1 stop
$803Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Fri, Sep 4
Etihad Airways Logo
4:35 pm - 9:00 am
MAA
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JFK
25h 55m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 2:25 am
JFK
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MAA
25h 10m1 stop
$811Etihad Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 27
Air India Logo
3:45 pm - 7:50 am
MAA
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JFK
26h 35m1 stop
Air India Logo
11:55 am - 10:20 am
JFK
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MAA
36h 55m1 stop
$814Air India
Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 23
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1:50 am - 1:50 pm
MAA
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JFK
22h 30m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 8:45 am
JFK
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MAA
28h 45m2 stops
$815Lufthansa
Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 23
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1:50 am - 2:00 pm
MAA
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EWR
22h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:30 pm - 12:05 am
EWR
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MAA
18h 05m1 stop
$836Lufthansa
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Mar 11
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6:10 pm - 2:55 pm
MAA
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EWR
31h 15m2 stops
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6:05 pm - 5:20 am
EWR
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MAA
49h 45m2 stops
$853Air France
Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Mar 12
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3:25 am - 8:15 pm
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LGA
27h 20m2 stops
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5:40 pm - 2:20 am
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MAA
23h 10m2 stops
$1,082Qatar Airways
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
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4:05 am - 9:07 pm
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LGA
26h 32m2 stops
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3:45 pm - 3:00 am
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25h 45m2 stops
$1,100Qatar Airways
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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 May.

What is the cheapest Chennai to New York flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chennai to New York costs $1,886 on the route between Chennai (MAA) and Newark Airport (EWR). It is also the most popular route.

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 October, where tickets cost $909 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,375 and $1,272 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% 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

 
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MAA

At MAA, have your sequence number ready for security and boarding. It's crucial for a smooth departure.

EWR

From EWR, take the AirTrain to NJ Transit or Amtrak for a straightforward trip to NYC.

JFK

For a cost-effective trip from JFK to Manhattan, use the AirTrain to connect with subway or rail lines.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$400
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Chennai to New York John F Kennedy 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to New York was $400 for a one-way ticket and $792 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?

    Dubai 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 $1,078 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 $1,004 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3441 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
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Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

10.0 ExcellentJason, Sep 2025
DXB - IAD
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Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

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.

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

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.

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

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.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

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.

One of your male flight attendant was pushy and a bit of a martinette. Completely unnecessary.

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.

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

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.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

Overall, an average flight; food options were not the best, and there were bugs on the plane.

There was no TV's on the plane? I tried to activated the WiFi multiple times before the plane took off but it wasn't work well.

Air Marco’s fleet of airplanes are old and pathetic. The seats are torn and stained. The monitors don’t work properly. If this wasn’t a business trip and I had control of booking the flight, I would not travel on this carrier.

Good service, friendly staff. Food was average for airlines and the seats were small.

Pathetic check in experience once again. Not enough staff scheduled at bag drop or for special assistance at LHR. Really need to rethink the whole self check in procedure. The crew was good. A very decent selection of special meals in this leg as compared to the JFK-LHR leg.

Flight was cancelled 3 hrs AFTER etd. Thetefore Missed connection from JFK to New Zealand . No accommodation provided… This cost ne aporox 1000 USD in extra expenses and turned whst should have been a 24 hr trip ftom Boston - New Zealand into a VERY expensive , late 70+ hr nightmare … Complete nonsense!!!

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

A cookie and a soda, packed like sardines, will never be a positive experience. Also, boarded a 5:30 flight at 7:45pm

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.

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.

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