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$437 Find Cheap Flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai departing on 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$868
Typical prices: $846-$1,085
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/18Sun 9/27
JFK - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$437
Typical prices: $416-$596
Air India
Wed 9/9
JFK - MAA • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between John F Kennedy Intl and Chennai. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,142 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 19h 50m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai (JFK-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Sep 27
Etihad Airways Logo
10:20 pm - 2:50 am
JFK
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MAA
19h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:55 pm - 8:35 am
MAA
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JFK
20h 10m
1 stop
$868Etihad Airways
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Sep 27
Etihad Airways Logo
10:20 pm - 2:50 am
JFK
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MAA
19h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:55 pm - 8:35 am
MAA
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JFK
20h 10m
1 stop
$868Etihad Airways
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Oct 2
Air India Logo
11:10 am - 6:20 pm
JFK
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MAA
21h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
12:25 pm - 8:20 am
MAA
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JFK
29h 25m
1 stop
$870Air India
Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Nov 26
Gulf Air Logo
3:00 pm - 8:50 pm
JFK
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MAA
20h 20m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
5:35 am - 9:00 am
MAA
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JFK
37h 55m
1 stop
$871Gulf Air
Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Nov 5
Gulf Air Logo
3:00 pm - 8:50 pm
JFK
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MAA
20h 20m
1 stop
Gulf Air Logo
5:35 am - 9:00 am
MAA
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JFK
37h 55m
1 stop
$871Gulf Air
Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Oct 4
Air India Logo
11:55 am - 8:55 pm
JFK
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MAA
23h 30m
1 stop
Air India Logo
9:35 am - 8:20 am
MAA
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JFK
32h 15m
1 stop
$872Air India
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Oct 5
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 2:40 am
JFK
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MAA
19h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
4:20 am - 3:10 pm
MAA
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JFK
20h 20m
1 stop
$872Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Oct 3
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 2:40 am
JFK
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MAA
19h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
4:20 am - 3:10 pm
MAA
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JFK
20h 20m
1 stop
$872Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Dec 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 2:30 am
JFK
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MAA
19h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:05 am - 3:00 pm
MAA
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JFK
21h 25m
1 stop
$892Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 2:50 am
JFK
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MAA
19h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:05 am - 8:03 pm
MAA
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JFK
26h 28m
2 stops
$902Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually cost between $943 and $1,227 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $868 on Etihad Airways (Aug 18-Sep 27).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $780 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,427 and $1,312 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

 
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on MAA

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

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 season

March

Cheapest flight

$437
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai flights

  • What are the different kinds of flights that are usually available between New York and Chennai?

    As nonstop flights between New York and Chennai are not offered, you can plan on instead having either one or two layovers. Flights that require just one layover are often serviced by companies like Air India or Qatar Airways. Your layovers may take place in cities such as Doha or New Delhi.

  • What transportation options exist for going from downtown New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport?

    When you choose to drive from downtown New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport, you can expect the trip to take around 30 minutes in total, unless there is additional traffic. You can choose to take the bus instead, like the Babylon Branch or Hempstead Branch lines, which will bring you to your destination in approximately 40 minutes.

  • How can travelers go from Chennai International Airport to the city center?

    If you drive from Chennai International Airport to the city center, you can plan on the journey taking around 50 minutes. Otherwise, there is always public transportation, like bus lines 60A and 70C, which will bring you to downtown Chennai at around 10 to 15 minutes.

  • Is there the option of renting a car directly from Chennai International Airport?

    It is possible to rent a car directly from Chennai International Airport. Some of the different rental agencies that you will find here include Aviation Express and Zoomcar. The offices for these companies are in the Arrivals area.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai was $437 for a one-way ticket and $868 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai.

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

    On your way to Chennai, you’ll fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl. You’ll be landing at Chennai.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Chennai are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $2,569 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,057 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai.

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

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

    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 Chennai with an airline and back to New York John F Kennedy Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between New York John F Kennedy Airport and MAA 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 New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai?

    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 Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Airport 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is not only one of the largest transportation centers in the New York region, but is also a focus city for airlines like Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and American Airlines. You will typically find quite a few different flights from this airport that are offered by these companies.
  • If you want to store some of your personal items at Chennai International Airport (MAA) once you have landed, you can do so by going to the Left Luggage desk in the Arrivals area of the International Terminal. Rates are charged per item and vary depending on the size.
  • Those with early flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport will likely want to stay at a hotel directly at the airport the night before in order to maximize sleep. There are GoSleep pods that can be found in Terminal 5, as well as the TWA Hotel that is in Terminal 5 and can be directly reached by the AirTrain.
  • Once you have landed at Chennai International Airport, you may want to grab a bite to eat from one of the many dining options that are available. In Terminal 1, you can find options like Pizza Hut and Flying Bites, while in Terminal 3 there is the Refuel Bistro.
  • Enjoy some rest and relaxation before your flight takes off from John F. Kennedy International Airport by treating yourself to a spa treatment at one of the XpresSpa or BeRelax locations. You can choose from a variety of treatments, including massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures.

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Other airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.