JFK - MAA

Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai from $447

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Good to know

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$447

Average price round-trip

$1,326
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 34% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai
(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)

When to book flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from JFK to Chennai

  • The cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai was found 89 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is March.
  • Morning departure is around 28% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
  • 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.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

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Top airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
7.3
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 6640 reviews
70food
76crew
74entertainment
73overall
72comfort
74boarding
Airline reviews
Cons: "Quality of on board food and courtesy of flight attendants really needs improvement. Etihad wasn't like this a decade ago."
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Cons: "Quality of on board food and courtesy of flight attendants really needs improvement. Etihad wasn't like this a decade ago."
Pros: "Nothing about this airline"
Cons: "I requested for a aisle seat as I was travelling with 2 yrs old but they put me in the middle with other two people on th side . Very horrible ."
Pros: "Business class seating"
Cons: "Bathrooms covered in urine No offer of wake up call for breakfast by staff"
Pros: "Did not submit my meal choice in time but got the meal of my choice anyway."
Pros: "The crew were very good and attentive. Fight in both directions was smooth and very comfortable."
Cons: "In both directions, check in took forever and I was unable to check in online beforehand. The first flight, I waited 1.5 hr (perhaps that is the general experience from JFK) and in the other direction, at least 1 hr."
Pros: "Nothing."
Cons: "Unorganized lines for check in at JFK airport. Wheelchair was not provided, though it was requested before a month. Customer service rep didn’t try to call for a wheelchair."
Pros: "The crew were really accommodating."
Cons: "I had chosen an aisle seat and vegetarian food online. Neither were given. The food choices were meager."
Pros: "The seat was huge my cabin was very large The bed was comfortable The service with Real China steaks and fries was good"
Cons: "They kept asking me if I wanted every ten mins"
Pros: "Crews were great"
Cons: "1. Ground staff was rude to me. Didnt help me to print a boarding pass of my connecting flight 2. The window seat’s space in the first row was quite narrower than others"
Pros: "Boarding and checking was effortless. The crew was attentive. Food was very good."
Cons: "Seats are too cramped"
Pros: "The crew was very nice, but I did not require a lot of attention."
Pros: "Food was amazing."
Cons: "Nothing works - the entertainment system, reading lights, hand sets are falling apart etc."
Pros: "I appreciated that SOME of the crew tried to help us with our defective monitors by resetting them, but it didn’t work. The landing was also incredibly smooth. Top marks to the pilot."
Cons: "Our monitors and remotes did not work at all, for the entire flight. What’s worse, is the monitors weren’t just black... they were stuck on a bright white screen which were constantly in our face and prevented us from sleeping. Towards the end of the flight, out of desperation for sleep, I placed my blanket over the three defective monitors so the two other people in my row and I could try and sleep, but I was yelled at by a stewardess because she considered it a fire hazard! She was completely unsympathetic. Having a blinding white light in your face rather than an entertainment system, on a 14 hour flight, was torturous. My girlfriend and I were EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED in this flight. The food was also very underwhelming and akin to bad hospital food. But at least that was bearable."
Pros: "Friendly and hard working crew Comfortable flight but so long Pleasantly surprised since I see so many negative reviews Keep it up Air India"
Pros: "The food was good"
Cons: "Condition of the aero plane. The maintenance could have been better"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "The audio jack/port of my seat wasn’t working for the entire duration of the flight ; the food was not good; uncomfortable seating plus they didn’t inform me to check out my luggage at New Delhi and check them back in for Kolkata after clearing customs; this made me miss my baggage"
Cons: "Entertainment system wasn't working ok. Seats are firm ans dirty. Seat handle was hard. Most expensive ticket compare to other flights but old aircraft needs renovations badly"
Cons: "Seats are too thin. Can feel the person moving and settling in the back. Would have liked a little better seat."
Pros: "The ear piece for the sound was not good enough to hear the movie and on the return flight I could not switch the entertainment to english"
Cons: "Good food and pillows and nice blankets"
Pros: "Whiskey was served to forget about my journey."
Cons: "Air India needs to provide proper training to the staff. Starting from boarding plane, no hi/hello- staff is like “show your passport” and then “GO”. I notice inside plane, there was no one guiding passengers with their carryons. Pretty air hostess with heavy makeup was smiling at older couple struggling with their carryon luggage, I helped few of them around me. Plane is really in bad condition - seats are not comfortable, TV is difficult to figure out because it’s barely work, audio jacks are broken. Do not press flight attendant Call button because no one will come to you - I needed some drinking water and press the button, no one showed up for 15 mins finally I was able to stop one who was passing by me and asked her for water, she said “Sorry we don’t have any small water bottle” and she kept on walking. I was like WHAT :)), After 5 mins other attendant gave me a 2 liter bottle and a cup. Later I found by one flight attendant that they don’t give pen to fill out immigration form. Passengers must bring their own pen and keep handy to fill forms. And finally Air India needs to provide some Tie to male flight attendant, One on them was wearing very rundown tie."

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New York John F Kennedy Airport - Chennai Flights

Departure:

New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

Destination:

Chennai (MAA)India

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