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$318 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Chennai

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Cheapest round-trip
$757
Overall average: $851
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JFK - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$317
Typical prices: $382-$603
Air India
Thu 2/26
JFK - MAA • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from New York to Chennai (NYC-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York 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.
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Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Mar 3
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$757Multiple Airlines
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$786Air India
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Chennai flights

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Planning a trip from New York to Chennai? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York 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 to Chennai departing in February.

What is the cheapest New York to Chennai flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from New York to Chennai costs $1,269 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Chennai (MAA). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York 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 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 to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $707 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,688 and $1,238 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 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 to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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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 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 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 seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$317
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Chennai

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FAQs for booking flights from New York to Chennai

  • Is it possible to fly directly from New York airports to Chennai?

    Unfortunately, there are no airlines that provide nonstop flights from New York airports to Chennai. You will, however, be able to find flights with one to two layovers on the route with airlines including Qatar Airways, IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet, EL AL, Oman Air, and Turkish Airlines. You will find that layovers on this journey are usually in Qatar, Bangladesh, Delhi, Paris, Mumbai, and Shamshabad.

  • Can I exchange currency at Chennai International Airport?

    Yes, there are a few foreign exchange offices situated at the airport that operate daily during both the day and night. These offices are found in the baggage claim area.

  • Does Chennai International Airport offer services for disabled passengers?

    The airport has ramps to cater to passengers with wheelchairs and also offers wheelchairs for rent. Braille symbols and auditory signals can be found in elevators, while accessible restrooms are also found throughout the airport.

  • Does Chennai International Airport cater to families?

    The airport has a number of onsite restaurants for passengers traveling with their families and hoping to catch a meal before they embark to the city. You will also find child care rooms, which are ideal for changing infant diapers as well as feedings.

  • Will I have to pay extra for my luggage on my flight from New York to Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    Your KAYAK results will show you if there are carry-ons or check-in luggage included in the fare posted for your trip to Chennai. If you want to add more check-in bags or carry-ons, you can use the Fee Assistant option and add pieces to find out how much it will cost, so you can plan your packing.

  • Are there lounges at Newark Liberty International Airport?

    There are several lounges at Newark Liberty in Terminal B, including British Airways, Delta Sky Club, and Lufthansa Senator, which require memberships or certain types of boarding passes to enter. The Virgin Atlantic Lounge, however, allows travelers use of its amenities at around $75 for 3 hours, which you can book online. It is open from 7 am to 11 am and then from 1 pm to 10:30 pm every day.

  • Does LGA accommodate families traveling with infants?

    There are Mamava nursing pods available in Terminal A and Terminal C, and there are nursing suites available across Terminal B and Terminal C. The suites include a private breastfeeding area as well as a play area for kids, seats and charging ports for parents and guardians, and facilities to wash up and warm food and bottles.

  • Will there be onboard entertainment on my flight from New York to Chennai?

    You can find out what entertainment options you’ll have on your flight to MAA from NYC if you expand the information about the planes on your KAYAK search results. For example, if you choose to fly Emirates Air through Dubai, during both legs of your journey you’ll have access to a seatback entertainment console with on-demand content and live TV.

  • Is there long-term parking at John F Kennedy Airport?

    If you prefer to have your car waiting for you when you get back to NYC from MAA, there is long-term parking at JFK. There are lots across from each terminal with parking rates of around $60 to $75 a day. There are economy lots off Lefferts Blvd that cost about $29 a day. If you plan on parking for over 30 days, you need to inform the parking office.

  • Can I choose my flight to Chennai by CO2 emissions?

    Yes. KAYAK allows you to sort your flights by the lowest CO2 emissions. Passengers on flights from New York to Chennai emit about 7,600 lbs of CO2. If you choose a KLM flight stopping in Amsterdam and Bengaluru and save about 47% (3,590 lbs).

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Chennai was $317 for a one-way ticket and $757 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    New York has 3 major airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, and New York LaGuardia. Chennai is the only airport in Chennai. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Chennai are Emirates and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,221 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $749 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from New York 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 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 with another airline.

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

  • If you are departing from New York, you can choose to use flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). JFK is located in Jamaica, Queens, which is approximately 17.7 miles away and serves the New York Metropolitan Area, while EWR is situated at Newark and Elizabeth, New Jersey, and is roughly 12.6 miles away.
  • The main airport that serves Chennai is Chennai International Airport (MAA), which mainly serves the Chennai metropolitan area in Tamil, Nadu, India. You will find that the airport is situated in Tirusulam, which is roughly 13 miles away from the business district. A personal vehicle or a taxi will be able to get you to the city center in around 10min.
  • When you arrive at Chennai International Airport, you will find that it is possible to get public transport to the city center. The airport station is situated outside the airport, which has trains that depart every 20 to 40min, with journeys taking around 30min. You could take the 18A Bus as well, which takes approximately 45min to get to central Chennai.
  • While at Chennai International Airport, you could take advantage of some of the amenities that the airport has to offer, which include a smoking lounge that is found at the security holding area of both the international and domestic terminals. There is a prayer room on site, which is situated at the security holding area as well. The airport also has a number of duty-free shops situated in the arrivals terminal of international flights and a few ATMs for a number of banks.
  • In case you are going to Chennai for business purposes, MAA is the right airport for you as it is easily accessible from the city center and has multiple forms of public transport options available for you to move around the city.
  • Flights from New York to Chennai can take a long time, especially if you have an extended layover. When you look at the flight times on your KAYAK search results, see if there is a +1 or more above the arrival time. That’s how many days your trip will take.
  • Want the flexibility to change your flight from NYC to MAA? Use the Flexible Options filter and select “no fee changes”. Your results will only include fares that allow you to reschedule your trip at no charge.
  • If you are traveling to Chennai from New York and are a US citizen, you will need to apply for and obtain a visa before you travel. There are e-visas for tourists and business travelers that you can apply for online.

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

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3485 reviews
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I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

8.0 ExcellentUsha, Jan 2026
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I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

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.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

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

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

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.

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

Boarding was by group and we had to take the bus. There were no elevators so had to walk down the stairs. It would help to have escalators or elevators. Note I had a special needs child and the gate crew was rushing us in. The bus was full but we were packed with no seats to sit.

The food from Delhi to Frankfurt went bad or something cause I got sick after I ate the meal and felt ill the rest of my travel back to NY

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

Everything was on time, even though the layover in Frankfurt was 22hrs

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

I think they overbooked Frankfurt to New York and bumped me off. This changed my return travel I arrived home about 4 hours late. Almost 24 total travel time Totally unacceptable Would not travel with United

I liked everything BUT the temperature. It was freezing and now I am sick.

Flight was delayed over one hour and I had to pay to select my seat, even though my booking supposedly had free selection (I paid extra for this at time of booking)

Flight was late arriving. So, we left 25 min late. Pilot made some time up during the flight. Therefore, we arrived alittle past original time.

The seat I was stuck in was so unimaginably uncomfortable. I have never had that tight of a seat in my 20 years of flying. Even budget airlines give you more space.

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

Needs lots of improvement starting from crew/staff attitude, cleanliness, better quality food & in flight amenities.

Horrible flight. No entertainment or WiFi for a 14-hour flight. No explanations either. I’ll never fly Air India again.

Several seats in business class were broken. Some would not recline, others had other problems. They need to really update the seats and AV.

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

The trip with Air India was better than expected starting with the check-in and the Lounge. The flight was comfortable for a 1 hour flight.

Food not of any international or even Indian standard. We have many cuisine available but only paneer & sundry items. Improve & provide some good indian items. Entertainment website or channel out of order.

First and the foremost I was shocked to see airindia standards have come down so low . The food was horrible . They served us 3 meals for vegetarian and all the was paneer . The orange juice was not at all cold it was smelly . After you take this heavy price air India should learn from other air lines . I at one point felt like throwing up . After all this when we landed we were not given landing slip . We had to wait for 45 min at the immigration just because no one was given landing slip . To top it all we were 3 passengers and had checked in 4 check in luggage . Out of which 3 have not yet arrived . Basically status says the loaded it in our flight ( this was a direct fight ) and it never reached . We are still waiting . There is nothing great to tell about our flight . The he only good thing was the crew were very helpful .

Lay out shows 1st row and second row given after taking payment. It's a fraud

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. Air India seats used to be very comfortable . with sufficient legroom. In this aircraft there was no legroom. It is a shame that for your profit margins you are trying to pack people like cattle on these long haul flights. The food was terrible. The bread was hard like a rock. Mr CEO of Air India, why don’t you take a flight in economy from India to USA and experience the hardships first hand. It is utter disgrace

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