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Cheap Flights from Newark to Chennai (EWR-MAA)

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

Wed, Aug 13 - Thu, Sep 11
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 8:10 pmEWR-MAA
23h 10m1 stop
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9:35 am - 7:55 amMAA-EWR
31h 50m1 stop
$615Air India
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Sun, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 16
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11:30 am - 8:10 pmEWR-MAA
23h 10m1 stop
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11:45 am - 7:55 amMAA-EWR
29h 40m1 stop
$631Air India
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Wed, Aug 20 - Tue, Sep 9
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 11:10 pmEWR-MAA
26h 10m1 stop
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1:00 am - 7:35 amMAA-EWR
40h 05m1 stop
$635Air India
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Sep 16
Air India Logo
11:55 am - 11:55 pmEWR-MAA
26h 30m1 stop
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11:45 am - 7:55 amMAA-EWR
29h 40m1 stop
$636Air India
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Wed, Aug 20 - Fri, Sep 19
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 8:10 pmEWR-MAA
23h 10m1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:35 amMAA-EWR
35h 05m1 stop
$638Air India
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Sun, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 23
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 8:10 pmEWR-MAA
23h 10m1 stop
Air India Logo
3:45 pm - 7:55 amMAA-EWR
25h 40m1 stop
$641Air India
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Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 18
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 12:55 amEWR-MAA
27h 55m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 7:55 amMAA-EWR
26h 00m1 stop
$643Air India
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Sun, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 17
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 12:55 amEWR-MAA
27h 55m1 stop
Air India Logo
8:40 pm - 7:35 amMAA-EWR
20h 25m1 stop
$650Air India
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Mon, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 18
Air India Logo
11:55 am - 7:10 pmEWR-MAA
21h 45m1 stop
Air India Logo
3:25 pm - 7:55 amMAA-EWR
26h 00m1 stop
$651Air India
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 27
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11:30 am - 11:05 pmEWR-MAA
26h 05m2 stops
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2:35 pm - 7:55 amMAA-EWR
26h 50m2 stops
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Expert advice for your flight from Newark to Chennai

 
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Security lines at Newark can be long; arrive hours early to ensure a smooth departure. Check wait times on the airport website.

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Chennai Airport offers a direct metro connection to the city, making it a convenient and affordable option for travelers.

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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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Newark to Chennai flights

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

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Planning a trip from Newark 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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chennai, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Newark Airport to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $849 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,444 and $1,304 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark Airport to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$357
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from Newark to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Newark to Chennai 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 Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai flights

  • Is it possible to fly nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to MAA?

    Unfortunately, there are currently no nonstop flights from EWR to Chennai Airport. However, you will be able to get flights with one to three transfers using airlines such as Air India, AirAsia India, Vistara, SpiceJet, IndiGo, United Airlines, Etihad Airways, and EL AL. Common stops that you are likely to encounter on the journey include Delhi, Paris, Abu Dhabi, and Israel.

  • Is there a currency exchange office at Chennai International Airport?

    You will find that there are foreign exchange offices available onsite at the airport, which operate both day and night. The currency exchange counters can be located at the baggage claim area.

  • Are there any services for passengers with disabilities at Chennai International Airport?

    The airport offers wheelchair renting to disabled passengers, who are required to book in advance. There are also Braille signage and auditory signals in lifts for the visually impaired, ambulift services, and accessible washrooms for passengers with reduced mobility.

  • Does Chennai International Airport offer any facilities for families?

    There are a number of childcare rooms in both the domestic and international flight terminals, which provide a safe space for infant feedings and changing diapers. There are also a number of restaurants that can be found onsite that offer deals to large families who choose to grab a quick bite at the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Newark Airport to Chennai was $357 for a one-way ticket and $615 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Newark Liberty Airport and Chennai?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Newark Liberty Airport and on arrival in Chennai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai?

    On your way to Chennai, you’ll fly out from Newark. You’ll be landing at Chennai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Newark Liberty Airport and Chennai.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chennai from Newark Liberty Airport?

    New Delhi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Newark to Chennai, Air Canada or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Newark to Chennai are Air Canada and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $1,427 and an overall rating of 7.1, Air Canada is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,222 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty Airport to Chennai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Liberty 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 Newark Airport to Chennai

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is situated near the boundary of Newark in Essex County and Elizabeth in New Jersey. The airport is located approximately 3 miles south of downtown Newark, roughly 9 miles southwest of New York and around 8.6 miles from New Jersey. A taxi can take you to EWR in roughly 6min from downtown Newark.
  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) is the main airport serving the Chennai metropolitan area in Tamil Nadu, India. The airport is situated in Tirusulam, which is around 13 miles from the city center. A taxi ride will get you to the metropolitan area in around 10min.
  • If you are looking for public transportation from Chennai International Airport to central Chennai, there is an airport station just outside the airport with trains departing every 20 to 40min, and trips taking around 30min. Alternatively, Bus 18A will be able to get you to central Chennai is around 45min.
  • Some of the facilities you could take advantage of while at Chennai International Airport include the duty-free shops, which can be found at the Arrival and Departure terminals of international flights. There is also a smoking lounge facility located at the security hold area of international terminals as well as a prayer room at the same location. The airport also has a number of ATMs for travelers needing cash.
  • If you are traveling to Chennai for business, you will find that Chennai International Airport is a convenient airport for you to land at due to its proximity to the business district. There are also airport hotels onsite that can accommodate visitors who are in the city for a short period of time and need to be near the airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Newark to Chennai

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3299 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, Jul 2025IAH - DXB
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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.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

Insulting. Lufthansa flight from Munich to EWR had us getting our luggage when we were told in Florence that it would follow us to Indianapolis. It did not. Then very slow security in EWR caused me and three other passengers from Lufthansa flight from Munich to miss the boarding closure. Behind me were two elderly grandparents and their ten year old grandson. We were all refused entry on a plane to Indy that was still at the gate. The doors had not even closed inside the terminal yet. No apologies or compensation offered. Not even a meal voucher let alone a free hotel stay for our inconvenience. I m not sure what the other three passengers behind me did ( they were elderly with a grandson, recall), but I stated 12 hours overnight in a chilly EWR airport until next flight to Indy at 850 next morning.

The pasta in the evening meal was tasteless. Otherwise, the flight was okay.

Very friendly, service oriented and responsive crew. Very pleased with th service!

The entertainment is pretty boring. There are no new movies or TV shows from February. The food is just ok on the Atlanta to Frankfurt leg, but better on the Fra to Bengaluru leg.

We were charged for luggage, and our ticket was with Lufthansa and was supposed to include luggage fees. So our experience was a bit bad. Also, the flight was about 45 minutes late arriving.

Flight LH760 from Germany to New Delhi, the food was excellent, the crew was fantastic, the seats in economy are usually tight these days, so I can say that the seats were Ok, the entertainment was OK because for some reason the sound is not very clear, overall I enjoyed this flight, compared to the flight (UA 962) I took with united from San Francisco to Frankfurt in this trip, that flight was horrible. Thank you Lufthansa.

The crew was exceptionally polite and caring. The plane was comfortable. Great experience. Will fly more on Air India because of this experience.

They lost my luggage and despite all follow ups through emails and phone calls they don’t give me an update

Service was courteous and attentive. Sat in the exit row. In exchange for leg room I had people tripping over my feet to use it at a hallway from one aisle to the other, had no access to films viaa viewscreen and no underseat storage for medicines or other personal travel needs. Next time I am seated there, I will refuse the exit row.

Crew and service was excellent. My seat was super small and cramped! No leg room

They’ve lost my bag and I have no way of really getting in touch with anyone and have received no updates.

Experience with British Airways was hopeless and the response from ground staff after flight cancellation was hopeless

The entertainment selection was ok, but overall not bad! The crew was great.

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

The screen didn’t work and I didn’t get the seat upgrade I paid $300 for. They were no help with that,

Paid $180 for seat selection, and selection essnt honored. Have to call for a refund.

I paid for business class…. And was counting on the usual packet of toilettes to be provided. They were not because not enough were brought on the plane so they could t give to some and not all. So no tooth brush nor eye cover. Then NO coffee since there was no hot water. The lay I er too short because of delays and my luggage didn’t make the next flight!! It is now a day later and I am awaiting to hear if my bag has arrived. Very inconvenient!. I suppose I need to be glad that I spend over $4000 since I doubt those in coach or premium economy even made that next flight..Heathrow is the worst.

The crew could not have been more helpful, my meal was excellent, I slept peacefully until right before landing, and the BA lounge was a godsend. The only negative I encountered was the coffee both on the plane and in the lounge. Not to my taste but that’s a personal preference.

Nice experience. Baggage arrival in Mumbai wasn't that quick and needs improvement.

Easy and quick check in, clean and nice seats. Overall excellent experience.

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

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

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