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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai from ₹ 32,220

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MAA
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 61,350

One-way from

₹ 32,220

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 68,676
Air India
  • Air India
  • 8/10-26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Kuwait Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • 23/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 45m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (₹ 1,160,916 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 379,801 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Wed 8/1012:40JFK - MAA
1 stop21h 00mAir India
Wed 26/1115:25MAA - JFK
1 stop26h 55mAir India
Deal found 13/9₹ 61,350
Fri 26/921:00JFK - MAA
1 stop27h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1017:50MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/9₹ 61,438
Wed 5/1112:35JFK - MAA
1 stop24h 05mAir India
Sun 9/1111:40MAA - JFK
1 stop30h 40mAir India
Deal found 13/9₹ 61,526
Wed 24/911:10JFK - MAA
1 stop23h 30mAir India
Sun 28/921:35MAA - JFK
1 stop19h 50mAir India
Deal found 14/9₹ 61,615
Sun 21/921:00JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1015:45MAA - JFK
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9₹ 61,703
Tue 7/1017:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mKuwait Airways
Wed 22/1003:10MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 13/9₹ 61,791
Wed 31/1211:55JFK - MAA
1 stop30h 20mGulf Air
Tue 27/105:35MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 14/9₹ 61,879
Thu 9/1012:40JFK - MAA
1 stop25h 45mAir India
Sun 19/1011:45MAA - JFK
1 stop29h 40mAir India
Deal found 12/9₹ 62,056
Wed 26/1111:55JFK - MAA
1 stop30h 20mGulf Air
Sat 28/221:25MAA - JFK
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 15/9₹ 62,321
Wed 22/1015:00JFK - MAA
1 stop28h 40mGulf Air
Sat 8/1121:25MAA - JFK
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 12/9₹ 62,409
Tue 21/1011:10JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 50mAir India
Tue 18/1119:50MAA - JFK
1 stop22h 30mAir India
Deal found 13/9₹ 62,497
Sun 12/1011:10JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 50mAir India
Mon 13/1019:50MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Deal found 13/9₹ 62,586

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New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/10

15:00-05:10

1 stop28h 40m

Chennai

Sat 8/11

21:25-09:10

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 62,409

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/11

14:25-08:10

1 stop31h 15m

Chennai

Wed 26/11

21:40-08:40

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 69,736

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/11

14:25-02:30

1 stop25h 35m

Chennai

Fri 21/11

03:55-15:15

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 69,736

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/1

12:58-05:35

2 stops30h 07m

Chennai

Thu 29/1

07:35-21:05

1 stop24h 00m

₹ 76,180

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 26/9

17:30-03:30

2 stops24h 30m

Chennai

Sun 5/10

05:35-22:30

1 stop26h 25m

₹ 82,447

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/11

22:20-08:15

2 stops23h 25m

Chennai

Fri 21/11

21:45-18:55

2 stops31h 40m

₹ 85,448

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/11

22:20-08:15

2 stops23h 25m

Chennai

Thu 20/11

03:50-18:55

2 stops25h 35m

₹ 85,448

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 13/11

15:55-00:05

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Sat 22/11

20:40-13:05

2 stops26h 55m

₹ 89,156

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

22:20-20:10

2 stops35h 20m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

03:50-18:55

2 stops25h 35m

₹ 89,774

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 13/3

11:20-20:10

1 stop23h 20m

Chennai

Mon 6/4

04:00-18:55

2 stops24h 25m

₹ 89,950

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 15 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

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    There are many flights that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai in 28h 40m. Fly via Gulf Air, Etihad Airways, or British Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Chennai is about 13467 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 64,580, Air India will fly you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 71,295 and ₹ 71,865, respectively. Air India is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ₹ 33,897 on Kuwait Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from ₹ 34,956 and Etihad Airways from ₹ 37,075 one-way.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 64,580Average₹ 84,842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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