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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai from ₹ 33,078

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MAA
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or March, booked 54 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 17 August 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 61,081

One-way from

₹ 33,078

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 89,259
Air India
  • Air India
  • 18/9-24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 25m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (₹ 1,066,235 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 358,751 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 17 August 2025.

Tue 19/811:10JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 50mAir India
Wed 10/911:45MAA - JFK
1 stop29h 40mAir India
Deal found 14/8₹ 60,993
Tue 25/1113:50JFK - MAA
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 4/301:50MAA - JFK
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/8₹ 61,081
Tue 30/917:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mKuwait Airways
Tue 14/1003:10MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 15/8₹ 61,168
Tue 2/917:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mKuwait Airways
Thu 9/1003:10MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 16/8₹ 61,256
Wed 3/917:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mKuwait Airways
Thu 23/1003:10MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 15/8₹ 61,343
Wed 1/1017:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mKuwait Airways
Tue 14/1003:10MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 15/8₹ 61,431
Sat 20/910:00JFK - MAA
1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 16/101:50MAA - JFK
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/8₹ 61,518
Fri 5/914:50JFK - MAA
1 stop23h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/901:30MAA - JFK
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/8₹ 61,606
Sat 4/1015:45JFK - MAA
1 stop31h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 1/1116:35MAA - JFK
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/8₹ 61,693
Fri 28/1111:00JFK - MAA
1 stop23h 10mGulf Air
Thu 5/305:35MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 14/8₹ 61,781
Fri 10/1015:00JFK - MAA
1 stop20h 20mGulf Air
Thu 30/1005:35MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 15/8₹ 61,868

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New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/11

11:00-04:45

1 stop31h 15m

Chennai

Sat 7/3

21:25-09:10

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 61,693

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/11

11:00-20:40

1 stop23h 10m

Chennai

Thu 5/3

05:35-09:10

1 stop38h 05m

₹ 61,781

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 22/11

01:35-00:35

1 stop36h 30m

Chennai

Mon 2/3

01:50-05:45

1 stop38h 25m

₹ 63,969

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/11

01:35-00:35

1 stop36h 30m

Chennai

Fri 6/3

01:50-04:45

1 stop37h 25m

₹ 63,969

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/11

13:50-00:35

1 stop24h 15m

Chennai

Sun 1/3

01:50-05:45

1 stop38h 25m

₹ 63,969

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/11

01:35-00:35

1 stop36h 30m

Chennai

Sun 1/3

01:50-12:10

1 stop44h 50m

₹ 63,969

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 24/11

13:50-00:35

1 stop24h 15m

Chennai

Tue 3/3

01:50-12:10

1 stop44h 50m

₹ 63,969

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/11

09:00-00:35

1 stop29h 05m

Chennai

Sun 1/3

01:50-19:05

1 stop27h 45m

₹ 63,969

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/11

01:35-00:35

1 stop36h 30m

Chennai

Thu 5/3

01:50-19:05

1 stop27h 45m

₹ 63,969

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/11

13:50-00:35

1 stop24h 15m

Chennai

Thu 5/3

01:50-12:10

1 stop44h 50m

₹ 63,969

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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 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai is 54 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 17 August 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

Share of one-stop return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 24% of one-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Kuwait City (KWI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 82,604.

What’s the fastest stopover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Mumbai (BOM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Mumbai (BOM) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 47m.

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 17 August 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
3,315 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
3,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
1,233 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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?

    Chennai (MAA), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai. 4 airlines have flights to Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 64,020, 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 Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 71,242 and ₹ 76,416, 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 ₹ 33,078 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from ₹ 33,603 and Air India from ₹ 33,953 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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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₹ 64,020Average₹ 86,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 71,242Average₹ 87,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 82,546Average₹ 112,981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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