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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai from ₹ 41,545

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MAA
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 6 August 2026.

Tue 1/909:58 -
2 stops31h 22m
Thu 1/1010:15 -
1 stop39h 15m
Deal found 5/8₹ 79,382
Thu 1/1011:10 -
1 stop21h 40m
Wed 28/1021:10 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 5/8₹ 79,477
Tue 17/1115:00 -
1 stop37h 35m
Mon 15/203:55 -
1 stop38h 35m
Deal found 5/8₹ 79,572
Tue 1/913:20 -
2 stops28h 00m
Tue 15/904:05 -
2 stops22h 54m
Deal found 5/8₹ 79,667
Tue 22/911:10 -
1 stop23h 45m
Sun 18/1021:05 -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 5/8₹ 79,763
Tue 1/911:10 -
1 stop23h 45m
Sun 4/1005:55 -
1 stop35h 55m
Deal found 5/8₹ 79,858
Sun 30/822:20 -
1 stop19h 00m
Wed 16/904:05 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 3/8₹ 79,953
Mon 9/1122:00 -
1 stop18h 05m
Thu 3/1216:10 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 5/8₹ 80,048
Wed 2/915:50 -
2 stops49h 30m
Wed 9/915:40 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 3/8₹ 80,143
Wed 16/918:30 -
2 stops40h 10m
Tue 29/921:55 -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 5/8₹ 80,238
Sat 5/911:10 -
1 stop23h 45m
Sun 4/1009:35 -
1 stop32h 15m
Deal found 3/8₹ 80,333
Tue 11/811:20 -
1 stop30h 15m
Tue 27/1004:05 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 3/8₹ 80,428

Find 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 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 79,382

One-way from

₹ 41,545

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 101,153
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/9-1/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 37m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 15m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (₹ 520,389 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 331,901 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/11

22:00-02:35

1 stop18h 05m

Chennai

Tue 1/12

21:50-15:05

1 stop27h 45m

₹ 91,361
Fastest return journey

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/11

22:20-08:15

2 stops23h 25m

Chennai

Thu 3/12

03:50-13:55

1 stop20h 35m

₹ 94,974

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/11

10:20-02:20

1 stop29h 30m

Chennai

Sat 5/12

04:05-20:57

2 stops27h 22m

₹ 101,343

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/9

20:20-07:25

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Sun 4/10

15:30-15:10

2 stops33h 10m

₹ 106,002

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/9

20:20-07:25

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Wed 7/10

15:30-15:10

2 stops33h 10m

₹ 106,002

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/9

22:20-08:05

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

04:05-18:55

2 stops24h 20m

₹ 110,470

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/9

06:50-12:05

2 stops43h 45m

Chennai

Wed 30/9

21:50-22:30

2 stops34h 10m

₹ 113,037

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/8

06:50-12:05

2 stops43h 45m

Chennai

Thu 1/10

21:50-22:30

2 stops34h 10m

₹ 113,037

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/9

06:50-12:05

2 stops43h 45m

Chennai

Fri 2/10

21:50-22:30

2 stops34h 10m

₹ 115,413

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/8

06:50-12:05

2 stops43h 45m

Chennai

Sat 26/9

19:00-10:55

2 stops49h 25m

₹ 132,145

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai

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

The best time to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai is 53 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 74,819). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 134,807). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 90,220 and ₹ 116,554 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 79,382 on Etihad Airways (1 Sept–1 Oct).

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 6 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad 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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,498 reviews
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Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abraham,May 2026

TLV - AUH

Huge delay no explanation, made me miss the connection. Terrible experience
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,498 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,498 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abraham,May 2026

TLV - AUH

Huge delay no explanation, made me miss the connection. Terrible experience

Related info for your journey

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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. 1 airline 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.

  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai in 18h 05m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Emirates, or Qatar 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 71,432, Etihad Airways will fly you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Etihad Airways is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 74,819). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 134,807). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 71,432Average₹ 98,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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