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Cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai from ₹ 33,662

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MAA
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 69,459

One-way from

₹ 33,662

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 109,016
Air India
  • Air India
  • 17/7-23/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 40m total
  • New York to Chennai
Air India
  • Air India
  • 7/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 15m total
  • New York to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (₹ 887,461 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 320,511 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

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 3 July 2025.

Thu 17/711:10JFK - MAA
1 stop23h 30mAir India
Wed 23/703:00MAA - JFK
1 stop41h 10mAir India
Deal found 3/7₹ 69,459
Sun 10/814:55JFK - MAA
1 stop19h 45mEtihad Airways
Fri 12/910:15MAA - JFK
1 stop32h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/7₹ 69,715
Sat 11/1022:00JFK - MAA
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 31/1021:50MAA - JFK
1 stop27h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7₹ 70,228
Fri 29/815:45JFK - MAA
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/917:50MAA - JFK
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7₹ 70,655
Tue 16/915:45JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 55mLufthansa
Tue 21/1001:55MAA - JFK
1 stop27h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7₹ 71,851
Tue 16/909:00JFK - MAA
2 stops29h 40mAir Canada
Tue 30/901:55MAA - JFK
2 stops29h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 1/7₹ 72,620

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Route

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Return

Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 17/7

11:10-20:10

1 stop23h 30m

Chennai

Wed 23/7

03:00-10:40

1 stop41h 10m

₹ 69,459

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/8

14:55-20:10

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Fri 12/9

10:15-09:00

1 stop32h 15m

₹ 69,715

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/10

22:00-09:10

1 stop25h 40m

Chennai

Fri 31/10

21:50-15:50

1 stop27h 30m

₹ 70,228

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 29/8

15:45-16:45

2 stops39h 30m

Chennai

Mon 15/9

17:50-16:05

2 stops31h 45m

₹ 70,655

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 16/9

15:45-00:10

1 stop22h 55m

Chennai

Tue 21/10

01:55-20:05

1 stop27h 40m

₹ 71,851

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 16/9

09:00-00:10

2 stops29h 40m

Chennai

Tue 30/9

01:55-21:45

2 stops29h 20m

₹ 72,620

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/8

11:10-08:55

1 stop36h 15m

₹ 33,662

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 15/8

15:45-08:30

1 stop31h 15m

₹ 33,747

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/8

19:50-12:00

2 stops30h 40m

₹ 34,772

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

13:00-15:00

3 stops40h 30m

₹ 35,285

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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?

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 27 June 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 3 July 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 3 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andAir Canada 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.

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

JFK - DOH

Very good, first time travel with Qatar airlines, great, thank you

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. 5 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 ₹ 69,459, 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 ₹ 69,715 and ₹ 70,228, respectively. Air India is currently priced 20% 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 ₹ 33,662 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from ₹ 33,747 and IndiGo from ₹ 34,772 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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Top 5 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 62,504Average₹ 87,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 69,555Average₹ 85,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 74,606Average₹ 94,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 81,674Average₹ 113,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 85,364Average₹ 104,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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