Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. New York to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 75,802 and ₹ 108,029 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was ₹ 61,768 on Air India (11 Aug-16 Sept).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 21% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Chennai on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from New York to Chennai?

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Flights via Mumbai (BOM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 22m. Find deals

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New York to Chennai?

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Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 66,273. Find deals

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New York to Chennai?

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Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m. Find deals

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to Chennai?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.New York to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 75,802 and ₹ 108,029 in August.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was ₹ 61,768 on Air India (11 Aug-16 Sept).

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Chennai round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Chennai return from ₹ 61,768. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from ₹ 63,241, and American Airlines, from ₹ 63,414. Air India is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Chennai one-way?

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The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 34,133. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and IndiGo, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Chennai for a low price.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Chennai?

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The best time to book flights from New York to Chennai is 59 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Chennai?

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from New York 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Chennai?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York 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.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Question 13

What are the most popular routes from New York to Chennai?

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Most travellers choose New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai, Newark - Chennai or New York LaGuardia - Chennai when deciding on the best route from New York to Chennai.

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to Chennai?

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The most popular airlines flying from New York to Chennai are Air India, Emirates and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly return from New York to Chennai?

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Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 40% on the overall cost on flights from New York to Chennai.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Chennai?

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To save up to 32% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from New York to Chennai from ₹ 86,024 1-2 weeks out and tickets from ₹ 103,177 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Chennai?

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Flights from New York to Chennai lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from New York to Chennai in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at ₹ 53,018.

Question 18

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

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It’s optimal to fly from New York to Chennai at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 19

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from New York?

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If you book a flight to Chennai from New York, you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 16.5 km from the centre of Chennai. There are 0 flights from New York to Chennai per day from 5 different airlines.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from New York to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from New York to Chennai?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Chennai.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Chennai?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New York to Chennai?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from New York to Chennai. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New York to Chennai?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Chennai from New York by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from New York to Chennai with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from New York to Chennai with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from New York to Chennai become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from New York to Chennai and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	₹ 61,768
One-way from	₹ 30,927
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	₹ 104,304

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air India	Cheapest₹ 63,378	Average₹ 85,068	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest₹ 70,528	Average₹ 86,355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest₹ 72,551	Average₹ 120,250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest₹ 75,650	Average₹ 101,169	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest₹ 81,718	Average₹ 114,255	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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