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Cheap flights from New York to Chennai from ₹ 25,458

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MAA
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New York to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 February 2026.

Sat 21/220:05
JFK
-
MAA
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/315:25
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2₹ 68,763
Thu 19/210:05
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop22h 35m
Air India
Wed 18/311:40
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop30h 40m
Air India
Deal found 9/2₹ 68,854
Mon 23/220:05
JFK
-
MAA
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/215:25
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2₹ 68,945
Sat 2/501:55
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop36h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 24/500:50
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop45h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 9/2₹ 69,035
Sat 28/210:05
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 05m
Air India
Tue 24/321:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 10m
Air India
Deal found 8/2₹ 69,126
Sat 28/210:05
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop23h 35m
Air India
Wed 25/318:00
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop24h 20m
Air India
Deal found 9/2₹ 69,216
Tue 3/311:15
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop20h 45m
Air India
Wed 25/320:00
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop23h 35m
Air India
Deal found 10/2₹ 69,216
Wed 25/220:05
JFK
-
MAA
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/321:40
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2₹ 69,307
Mon 9/322:35
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop21h 30m
British Airways
Tue 24/307:35
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop22h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 10/2₹ 69,307
Sun 22/210:05
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 05m
Air India
Fri 13/321:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 10m
Air India
Deal found 10/2₹ 69,398
Thu 30/411:30
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Air India
Fri 12/620:40
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop21h 50m
Air India
Deal found 10/2₹ 69,398
Sun 1/317:30
JFK
-
MAA
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/315:25
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2₹ 69,488

Find flight deals from New York to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 10 February 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 68,763

One-way from

₹ 25,458

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 74,652
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/2-8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 50m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (₹ 530,527 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 10 February 2026.
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Route

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Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/3

21:00-08:55

2 stops25h 25m

Chennai

Mon 23/3

18:00-17:40

2 stops33h 10m

₹ 72,025

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 14/5

16:15-04:55

2 stops27h 10m

Chennai

Tue 26/5

01:55-20:05

1 stop27h 40m

₹ 74,380

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sun 22/2

18:40-08:45

2 stops27h 35m

Chennai

Tue 10/3

01:50-15:00

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 74,380

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 13/5

15:00-05:10

1 stop28h 40m

Chennai

Tue 26/5

06:00-10:00

1 stop37h 30m

₹ 75,377

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 24/4

07:20-00:10

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Thu 7/5

01:55-14:37

2 stops22h 12m

₹ 77,370

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 15/4

10:30-00:10

2 stops28h 10m

Chennai

Mon 27/4

01:55-14:58

2 stops22h 33m

₹ 77,733

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Fri 17/4

06:30-00:10

2 stops32h 10m

Chennai

Thu 23/4

01:55-16:58

2 stops24h 33m

₹ 77,733

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/5

11:35-00:10

2 stops27h 05m

Chennai

Wed 27/5

01:55-14:37

2 stops22h 12m

₹ 77,733

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 29/4

11:40-00:10

2 stops27h 00m

Chennai

Tue 26/5

01:55-20:59

2 stops28h 34m

₹ 78,186

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 25/4

20:30-04:55

2 stops22h 55m

Chennai

Sun 7/6

01:55-20:05

1 stop27h 40m

₹ 78,639

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from New York to Chennai is 35 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 to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,167). Flying from New York to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 77,733). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from New York to Chennai?

Share of one-stop return flights from New York 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 27% of one-stop itineraries from New York to Chennai on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New York 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 ₹ 80,151.

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

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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 34m.

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

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 14m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Chennai?

    A quick flight from New York to Chennai can take about 25h 25m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 72,025. Airlines will cover a distance of 13467 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Chennai return from ₹ 66,280. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from ₹ 68,072, and Lufthansa, from ₹ 75,972. Air India is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 28,740. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Chennai for a low price.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,167). Flying from New York to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 77,733). 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 4 airlines flying from New York to Chennai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New York to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 10 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 66,280Average₹ 84,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 68,072Average₹ 91,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 75,972Average₹ 109,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 79,498Average₹ 104,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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