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Cheap flights from New York to Chennai from ₹ 35,562

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MAA
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 11 November 2025.

Mon 10/1113:40JFK - MAA
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 23/1102:00MAA - JFK
1 stop44h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11₹ 66,335
Sun 23/1111:55JFK - MAA
1 stop30h 20mGulf Air
Thu 11/1205:35MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 11/11₹ 67,133
Tue 25/1113:40JFK - MAA
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/1202:00MAA - JFK
1 stop44h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/11₹ 67,488
Tue 25/1113:40JFK - MAA
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 22/1202:00MAA - JFK
1 stop44h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/11₹ 67,665
Tue 30/1210:05JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 35mAir India
Tue 27/118:00MAA - JFK
1 stop24h 20mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 68,108
Fri 28/1111:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Sat 20/1221:25MAA - JFK
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 9/11₹ 68,286
Sun 16/1113:40JFK - MAA
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/1202:00MAA - JFK
1 stop44h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11₹ 68,552
Sun 7/1211:55JFK - MAA
1 stop30h 20mGulf Air
Thu 11/1205:35MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 11/11₹ 69,173
Fri 14/1111:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Sat 6/1221:25MAA - JFK
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 10/11₹ 69,350
Fri 28/1110:20JFK - MAA
1 stop29h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 22/1204:05MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/11₹ 69,793
Sun 16/1113:40JFK - MAA
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 21/1102:00MAA - JFK
1 stop44h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11₹ 69,882
Mon 1/1218:05EWR - MAA
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Thu 4/1201:50MAA - EWR
1 stop24h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 10/11₹ 77,420

Cheap 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 11 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 66,335

One-way from

₹ 35,562

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 84,515
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 25/11-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 28/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (₹ 512,976 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 11 November 2025.
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Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

01:45-00:35

1 stop36h 20m

Chennai

Fri 6/3

02:00-04:45

1 stop37h 15m

₹ 72,010

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/4

15:45-08:55

2 stops31h 40m

Chennai

Tue 7/4

19:50-15:00

2 stops28h 40m

₹ 74,405

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/2

19:45-00:05

2 stops41h 50m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

01:50-19:02

2 stops27h 42m

₹ 75,292

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 31/3

20:00-00:10

2 stops42h 40m

Chennai

Tue 14/4

01:55-14:49

2 stops22h 24m

₹ 75,292

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Thu 2/4

19:15-08:55

2 stops28h 10m

Chennai

Mon 20/4

01:55-13:40

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 75,292

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/2

12:40-00:05

2 stops24h 55m

Chennai

Tue 17/2

01:50-16:57

2 stops25h 37m

₹ 75,292

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 1/4

18:00-00:10

1 stop20h 40m

Chennai

Tue 14/4

01:55-13:40

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 75,292

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/3

12:40-00:05

2 stops24h 55m

Chennai

Tue 17/3

01:50-16:57

2 stops24h 37m

₹ 75,292

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 10/2

18:05-00:05

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

01:50-14:00

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 75,292

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 9/2

18:05-00:05

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

01:50-14:00

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 75,292

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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 7 November 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York to Chennai is 89 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 51,525). Flying from New York to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 79,992). 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 NYC to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 11 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Chennai at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

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 29% 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 ₹ 78,457.

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 London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 50m.

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 London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m.

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 31h 40m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 74,405. 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 ₹ 64,879. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from ₹ 69,996, and Lufthansa, from ₹ 74,367. 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 to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 35,562. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and SWISS, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 51,525). Flying from New York to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 79,992). 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 11 November 2025.
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 64,879Average₹ 85,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 69,996Average₹ 97,939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 74,367Average₹ 118,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 83,654Average₹ 111,995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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