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Cheap flights from New York to Chennai from ₹ 41,797

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MAA
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
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 8 August 2026.

Mon 10/822:29 -
2 stops43h 11m
Wed 16/910:15 -
1 stop39h 15m
Deal found 6/8₹ 79,119
Fri 4/911:10 -
1 stop38h 30m
Thu 1/1009:35 -
1 stop32h 15m
Deal found 7/8₹ 79,309
Sun 27/911:10 -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 5/1016:00 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 6/8₹ 79,404
Tue 15/909:30 -
2 stops31h 50m
Tue 29/904:05 -
1 stop38h 00m
Deal found 5/8₹ 79,499
Thu 1/1011:10 -
1 stop21h 40m
Wed 28/1021:10 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 5/8₹ 79,595
Tue 17/1115:00 -
1 stop37h 35m
Mon 15/203:55 -
1 stop38h 35m
Deal found 5/8₹ 79,690
Tue 15/913:00 -
2 stops21h 40m
Thu 1/1015:40 -
2 stops38h 11m
Deal found 6/8₹ 79,785
Wed 30/911:10 -
1 stop21h 40m
Sun 4/1021:05 -
1 stop20h 45m
Deal found 7/8₹ 79,880
Tue 1/911:10 -
1 stop23h 45m
Sun 4/1005:55 -
1 stop35h 55m
Deal found 5/8₹ 79,975
Sun 30/822:20 -
1 stop19h 00m
Wed 16/904:05 -
1 stop21h 25m
Deal found 3/8₹ 80,071
Mon 9/1122:00 -
1 stop18h 05m
Tue 1/1203:55 -
1 stop38h 35m
Deal found 5/8₹ 80,166
Wed 2/915:50 -
2 stops49h 30m
Wed 9/915:40 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 3/8₹ 80,261

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 8 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 79,119

One-way from

₹ 41,797

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 98,922
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 10/8-16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 82h 26m total
  • New York to Chennai
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  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (₹ 525,491 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 8 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/8

22:20-02:50

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

21:55-16:00

1 stop27h 35m

₹ 80,071

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 23/8

22:20-02:50

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Fri 18/9

21:55-16:00

1 stop27h 35m

₹ 80,071
Fastest return journey

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/8

22:20-02:50

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Tue 22/9

04:05-16:00

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 80,071

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 25/8

22:20-02:50

1 stop19h 00m

Chennai

Sat 19/9

04:05-16:00

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 83,879

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/9

17:50-03:30

2 stops24h 10m

Chennai

Mon 28/9

05:35-18:20

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 101,302

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 28/8

17:06-03:30

2 stops24h 54m

Chennai

Tue 29/9

05:35-18:20

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 103,111

New YorkChennai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MAA Chennai

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 14/10

19:10-08:15

2 stops27h 35m

Chennai

Tue 24/11

00:15-15:10

2 stops25h 25m

₹ 103,778

NewarkChennai

EWR Newark - MAA Chennai

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 18/11

23:45-02:15

2 stops40h 00m

Chennai

Mon 30/11

21:45-21:10

2 stops33h 55m

₹ 105,967

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

₹ 106,158

New YorkChennai

LGA New York LaGuardia - MAA Chennai

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 27/1

17:45-02:20

2 stops22h 05m

Chennai

Tue 16/2

04:05-17:48

2 stops24h 13m

₹ 108,252

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Chennai

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 ₹ 75,786). Flying from New York to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 145,955). 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 to Chennai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 75,405 and ₹ 111,299 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 79,119 on Etihad Airways (10 Aug–16 Sept).

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 36% 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.

Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 73,767.

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 00m.

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 Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 33m.

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

The best time to book flights from New York to Chennai is 90 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.

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 2 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from New York to Chennai can take about 19h. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 80,071. 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 ₹ 71,537. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air India. Etihad Airways is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 ₹ 75,786). Flying from New York to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 145,955). 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 2 airlines flying from New York to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 71,537Average₹ 98,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 126,135Average₹ 158,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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