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Cheap flights from New York to Chennai from ₹ 39,911

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MAA
14 Jun — 21 Jun1
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 15 May 2026.

Wed 15/715:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 20/816:05
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/5₹ 89,392
Fri 25/915:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/1103:15
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5₹ 89,488
Fri 23/1015:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/1103:15
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5₹ 89,584
Sat 12/915:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sat 26/904:05
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/5₹ 89,775
Tue 15/915:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 21/904:05
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/5₹ 89,871
Wed 15/715:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 31/710:15
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop31h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5₹ 89,966
Fri 18/911:10
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Air India
Tue 22/921:05
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 45m
Air India
Deal found 13/5₹ 90,062
Mon 21/917:55
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop23h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Sat 28/1103:15
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 12/5₹ 90,158
Wed 15/715:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 16/816:05
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5₹ 90,253
Sat 18/722:20
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop31h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 3/1210:00
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop32h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5₹ 90,349
Sun 20/915:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1103:15
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5₹ 90,445
Sat 5/915:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 29/904:05
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/5₹ 90,541

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 15 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 89,392

One-way from

₹ 39,911

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₹ 101,930
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/7-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • New York to Chennai
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  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • New York to Chennai
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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 15 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/7

22:20-20:10

1 stop36h 20m

Chennai

Fri 14/8

10:15-16:00

1 stop39h 15m

₹ 104,418

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/6

15:45-14:40

1 stop37h 25m

Chennai

Wed 12/8

16:05-17:50

2 stops35h 15m

₹ 123,752

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/7

12:59-08:25

2 stops33h 56m

Chennai

Mon 20/7

21:55-16:00

1 stop27h 35m

₹ 130,738

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 25/5

23:55-20:30

2 stops35h 05m

Chennai

Thu 28/5

22:05-21:20

2 stops32h 45m

₹ 134,662

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 11/11

21:35-05:35

1 stop21h 30m

Chennai

Mon 30/11

07:35-16:15

2 stops43h 10m

₹ 137,055

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sun 28/6

11:25-20:25

1 stop23h 30m

Chennai

Fri 7/8

21:05-07:25

2 stops43h 50m

₹ 151,986

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/6

19:15-05:45

2 stops25h 00m

Chennai

Wed 12/8

20:15-21:05

2 stops34h 20m

₹ 158,303

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 21/7

18:05-08:55

2 stops29h 20m

Chennai

Tue 5/1

01:50-16:00

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 158,590

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 16/6

00:25-10:20

2 stops24h 25m

Chennai

Sat 1/8

23:45-22:30

2 stops32h 15m

₹ 164,619

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Thu 30/7

17:59-03:30

2 stops24h 01m

Chennai

Mon 3/8

05:35-23:30

2 stops27h 25m

₹ 169,309

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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?

The best time to book flights from New York to Chennai is 53 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 80,970). Flying from New York to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 144,425). 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?

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 34% 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.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 77,512.

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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 58m.

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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 05m.

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 21h 30m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 137,055. Airlines will cover a distance of 13477 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 ₹ 71,781. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Etihad Airways. Air India is currently priced 24% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 80,970). Flying from New York to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 144,425). 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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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 71,781Average₹ 110,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 71,913Average₹ 98,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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