Cheap flights from New York to Chennai from ₹ 28,861

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 29/9. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
NYC — MAA
6 Oct — 13 Oct1
1 adult
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The best prices from New York to Chennai are usually found in March or September, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from New York (NYC) to Chennai (MAA)

All the information you need to plan the best NYC to MAA flight in 2023: compare New York to Chennai flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chennai.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Round-trip from

₹ 565,038

One-way from

₹ 35,931
High demand for flights, 30% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
From New York (NYC) to Chennai
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Chennai

NYC - MAA

Price

₹ 6,794 - ₹ 11,484

MAA

Temperature

25 - 33 °C

MAA

Rainfall

10 - 330 mm

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

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 88% on the overall cost on flights from New York to Chennai.

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

To save up to 6% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 20 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 ₹ 117,939 1-2 weeks out and tickets from ₹ 126,922 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

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 March, with the cheapest ticket starting at ₹ 60,134.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Chennai (NYC - MAA)?

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Chennai at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 56% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from New York to Chennai

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Cheap Air France flights from New York to Chennai

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Cheap New York to Chennai flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for NYC to MAA flights in October, November
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New York to Chennai 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chennai from New York found for this year
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One-way flights to Chennai from New York

The cheapest one-way flights from New York to Chennai
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from New York to Chennai. Users can also find round-trip New York to Chennai flights by using the search form above.

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₹ 60,716 - ₹ 82,091

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Depart

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NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sun 12/11

1 stop19h 30m

Chennai

Thu 23/11

2 stops33h 09m

₹ 60,716

New York John F Kennedy IntlChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/11

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Wed 6/12

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 61,631

New York John F Kennedy IntlChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/3

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

Sat 30/3

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 62,712

New York John F Kennedy IntlChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

1 stop18h 20m

Chennai

Fri 15/3

1 stop33h 45m

₹ 64,792

New York John F Kennedy IntlChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 14/1

1 stop21h 30m

Chennai

Sun 18/2

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 67,120

New York John F Kennedy IntlChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/10

2 stops36h 30m

Chennai

Sat 21/10

2 stops56h 26m

₹ 76,852

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sun 28/1

1 stop20h 35m

Chennai

Mon 5/2

1 stop23h 25m

₹ 78,349

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 5/2

2 stops33h 55m

Chennai

Fri 22/3

2 stops33h 10m

₹ 80,594

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 12/2

1 stop27h 20m

Chennai

Tue 12/3

1 stop35h 45m

₹ 82,091

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Chennai, such as Lufthansa, Air France and Etihad Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.2

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.2

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.2

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.2

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.2

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.2

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about New York to Chennai flights.

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 6 different airlines.

Can I find flights from New York to Chennai for under ₹ 60,800 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from New York to Chennai for under ₹ 60,800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just ₹ 60,716, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 62,795.

Are there last-minute flights available from New York to Chennai for under ₹ 65,000?

There are currently 20+ open flights from New York to Chennai within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 65,000.

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 ₹ 61,631. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air France, from ₹ 62,712, and Etihad Airways, from ₹ 64,792. Lufthansa is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

What does JFK to MAA mean?

JFK stands for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, while MAA stands for Chennai Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Newark Airport (EWR), New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), New York Skyports SPB Airport (NYS).

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Top 6 airlines flying from New York to Chennai

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from New York to Chennai choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 51,700Average₹ 81,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 61,780Average₹ 104,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest₹ 71,117Average₹ 165,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 81,145Average₹ 104,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 81,481Average₹ 85,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 87,108Average₹ 111,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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