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Cheap flights from New York to Chennai from ₹ 34,602

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MAA
3 May — 10 May1
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 3 April 2026.

Mon 14/911:30
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Air India
Tue 6/1018:00
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop23h 00m
Air India
Deal found 30/3₹ 72,553
Wed 13/515:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Thu 21/506:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/3₹ 72,646
Wed 13/522:20
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/504:05
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3₹ 72,832
Mon 14/911:30
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop25h 20m
Air India
Thu 15/1018:00
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop23h 00m
Air India
Deal found 30/3₹ 73,018
Sun 13/911:10
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Air India
Thu 1/1021:05
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 45m
Air India
Deal found 30/3₹ 73,204
Thu 3/911:30
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Air India
Tue 22/918:00
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop23h 00m
Air India
Deal found 31/3₹ 73,204
Sun 23/811:10
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop38h 30m
Air India
Sun 20/918:00
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop23h 50m
Air India
Deal found 29/3₹ 73,297
Fri 1/522:20
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/507:05
MAA
-
JFK
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3₹ 73,390
Sat 2/522:20
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/507:05
MAA
-
JFK
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3₹ 73,483
Tue 5/522:20
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/521:55
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3₹ 73,576
Fri 8/515:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/507:05
MAA
-
JFK
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3₹ 73,669
Thu 17/911:30
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop31h 55m
Air India
Thu 1/1018:00
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop23h 00m
Air India
Deal found 30/3₹ 73,669

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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 72,553

One-way from

₹ 34,602

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₹ 87,064
Air India
  • Air India
  • 14/9-6/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 18/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m 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 3 April 2026.
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New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/4

22:20-08:05

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

22:05-18:55

2 stops30h 20m

₹ 90,319

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 15/4

11:20-20:30

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Thu 21/5

22:05-18:55

2 stops30h 20m

₹ 90,319

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 12/5

23:00-02:30

1 stop18h 00m

Chennai

Thu 28/5

22:05-18:55

2 stops30h 20m

₹ 90,319

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/4

22:20-08:05

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Wed 13/5

04:05-18:55

2 stops24h 20m

₹ 90,319

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 21/4

23:55-08:05

2 stops22h 40m

Chennai

Tue 19/5

04:05-21:20

2 stops26h 45m

₹ 90,319

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

22:20-08:05

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Wed 27/5

04:05-14:25

1 stop19h 50m

₹ 94,970

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 21/4

23:55-08:05

2 stops22h 40m

Chennai

Sat 16/5

04:05-21:20

2 stops26h 45m

₹ 94,970
Fastest return journey

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 13/7

23:00-02:30

1 stop18h 00m

Chennai

Sat 5/9

04:05-18:55

2 stops24h 20m

₹ 95,621

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 14/5

18:30-06:05

2 stops26h 05m

Chennai

Sun 28/6

20:15-12:40

2 stops25h 55m

₹ 102,319

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/4

23:00-20:30

1 stop36h 00m

Chennai

Sat 25/4

22:05-18:55

2 stops54h 20m

₹ 103,528

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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 2 April 2026.

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,670). Flying from New York to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 85,296). 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 31% 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.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 88,307.

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 Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 12m.

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 24h 15m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 90,319. 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 ₹ 68,500. 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,670). Flying from New York to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 85,296). 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
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 68,500Average₹ 95,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 69,890Average₹ 94,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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