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Cheap flights from New York State to Chennai from ₹ 34,033

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MAA
27 Apr — 4 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 28 March 2026.

Fri 5/606:05
BUF
-
MAA
2 stops34h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 29/616:05
MAA
-
BUF
2 stops35h 46m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3₹ 69,957
Sun 29/306:00
BUF
-
MAA
2 stops35h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/421:55
MAA
-
BUF
2 stops32h 52m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3₹ 70,051
Fri 17/407:00
BUF
-
MAA
2 stops34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/521:55
MAA
-
BUF
2 stops26h 34m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3₹ 71,564
Sun 12/406:00
BUF
-
MAA
2 stops28h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/421:55
MAA
-
BUF
2 stops32h 52m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3₹ 71,658
Fri 4/911:30
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop23h 25m
Air India
Sun 20/914:00
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop28h 30m
Air India
Deal found 26/3₹ 72,225
Thu 10/911:30
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop27h 20m
Air India
Thu 24/918:00
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop23h 00m
Air India
Deal found 28/3₹ 73,076
Wed 6/515:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/521:55
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3₹ 73,454
Wed 13/515:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Tue 26/506:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 27/3₹ 73,549
Mon 19/1011:30
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Air India
Tue 17/1121:10
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop21h 35m
Air India
Deal found 27/3₹ 73,738
Mon 7/911:10
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Air India
Sun 4/1020:40
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop22h 30m
Air India
Deal found 24/3₹ 73,927
Wed 16/911:10
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Air India
Sun 4/1021:05
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 45m
Air India
Deal found 28/3₹ 74,211
Mon 19/1011:30
EWR
-
MAA
1 stop22h 10m
Air India
Thu 12/1121:10
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop21h 35m
Air India
Deal found 27/3₹ 74,211

Find flight deals from New York to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 69,957

One-way from

₹ 34,033

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 81,301
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/6-29/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 36m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 45m total
  • New York to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (₹ 581,540 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 28 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

BuffaloChennai

BUF - MAA

BUFMAA

Buffalo

Fri 5/6

06:05-02:25

2 stops34h 50m

Chennai

Mon 29/6

16:05-18:21

2 stops35h 46m

₹ 69,957

BuffaloChennai

BUF - MAA

BUFMAA

Buffalo

Tue 21/4

07:00-02:45

2 stops34h 15m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

21:55-14:59

2 stops26h 34m

₹ 71,469

BuffaloChennai

BUF - MAA

BUFMAA

Buffalo

Sat 18/4

07:00-20:15

2 stops27h 45m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

21:55-14:59

2 stops26h 34m

₹ 71,469

BuffaloChennai

BUF - MAA

BUFMAA

Buffalo

Thu 23/4

07:00-20:15

2 stops27h 45m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

21:55-14:59

2 stops26h 34m

₹ 71,469

BuffaloChennai

BUF - MAA

BUFMAA

Buffalo

Fri 17/4

07:00-20:10

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

04:05-21:27

2 stops26h 52m

₹ 71,658

BuffaloChennai

BUF - MAA

BUFMAA

Buffalo

Sun 12/4

06:00-20:15

2 stops28h 45m

Chennai

Thu 16/4

04:05-21:17

2 stops26h 42m

₹ 71,658

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/5

15:00-05:20

1 stop28h 50m

Chennai

Sat 23/5

21:35-10:00

1 stop21h 55m

₹ 93,307

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/7

11:20-20:30

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Tue 1/9

04:05-18:55

2 stops48h 20m

₹ 95,387

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 18/9

22:20-08:05

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Fri 16/10

04:05-18:55

2 stops24h 20m

₹ 96,521
Fastest return journey

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 13/8

22:20-08:05

2 stops24h 15m

Chennai

Thu 3/9

22:05-08:50

1 stop20h 15m

₹ 96,521

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York State to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of New York to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 59,652). Flying from State of New York to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 86,500). 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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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.

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

    Departing from State of New York to Chennai will take you 23h 25m. The distance between State of New York and Chennai is about 13477 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The most popular route from State of New York to Chennai is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai. You may also consider Newark - Chennai or New York LaGuardia - 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 State of New York to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 59,652). Flying from State of New York to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 86,500). 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

Discover the top 2 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 28 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 69,161Average₹ 88,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 71,031Average₹ 96,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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