Cheap flights from New York State to Chennai from ₹ 34,598

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — MAA
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
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 1 January 2026.

Wed 31/1211:55JFK - MAA
1 stop30h 20mGulf Air
Tue 3/205:35MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 30/12₹ 92,921
Wed 31/1211:55JFK - MAA
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/221:40MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12₹ 100,919
Wed 31/1211:55JFK - MAA
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/116:10MAA - JFK
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12₹ 101,728
Wed 31/1211:55JFK - MAA
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/103:55MAA - JFK
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12₹ 104,693
Wed 31/1215:55JFK - MAA
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Wed 28/101:50MAA - JFK
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 30/12₹ 105,322
Wed 31/1217:30JFK - MAA
2 stops42h 50mLufthansa
Sun 1/218:00MAA - JFK
2 stops30h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 30/12₹ 106,401
Wed 31/1215:55JFK - MAA
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Sun 1/201:50MAA - JFK
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 30/12₹ 108,108
Wed 31/1218:05EWR - MAA
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Sun 1/201:50MAA - EWR
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 30/12₹ 108,108
Wed 31/1215:55JFK - MAA
2 stops44h 25mLufthansa
Wed 28/118:00MAA - JFK
2 stops30h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 30/12₹ 110,085
Wed 31/1219:30EWR - MAA
1 stop18h 05mLufthansa
Mon 2/201:50MAA - EWR
1 stop24h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 30/12₹ 110,085
Wed 31/1211:55JFK - MAA
1 stop30h 20mGulf Air
Sat 31/121:25MAA - JFK
1 stop22h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 30/12₹ 111,793
Wed 31/1216:25JFK - MAA
2 stops29h 50mSWISS
Fri 30/118:00MAA - JFK
2 stops29h 35mSWISS
Deal found 30/12₹ 112,422

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 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 68,118

One-way from

₹ 34,598

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 79,171
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/1-23/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • New York to Chennai
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 10m total
  • New York to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (₹ 1,325,698 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (₹ 560,667 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 1 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York State to Chennai that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

13:40-00:35

1 stop24h 25m

Chennai

Sun 22/2

02:00-12:00

1 stop44h 30m

₹ 68,477

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/2

13:40-00:35

1 stop24h 25m

Chennai

Tue 3/3

02:00-12:00

1 stop44h 30m

₹ 68,477

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 19/2

09:00-00:35

1 stop29h 05m

Chennai

Mon 23/3

02:00-13:00

1 stop44h 30m

₹ 68,477

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 14/6

15:00-05:10

1 stop28h 40m

Chennai

Thu 2/7

06:00-10:55

1 stop38h 25m

₹ 76,745

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 24/6

15:00-05:10

1 stop28h 40m

Chennai

Sat 18/7

21:35-10:55

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 81,238

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 19/6

15:00-20:50

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Thu 13/8

06:00-10:55

1 stop38h 25m

₹ 81,238

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

22:20-08:15

2 stops23h 25m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

03:50-13:55

1 stop20h 35m

₹ 82,407

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

23:00-20:10

1 stop34h 40m

Chennai

Fri 6/2

21:45-18:55

2 stops31h 40m

₹ 82,407

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

22:20-08:15

2 stops23h 25m

Chennai

Wed 18/3

03:50-18:55

2 stops24h 35m

₹ 82,407

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 2/2

23:45-08:15

2 stops22h 00m

Chennai

Mon 2/3

21:45-21:10

2 stops33h 55m

₹ 82,407

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 54,009). Flying from State of New York to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 82,227). 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.

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 22h. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from State of New York to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 28,508. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from State of New York to Chennai for a low price.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Chennai (average of ₹ 54,009). Flying from State of New York to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 82,227). 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₹ 65,745Average₹ 83,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 67,522Average₹ 91,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 75,358Average₹ 124,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 83,060Average₹ 104,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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