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

Departing from State of New York to Chennai will take you 29h 45m. The distance between State of New York and Chennai is about 13467 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 ₹ 34,363. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from State of New York to Chennai for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NY to MAA?

When flying from State of New York to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

Can I find deals for flights from New York to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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₹ 47,192

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₹ 49,110

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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 ₹ 80,859). Flying from State of New York to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 145,988). 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 State of New York to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

State of New York to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 72,994 and ₹ 94,671 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 70,020 on Air India (11 Oct–25 Oct).

How far ahead should I book a flight from State of New York to Chennai?

The price you pay for your flight from State of New York to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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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 29h 45m. The distance between State of New York and Chennai is about 13467 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 ₹ 34,363. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, 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?
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 ₹ 80,859). Flying from State of New York to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 145,988). 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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Emirates	Cheapest₹ 100,617	Average₹ 145,219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air India	Cheapest₹ 127,075	Average₹ 159,683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

State of New York to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 72,994 and ₹ 94,671 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 70,020 on Air India (11 Oct–25 Oct).

How far ahead should I book a flight from State of New York to Chennai?

The price you pay for your flight from State of New York to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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State of New York to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 72,994 and ₹ 94,671 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 70,020 on Air India (11 Oct–25 Oct).