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Cheap flights from Chennai to New York from ₹ 36,421

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NYC
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to New York (NYC). 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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 57,914

One-way from

₹ 36,421

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 124,280
Air India
  • Air India
  • 23/3-15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Chennai to New York
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 15m total
  • Chennai to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 613,835 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 244,616 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Mon 23/307:15MAA - JFK
1 stop35h 05mAir India
Wed 15/411:10JFK - MAA
1 stop23h 30mAir India
Deal found 7/1₹ 57,914
Wed 1/721:10MAA - JFK
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Wed 22/711:10JFK - MAA
1 stop19h 00mAir India
Deal found 7/1₹ 59,802
Wed 3/608:05MAA - JFK
1 stop35h 05mAir India
Wed 23/911:10JFK - MAA
1 stop36h 05mAir India
Deal found 7/1₹ 60,791
Sun 1/303:55MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 15/315:45JFK - MAA
1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1₹ 62,050
Tue 17/303:55MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 55mEtihad Airways
Wed 15/422:40JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1₹ 63,219
Sat 14/303:55MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 5/415:45JFK - MAA
1 stop31h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1₹ 63,759
Mon 21/904:15MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 20mEtihad Airways
Wed 30/915:45JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1₹ 64,478
Wed 18/221:40MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/210:05JFK - MAA
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1₹ 64,658
Mon 9/303:55MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 6/415:45JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1₹ 65,018
Mon 9/303:55MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 9/415:45JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1₹ 65,108
Wed 18/203:55MAA - JFK
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/210:05JFK - MAA
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1₹ 65,198
Wed 18/201:50MAA - EWR
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Thu 26/219:30EWR - MAA
1 stop18h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 6/1₹ 75,989

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to New York 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 8 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to New York that are best for you.

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Chennai

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Wed 11/3

16:10-09:20

1 stop26h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

15:45-20:10

1 stop18h 55m

₹ 66,457

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Wed 15/4

16:35-09:00

1 stop25h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/5

22:40-08:25

1 stop24h 15m

₹ 68,975

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 25/1

15:45-09:00

1 stop27h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/2

22:00-02:30

1 stop18h 00m

₹ 69,244

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 16/3

03:55-09:20

1 stop38h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/3

15:45-19:55

1 stop18h 40m

₹ 69,964

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sat 13/6

03:25-14:00

1 stop20h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/7

17:55-02:25

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 75,090

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 15/6

03:25-14:00

1 stop20h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/7

17:55-02:25

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 75,090

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Thu 18/6

04:15-09:00

1 stop38h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 14/7

22:40-02:25

1 stop18h 15m

₹ 76,619

ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Tue 10/3

01:50-15:00

1 stop22h 40m

Newark

Wed 9/9

21:45-08:45

2 stops49h 30m

₹ 76,978

ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Sat 30/5

01:55-15:45

1 stop23h 20m

Newark

Mon 9/11

19:30-00:05

1 stop18h 05m

₹ 77,878

ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Sun 25/1

01:50-16:00

1 stop24h 40m

Newark

Sat 7/2

15:30-00:05

2 stops22h 05m

₹ 77,878

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to New York

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to New York. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chennai to New York. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York (average of ₹ 59,622). Flying from Chennai to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 82,464). 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.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chennai to New York?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chennai to New York chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to New York on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chennai to New York?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chennai to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 69,179.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chennai to New York?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to New York, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Kuwait City (KWI) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to New York?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated 8 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Chennai to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,701 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,657 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,974 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to New York. 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 from for flights from Chennai to New York?

    Chennai (MAA), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Chennai to New York. 8 airlines have flights from Chennai to New York on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chennai to New York should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to New York per day.

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

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, and Lufthansa fly from Chennai to New York in about 20h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 35m. The distance from Chennai to New York is about 13467 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to New York round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at ₹ 46,687. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 62,852 and ₹ 71,338, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to New York for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to New York one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 35,696. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air France and Air India, as they are both options that can get you from Chennai to New York for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Chennai to New York, consider Chennai - Newark, Chennai - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Chennai - New York LaGuardia, as they are the most popular.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to New York 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 Chennai to New York?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York (average of ₹ 59,622). Flying from Chennai to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 82,464). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 62,852Average₹ 98,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 71,338Average₹ 85,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 73,804Average₹ 88,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 73,994Average₹ 77,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 78,472Average₹ 84,973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 78,557Average₹ 108,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 79,727Average₹ 99,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 85,917Average₹ 99,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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