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Cheap flights from Chennai to New York from ₹ 38,375

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NYC
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to New York are usually found in October or March, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 68,300

One-way from

₹ 38,375

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 85,463
Air India
  • Air India
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 20m total
  • Chennai to New York
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 30/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • Chennai to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 212,886 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to New York
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 17 September 2025.

Tue 23/919:50MAA - EWR
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Wed 18/211:15EWR - MAA
1 stop22h 25mAir India
Deal found 15/9₹ 67,508
Tue 23/919:50MAA - EWR
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Wed 11/211:15EWR - MAA
1 stop25h 25mAir India
Deal found 16/9₹ 67,772
Tue 14/1019:50MAA - EWR
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Tue 21/1011:55EWR - MAA
1 stop21h 45mAir India
Deal found 16/9₹ 68,300
Sun 28/920:40MAA - EWR
1 stop21h 55mAir India
Wed 18/211:15EWR - MAA
1 stop22h 25mAir India
Deal found 15/9₹ 69,444
Tue 23/919:50MAA - EWR
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Thu 19/211:15EWR - MAA
1 stop21h 25mAir India
Deal found 15/9₹ 69,708
Thu 25/909:35MAA - EWR
1 stop31h 50mAir India
Thu 12/312:05EWR - MAA
1 stop31h 45mAir India
Deal found 15/9₹ 69,972
Thu 9/1006:40MAA - EWR
1 stop34h 45mAir India
Sun 19/1011:30EWR - MAA
1 stop23h 50mAir India
Deal found 17/9₹ 70,941
Wed 24/917:30MAA - EWR
1 stop25h 05mAir India
Thu 19/211:15EWR - MAA
1 stop21h 25mAir India
Deal found 15/9₹ 71,557
Wed 12/1122:30MAA - EWR
2 stops26h 55mAir France
Wed 3/1217:05EWR - MAA
2 stops27h 00mAir France
Deal found 15/9₹ 71,733
Wed 12/1120:30MAA - JFK
2 stops31h 45mIndiGo
Tue 2/1200:20JFK - MAA
2 stops29h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 16/9₹ 73,669
Thu 16/1006:00MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1015:45JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9₹ 73,845
Mon 20/1019:50MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/216:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9₹ 73,933

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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 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to New York that are best for you.

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ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Mon 20/10

01:55-13:40

1 stop21h 15m

Newark

Sun 15/2

18:40-08:55

2 stops27h 45m

₹ 75,957

ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Sun 14/12

01:50-16:00

1 stop24h 40m

Newark

Sat 10/1

19:30-00:05

1 stop18h 05m

₹ 76,662

ChennaiNew York

MAA - LGA

MAALGA

Chennai

Wed 22/10

01:55-19:37

2 stops27h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 13/2

15:20-00:05

2 stops22h 15m

₹ 76,662

ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Tue 11/11

01:50-14:00

1 stop22h 40m

Newark

Thu 8/1

19:30-00:05

1 stop18h 05m

₹ 76,662

ChennaiNew York

MAA - LGA

MAALGA

Chennai

Wed 22/10

01:55-16:52

2 stops24h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/2

10:35-00:05

2 stops27h 00m

₹ 76,662

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sat 18/10

04:25-16:05

1 stop21h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 14/2

14:25-19:55

1 stop19h 00m

₹ 76,926

ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Mon 20/10

01:55-13:40

1 stop21h 15m

Newark

Sun 15/2

19:30-00:05

1 stop18h 05m

₹ 77,014

ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Fri 7/11

01:50-14:00

1 stop22h 40m

Newark

Sun 12/4

19:15-00:10

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 77,014

ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Mon 20/10

01:55-13:40

1 stop21h 15m

Newark

Mon 16/2

19:30-00:05

1 stop18h 05m

₹ 77,014

ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Mon 20/10

01:55-13:40

1 stop21h 15m

Newark

Tue 17/2

18:05-00:05

1 stop19h 30m

₹ 77,014

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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 12 September 2025.

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York (average of ₹ 884). Flying from Chennai to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,140). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Chennai to New York by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to New York?

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 24% 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.

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 64,370.

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 17 September 2025.
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
3,336 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,363 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,932 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,336 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 Lufthansa, Air Canada, and Etihad Airways fly from Chennai to New York in about 21h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 02m. 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 ₹ 72,420. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 73,587 and ₹ 74,518, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to New York for 23% 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 Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 38,727. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kuwait Airways and Gulf Air, 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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Chennai - Newark 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York (average of ₹ 884). Flying from Chennai to New York in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,140). 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
American AirlinesCheapest₹ 72,420Average₹ 75,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 73,587Average₹ 100,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 74,518Average₹ 87,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 75,122Average₹ 84,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,372Average₹ 94,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 76,886Average₹ 106,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 82,855Average₹ 92,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 87,018Average₹ 99,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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