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Cheap flights from Chennai to New York from ₹ 44,251

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NYC
23 May — 30 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 April 2026.

Sat 19/1203:15
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Fri 22/116:55
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop22h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 20/4₹ 76,878
Thu 18/606:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 20m
Gulf Air
Sun 13/915:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 20/4₹ 77,159
Tue 7/706:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 20m
Gulf Air
Wed 30/915:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 18/4₹ 77,440
Tue 29/906:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop36h 45m
Gulf Air
Fri 2/1015:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 18/4₹ 77,534
Sat 13/621:35
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 55m
Gulf Air
Fri 11/915:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 20/4₹ 77,815
Sat 13/621:35
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 55m
Gulf Air
Sun 13/915:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 20/4₹ 77,909
Sat 20/621:35
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 55m
Gulf Air
Wed 29/715:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 20/4₹ 78,096
Sat 27/621:35
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 55m
Gulf Air
Sun 27/915:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 18/4₹ 78,284
Thu 4/606:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 20m
Gulf Air
Fri 18/915:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 18/4₹ 78,471
Mon 28/903:25
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Tue 29/917:55
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop23h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 18/4₹ 79,128
Thu 4/606:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 20m
Gulf Air
Sun 22/1111:55
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop30h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 19/4₹ 79,315
Thu 25/606:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 20m
Gulf Air
Sun 22/1111:55
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop30h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 20/4₹ 79,409

Find 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 23 April 2026.

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₹ 77,159

One-way from

₹ 44,251

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Average price

₹ 95,534
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  • Gulf Air
  • 18/6-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 10m total
  • Chennai to New York
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  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
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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 23 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Thu 16/7

16:05-08:35

1 stop26h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/11

15:00-02:30

1 stop25h 00m

₹ 85,034

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Thu 9/7

10:15-08:35

1 stop31h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 16/7

15:45-02:25

1 stop25h 10m

₹ 86,815

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Wed 29/7

04:05-18:55

2 stops24h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 20/1

23:00-08:15

1 stop22h 45m

₹ 90,472

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 31/5

16:05-08:35

1 stop26h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/11

15:00-08:10

1 stop30h 40m

₹ 90,940

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Thu 14/5

09:50-18:55

2 stops42h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 13/9

22:20-02:30

2 stops42h 40m

₹ 91,222
Fastest return journey

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 12/5

04:05-18:55

2 stops24h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/6

23:00-02:30

1 stop18h 00m

₹ 91,784

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 7/7

22:05-14:25

1 stop25h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/10

23:00-02:30

1 stop18h 00m

₹ 92,347

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 5/7

10:15-08:35

1 stop31h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 23/10

15:45-08:10

1 stop30h 55m

₹ 92,441

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 3/5

22:05-18:55

2 stops54h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/6

22:20-08:05

2 stops24h 15m

₹ 94,597

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sat 16/5

04:05-18:55

2 stops24h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/6

22:20-08:05

2 stops24h 15m

₹ 94,784

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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 17 April 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York (average of ₹ 44,439). Flying from Chennai to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 72,096). 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 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.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 23% 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 ₹ 77,720.

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 Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 29m.

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 Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 47m.

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 23 April 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
3,560 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,433 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,906 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,966 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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, Emirates, and Qatar Airways fly from Chennai to New York in about 24h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 40m. 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 ₹ 48,673. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 65,525 and ₹ 70,323, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to New York for 46% 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 ₹ 37,214. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and Etihad Airways, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York (average of ₹ 44,439). Flying from Chennai to New York in April is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 72,096). 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₹ 48,673Average₹ 82,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 65,525Average₹ 98,933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 70,323Average₹ 86,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 80,019Average₹ 92,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 81,710Average₹ 111,841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 81,810Average₹ 88,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 83,119Average₹ 99,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 88,971Average₹ 102,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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