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Cheap flights from Chennai to New York from ₹ 37,400

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NYC
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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 21 January 2026.

Tue 26/506:00
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 10m
Air India
Wed 12/811:10
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 20m
Air India
Deal found 19/1₹ 60,605
Tue 3/303:55
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/311:05
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1₹ 65,337
Wed 18/210:00
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/210:05
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1₹ 65,519
Sun 1/315:45
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/311:10
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1₹ 65,792
Mon 16/210:00
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop39h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/222:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop35h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/1₹ 66,793
Wed 4/303:55
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 27/815:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/1₹ 67,248
Sat 9/516:35
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop25h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sat 8/815:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/1₹ 67,430
Fri 27/321:40
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 28/815:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/1₹ 67,521
Mon 11/504:15
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 12/1015:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop25h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/1₹ 67,612
Wed 11/216:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 28/215:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop25h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1₹ 67,703
Thu 18/616:35
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop25h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 6/1022:40
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/1₹ 67,794
Mon 25/501:55
MAA
-
EWR
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/812:45
EWR
-
MAA
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1₹ 77,349

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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 60,605

One-way from

₹ 37,400

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January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 121,119
Air India
  • Air India
  • 26/5-12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 30m total
  • Chennai to New York
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 00m total
  • Chennai to New York
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 217,800 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 26/5

04:15-16:05

1 stop21h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/8

22:20-08:25

1 stop24h 35m

₹ 69,705

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 15/6

04:15-09:00

1 stop38h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/10

15:45-08:25

1 stop31h 10m

₹ 69,705

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Wed 27/5

16:35-08:35

1 stop25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/8

15:45-08:25

1 stop31h 10m

₹ 69,705

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 25/5

21:55-08:35

1 stop20h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/8

22:20-02:25

1 stop18h 35m

₹ 69,796

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 18/5

04:15-08:35

1 stop37h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/8

15:45-02:25

1 stop25h 10m

₹ 69,796

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Thu 28/5

10:15-08:35

1 stop31h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 14/8

15:45-08:25

1 stop31h 10m

₹ 69,796

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sat 23/5

16:35-08:35

1 stop25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/8

15:45-08:25

1 stop31h 10m

₹ 69,796

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 24/5

04:15-08:35

1 stop37h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/8

15:45-08:25

1 stop31h 10m

₹ 69,887

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sat 9/5

16:35-08:35

1 stop25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/8

22:20-02:25

1 stop18h 35m

₹ 69,887

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 24/5

15:45-08:35

1 stop26h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/8

22:20-02:25

1 stop18h 35m

₹ 72,071

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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 16 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 ₹ 60,332). Flying from Chennai to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 83,446). 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.

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 ₹ 70,003.

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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 10m.

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 21 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
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
3,719 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
1,374 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
7,690 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
2,977 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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, Lufthansa, and Air Canada fly from Chennai to New York in about 21h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 56m. 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 ₹ 47,243. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 63,600 and ₹ 72,188, 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 ₹ 36,121. 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 - 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York (average of ₹ 60,332). Flying from Chennai to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 83,446). 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₹ 47,243Average₹ 78,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 63,600Average₹ 99,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 72,188Average₹ 86,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 73,701Average₹ 88,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 79,309Average₹ 109,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 79,406Average₹ 85,985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 80,677Average₹ 99,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 85,582Average₹ 100,852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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