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Cheap flights from Chennai to New York from ₹ 35,261

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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — NYC
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

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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 13 November 2025.

Sun 23/1106:15MAA - JFK
1 stop36h 05mAir India
Tue 2/1210:05JFK - MAA
1 stop19h 05mAir India
Deal found 10/11₹ 72,825
Sun 23/1100:15MAA - JFK
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/517:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11₹ 73,179
Fri 19/1203:55MAA - JFK
1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/115:00JFK - MAA
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11₹ 73,711
Wed 10/1203:15MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mKuwait Airways
Fri 29/517:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 05mKuwait Airways
Deal found 12/11₹ 73,799
Tue 25/1118:00MAA - JFK
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/515:45JFK - MAA
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11₹ 73,888
Sun 23/1100:15MAA - JFK
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/522:40JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11₹ 74,065
Thu 27/1118:00MAA - JFK
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/517:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11₹ 74,242
Sun 21/1221:10MAA - JFK
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/100:20JFK - MAA
3 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11₹ 74,331
Thu 27/1118:00MAA - JFK
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/522:40JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11₹ 75,128
Sun 23/1100:15MAA - JFK
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/517:55JFK - MAA
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11₹ 75,660
Sat 20/1201:50MAA - EWR
2 stops44h 00mLufthansa
Sat 10/118:05EWR - MAA
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11₹ 80,355
Tue 25/1101:50MAA - EWR
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Wed 13/518:00EWR - MAA
1 stop20h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11₹ 81,330

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 13 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 71,053

One-way from

₹ 35,261

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 101,618
Air France
  • Air France
  • 18/3-22/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 50m total
  • Chennai to New York
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 50m total
  • Chennai to New York
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 832,517 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 219,188 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 November 2025.
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ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sat 28/2

03:55-15:25

1 stop22h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 31/3

22:40-08:30

1 stop24h 20m

₹ 78,406

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 24/3

03:55-16:25

1 stop22h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 29/3

22:40-02:25

1 stop18h 15m

₹ 78,406

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 11/5

10:05-09:00

1 stop32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/5

15:45-08:30

1 stop31h 15m

₹ 80,532

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 10/5

10:05-09:00

1 stop32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 18/5

15:45-08:30

1 stop31h 15m

₹ 80,532

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 10/5

04:15-09:00

1 stop38h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 17/5

15:45-02:25

1 stop25h 10m

₹ 80,532

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Fri 8/5

10:05-09:00

1 stop32h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 19/5

22:40-02:25

1 stop18h 15m

₹ 81,861

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sat 13/12

16:10-09:00

1 stop27h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/1

15:00-02:30

1 stop25h 00m

₹ 83,456

ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Fri 23/1

22:30-14:55

2 stops26h 55m

Newark

Fri 30/1

17:05-08:25

2 stops28h 50m

₹ 83,988

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 27/1

21:40-09:00

1 stop21h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 22/5

15:45-08:30

1 stop31h 15m

₹ 84,342

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 11/5

04:15-16:05

1 stop21h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/5

22:40-02:25

1 stop18h 15m

₹ 84,519

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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 7 November 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 ₹ 58,915). Flying from Chennai to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 81,773). 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 13 November 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from Chennai to New York by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 ₹ 64,794.

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 13 November 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
3,407 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,407 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,407 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,660 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,407 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,289 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,407 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,513 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,407 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,940 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,407 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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, Air France, and Lufthansa fly from Chennai to New York in about 22h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 55m. 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 Air India is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at ₹ 64,291. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 70,280 and ₹ 72,896, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to New York for 32% 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 ₹ 35,261. 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to New York (average of ₹ 58,915). Flying from Chennai to New York in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 81,773). 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₹ 64,291Average₹ 98,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 70,280Average₹ 84,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 72,896Average₹ 73,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 74,929Average₹ 86,855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,874Average₹ 95,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 77,392Average₹ 106,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 83,400Average₹ 92,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 87,591Average₹ 99,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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