Cheap flights from Chennai to the United States from ₹ 36,628

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 — LAX
11 Feb — 18 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 12 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 58,190

One-way from

₹ 36,628

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 120,078
Air India
  • Air India
  • 16/6-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 10m total
  • Chennai to USA
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 10m total
  • Chennai to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (₹ 528,958 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 212,894 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 January 2026.

Tue 16/607:15MAA - JFK
1 stop34h 35mAir India
Thu 17/911:10JFK - MAA
1 stop26h 35mAir India
Deal found 11/1₹ 58,190
Sat 30/504:15MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 5/915:45JFK - MAA
1 stop31h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/1₹ 62,520
Wed 6/504:15MAA - JFK
1 stop38h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 19/822:40JFK - MAA
1 stop36h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/1₹ 63,873
Mon 26/116:10MAA - JFK
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/210:05JFK - MAA
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1₹ 63,964
Mon 2/210:00MAA - JFK
1 stop33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/210:05JFK - MAA
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1₹ 64,415
Wed 25/210:00MAA - JFK
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/310:05JFK - MAA
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1₹ 64,505
Sat 16/516:35MAA - IAD
1 stop26h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/815:35IAD - MAA
1 stop19h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/1₹ 64,776
Mon 26/116:10MAA - JFK
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/222:00JFK - MAA
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/1₹ 64,776
Thu 19/321:40MAA - JFK
1 stop21h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/415:45JFK - MAA
1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/1₹ 64,866
Sun 1/215:45MAA - JFK
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/210:05JFK - MAA
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1₹ 64,956
Wed 25/310:00MAA - ORD
1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 14/914:00ORD - MAA
1 stop31h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/1₹ 65,227
Wed 25/216:10MAA - IAD
1 stop27h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/314:35IAD - MAA
1 stop18h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/1₹ 65,317

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Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

USA

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Wed 18/2

21:40-08:20

1 stop21h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/2

15:00-02:30

1 stop25h 00m

₹ 66,129

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sun 17/5

10:15-09:45

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 14/9

15:35-02:25

1 stop25h 20m

₹ 66,490

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sun 17/5

10:15-09:45

1 stop33h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 15/9

15:35-08:25

1 stop31h 20m

₹ 66,490

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Sat 16/5

16:35-09:45

1 stop26h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 14/9

15:35-20:10

1 stop19h 05m

₹ 66,490

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Fri 15/5

15:45-09:45

1 stop27h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 15/9

15:35-20:10

1 stop19h 05m

₹ 67,392

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 8/4

04:20-14:50

1 stop21h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/10

19:20-02:50

1 stop21h 00m

₹ 73,256

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sat 9/5

23:45-18:35

2 stops28h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/10

22:00-10:10

2 stops26h 40m

₹ 77,316

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Wed 22/4

22:00-18:35

2 stops30h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/8

19:00-08:30

2 stops28h 00m

₹ 77,406

ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Tue 21/4

01:55-13:40

1 stop21h 15m

Newark

Tue 1/9

18:00-00:10

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 77,857

ChennaiAtlanta

MAA - ATL

MAAATL

Chennai

Thu 19/3

04:05-16:15

1 stop21h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 2/4

20:30-02:50

1 stop20h 50m

₹ 78,759

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to USA (average of ₹ 42,131). Flying from Chennai to USA in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 78,849). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 12 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to the United States, such as Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to United States?

    Chennai (MAA), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Chennai to United States.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to USA?

    Departing from Chennai to USA will take you 21h 10m. The distance between Chennai and USA is about 13467 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 30,265. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Chennai to USA for a low price.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to USA 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 USA?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to USA (average of ₹ 42,131). Flying from Chennai to USA in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 78,849). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Chennai to USA

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 63,053Average₹ 102,809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 65,359Average₹ 99,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 66,491Average₹ 103,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 68,640Average₹ 98,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 71,567Average₹ 113,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 74,231Average₹ 77,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 78,724Average₹ 85,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 78,809Average₹ 107,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 79,695Average₹ 94,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 79,983Average₹ 105,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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