Cheap flights from Chennai to the United States from ₹ 39,806

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LAX
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 March 2026.

Sun 28/616:45
MAA
-
EWR
2 stops31h 30m
Air France
Sat 19/917:00
EWR
-
MAA
2 stops29h 50m
Air France
Deal found 5/3₹ 69,016
Tue 5/506:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 20m
Gulf Air
Wed 5/815:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 6/3₹ 70,306
Sun 19/418:00
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop23h 50m
Air India
Sun 26/411:10
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop22h 30m
Air India
Deal found 5/3₹ 70,675
Wed 6/510:15
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop31h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 27/515:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop37h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3₹ 70,767
Mon 23/303:55
MAA
-
ATL
1 stop22h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 3/921:40
ATL
-
MAA
1 stop25h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3₹ 70,859
Thu 1/1006:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop36h 45m
Gulf Air
Fri 16/1015:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 9/3₹ 70,951
Wed 20/503:25
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Sun 13/917:55
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop23h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 5/3₹ 71,043
Wed 1/410:15
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop31h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/515:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop37h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/3₹ 71,228
Tue 7/404:05
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 14/415:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop25h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3₹ 71,412
Thu 16/406:10
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop37h 20m
Gulf Air
Wed 29/415:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 9/3₹ 71,504
Sun 28/615:45
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop26h 05m
Air India
Sun 2/811:55
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Air India
Deal found 5/3₹ 71,596
Mon 23/310:00
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/915:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3₹ 71,688

Find flight deals from Chennai to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 69,016

One-way from

₹ 39,806

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 82,746
Air France
  • Air France
  • 28/6-19/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 20m total
  • Chennai to USA
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 10m total
  • Chennai to USA
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 1,108,648 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 234,449 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiAtlanta

MAA - ATL

MAAATL

Chennai

Thu 30/4

04:05-16:30

1 stop21h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/8

21:40-02:25

1 stop19h 15m

₹ 75,282

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Fri 22/5

16:05-08:35

1 stop26h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

15:45-20:10

1 stop18h 55m

₹ 76,111
Fastest return journey

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Wed 22/4

04:05-16:00

1 stop21h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/5

15:45-20:10

1 stop18h 55m

₹ 76,296

ChennaiAtlanta

MAA - ATL

MAAATL

Chennai

Mon 11/5

04:05-16:30

1 stop21h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 10/11

21:20-02:30

1 stop18h 40m

₹ 76,572

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 6/4

21:55-08:35

1 stop21h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

₹ 77,217

ChennaiNewark

MAA - EWR

MAAEWR

Chennai

Wed 1/7

22:00-14:45

2 stops26h 15m

Newark

Fri 25/9

17:00-06:05

2 stops27h 35m

₹ 78,138

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 15/6

03:25-14:00

1 stop20h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 30/11

16:55-02:15

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 79,705

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Wed 6/5

22:30-18:35

2 stops29h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/6

02:10-17:30

2 stops29h 50m

₹ 80,074

ChennaiWashington, D.C.

MAA - IAD

MAAIAD

Chennai

Tue 14/4

08:15-17:45

2 stops43h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/4

20:50-07:25

2 stops49h 05m

₹ 84,404

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 7/6

06:55-07:00

1 stop36h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 1/12

14:25-10:20

1 stop30h 25m

₹ 85,049

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to USA

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to the United States

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 ₹ 43,031). Flying from Chennai to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 75,743). 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 10 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to the United States, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

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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 20h 05m. 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 ₹ 30,912. 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.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chennai to USA?

  • 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 ₹ 43,031). Flying from Chennai to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 75,743). 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
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 60,015Average₹ 108,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 60,235Average₹ 102,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 64,401Average₹ 104,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 67,094Average₹ 97,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 73,096Average₹ 117,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 80,147Average₹ 96,994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 80,308Average₹ 108,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 80,406Average₹ 87,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 81,692Average₹ 110,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 86,659Average₹ 115,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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