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Cheap flights from Chennai to the United States from ₹ 42,163

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 19/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LAX
27 Apr — 4 May1
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 28 March 2026.

Thu 7/516:05
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 23/515:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop37h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3₹ 74,116
Tue 7/421:55
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 19/715:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop25h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3₹ 74,305
Wed 15/421:55
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 15/815:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3₹ 74,494
Fri 3/404:05
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 23/414:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3₹ 74,589
Sat 13/621:35
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 55m
Gulf Air
Wed 9/915:00
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop28h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 26/3₹ 74,683
Fri 3/421:55
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/414:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop20h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/3₹ 74,778
Fri 1/521:55
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 18/522:20
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3₹ 74,872
Mon 11/510:15
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1111:55
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3₹ 74,967
Fri 17/421:55
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop20h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 17/515:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop25h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/3₹ 75,061
Mon 18/521:55
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 26/715:45
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop37h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3₹ 75,156
Mon 6/404:05
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/721:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/3₹ 75,251
Mon 27/421:55
MAA
-
JFK
1 stop21h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 28/522:20
JFK
-
MAA
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/3₹ 75,345

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 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 74,116

One-way from

₹ 42,163

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 86,217
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 50m total
  • Chennai to USA
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 20m total
  • Chennai to USA
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 245,636 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 4/5

16:05-08:35

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

21:10-08:25

1 stop24h 45m

₹ 77,519

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 9/4

04:05-09:15

1 stop39h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

13:00-02:45

1 stop27h 15m

₹ 78,465

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Sun 10/5

04:05-08:35

1 stop38h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 11/8

15:45-02:25

1 stop25h 10m

₹ 78,559

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 21/5

04:05-08:35

1 stop39h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/9

21:10-02:25

1 stop18h 45m

₹ 78,843
Fastest return journey

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Wed 27/5

21:55-16:00

1 stop27h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 28/10

16:00-19:55

1 stop18h 25m

₹ 78,937

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 18/5

04:05-16:00

1 stop21h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/6

15:45-02:25

1 stop25h 10m

₹ 81,017

ChennaiAtlanta

MAA - ATL

MAAATL

Chennai

Mon 20/4

10:15-16:30

1 stop39h 45m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 10/10

21:40-08:25

1 stop25h 15m

₹ 83,002

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Mon 15/6

04:05-18:55

2 stops24h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 25/11

22:20-08:15

2 stops23h 25m

₹ 88,864

ChennaiNew York

MAA - JFK

MAAJFK

Chennai

Tue 7/4

09:50-14:25

1 stop38h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 19/7

11:20-02:30

1 stop29h 40m

₹ 89,715

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 8/6

22:05-15:45

1 stop28h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/11

19:45-08:15

1 stop25h 00m

₹ 90,849

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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 ₹ 44,148). Flying from Chennai to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 77,708). 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 28 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,547 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,547 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,547 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,733 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,547 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,547 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,825 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,547 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,973 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,547 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to USA. 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 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 24h 20m. 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 28,911. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and Air India, 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?

    While some choose either Chennai - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Chennai - New York LaGuardia, Chennai - San Francisco is the most popular route 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to USA?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to USA.

  • 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 ₹ 44,148). Flying from Chennai to USA in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 77,708). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to USA. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 61,572Average₹ 112,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 61,798Average₹ 103,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 66,072Average₹ 104,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 68,835Average₹ 98,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 74,993Average₹ 126,906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapest₹ 79,688Average₹ 110,918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 82,227Average₹ 107,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 82,392Average₹ 120,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 82,493Average₹ 104,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest₹ 82,881Average₹ 103,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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