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$402+ Cheap flights to Chennai

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— MAA
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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Flights to Chennai in 2024

Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,574

Round-trip from

$846

One-way from

$402
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
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One-way flight from New York to Chennai (MAA)
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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

Mon 12/301:40 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop20h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 1/213:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,027
Tue 12/3110:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop21h 45mAir India
Mon 1/279:35 amMAA - JFK
1 stop31h 50mAir India
Deal found 12/17$1,078
Tue 12/318:55 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/2110:00 amMAA - JFK
2 stops43h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/17$1,098
Tue 12/319:45 amJFK - MAA
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/273:25 pmMAA - JFK
3 stops34h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,178
Tue 12/316:05 pmEWR - MAA
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/209:40 pmMAA - EWR
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,207
Mon 12/3010:10 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop39h 25mLufthansa
Tue 1/211:45 amMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/18$1,211
Tue 12/3110:20 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops41h 25mEmirates
Sun 1/263:45 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 40mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$1,287
Mon 12/3011:45 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops22h 00mEmirates
Mon 1/209:45 amMAA - EWR
2 stops45h 55mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$1,287
Wed 12/254:45 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 15mKuwait Airways
Tue 2/112:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,305
Tue 12/317:40 pmEWR - MAA
1 stop17h 55mLufthansa
Mon 1/277:50 pmMAA - EWR
2 stops30h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$1,314
Sat 12/289:30 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Sun 2/93:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,332
Wed 12/253:55 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops45h 40mAir Canada
Mon 2/241:45 amMAA - JFK
2 stops31h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 12/16$1,437

Find flights to Chennai within your budget

Locate flights to Chennai that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

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NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 4/21

5:25 pm-12:10 am

2 stops21h 15m

Chennai

Wed 5/7

1:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$845

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 4/21

5:25 pm-12:10 am

2 stops21h 15m

Chennai

Wed 5/7

1:55 am-5:03 pm

2 stops24h 38m

$856

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 2/26

11:15 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Tue 3/11

7:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop22h 45m

$857

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/1

1:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop32h 20m

Chennai

Wed 2/19

9:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop21h 40m

$879

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/9

1:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Chennai

Fri 2/28

5:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 40m

$881

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/22

11:35 am-7:05 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

Wed 2/12

8:00 am-6:55 am

1 stop33h 25m

$883

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/26

11:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop39h 25m

Chennai

Tue 4/1

1:55 am-3:00 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$886

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/20

9:30 pm-2:25 am

1 stop18h 25m

Chennai

Mon 3/3

3:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$889

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/4

5:55 pm-1:30 am

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Sat 4/19

2:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$896

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/15

8:55 pm-9:20 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Sun 5/4

11:15 pm-11:10 am

2 stops45h 25m

$897

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Chennai in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Chennai flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Chennai flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Chennai flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Chennai. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Chennai?

On average, a flight from New York to Chennai takes 21 hours 43 minutes. Flights to Chennai from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chennai should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Wednesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chennai?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Chennai are Emirates, Air India and Etihad Airways.

Emirates

Emirates

From $712

Air India

Air India

From $606

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From $805

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From $872

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chennai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Chennai are Air India, Air Canada and Emirates.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. 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 Chennai. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Kuwait Airways, Air India and Etihad Airways to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
841 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Best Time to Fly to Chennai, India

The cheapest time to visit Chennai is during the summer season between April and June. At this time the weather is hot and humid, reaching up to 108 degrees during the day. In the evening, temperatures cool off, dropping down to 75 degrees. The Monsoon season brings lots of rain, between the months of June and September, continuing again from October to December. If you don’t mind the weather, you can find cheap tickets during the school holidays in July and August.

Getting around Chennai, India

Trains are a reliable and convenient way to travel around the city and can be a preferred option over taxis as roads are quite congested. There are two main long distance trains that connect Chennai to the nearby cities of Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Make sure you book your train tickets in advance if you are planning to visit any of them. The suburban network train service travels across the city. Buses are another option and ideal when traveling to Marina Beach.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai?

    For a flight to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 10.2 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chennai if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chennai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chennai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chennai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai?

    Chennai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai. One-way flights to Chennai typically cost $28, while round-trip flights cost around $54.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Chennai?

    A round-trip flight to Chennai will typically cost around $107, however they can be found for as little as $54.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chennai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chennai, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Chennai have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chennai can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chennai?

    Yes. Chennai has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Laurent & Benon Premium Service Apartment - Gst Road is the closest property to Chennai (0.0 mi away from Chennai).

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