$384+ Cheap flights to Chennai
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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Find the latest flights to Chennai in 2025, 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 January 17, 2025.
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $981 |
Round-trip from | $818 |
One-way from | $384 |
Find flight deals to Chennai
Cheapest flights to ChennaiExplore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.
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 January 17, 2025.
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Price
NewarkChennai
EWR - MAA
EWRMAA
Newark
Tue 2/18
11:15 am-4:35 pm
1 stop18h 50m
Chennai
Tue 3/18
7:50 pm-9:05 am
1 stop22h 45m
New YorkChennai
JFK - MAA
JFKMAA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 3/12
5:45 pm-1:30 am
1 stop22h 15m
Chennai
Thu 4/3
3:10 am-2:00 pm
1 stop20h 20m
New YorkChennai
JFK - MAA
JFKMAA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 3/7
1:40 pm-8:20 pm
1 stop20h 10m
Chennai
Sat 3/22
3:50 am-9:40 am
1 stop39h 20m
NewarkChennai
EWR - MAA
EWRMAA
Newark
Thu 3/20
12:15 pm-5:10 pm
1 stop19h 25m
Chennai
Sun 4/13
9:05 pm-7:35 am
1 stop20h 00m
New YorkChennai
JFK - MAA
JFKMAA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 5/6
3:45 pm-12:10 am
1 stop22h 55m
Chennai
Tue 5/27
8:30 pm-3:00 pm
2 stops28h 00m
NewarkChennai
EWR - MAA
EWRMAA
Newark
Sun 3/9
7:05 pm-12:05 am
1 stop19h 30m
Chennai
Wed 4/2
8:30 pm-6:45 pm
2 stops31h 45m
New YorkChennai
JFK - MAA
JFKMAA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 1/28
11:35 am-5:25 pm
1 stop19h 20m
Chennai
Tue 4/1
9:05 pm-7:35 am
1 stop20h 00m
New YorkChennai
LGA - MAA
LGAMAA
New York LaGuardia
Wed 3/19
6:25 pm-12:05 am
2 stops44h 10m
Chennai
Mon 4/7
1:55 am-8:01 pm
2 stops27h 36m
NewarkChennai
EWR - MAA
EWRMAA
Newark
Mon 3/24
3:40 pm-12:05 am
2 stops22h 55m
Chennai
Tue 4/15
1:55 am-7:58 pm
2 stops27h 33m
New YorkChennai
JFK - MAA
JFKMAA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 5/6
9:00 am-12:10 am
2 stops29h 40m
Chennai
Mon 5/26
1:55 am-9:18 pm
2 stops28h 53m
Compare providers for flights to Chennai
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 January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Chennai flight deals, Cheapflights users have found AranGrant 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 AranGrant. This is based on searches made for Chennai flights over the past month.
- Most trusted provider: AranGrant 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), AranGrant 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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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 January 10, 2025.
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 23 hours 11 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 Air India, Emirates and Etihad Airways.
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 January 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Air Canada, Qatar Airways and Air India 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.
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Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.
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Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.
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Entertainment
Food
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Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
Food
Crew
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Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
Food
Crew
Boarding
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Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.
Overall
Comfort
Entertainment
Food
Crew
Boarding
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Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.
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.