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$382+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Chennai (MAA)

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JFK — MAA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$818
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$382
(oojo)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$981
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This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/25:55 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 25mKuwait Airways
Tue 6/32:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 40mKuwait Airways
Deal found 1/20$818
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1111:35 amJFK - MAA
1 stop25h 05mAir India
Tue 4/153:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop25h 20mAir India
Deal found 1/19$819
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2511:35 amJFK - MAA
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/103:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$841
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/166:30 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops20h 05mLufthansa
Tue 4/81:55 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/18$844
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/31:40 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop20h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 3/93:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop39h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/20$846
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/99:30 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 3/33:45 amMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$891
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/310:20 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops35h 20mEmirates
Sun 3/93:45 amMAA - JFK
2 stops24h 40mEmirates
Deal found 1/20$904
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/288:55 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/1510:00 amMAA - JFK
2 stops43h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/19$931
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2510:05 amJFK - MAA
2 stops27h 30mAir Canada
Mon 3/101:45 amMAA - JFK
2 stops30h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 1/19$950
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/191:35 amJFK - MAA
1 stop36h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/311:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop44h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/19$953

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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JFK - MAA

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/23

12:40 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Chennai

Tue 2/4

7:50 pm-6:55 am

1 stop21h 35m

$818

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/18

5:55 pm-2:10 am

1 stop22h 45m

Chennai

Sat 5/17

3:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$820

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/16

10:05 am-12:05 am

2 stops28h 30m

Chennai

Tue 3/25

8:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops39h 35m

$836

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/2

5:30 pm-12:10 am

2 stops21h 10m

Chennai

Tue 5/13

1:55 am-1:20 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$844

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

1:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Chennai

Wed 2/19

4:15 pm-8:40 am

1 stop26h 55m

$846

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/9

9:30 pm-1:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

Chennai

Mon 3/3

3:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$891

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/3

10:20 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops35h 20m

Chennai

Mon 2/17

3:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$904

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/30

1:35 am-12:35 am

1 stop36h 30m

Chennai

Thu 2/27

1:50 am-5:45 am

1 stop38h 25m

$960

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/20

3:55 pm-12:10 am

2 stops46h 45m

Chennai

Tue 5/6

1:55 am-9:18 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$980

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/8

10:00 pm-8:30 am

1 stop24h 00m

$382

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa from New York to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai. 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 into for flights to Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from New York John F Kennedy Intl. On average, Chennai has 0 inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 15 airlines. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air India ($818), Kuwait Airways ($820), and Lufthansa ($844) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai. Air India is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $382 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from $422 and Qatar Airways from $452 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,611 for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is $2,154 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai) is currently priced at $648.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Abu Dhabi?

    Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Etihad Towers are currently the most popular points of interest in Abu Dhabi at the moment. Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, and Etihad Towers are located about 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 20.8 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those landing in Abu Dhabi looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $35 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Dubai?

    Dubai travelers tend to visit Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Burj Al Arab more than any other notable places. Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Burj Al Arab can be accessed by traveling approximately 6.5 mi, 6.8 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of $36 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Mumbai?

    If you're on a layover in Mumbai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, or Shri Swaminarayan Mandir. Those on a layover in Mumbai interested in visiting Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, or Shri Swaminarayan Mandir can do so by traveling 11.7 mi, 10.5 mi, and 9.7 mi, respectively from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl. Those on a layover in Mumbai in need of a rental car can book one at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl for about $44.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$601Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$692Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$717Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Cathay PacificCheapest$750Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$771Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$808Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$810Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$834Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$874Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$959Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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