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$390+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) to Chennai (MAA)

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JFK — MAA
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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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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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/251:50 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/31:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop44h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/19$851
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/28:20 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/94:00 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop24h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$869
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/278:55 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops41h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/63:00 amMAA - JFK
2 stops26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/19$939
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/28:20 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/123:45 amMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$950
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1910:20 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops35h 20mEmirates
Thu 12/59:45 amMAA - JFK
2 stops43h 40mEmirates
Deal found 11/19$967
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:10 amJFK - MAA
2 stops25h 15mIndiGo
Tue 1/2811:00 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops33h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 11/19$1,033
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/311:35 amJFK - MAA
1 stop19h 20mAir India
Mon 12/169:00 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 25mAir India
Deal found 11/19$1,054
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/291:40 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop38h 45mEtihad Airways
Sat 3/83:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop39h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,082
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/110:10 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop39h 25mLufthansa
Tue 2/181:45 amMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$1,111
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/110:20 amJFK - MAA
1 stop29h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 12/143:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop29h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,189

Find flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/28

1:50 pm-12:35 am

1 stop24h 15m

Chennai

Thu 3/13

1:50 am-1:10 pm

1 stop44h 50m

$804

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/22

6:30 pm-7:15 am

2 stops27h 15m

Chennai

Tue 3/25

1:45 am-9:10 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$807

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/1

11:35 am-8:55 am

1 stop34h 50m

Chennai

Sun 2/23

3:25 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 00m

$810

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/5

4:45 pm-1:30 am

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Tue 3/4

2:30 am-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$826

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/12

8:55 pm-8:10 am

2 stops24h 45m

Chennai

Fri 4/4

3:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$852

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/2

3:45 pm-7:15 am

2 stops29h 00m

Chennai

Tue 4/1

1:55 am-9:17 pm

2 stops28h 52m

$857

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/17

1:40 pm-8:30 am

1 stop32h 20m

Chennai

Tue 2/11

4:50 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$866

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/2

8:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop27h 10m

Chennai

Mon 12/9

4:00 pm-6:20 am

1 stop24h 50m

$869

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/2

9:30 pm-1:55 am

1 stop17h 55m

Chennai

Sun 2/9

3:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$889

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/29

10:20 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 25m

Chennai

Tue 2/11

3:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$909

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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 November.
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
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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

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

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 November 15, 2024.

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $924). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 19% 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 November 18, 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. Tuesday at noon 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 November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air India, Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
7.6
Good
878 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,831 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,486 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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, Cathay Pacific ($806), Air India ($810), and Lufthansa ($818) offers the cheapest pricing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai. Cathay Pacific is 26% 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 $390 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $433 and Lufthansa from $524 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 $572.

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

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flights have a layover in Abu Dhabi most of the time. Abu Dhabi is followed by Dubai in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai. Doha comes in third as the most popular layover location on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flights.

  • 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 $31 per day.

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

    Dubai travelers tend to visit Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab more than any other notable places. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab can be accessed by traveling approximately 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of $33 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    If you're on a layover in Doha and looking for things to do, consider visiting Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, or Aspire Tower. Those on a layover in Doha interested in visiting Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, or Aspire Tower can do so by traveling 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Those on a layover in Doha in need of a rental car can book one at Doha Hamad Intl for about $33.

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

    The least popular layover on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai is Frankfurt am Main. New Delhi follows Frankfurt am Main in terms of the least common layover location on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai flights. Mumbai comes next as the third least popular layover location 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chennai (average of $924). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$692Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$717Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
Air IndiaCheapest$735Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$750Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$773Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$803Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$808Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$846Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$959Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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