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$382+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Chennai (MAA)

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EWR — MAA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Jersey (USNJ) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$803
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$382
(oojo)

Good round-trip deal

$1,076 or less
From New Jersey to Chennai
One-way flight from New Jersey to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from New Jersey to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 3/211:15 amEWR - MAA
1 stop22h 25mAir India
Sun 3/309:05 pmMAA - EWR
1 stop20h 00mAir India
Deal found 1/21$713
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 9/41:55 amJFK - MAA
1 stop36h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/201:40 amMAA - JFK
1 stop45h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/21$805
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/1711:35 amJFK - MAA
1 stop34h 50mAir India
Mon 3/36:45 amMAA - JFK
1 stop34h 40mAir India
Deal found 1/21$813
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 Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 9/293:30 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1310:00 pmMAA - EWR
2 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$829
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1610:05 amJFK - MAA
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/258:00 amMAA - JFK
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$836
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.
Wed 4/25:30 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops21h 10mLufthansa
Tue 5/131:55 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/19$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.
Tue 8/195:25 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops21h 15mLufthansa
Tue 9/161:55 amMAA - EWR
2 stops23h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$857
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.
Mon 9/153:30 pmLGA - MAA
2 stops23h 10mAir Canada
Mon 10/61:55 amMAA - LGA
2 stops24h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 1/19$859
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:00 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops44h 40mAir Canada
Wed 5/281:55 amMAA - EWR
2 stops39h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$881
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/39:30 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 3/43:45 amMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$891

Find flights from New Jersey to Chennai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey 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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NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sun 3/2

11:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Sun 3/30

9:05 pm-7:35 am

1 stop20h 00m

$713

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/24

11:35 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Wed 2/5

8:40 pm-6:55 am

1 stop20h 45m

$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

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 5/5

7:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop18h 50m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

1:55 am-3:40 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$859

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Fri 2/21

11:15 am-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 20m

Chennai

Thu 3/13

11:15 am-9:05 am

2 stops31h 20m

$862

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/1

3:35 pm-12:10 am

2 stops23h 05m

Chennai

Mon 5/12

1:55 am-4:59 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$881

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sun 5/4

6:00 pm-12:10 am

2 stops44h 40m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

1:55 am-7:39 am

2 stops39h 14m

$881

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from New Jersey to Chennai

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from New Jersey 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 NJ to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey 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 Jersey to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Jersey to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways. 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

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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
3,358 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

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 New Jersey 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 Jersey?

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to Chennai one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Jersey to Chennai are Etihad Airways ($382), Air India ($400), and Qatar Airways ($452).

  • What are the most popular routes from New Jersey to Chennai?

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Jersey to Chennai?

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to Chennai is $850. On average you can expect to pay $1,222. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai), can usually be booked for $648.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Jersey to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Jersey to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Jersey to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey 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 Jersey to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from New Jersey 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 New Jersey to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$715Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$736Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air IndiaCheapest$787Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$826Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$842Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$851Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$894Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$907Average$1,650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$944Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$997Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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