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$343+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Chennai (MAA)

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NYC — MAA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New York to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$755
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$343
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$944

Good round-trip deal

$1,076 or less

Good one-way deal

$2,611 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 8/2311:55 amEWR - MAA
1 stop19h 10mAir India
Wed 10/19:10 pmMAA - EWR
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Deal found 2/19$712
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 2/2711:35 amJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 05mAir India
Tue 3/257:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Deal found 2/19$755
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/810:00 amJFK - MAA
1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/171:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/18$771
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/303:30 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/1410:05 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$791
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/165:55 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop22h 45mKuwait Airways
Thu 4/243:10 amMAA - JFK
1 stop20h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 2/19$838
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/129:00 amJFK - MAA
2 stops29h 40mAir Canada
Wed 5/211:55 amMAA - JFK
2 stops29h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 2/18$840
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:45 amEWR - MAA
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/271:55 amMAA - EWR
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$840
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/253:30 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 5/1010:05 amMAA - JFK
1 stop32h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$844
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/411:00 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops39h 40mLufthansa
Wed 5/281:55 amMAA - EWR
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$846
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/710:15 amLGA - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir Canada
Tue 5/271:55 amMAA - LGA
2 stops24h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 2/18$862
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 8/236:00 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops44h 40mAir Canada
Wed 10/11:55 amMAA - EWR
2 stops22h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$862
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 2/258:55 pmJFK - MAA
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 3/233:00 amMAA - JFK
2 stops26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$866

Find flights from New York to Chennai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 February 20, 2025.

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New York

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/2

11:35 am-8:10 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Tue 3/25

7:50 pm-7:55 am

1 stop21h 35m

$755

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 5/7

11:30 am-7:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

6:50 am-7:35 am

1 stop34h 15m

$755

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/8

10:00 am-12:15 am

1 stop28h 45m

Chennai

Sat 5/17

1:30 am-8:35 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$771

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/30

3:30 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops40h 35m

Chennai

Mon 4/14

10:05 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$791

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/16

5:55 pm-2:10 am

1 stop22h 45m

Chennai

Thu 4/24

3:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$838

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/12

9:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops29h 40m

Chennai

Wed 5/21

1:55 am-9:48 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$840

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Mon 5/12

7:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops30h 55m

Chennai

Tue 5/27

1:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$840

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/25

3:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop31h 30m

Chennai

Sat 5/10

10:05 am-9:10 am

1 stop32h 35m

$844

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sun 5/4

11:00 pm-12:10 am

2 stops39h 40m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

1:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$846

New YorkChennai

LGA - MAA

LGAMAA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/7

10:15 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Tue 5/27

1:55 am-4:58 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$862

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Compare providers for flights from New York 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 from New York to Chennai in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 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-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-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New York to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from New York to Chennai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York 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 February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Chennai, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from New York to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York 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 February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Chennai flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and SWISS from New York to Chennai. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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?

    Located just 10.2 mi from the city center, Chennai is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from New York. Booking flights from New York to Chennai (MAA) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from New York from 17 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Chennai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York to Chennai is Air India. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $755 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Kuwait Airways, starting at $769 and $789 round-trip. Air India is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $343. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New York to Chennai for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Newark - Chennai or New York LaGuardia - Chennai, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai is the most popular route from New York to Chennai.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Chennai is $2,154. On average you can expect to pay $2,611. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai), can usually be booked for $644.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York to Chennai?

    Flights departing from New York and landing in Chennai layover in Abu Dhabi most frequently. Dubai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from New York to Chennai. Mumbai follows Dubai in terms of the most frequent layover location on New York 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 Sheikh Zayed Mosque are currently the most popular points of interest in Abu Dhabi at the moment. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Emirates Palace, Emirates Park Zoo, or Sheikh Zayed Mosque can do so by traveling 21.1 mi, 7.9 mi, and 11.2 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 $27 per day.

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

    If you're on a layover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, or Burj Al Arab. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, or Burj Al Arab can do so by traveling 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 $30 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Mumbai travelers tend to visit Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Shri Swaminarayan Mandir more than any other attractions. Travelers on a layover in Mumbai can visit Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, by traveling 11.7 mi, 10.5 mi, and 9.7 mi, respectively after landing at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl. Those landing in Mumbai looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $44 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York to Chennai flights?

    Flights departing from New York and landing in Chennai layover in Paris least frequently. New York to Chennai flights stopping in Athens are the next rarest. Frankfurt am Main follows Athens in terms of the least frequent layover locations on New York to Chennai flights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$597Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$692Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$712Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$717Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
United AirlinesCheapest$736Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$750Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$808Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$809Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$832Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$880Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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