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$409+ Cheap flights from New York State to Chennai (MAA)

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JFK — MAA
Dec 27 — Jan 31
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Fri 1/3
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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 (USNY) 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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$845
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$409
(Kiwi.com)
From New York to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from New York to Chennai
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 December 22, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/312:21 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops23h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/2111:40 amMAA - EWR
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3010:10 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop39h 25mLufthansa
Tue 1/211:45 amMAA - JFK
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/21$1,172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2911:35 amJFK - MAA
1 stop34h 50mAir India
Wed 1/227:50 pmMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 35mAir India
Deal found 12/21$1,211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:35 amJFK - MAA
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/235:00 amMAA - JFK
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,285
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Fri 12/2711:45 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops22h 00mEmirates
Mon 1/209:40 pmMAA - EWR
2 stops34h 00mEmirates
Deal found 12/21$1,336
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/316:05 pmEWR - MAA
1 stop19h 30mLufthansa
Mon 1/201:45 amMAA - EWR
1 stop24h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 12/21$1,339
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:10 amJFK - MAA
2 stops29h 20mIndiGo
Tue 1/2811:00 pmMAA - JFK
2 stops29h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 12/21$1,355
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/2611:00 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop34h 40mEmirates
Wed 1/159:45 amMAA - JFK
2 stops43h 40mEmirates
Deal found 12/21$1,370
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/258:30 pmEWR - MAA
2 stops41h 05mAir Canada
Tue 2/251:45 amMAA - EWR
2 stops28h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 12/21$1,436
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/311:30 amJFK - MAA
1 stop37h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 3/183:30 amMAA - JFK
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,449
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2711:15 amEWR - MAA
1 stop25h 25mAir India
Wed 1/15:30 pmMAA - EWR
1 stop23h 55mAir India
Deal found 12/20$1,462
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/251:50 pmJFK - MAA
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/281:50 amMAA - JFK
1 stop38h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/21$1,551

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 December 22, 2024.

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NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Tue 3/4

5:00 pm-12:05 am

2 stops20h 35m

Chennai

Mon 3/24

1:45 am-5:05 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$845

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Wed 2/26

11:15 am-11:00 am

1 stop37h 15m

Chennai

Tue 3/11

8:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop34h 35m

$846

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/16

1:30 am-1:55 am

1 stop37h 55m

Chennai

Wed 3/12

3:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$878

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/20

1:40 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Chennai

Mon 2/24

5:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 40m

$880

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/25

11:35 am-7:05 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

Fri 2/28

8:00 am-6:55 am

1 stop33h 25m

$881

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/15

11:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop39h 25m

Chennai

Wed 4/9

1:55 am-3:00 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$883

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/5

10:20 pm-8:15 am

2 stops47h 25m

Chennai

Wed 2/19

9:45 am-8:15 am

1 stop33h 00m

$886

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/20

1:40 pm-2:45 am

1 stop26h 35m

Chennai

Wed 2/5

4:15 pm-8:40 am

1 stop26h 55m

$889

NewarkChennai

EWR - MAA

EWRMAA

Newark

Sun 1/26

6:45 pm-11:00 am

2 stops29h 45m

Chennai

Sat 2/15

11:40 am-1:10 pm

3 stops36h 00m

$891

New YorkChennai

JFK - MAA

JFKMAA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/17

4:45 pm-1:30 am

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Tue 1/28

2:30 am-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$896

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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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from State of 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 NY 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 December 22, 2024.

When flying from State of New York 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 December 22, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways from New York to Chennai to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,398 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
1,342 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,789 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,501 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,398 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

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?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from New York. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $424 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $430 and Etihad Airways from $435 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from State of New York to Chennai is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chennai. You may also consider Newark - Chennai or New York LaGuardia - Chennai.

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

    The cheapest flight price from State of 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 $601.

  • 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 State of New York to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from State of 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$605Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$692Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EmiratesCheapest$713Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kuwait AirwaysCheapest$717Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
United AirlinesCheapest$736Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$750Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$806Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$808Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$834Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$851Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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